Natural Light Studio and Posing Tips

(Image Left) One wall of my studio has no windows, so for the first shot I pulled her in close to that wall and used a black v-flat.  A v-flat is a black or white from board linked together to make a v.  I used the black v-flat out of the frame to soak up
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Tips for Letting a Moment Unfold Naturally

First, I get to know my clients deeply and I become friends with them so that my session with them is very comfortable and natural. I don’t like to have my camera out right when I arrive to a shoot. I like to chat a bit, meet the children, and have them get comfortable with
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A Moving Day for a Special Girl

My friend, Trisha Wells, owner of Enchantment Princess Parties here in Butte County, contacted me a few days ago, telling me about this sweet little girl, Jaze, who is only 8 and is facing terminal neuroblastoma. As of now, she has only one month left on this earth, and one of her greatest wishes is
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