Category: photo shoots
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Goth.
A goth-themed shoot sounded like a fun idea, and it definitely lived up to the expectation. The outfits were fantastic. Dark, layered, dramatic. With all the little details that make the style stand out. From lace and leather to heavy boots and bold accessories. Everything came together to create the exact mood we were going…
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Rosie.
As a small way of giving back for all the favors Rosie has done for me, I granted her a one-on-one photo shoot. She mentioned she wanted to do something in the style of a “look-book.” Whatever that means. After doing a bit of research and tossing ideas back and forth, we decided to shoot…
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Last-minute.
Rosie gave me a call about doing a shoot nearby. Apparently, a photographer had called off, and she thought of me. I couldn’t say no. It’s hard to pass up a chance to shoot, especially when someone trusts you to step in last minute. The studio itself was small, and with everyone there it felt…
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Being present.
I went to the park just for the hell of it. No agenda, no shoot planned. Just me with my camera bag in case something caught my eye. I ended up staying there for quite a while, but didn’t shoot as much as I thought I should. This time the plan wasn’t to fill my…
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Alice in Wonderland.
Another shoot I just wasn’t into. The concept itself was brilliant. Alice in Wonderland reimagined in corsets. The designs were some of the most creative I’ve seen in a while. The colors, the textures, and the shapes really pushed the theme into something unique. On paper, it should have been a dream to shoot. But…
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Lingerie.
I did a lingerie shoot recently. But, honestly, I just wasn’t feeling it for this one. It could have been the lighting, or the props, or maybe the entire set. Or maybe it’s the fact that I’ve been shooting nonstop these past few months, and the burnout is starting to creep in. The models themselves…
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Swimsuits.
It feels like every photographer’s portfolio needs at least one swimsuit shoot at the beach. This particular model had a very distinct look, and I knew right away that the editing style would have to match it for the set to really work. After going through the photos, I decided to push the edits in…
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50’s Glamour.
The theme for this shoot was pure 1950’s glamour, and I think I may have found my new favorite style of photography. The hairstyles were wild, sculpted into perfect vintage waves and curls that felt straight out of an old Hollywood movie. The outfits were classy and timeless. Elegant dresses, sharp accessories, and that unmistakable…
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Sirens of the Sea.
Did another shoot at Laguna Beach during sunset, this one titled “Sirens of the Sea.” The designer and art director was, if I’m being honest, my least favorite person in the world. But I have to give credit where it’s due. She was actually really good at her job. She had a strong vision for…
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Behind the scenes.
Sometimes I shoot when I don’t really need to. Technically, during a shoot my job is to focus on the planned shots, the ones we’re all there to create. But I can’t help myself. When the main camera isn’t in my hands or between setups, I’ll start capturing the in-between moments. I think I enjoy…
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