All about the Light

The above image was shot on a Nikon d700 a sigma art 35 f1.4 I loved the gardens and the path.  I asked the couple to walk down the path from the top.  Once I was at a distance, they started walking..  This shot was taken in the hour before it gets dark. The above
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Tips for Photographing Couples Editorial Style

I set up a medium soft box to camera left at 1/200, f/8, ISO 200 with the strobe’s power at 1/4 power.  I had them stand in front of a plain white wall and stand super close to each other.  It’s always a bit awkward at first but then they laugh because it’s uncomfortable and
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Featured Photographer: Melissa DeWitt Photography

Hi! I am Melissa and I am a true mom-tographer and completely self taught. When I first began my journey eight years ago I tried to photograph my clients just like my competitors because I ‘thought’ that is what my market wanted and it was “comfortable”. That burnt me out FAST because I wasn’t being me.
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Tips on Getting Consistent Shots

Find a few lenses you love and stick with them! Learning to adapt to situations with only a few lenses will make you a better photographer. You will really learn the nuances of your lenses, and you will be able to work quicker and more consistently. Work the natural light! Find natural reflectors everywhere you
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