This gorgeous girl brought her DOG to her shoot! Isn’t she the cutest?? We had perfect lighting, and her shirt looked beautiful with the greens!
I was so thrilled when Hannah asked to bring her dog, Bella, to the shoot. I could see that the two have an incredible bond. Plus, look at those beautiful blue eyes!!! This shoot was a blast, and so was spending time with Hannah. She’s truly a joy! 🙂
This beauty absolutely thrives in fall colors! As soon as the leaves start to turn, I know that I’m about to get some gorgeous shots!
Adrianna is an incredible friend, Starbucks enthusiast, and self proclaimed sweater addict. She’s heavily involved in her high school’s Academy of Biomedical Sciences, and she plans to get a degree in Nursing. Adrianna works hard, and will without a doubt be successful in wherever life takes her.
Hey There! In this post i’m going to outline the best way to “fake” golden hour lighting. I would first like to add that sometimes harsh daylight makes photos a lot harder to edit, and obviously the real thing is always the best, but sometimes it can be difficult to line up the hours perfectly. So let’s get into it.
the photo shown below was taken at about 2:00 PM on a very sunny day. As you can see, the lighting is harsh and washes out the photo entirely!
this will allow you to see the colors you are working with and make the photo appear less washed out.
Using Adobe Lightroom CC, I amplified the Exposure by +1.80. As you can see, the difference is already astounding!
During golden hour, the sun provides a warm and golden light. To mimic this, I enhanced the Temperature by +20
Golden Hour tends to wash out greens and enhance golds. To mimic this look, I changed the hue of the yellow tones -54 and enhanced the saturation by +29. I also altered the hue of the greens -53 and desaturated them by -54. If needed, work with the hue of the reds to give them a more orange look.
There you have it: a “faked” golden hour photo! Feel free to comment with any questions, concerns, or just to chat! I would love to see edits following these tips 🙂
*NOTE Adobe Lightroom CC is a free to download application on apple and android devices that provides beautiful edits similar to the computer version of Adobe Lightroom
Let’s talk originality: as a rule of thumb, being unique, especially in high school, can feel impossible at times. The status quo, the fear of judgement, and the subconscious need to “fit in” leads to hallways populated
by conventional crowds mindlessly obeying the latest trend like lemmings off a cliff. It’s sad, really, to think that young women feel as though they will be rejected if they act or dress exclusively for themselves. Let’s be honest, high school ends. It ends and leaves many, many people shocked to find that the world does not have the same conformist mentality. People come out of their shells, others’ opinions fail to resonate. So, why don’t we start that mentality earlier in life? Rather than waiting for the confines of high school to disappear, we young women need to come into our own and embrace our true selves. Originality is a truly beautiful thing, and God made each and every one of us uniquely wonderful. So, be bold and be distinctly yourself. Do not be afraid to break the molds put into place by those with closed-minded motives. You are loved because of your differences, not in spite of them. There’s a verse that I think of whenever I’m faced with the judgement of others; Romans 8:31 states that “If God is for us, who can ever be against us?”. How true are these words? In the hands of God, we are allowed to become who we are meant to be and we are shielded and protected from the judgement of those around us. Clothe yourself in a way that embraces your true self, break the mold, and be uniquely YOU.
Believe me when I say that I had been wanting to schedule a shoot with this girl for YEARS. Finally, only a week before she left for college, we took these beautiful shots!
Emily is beautiful inside and out; she’s smart, kind, and has the most beautiful singing voice. I know that she will go far in whatever path she decides to take!
Sweet Rowan was only the beginning of my summer shoots. Her striking blue eyes and natural beauty made this shoot so easy and so much fun!
The foothills of North Georgia provides the most stunning background for any photo. I just wish that it looked like this in Texas. It is such a blessing to have family in the charming town of Dahlonega, GA that provides so many natural beauties such as the vibrant flowers and natural creeks that create such unique photo opportunities.
When taking photos, angles and positioning are everything. Simply zooming in on a subject or placing the subject slightly off-center changes the entire composition of an image, making it much more aesthetically pleasing. This is necessary to consider when in the field. A common rule followed by almost all photographers is the Rule of Thirds. It states that the subject is to be off centered; usually the main focal point is off to the left or right. The rule of thirds causes the viewer to see each aspect of the photo’s composition rather than just focusing on the main subject.
As you can see, this photo’s main subject, the leaf, is slightly off centered. It should also be noted that the camera is close up and focused on the subject. This creates an aesthetically pleasing image that is much more impactful than a differently composed shot.
A comfortable model yields more natural photos. When taking pictures, it is critical to make sure that the model is comfortable being in front of the camera. If the model or subject feels uncomfortable or awkward, the results will be forced and unnatural.
To Make Your Subject Feel More Comfortable:
Time of day is easily one of the most important factors in a beautiful photo. It determines the intensity of light and the composition of photos entirely.
Most photographers enjoy shooting during golden hour, a time of day where the lighting is warm, soft, and provides lovely golden light. Golden hour occurs about an hour after sunrise, and an hour after sunset.
Have you ever taken a photo that’s just not your style? A photo that would benefit from an alteration of pigment? Me too. If you find yourself with photos that you feel that you cannot work with, or even photos that aren’t quite your style, do not be intimidated by them. Almost everything can be changed through the use of editing. Using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom, I dilute greens in my photos and enhance the golds in order to create a warmer photo.
When editing photos shot at night, I brighten up the colors and add dimension through intensity. Never throw away a photo that might have potential through small adjustments!
There’s no doubt that photography is a learned art; it is crucial to always be on the lookout for new ways to improve your skills and grow as a photographer!
Hopefully these tips and tricks helped! xx Presley
