If there’s one thing I absolutely LOVE as a photographer, it’s natural light. Give me some beautiful natural light and my camera, and I’m a happy girl! After years of shooting with natural light, I’ve become pretty darn good at it. Dare I even say an expert? Ha! But as much as I love it, I knew it was time to push myself outside of my comfort zone and explore something new. I wanted to become more comfortable with studio photography and off-camera flash, especially so I could be ready for new creative opportunities that might come my way. So, after giving myself a little pep talk (or ten), I booked a photography studio, called up my beautiful model Angelina – who I already knew would nail it – and we went to work!
I had a very specific vision for this session. I wanted a little sexy, a little classy, and a little edgy – all wrapped into one. The bold red backdrop was the perfect choice, especially paired with Angelina’s gorgeous red lipstick. And can we talk about how she absolutely delivered?! The attitude, the confidence, the poses – everything came together just as I envisioned. I was stepping into unfamiliar territory with my lighting, but seeing that vision come to life made the entire experience worth it. I couldn’t have been happier with how these photos turned out.
I’ve also been loving the idea of including at least one black-and-white photo in my sessions lately. There’s something about black-and-white photography that feels so timeless. It has a beautiful way of capturing emotion, highlighting details, and giving an image that extra editorial feel. And that’s exactly what I want my photography to be: stylish, expressive, and timeless. This session was a reminder that sometimes stepping outside of what you know and love can lead to something pretty dope. And I think we accomplished exactly what we set out to create!
Stay tuned for Part Two!
