A sunday with katie

I always like to have a plan for a shoot. Even for something like headshots at a chiropractic office, I map out exactly how I plan to light my subjects and note every piece of kit I need for the job.

But sometimes I only have a vague concept or mission in mind, like wanting to try a certain type of lighting or posing. And that’s when having a great collaborator can make all the difference.

On this day, working with Katie (and her partner Gregg, whose input is always terrific), I only had two vague ideas in mind, a set date, and just a few photos as inspiration. That afternoon Katie showed up with very clean makeup and a few outfits. My lighting started out big and soft, and ended up with a very “hard” light and colors to emphasize Katie’s features.

I didn’t manage to pull off exactly what I had envisioned. But I also wasn’t encumbered by that vision, and some of the results went beyond expectations. I continue to be amazed at our ability to capture multiple looks in one session.