modelling portfolios and portrait photography
Do you ever get goosebumps while watching something or someone, whether looking through a camera or otherwise? You know, the kind of feeling that signifies something special . . . like a magic moment in the wild, compelling product in the process of launching or perhaps a star in the making? I experienced this recently in our studio, shooting a modeling portfolio for beautiful Rumaanah Hajee, pictured here. Continue reading “Special Star in Studio”
The diverse lighting scenarios that we recently encountered while shooting the Safari Guide of the Year 2014 competition, inspired us to share some insight into using flashes, or speedlights as they are known, especially because flash techniques are often misunderstood. Above is an example that features Jabulani Silinda from Kariega Game Reserve, one of the finalists, while he was guiding a game drive in the Kruger National Park. Using the flash correctly allows for the evocative sunrise background to remain beautifully exposed, while at the same time lighting Jabulani’s face in the foreground. Continue reading “How To Use Fill-In Flash”
Little can be more magical to mothers than making special memories with their loved ones. Next in line is capturing those memories for posterity. Over the years, we’ve had the repeated delight of providing portrait photography for individuals, couples, friends, families, as well as mothers and children. Without exception, our clients have marveled at how fulfilling their whole photo shoot experience was . . . and at how long it took them to finally get around to it! Continue reading “Spoil Mom on Mother’s Day”