Tips on Strategic Senior Posing and Lighting

STANDING: When it’s time to start shooting, my first go-to pose is a basic standing pose. My clients are always a tad nervous at the beginning, so it’s a good way to get them to relax. I first look at the location and their outfit to see what I have to work with. Is there
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Tips for Free-Spirited Posing

Nikon 24mm f2.8 at 1/400 I love using wide angle lenses for children because it slightly exaggerates their features. The 24mm is a great wide angle, because it gives a sort of exaggeration but still keeps a natural surrounding. When it comes to posing children, I keep a free spirited approach. In this instance, I
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Outdoor Lifestyle Newborn Sessions

Are you looking for a change for your newborn sessions?  I was! I was doing a lot of lifestyle style newborn sessions in clients’ homes.  For some of my clients it worked really well, they had amazing bright, spacious rooms with a lot of natural light.  For others, it caused a bit of stress. Clients
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Tracy’s Tips and Tricks for Shooting Theater Performances

Shooting live theater events is one of my absolute favorite types of photography.  When the music starts and the curtain goes up, you enter a world filled with amazing characters, costumes, scenery, and lighting. Capturing the excitement and spectacle of a live performance is rewarding, but also challenging. I’ve put together a few tips to
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