Posts Tagged ‘Urban’

step out of the zone

November 15, 2011

The photography comfort zone, that is.
You know you are snuggled right between I-am-kind-of-finding-my-style-and-groove and ACK-I-need-to-improve-my-photography.
We’re all stuck there most of the time.
Try something new.
A new pose.
A new lighting scenario.
A new genre of subject or people that is out of your norm.
A new location.

“New forces us to become better versions of what we already are” – Jean Smith (made up right now)

Shooting at night has always intimidated me a bit. So, I forced myself to do it. And, it WAS forcing in the beginning. I learned one thing and made ten mistakes. Next time, I learned two things and made five mistakes. And so it goes. I am always learning, but I am finding that I LOVE shooting at night. So, I was thrilled when the beautiful Miss Natalie (high school senior) specifically requested some of her shoot take place at night.

What have you learned lately?

olivia…class of 2012

October 25, 2011

Yep, I’m convinced. I am SURE we didn’t look like this when I was a senior. By WE, I mean my entire graduating class…just to make me feel better. And by THIS, I mean supermodelesque. Olivia…you are so beautiful…inside and out.

nick…class of 2012

October 3, 2011

Nick ROCKS! Had SOOOO much fun at this shoot…

For sure…my favorite series…

shelby…class of 2012

October 3, 2011

Love it when a girl can rock the high fashion and then turn around and be the casual and beautiful girl-next-door. My camera loves you Shelby!

kristina…class of 2012

September 20, 2011

Sometimes, you just. can’t. put. the. camera. down.  Yeah, this was one of those times.  Kristina…my camera had a crush on you in a serious way…

kelsey…class of 2012

September 7, 2011

“All a girl needs is her hot jeans, dazzling smile, and a pair of aviators.”

- Jean Smith (made up by me. Just now.)

mary…class of 2012

August 29, 2011

Tis the season for lovely seniors…

10 numb fingers, 10 near frostbit toes, and one runny nose later, I get one of my FAVORITE senior sessions ever. I introduce to you…Susie…my first 2012 senior!!

They were looking for different. They were looking for unique. They were looking for HIGH FASHION. And I knew I was in for a treat when Alexa’s mother told me to just “meet them at the salon…there are so many awesome places here that we can use.” Squeal! You all know I love me a cool location and a mom/daughter/stylist team with great ideas and a keen fashion sense! Big thanks to LuigiBruni in Birmingham for the use of their salon. I was in love with the feel and atmosphere of the salon…they get my big, huge recommendation for being a classy, upscale, and all around awesome salon.

And, then we took it outside for a few “Jean style” senior shots.  LOVE HER!

melissa class of 2011

September 20, 2010