Cinemagraphs

Cinemagraphs

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....
Danae Senior Portraits

Danae Senior 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...
1940s Group Shots

1940s Group Shots

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...
Women of the 1940s

Women of the 1940s

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...
Men of the 1940s

Men of the 1940s

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...
Backlit Silhouette Portraits

Backlit Silhouette 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...