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Horse and Owner Portraits: Shelley, Moonbeam and Sunny
I’ve been enjoying Equestrian photography lately, and this session with our friend Shelley is a great example of why. Shelley recently brought Moonbeam home to her farm. She’s wanted a horse just like this for a long time, and it finally happened. Shelley and her family have been friends of ours for many years, so…
What to Expect From a Session With Austin Portrait Photographer Ed Verosky
Looking over the current iteration of my portfolio, I get how someone seeing it might imagine what the vibe or atmosphere might be like behind the scenes. I thought I’d offer a little inside look at how a session works. Where we shoot. I’m comfortable shooting pretty much anywhere. Sometimes that means my own space,…
When You Want More Than a Traditional Portrait
There’s nothing wrong with a traditional portrait. Our parents and grandparents had their Sears studio portraits, and school picture day is still a thing. Personally, I still think there’s something fun about those shopping mall Santa photos. Those kinds of portraits have their place. They document a person at a particular time, and in a…
The Portraits That Aren’t Boudoir But Aren’t Traditional Either
Boudoir has been a long-time favorite with many of my clients. And I totally get why. But there’s another style of portrait I do that doesn’t really fit under the category of boudoir, even though it sometimes shares some of the mood and edge. I don’t have a catchy name for it (yet) but I…
What Boudoir Sessions With Me Are Actually Like
I’ve done a fair amount of boudoir work, and I’ve noticed most of what’s written about boudoir tends to lean into the same handful of ideas. Empowerment. Self-discovery. Celebrating femininity. Those are legitimate reasons someone might book a session, and if that’s what you’re after, there are photographers who build their whole approach around it….
What If I’m Not Comfortable in Front of the Camera?
This is probably one of the most common concerns I hear from people thinking about having their portrait made. “I’m not very comfortable in front of the camera.” Guess what. Most people aren’t. And that’s totally fine. Truth is, almost everyone’s at least a little nervous before a portrait session. I don’t expect you to…
