My Photo Style

I’m a natural woman.  Yes, just like Aretha Franklin sings it.

When I do a shoot, I prefer to work with as much natural light as possible.  I actually try to avoid using the flash whenever I take photos.  Natural lighting gives a subject dimension, and I love the softness and texture in a photograph’s composition when taken in good lighting.  My idea of a perfect photo shoot include a crisp morning with overcast skies.  I always love the feel of a photo when working in those conditions.

When clients ask me where to take their photos, my first suggestion is their home.  This is especially important when I photograph children.  Not only do I want to capture a part of their daily ritual, but I also want to make the photo shoot as comfortable and secure for them as possible.  What better spot is there than their natural setting?

What do I look for when I prepare for a shoot in someone’s home?  Natural textures – solid colors, soft fabrics, natural light from the windows, tall fences with great textures, green vegetation.

Did you recognize the theme?  ha ha!  I like nature.  I love the natural.