Apple Hill | E-Session

Peter and Felicia's E-Session was amazing!  What more can one ask for, a beautiful couple in a spectacular autumn setting and being the person invited in to capture their love for one another.  I so appreciate Peter and Felicia's creative vision and planning for the shoot, emailing me back and the forth their ideas.  There involvement in the process made me better able to understand the look they were going for and I think they were very happy with the outcome.

I love to work with clients like this, the willingness to experiment and try new things.  You would not believe at the end of the day the clouds parted we had a fifty-fifty split of dark blue dramatic sky and an incredible orange and pink sunset, it started to mist and a rainbow appear amongst the blue sky.  Wow, what a day!  I love you Peter and Felicia...I can't wait for your big day.  Felicia you are so incredibly talented and creative, I am anxiously awaiting to capture the details of your wedding.  Let's bring that Hollywood Glamour to life at your wedding!

Certainly an Angel!

A smile, a glance and a laugh!  Where does playtime end and work start?  I don't think you can draw a line especially when you can work with individuals who have beaming personalities.  Angel certainly radiates fun, an easy-going spirit and affability from head to toe.  Another beautiful face to photograph y job!

I see the light!

Last night was the first night of our new mini photographers community of Sacramento (MPCS) group meeting. It was very refreshing to hone our lighting skills and to have a educational and technical approach to lighting, which even included a hands on session. Rubén González opened our meeting with a very nice presentation on understanding lighting fundamentals, such as how to use available light and adding supplemental lighting.

Our model, beautiful Leah helped us to create these images. Household items were used in creating this warm and cozy atmosphere. A video light was directed through a bamboo tray to make an exaggerated blind effect of light, highlighting the subjects face. Candles were also incorporated into the surrounding to give these images a very moody feeling. These exercises makes your creative passions simmer and stew and it greatly helps to train your eye in an artistic perspective. With photography there are so many creative avenues to travel, now have some fun experimenting!

Also Kristi, thank you so much for your hospitality and for hosting the session!

Blog yah later,

Shona :)