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Houston model visits DTLA for free flowing shoot
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to shoot with model Lindsey Tierney (LindseyT.Tierney on Instagram) while she was in town from Houston. She had a couple great wardrobe pieces but a friend of mine had an excellent variety of wardrobe options in studio and we were able to get creative and mix it up.
Running free in the afternoon sun
I’m appreciative of model Willow Wolfe (WillowxWolfe on Instagram) messaging me to do a shoot during her drive down from Northern California. We found a beautiful outdoor setting for a golden hour shoot. That golden hour glow complemented Willow’s blonde hair perfectly. And the bandana made for a fun prop to incorporate into portraits
Hiking out into the wilderness
This golden hour shoot with model Lexi left open so many creative possibilities with great, unique rock structures. That warm afternoon light was reflecting all around from this neutral colored rocks.
Taking a look through the pantry
I tend to overshoot on portrait sessions. I like having the extra content to work with and share over time. These portraits come from a house based shoot with model Brittany Adore
Letting your spirit run wild in the wilderness
I had the good fortune to work with model Ashley Green (hashleygreen2 on Instagram) and her free spirited nature and expressiveness made for a beautiful series of portraits. She drove an hour and a half for this shoot so we did a nature setting and shot at a pool so there will be plenty more portraits to share
Exploring within the forest
I had the chance to explore the Malibu wilderness with model Silver Strawberry. The overcast start to the day left us with soft diffused light as she moved through her free spirited poses
Finding a little oasis out in nature
Typically, this time of year the outdoors of Southern California are drying out and turning more of a golden brown. At a recent shoot with model Dharma Jones, I found this great patch of greenery reminiscent of early springtime complete with purple flowers. It made for a great spot for a series of portraits
The ideal afternoon involves perusing a classic work of literature
I’ve always been a fan of books. I grew up reading mysteries and legal thrillers. These days, I do less reading but I do enjoy using them as part of photo shoots. And this backyard setting for a shoot with model Ariana. The greenery and white sheet gave me relaxing, picnic vibes
The myriad ways you can put flowers to use
I’m always looking for props to complement portraits. Flowers, namely, are a great accessory and not only can be eye catching to the viewers, but also give the model something to play with and get creative. This is a flashback to a fun shoot with model Linda Lan in Los Angeles
Sharing a story through portraits
For so long, I mainly shared one portrait at a time on my social media feeds. As a former journalist, though, I’ve been drawn more lately to telling a story or setting a scene through a series of portraits. With this shoot with Taylor, I captured a mix of full portraits along with detail work.
Hiding away amidst the flowers
I had a pool based shoot recently with model Ariana (IG: ArianaSloanXo) and there was a beautiful bed of flowers along the side of the house. The light was bouncing beautifully off the house and illuminating Ariana and her classic denim look
Sometimes the simplest prop can make for the best portraits
Sometimes it doesn’t take much to add a creative flare to portraits. For this shoot with Kacie, we used a sheer piece of fabric that she beautifully incorporated into a great mix of unique portraits
Always have a camera at the ready, you never know what you might miss
When I shot a few months ago at this studio in downtown Los Angeles, there was an old Canon camera sitting there ready to be used as a prop. I put it to good use for this shoot with model Nikole Mitchell
Finding your way into the forest
I recently had the chance to shoot again with model Brittany and we ventured into a nearby Southern California forest where this beautiful light filtered through the trees
Stepping into the light
Model Nikole Mitchell used this golden light to perfection inside of this downtown Los Angeles studio space. The light and shadow patterns made for beautiful light on the model but also an excellent backdrop
Stepping out into the light
The warm glow of midday sun made for a beautiful contrast with the soft blue of this unique look by model Jenna (aka 1Jennaration2.0)
The soft, overcast skies give way to a dream like setting
So often, people will see the weather is overcast and hesitate to want to do a shoot. Me? I love it. Cloudy weather makes for beautiful soft light and excellent portraits as it did with this session with traveling model Katy Hedges.
Film cameras are a lost art
I always love to incorporate props to a shoot to add an extra element of creativity. The studio I shot at for this shoot with model Nikole Mitchell had an old film camera sitting nearby and so I grabbed it to mix in for a portrait or two or three
Gazing off into that Los Angeles skyline
The Los Angeles downtown area is a goldmine for beautiful studios to shoot in. As much as I love shooting outdoors, and utilizing natural light, you are often restricted to golden hour for the best light. That said, window light is excellent throughout the day in studio as shown here in this portrait session with model Brittani Adore
Ready to jump in for more beach shoots
I’ve always been grateful for the plethora of beaches within a short drive of where I live. There’s nothing quite like a colorful sunset but even leading up to golden hour, the direct light can make for stunning portraits as it did on this shoot with model Michelle
Don’t be afraid of using harsh light
I’ve long been a fan of using natural light as part of photo shoots. I usually rely on soft, even light but sometimes using harsh light can truly make a portrait stand out. I had the pleasure of shooting with talented model and life coach Nikole Mitchell Sunday in Los Angeles and there will be plenty more portraits to share from this great shoot.
That golden glow takes a portrait to the next level
As I was finishing up a shoot with model Mollie Ann, the golden light of sunset started to stream into this Hollywood Hills mansion and made for a beautiful golden glow.
Taking in a Birds Eye view
Sometimes all it takes to create unique portraits is to take a different perspective. I captured these portraits with model Emily Rainey inside a daylight studio in Los Angeles
Relaxing indoors with a mix of western flare
Sometimes something as simple as using a prop, in this case a cowboy hat, can make for a quality complement to a series of portraits. Model Brittany Adore put this hat to great use for this shoot.
Standing out from the void
The barren, rocky backdrop truly made model Linzee Ryder stand out in this afternoon photo shoot
The library is more than simply a collection of books
I like being able to shoot within unique settings. So when I came across this loft in downtown Los Angeles with a personal library, it served as a quality backdrop for this shoot with traveling model Totally Vapid.
Sunbathing along a quiet, serene river
Amy Fabooboo has an easygoing, relaxed style that makes for quality, authentic portraits. This river based setting provided the ideal peaceful environment
There’s never a shortage of denim looks
Denim is one of those wardrobe options that I never grow tired of. It’s such a classic look. Brittany Adore rocked the denim jacket for this midday poolside shoot.
Relaxing morning in Los Angeles
Linda (Foodsandnood.ss on IG) has a great ability to flow naturally from one pose to the next. It’s almost as if the photographer isn’t even there. Which, is what I like, as someone who can simply step in and observe a scene and capture it.
Finding that beautiful, soft light even at midday
I started this shoot with model Lexi early in the afternoon when the sun was still high in the sky, and harsh. A reliable workaround in this scenario is to find open shade and a massive boulder at this outdoor location helped diffuse light and and provided beautiful open shade
