For this I needed the subject to be still.  That ruled out the dog and boys.

This is shot with one light, a speed light with a #10 honey comb grid (ghetto style).  M&M was my VALP (voice activated light pole).

I hope to get back to Italy soon.  My photography skills have improved since my trip to Florence.

XOX-S

Zack is one of the most humble people I’ve ever met.  He shares so much of himself.

If you are interested in photography go spend some time on his site. Better yet, attend one of his One Light Workshops.

We had amazing models to work with.  Meghan and the models did a fabulous job styling the wardrobe, hair, and makeup.

This was shot using a speedlight modified with a shoot through umbrella.  We were outside and temps were dipping below freezing.

This was shot with one speedlight modified with a soft box in the studio.

Same set up as previous photo.

This was taken with a speedlight modified with a shoot through umbrella.

Same as above photo.

Photographed the same as above, the only difference is the amount of ambient light had increased as street lights came on and increased light from head lights. While this photo isn’t perfect, what is amazing is that I hand held with a shutter speed of 1.0 second.  AYKM.  Rest of the data for those that want to know ISO 800 and 2.8 f stop.  I had to trust Zack that I could shoot with a shutter speed of 1.0 second hand held, it took a bit of convincing on his part!

I’ll leave you with one of Zack lines from the workshop.  “Where do I start?” “Somewhere”.  When you are trying something new just remember to start somewhere.

XOX-S

I have had a really difficult time getting good photos of Cosmo, especially inside.  That is until I met Paula Wessells of Doxzen Pet Photos. Paula has given me several tips on how to photograph a black dog with all black features. Take a look at her portfolio, her photography is inspiring.

In the studio we’re still making decisions on lighting.  Hope to have something on order when I get back from the One Light Workshop with Zack Arias. Lights and a few more construction details and we’ll be booking studio sessions.

Truffles in an assortment of flavors.

Key lime cupcakes.

Peanut butter chocolate cupcake

Laney’s signature dessert “strawberry cupcakes”.  I can speak from personal experience these are delicious!

My experience has been with styling and photographing people.  This is a challenge I look forward to.  I’ve been pouring over magazines and web sites for inspiration.

If you would like to contact Laney for your next event, drop her an email at LBbrowns@aol.com.

Good luck Nora as you persue your dream!