There is something so special about photographing a wedding. As a photographer, you have the honor of capturing all the beauty and emotion of such an important day, ensuring that it will be remembered forever. Ashley and Cory’s wedding was no exception.
Read MoreBoudoir has become a popular style of photography in the past couple of years, but with the positives have come some negative associations as well. It is not uncommon for people to be hesitant in shooting boudoir because of the idea of certain content that crosses the line of sensuality to a more sexier version of this particular photography style. There is a massive spectrum of what we consider “boudoir” and there are not very many distinctive names to say which part of the spectrum we are talking about.
Read MoreThese images make a great statement piece for homes on larger scaled prints on canvas which is what my clients tend to prefer. I often discuss with them what they’re looking to shoot and have them look through samples to get a feel for what they would like best during their session.
Read MoreI did a boudoir session with a client that was in the process of publishing a book and becoming a published writer, so naturally the set included books to showcase her love for writing. The tone, however, was a bit more elaborate on who she was personality wise as well. I made sure to pose the client with different staging and props to also capture her free spirit and femininity.
Read MoreBoudoir photography, with a spectrum of styles, is often meant to achieve a certain look for their subjects and give them an experience that is both fun and uplifting. Clients always feel beautiful and sensual after a boudoir shoot and carry themselves with empowered energy and confidence. While this feeling of adventure and happiness is a wonderful approach and what other photographers focus on, in my studio I like to take that goal a step further and have it last forever.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreBoudoir session with a body builder to showcase strength and accomplishment and to capture images that would serve as a testament of her hard work and dedication and the beauty of the power we have within ourselves to meet our goals while also highlighting her femininity.
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 MoreI was honored to photograph Kaitlin and Joshua’s wedding on June 11th, 2021 at Maitland Museum of Art. It was a day full of heartfelt emotions that will be forever remembered.
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.
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