Saturday Light: Alli
This was a shoot I had been looking forward to for a long time, but conflicting schedules kept getting in the way, until finally we were able to pull it off. Alli is a dear friend of Mandy and I, who is giving serious thought to trying her hand at modeling. She’s got the look [...]
Inspiration File
I am an inveterate net surfer when it comes to photography. Blogs, news feeds, forums, Flickr, magazines – they’re all fair game, so long as the photos are interesting. On one level I suppose it’s just entertainment, but on another it’s a way to keep a finger on the pulse of the industry, and perhaps [...]
Simple Clicks – Glamour Light
Just a trial run for an idea I’ve been hoping to develop better. I’ve seen other photogs use this style of lighting with kick ass results and have been dying to try it myself. I was able to grab a few shots with Lauren on Saturday, which convinced me that it’s worth developing, even if [...]
Saturday Light – Kristen & Lauren
As I mentioned in my last post, I spent most of this past weekend behind a camera. It was great! Whereas I started photography afraid to work with people, I’ve come to love portraiture. Spending a few hours with great subjects and good light and then coming home with kick ass photos is the best [...]
Saturday Light – Hip-Hop Portraits Preview
Thought I was going to miss my Saturday post, didn’t you? No such luck – it’s the 11th hour but I’m here and with a good excuse. The best, really: I was on a shoot. Up late last night fighting with some software, the small luxury of sleeping in to compensate for it, and then [...]
Saturday Light: Sara, not quite as planned
This one is a long time in coming – longer than I thought when I posted the preview. The extra post-processing steps I’ve been working with aren’t hard, but they do add several minutes to each photo, and aggregated across a shoot that adds up. But working with a subject as great as Sara, it’s [...]
Preview – Spring shoot with Sara
Just a sample of things to come soon, just as soon as I finish editing. These are from a second shoot with the very talented Sara last week. Post is taking longer than normal since I’m using some more advanced Photoshop portrait techniques. They’re looking good, but the extra time demand, especially as I learn [...]
Saturday Light: Sara & the Red Coat
The plan had been for warm, springtime weather and photos that took advantage of the sunshine – a result that was airy and light hearted. Unfortunately reality stepped in and, once more, the weather channel girl only got it half right. The sun was out, but the temperature was hovering in the lower thirty’s, which [...]
Saturday Light: Cheerleader
Running behind as I try to get back on track with everything, so despite being a week late here’s the photos from last weekend’s outdoor shoot – you know, the one where I managed to mangle several pieces of gear through a combination of high wind and low temperatures. Yet through all that I had [...]
The Dreaded, Infamous Couples Self-Portrait
Let’s be blunt – I hate being in front of the camera. I suspect I’m like most photogs in that respect; we feel that our place is behind the lens and when dragged out in front of it we become exposed and powerless. Which is why we’ll expend a great deal of energy on avoiding [...]
