Second Place Award in National Competition
I entered this image into the October 2023 Wiki Loves Monuments, an international photographic competition. This image received the second place award. The photo is of the one-room schoolhouse in Fruta, Utah. The Wiki Loves Monuments competition invites the global...
Creating Good Ballet Lines
Lines are an essential element of both ballet and photography. "Ballet line" is the physical shape of the dancer's body. Good ballet lines make the dancer appear effortless, fluid, and beautiful. It involves the whole body creating a position, "image," or "good" line....
What makes the best modeling or Acting Headshot?
Your modeling or acting headshot is the first point of contact. It is your first impression, brand, image, and signature. A good headshot is an essential investment for your career. Your audition begins the moment you walk into a room. But your headshot may first...
Sophisticated, Stylish, and Refined Beauty Portrait
The portrait session with Jessie had that wow factor. Jessie is a nursing student who also models with the Helen Wells Agency. Jessie has a clear complexion, her hair has natural curls, and her blue eyes are engaging. I wanted the portrait to emphasize Jessie’s...
Stylish Spring or Easter Portrait
Spring and Easter is a wonderful time for a new portrait. Easter is a significant holiday for followers of the Christian faith. From ornate hats to colorful clothing, people have been wearing their finest eye-catching outfits for Easter services and parades. Irving...
Mike & Karina’s Wedding at SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral
The chapel in SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis is a warm, beautiful location for an elegant wedding. The quiet, reverence and sacred atmosphere of the chapel creates a feeling of peace, beauty, and hope. It is a gorgeous location for the start of a long,...
Industrial-Chic Wedding at the Neidhammer
If you are looking for an industrial-chic wedding venue in Indianapolis, the Neidhammer Event Center might be an excellent place to consider. The industrial style has exposed architectural and mechanical details such as beams, ducts, and pipes. It includes exposed...
Portraits – understanding and using light
Portraits don’t need to be bland. Choosing the right lighting styles can help your portrait stand out from the crowd. Light is the most requisite tool a photographer has to translate an artistic vision into a photograph. Understanding light and shadows lie at the...
Flamboyant Contemporary Dance Ballet
The world premiere of the contemporary ballet There’s No Place Like Home is a vibrant and enchanting performance. It is set to debut at the Carmel, Indiana Center for the Performing Arts on October 28-30, 2021. It is a story about a Kansas boy who journeys to India...
Reflections of a Dance Portrait
The book of Ecclesiastes says there is “a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.” Early on Saturday morning was one of those times to dance. The plan was to photograph a portrait of a ballerina along the Indianapolis Canal Walk with...