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Shooting for The Scout Guide Sarasota has Finally Begun!

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Susan Doane, editor of The Scout Guide, has hired me to be the exclusive photographer for this project.  TSG is a publication that features the best of what a city has to offer. It's fresh and stylized, with a polished layout and elegant graphics.   The concept has been branded as a chic...

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Composing a Striking Portrait - The Importance of Concept Creation

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All great portraits involve concept creation - what is the vision?  How will that narrative be conveyed?    Once that is established the styling of the outfit, accessories, hair, make-up and the location have to support the vision, so the pictures make sense to the viewer. My daughter loves this style...

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The Many Ways to Enjoy Your Pictures / On-line Flip Books

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   For Boudoir photography especially​, creating a "flip book" is a great way to share your images on-line.  Adding lines from favorite poems or quotes, which was done for this shoot, makes the flip book more personalized and allows you to express who you are.  With the help of my graphic artist,...

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Choosing a Fashion Photographer to Showcase Your Designs [Fashion Photography]

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When someone says the word, "Twiggy," it immediately conjures up a black-and-white image of a doe-eyed Brit with mega lashes and a sleek pixie cut. Some of the most iconic images in the history of photography came from fashion shoots. Fashion photography has existed almost as long as the medium itself, and it...

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