The inspiration for both the session and headpiece were based of a drawing drawn by a young girl while hiding in the bomb shelter. The focus revolves around a young girl that brings hope of everything flourishing again after a time of darkness. The headpiece, a floral arch, represents the spirit while the flowers and birds on the arch represent Spring.
Read MoreWe used body paint to create the illusion of an exterior that was marbled like a sculpture with the person’s spirit coming through. Floral pieces were used to represent growth blooming through the cracks of the “sculpture” and to contrast the hard shell with a softer look.
Read MoreI had the pleasure of working with a client who wanted to capture the beauty of moving past a tough time and blooming into a new and gentler stage. The idea for the shoot was to shape the setting around her and what she wished to convey creatively. I pictured the Amazon forest and Amazonian strength and brought in greenery to the studio. The green leaves were included to represent a soft yet firm fresh start and fog was added to some images to solidify the forest setting by alluring to the humidity in rainforests.
Read MoreThe importance of texture can be witnessed all around us, a good example is how sculptures capture the softness of silk in their work. Though hard to the touch, to the eyes the silk fabric in sculptures is essentially “soft”. The same result is important to capture in photos, which is why floral portraits work so beautifully to capture unique high-end images as the texture of these natural wearable pieces always provide a multitude of texture when photographed correctly.
Read MoreThis past spring I worked with Iryna Shulzhenko to capture the beauty of flowers blooming after the cool winter. The idea was to show the colorful transition from winter to spring. From the very beginning we discussed picking two colors, grey and yellow. The grey to represent the foggy winter mornings, the yellow to represent warm sunny days. The combination coming together to capture the feeling of serenity that comes when nature all around us becomes colorful once again.
Read MoreWhen it comes to photography, what the subject wears also paints a picture for them, and it is important for me as a photographer to pay attention to detail and choice of style when working with clients. The smallest of changes can make the difference between a good quality photo and a work of art. Intrigued by the idea of fashion and what it represents in our culture, I worked to modernize a vintage Victorian style and use it to add character to a series of photographs.
Read MoreThe planning stages of this concept involved researching inspiration images and studying sculptures. Two goddesses in particular were the main focus, Aphrodite and Genetrix. Two women who are depicted as very powerful as well as feminine and sensual. The second part of planning was ensuring that the Greek theme would translate well through the images.
Read MoreMother’s Day is once a year and often times it can be difficult to think of a gift that captures the emotion and love we feel. This year I thought of a way to incorporate photography as a gift that my clients could choose to give to their mothers’ or even family members.
Read MoreWhen I work with clients my initial approach is to learn a little bit about who they are and what matters most to them. This has always not only made the photoshoot go smoothly, but also ensure that my clients are happy with their pictures. The best quality a photographer can have is understanding their clients and being able to bring their vision to life.
Read MorePhotography started, at its core, as a way to capture moments in history as well as the story behind the person being photographed. There is something captivating about images of the past and the people they captured, their expressions, surroundings, posing; all telling us something hundreds of years later.
Read MoreWith an idea in mind and a desire to create unique photographs, everything is possible. Inspiration comes from many places, and this concept was a touch of designing and working with photography using an uncommon approach. Find new ways to portray your work and create your own mystery.
Read MoreMy newest project “Slavic Beauty” is part of the ongoing Botanical Beauty series I've been expanding and developing. Each piece holds its own story and captures a feeling that is purely their own.
Read MoreWe often hear that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but there is no denying the ethereal beauty of flowers. The Botanical Beauty project uses the splendor of botanical products to allure to the natural glamour that each of us already possesses. We use different flowers, colors, and styles to best suit our clients. The goal is to create luxurious designs that enhance the characteristics of each person we work with in order to create art that holds not just beauty, but personality and power.
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Read MoreUnique Floral Photo Session with real flowers | Portrait Photography in Orlando, Fl
Read MoreBridal Editorial Photo Shoot with Elinchrom Snaplux Oca Box.
The SNAPLUX Octa Box was just launched by Elinchrom and I was beyond excited to be the first to test it. What I really enjoyed about the new SNAPLUX Octa Box, is that it’s easy to compact and perfect for travel. This makes it incredibly useful for outdoor shoots, especially in crowded places where you need to move fast due to extremely limited time for a shoot.
Read MoreEngagement Photo session, four setup description using Nikon, Elinchrom ELB400, Quadra HS Flash, reflector 14cm 90•, and a Rotalux Softbox Deep Octa 100cm.
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