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Sometimes we see a photo session and the subject seems out of place in the environment. In this session, Jess Elysse has pulled it off magnificently. A naked pregnant mama in a field seems perfectly natural because we’re struck only be the beauty and simplicity of an expectant mother. I love how this session crosses the genre boundaries of traditional portraiture, photojournalism, even boudoir photography. Be sure to check out Jess’s website for more inspiration and please leave feedback below.
by Liz LaBianca
Continuing with one of our most popular features, Photographers Who Inspire, this week Liz interviews Salt Lake City portrait photographer Angie Monson.
Who was your original inspiration when you started your business? Who inspires you now?
Brianna Graham & Audrey Woulard
What was the hardest part of starting your own business? What do you wish you would have known?
Just getting my name out there… but really at the time I started there wasn’t an influx of children’s photographers so it wasn’t as hard as it is now. I wish I would have taken more control over my sessions the first few years. I really let the client be in control… which made the photos suffer.
Tell us about your favorite lens and why it is #1 in your camera bag over your other lenses.
85mm 1.4 hands down. I love the creamy bokeh, plain and simple. I like how compressed the images are so it really focuses on your subject instead of the background.
I think now that January has arrived and everyone is catching their breath, we are getting an influx of submissions, wonderful mentions online, and there is a renewed energy in the air. Liz is preparing more amazing interviews for you and we’re putting the final touches on our Best of 2011 post. There have been many beautiful newborn sessions shared with us recently so I will be featuring a few with you over the coming days. To start us off, here’s one from Glow Foto, recently voted Saskatoon, Saskatchewan’s Best Professional Photographer. Check out her website and blog for more inspiration!
Sometimes we need to take the opportunity to do personal work and create a bit of art. This session from Lisa Holloway features her daughter in two enchanting locations – a snow covered mountain and a rich green meadow. The images are nostalgic and wistful. Lisa demonstrates you can create captivating stories with a 70 year old dress and a willing 12 year old. Be sure to take note of the pullback, showing that things aren’t always as they seem. ;)
You asked for them and finally What to Wears are back!
This is one of my all-time favorite color combos! Even though the colors are cool, there’s something so warm and comfy about them. It makes me think of knit blankets, warm scarves and a hot cup of cocoa by the fire.
What I love about these outfits is that no matter who is paired up in the photo, the looks will complement each other without looking too matchy-matchy. It looks like a group that should be together.
Another great thing about these outfits is that they each have something that’s visually interesting (whether it be a pattern or a texture) without being overpowering. There’s nothing bland about the looks, but they still let the family shine.
Here’s a casual Mid-Winter look for you. You can download it without the logo here. You can also view the URL’s to the individual clothing items here.
