Les Deux Amis

The girls at LDA contacted me for a photo session for their new clothing line. They wanted some photos of one of the many charms featured on their new t-shirts.  This was my second time shooting products, and I find that it gets a little tricky switching from people to objects. Obviously, the direction and expression I’m so used to become nonexistent, so it requires me to shift gears a bit and step out of my comfort zone. My goal during this session was to try and give life to the inanimate objects. When we met to discuss the details of the shoot, we all agreed that our location and concept should be as simple and effortless as the t-shirts themselves. An appreciation for simplicity always impresses me. The fresh and artistic quality of these t-shirts definitely makes them one-of-a-kind and something I’d love to wear. The natural setting was a perfect backdrop for the vibrant colors.  Make sure to check out the Les Deux Amis website at www.shopLDA.com . Here are some of the highlights from our shoot. Thanks for stopping by…enjoy!  

My Favorite Kind of Friendship...

A shoot capturing the unbreakable bond between Vaneh and her favorite Dachshund? Don’t mind if I do!  I can definitely relate to this relationship and understand the power of the unconditional love dogs can bring to our lives. Although my four-legged friends make incredible subjects, they also make me work for each and every shot! Since Aldo had more human-like expressions than any dog I have seen, he gave me amazing faces and a lot of versatility. His adorably short stature made him impossibly close to the ground which tested my flexibility and required me to spend some quality time with the asphalt and dirt. Vaneh is an aspiring veterinarian, and after spending just a few minutes with her, anyone can see that working with animals is definitely her calling. As a committed animal lover, she spends her spare time working with dogs at the local shelter where she walks them and gives them the affection they so desperately need.  When I hear about selfless acts of compassion like this, it reassures me that genuine kindness most definitely exists amongst us.  Here are some of the highlights from our shoot. Thanks for stopping by…enjoy.

Lilian, Liana and Luna

Carnival rides, the beach and sisters…some of my favorite things. A dose of their natural bond, seasoned with a vibrant location, made the perfect ingredients for a true narrative of Lilian, Luna and Liana’s relationship. Their endless laughter made it obvious that the three of them were very excited to spend the day together. The portraits were planned to be taken for their mom as a mother’s day gift. Our time with the girls had a special place with me. Their relationship in front of the camera mirrored the dynamic my sister and I share behind it. For this reason, there seemed to be an immediate level of comfort amongst us all. The experience was special because capturing the sisters made me think of the vital role my own sister plays in my life. She assists me on nearly every single shoot and I truly do not know what I would do without her support and input. My trusty assistant wears many hats and helps with styling, directing, entertaining the little ones and giving me unfiltered criticism during the editing process. Even without these photos, the five of us had an amazing day together. I hope I captured the unbreakable bond I witnessed in the time I spent with the sisters. Here are some of the highlights from our shoot. Thanks for stopping by…enjoy!