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Saturday, November 30, 2024 | By: Andy Franklin

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to travel to Florida for a day-long photoshoot/seminar with Sal Cincotta. Sal is an educator and one of the "names" in current photography scene. I'm always looking for new chances to learn and improve my craft so I can provide better service and images to you in the Lewisville/Flower Mound and Coppell area.

Model in blue dress in a forested area. Lewisville TX portrait photographers

ONTOSYSTEMS Blue Dress

Model Lilly in a blue dress shown in a forested area

Sal worked with us to refine our skills as we were able to work with models and Westcott lighting equipment. This was especially helpful to me since I already use these lights and it was good to talk with the Westcott rep.

The use of flash in the outdoors works very well to get the subject to stand out from the background. This is not something you can get with a cell phone and just the available light.

Model in black leather goth dress standing in driftwood. Lewisville portrait photographers

Goth Look on Beach - Standing

Lilly standing in the driftwood in a goth outfit

Close-up of model in goth dress with serpentine necklace. Lewisville portrait photographers

Goth Close-up

Close-up of Lilly

We moved to the beach where we photographed Lilly with a goth look in the driftwood. We were working on a darker, edgier look for the photographs. I particularly enjoys the close-up portrait. You will see that often in my portfolio and I think it is something I can do for you in your portraits.

Close-up portrait of model in bridal outfit. Lewisville portrait photographers
Model in bridal outfit standing on driftwood with veil flowing in the wind. Lewisville portrait photographers
Model in bridal outfit sitting on driftwood in the breeze. Lewisville portrait photographers

Next we went with Lexi to another part of the beach wo shoot "light-and-airy" portraits. This is a style popular with brides and Lexi did not disappoint. These are all natural light framing her with the driftwood in a much different look than the prior set with Lilly.

 

I'm always looking for ways to improve my skillset so I can better serve you. While a beach in Florida may not have a lot in common with Coppell, Texas, the techniques I learned and practiced do work here. You will see that in my next post about a family shoot in Flower Mound.

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