Bathed In Light: A High Key Lighting Tutorial

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There are many ways to achieve a high key look and in this tutorial we’re going to cover one of my favorites: the high-key, ethereal look.  Getting this look can be a piece of cake if you keep the basic lighting concept in mind and follow just a few simple tips.  Even with minimal gear, [...]

Get Professional Results with Small Flash Units

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Flash photography is one of the most popular topics we cover here in the blog.  Using standard system flash units on-, or off-camera is something everyone seems to be interested in. The reason is that with a little understanding, it’s pretty easy to get professional-level results with the kind of flash units that were designed [...]

When Is An Image Finished?

Using slide film (positive transparency) is one way to record an arguably unique and “finished” image right out of the camera.  Click the shutter and your capture is waiting to be chemically processed into a small unaltered picture; no doging and burning, no contrast or color corrections, no Photoshop.  Done. Using digital media and processes, [...]

Boudoir Session: Lizzie

Lizzie wanted to create an extra-special book of photos for her groom.  She made the trip to Austin for a boudoir session with us.  Glamorous, sexy, sensual, and fun.

Boudoir: Classic Beauty

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I spent an afternoon doing some creative work with one of Austin’s best singer/songwriters, Kacy Crowley.  First stop was Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop for some cupcakes and photos inside and out.  Then it was down the street to End of an Ear to play with the vinyl and crawl around on the floor. Finally, back to [...]

Boudoir, Pinup, Holiday Gift

From a shoot earlier this month.