This evening I had the privilege to shoot one of my fellow photographer friends and his wife. They came to me several months ago and asked if I could shoot their new portraits "Old Hollywood" style. I have always wanted to shoot this style of portraiture so I didn't hesitate to say yes.

I learned a lot this evening trying to light this style of portraiture. I quickly found out that it's harder than it looks when you are using strobes. Back in the 30's and 40's they used big spotlights to light their subjects so they could see exactly what the light was doing. With some random trial and error, I think we hit the nail on the head.

Thank you Christain and Holly for letting me get outside of my box with you two!

Enjoy!

I am proud to announce that I will be holding a fundrasier for the Central Oklahoma Humane Society this May. We are doing quick 20 minute photoshoots with your family and pet(s) . Half of the fee goes to the Humane Society which helps in the adoption of lost, stranded and homeless pets.

If you would like to pre-register, please send an e-mail to the address in the flyer above.

I hope to see you there!

Spring is almost here and it's Senior picture time!  I have already started booking sessions for the 2010 season.  Book ASAP to insure your senior's pictures will be back in time for school's end.

Sessions are $100 for 1-2hr. shoot.

Last Sunday I shot Rachel for her Anthony David Modeling Agency portfolio. Rachel is one of those models that just has a natural beauty to her. She shines on camera and it's hard NOT to take a great picture of her. This makes my job soooooo easy! She is also one of the sweetest models I have shot as well.

Thanks Rachel for being so great to work with!

Before I went to India I shot one of my favorite models again for the So6ix Magazine March Issue. She is always a pleasure to work with and makes my job soooo easy!

I am on a kick of trying new ways to edit and new ways to light my models. I am very excited to play around with new ideas. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.......I think this one worked! :)

Etta....... High Five!

The wonderful couple Brian and Liz hired me for their wedding a few weeks ago.  Since they live out of state and were only in town for a few days, we had to do a rush engagement shoot-which meant shooting the week after the blizzard that hit Oklahoma.  It was my first engagement shoot in the snow and I must say it was stunning!

It always makes my day to shoot a couple that is so affectionate.  Holding hands, gazing adoringly at one another... You could see their love in each simple thing they shared.  It made my job a cinch!

Congrats to them both for finding true love!

I got some great news this week that the image we submitted for the nation wide Vidal Sassoon hair contest made the Top 10!!! 

Over 2,000 images submitted, so Top 10 is a big deal for us!Allie will fly to the Vidal Sassoon hair show on Jan 29th.  At the show, they will announce the Top 3 so wish us luck!

Once again, I wish I could show you the image we submitted but due to copyright laws I can only show you at the studio. :(

Woot!

Last summer I had the privilege of shooting the 2010 Thunder Girl Calendar for our very own OKC Thunder Basketball Team.  This was a GREAT opportunity for me and I think it turned out pretty darn good!  Pick one up and let me know what you think.  Hopefully you'll enjoy it.

Special thanks to Sabrina, Christina, Kevin, and Omar. They were also a HUGE help in this.

I shot photos for Veronica's portfolio early last year.  She came back in December wanting to expand her portfolio with a more commercial look.  I could instantly tell she was much more comfortable in front of the camera this round and the images turned out AMAZING!  

Thanks to Veronica for being such a great client! 

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    I had the opportunity to work with Allie Sandager for her entry into the Annual Vidal Sassoon Hair Contest early this December.  She did an amazing job on the hair and make-up! Sadly, we cannot post the image that she submitted for the Contest. :(    BUT, you can see it hanging in the studio. :)

   This is Jacquelyn's So6ix Headshot Interview.  Most of you know that I shoot for So6ix Magazine. (www.So6ix.com)  We are starting a new headshot/interview database.  Models that want to be in the magazine have to come in for a video interview and a headshot session. We then take the images and interview and add them to a database for future model picks.  We are also using these to send to agencies and clients needing models. More to come...........

Headshots for the Anthony David Agency.

  This holiday season, Pitzer Lawn Management hired me to shoot their Christmas light displays at the UCO campus.  They really did a beautiful job!

P.S. They also do houses.