by lizzymjo | Dec 8, 2017 | Blog, Fine Art, Photography, Portfolio, Portraits
I have been wanting for ages to create a successful cinemagraph–a photograph with one small element of movement added to it. I created one once before of a dripping faucet but I wasn’t really happy with it and I struggled with creating it in high quality....
by lizzymjo | Sep 12, 2017 | Blog, Photography, Portraits
One of my close friends has graduated college, and I was so excited when she asked me to take her senior portraits for her announcement. We went out to the local farm fields and found a really pretty patch of small purple flowers that she could stand and sit in. Later...
by lizzymjo | Mar 9, 2016 | Blog, Photography, Portraits
When I was taking these photos, I definitely played with the man-off-to-war trope, but it just fits in so well with the 1940s. It’s just so timeless and romantic! I couldn’t help myself. Shout out to all the models that hadn’t met each other before...
by lizzymjo | Mar 9, 2016 | Blog, Photography, Portraits
1940s fashion is so classic, and it just amplifies a persons attractiveness–and these ladies were no exception. They were all so cheerful and willing to do anything, which was really helpful to me as a photographer. They definitely worked those authentic 1940s...
by lizzymjo | Mar 9, 2016 | Blog, Photography, Portfolio, Portraits
I don’t know about you, but there is a certain something about a man in authentic 1940’s war uniforms that just increases his attractiveness. This shoot was probably one of the most fun I’ve ever had doing portraits, and after doing this, I can...
by lizzymjo | Feb 13, 2016 | Blog, Photography, Portfolio, Portraits
Using this method just adds insta-drama. All you need to achieve this look is just two speedlights and a willing model. And a camera, of course. When you’re taking a picture like this, you don’t need to include the two speedlights in it like I did. I just...