Tips for seeing the light and using it artistically

We are completely, utterly and wholly enamored by light.  Morning light, twilight, soft light, and even harsh light.  Throw some dramatic shadows in the mix and we’ll give you our whole hearts.  The combination of the two has substantial power to elevate the emotional connection between the subject(s) and the viewer, but it’s not always
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Tips on Unique Photos

This was my first time trying to do a night rain shot. I got my assistant to hold the flash right behind the couple. The rain was very light but I loved the result! One of my most recent wedding photos. I just love the golden field, the sun setting, the smiles on the couple,
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Tips for Shooting during the Golden Hour

  Use the sun for a natural flare by placing it just behind a tree, a bush, or a flower for instance. Let the sun poke through, adjust your camera settings to the subject, and adjust highlights after if they are blown out a bit. For this shot, I told them to ‘almost kiss’. I
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Staging Photo Shoots for Summer

Summertime is like a dream for a photographer. Longer daylight hours mean more opportunities to shoot outside — and of course, this correlates to brighter, more “glowy” natural light. Everything is green, fresh and blooming — which makes for gorgeous subjects and backdrops. Summer is also FUN: Trips to the beach, vacations, visiting amusement parks,
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