I enjoy doing studio shoots. Up until a few weeks ago, I rarely did shoots with a flash or strobes. Since it is so cold outside, the weather does not lend itself to the best outdoor shoots. I usually shoot with all natural light, but a lot of homes I shoot at do not have the best indoor light. There are days in Cincinnati where it is dreary all week long and you will not get good light to save your life!
I am currently taking a studio lighting class for the second time with one of my favorite instructors, Paula Norton. She has a very real way of teaching. She breaks everything down and has completely demystified studio lighting for me. Now, I have new skills and knowledge to enhance what I bring to my clients’ shoots.
I am looking forward to experimenting with dramatic lighting for newborn shoots and high school senior shoots in the coming months! It is the best part about photography…experiementing and trying something new.
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Carrie - I have the very same issue here in Vermont……although it really is beautiful outside!
Julie - I need to get some lighting–WI is the same way, probably for even longer
And snow isn’t exactly the easiest thing to shoot in!
carla - You have so many beautiful faces here! I like the warmth of your photographs – it’s as if I can hear laughter:>