approach to photographing each session, it also tells you what styles of pho-
tography she likes and what she doesn’t. That, along with an overview of
final product options, saves you both a lot of potentially wasted time and
helps you do a better job for her.Studio Atmosphere.
Studio atmosphere goes a long way toward making a client comfortable. It
doesn’t matter what style you choose, so long as it has a rich, comfortable,
and consistent look. Of course, if it looks expensive, chances are your clients
will also come in expecting to spend a little more money on your services.This candid pose of Tarina (top left) was taken
as she prepared for her bridal session. It shows
the look of the main dressing room. I some-
times use the dressing room as a background,
as in this sassy pose of Kristal (bottom left)
and this coy portrait of Bridget (right). In both
cases, I used the uncorrected tungsten light in
the background to set the mood in each image.
Daylight-balanced strobe was used to light the
subjects, producing a flattering skin tone.