Behind the Scenes with BRC Photography

My good friend Benita Cloward and I have hung out a lot lately (translation: i get to be a passenger in her car for some major photography fun & late night movies), and I love her infectious laugh and strong personality. I offered to get some behind-the-scenes images for her 101 workshop last weekend, and it was great to FINALLY see her gorgeous new home and property.

Jewelry: Sage Premium Denim Bar
Sweater: Noblita, Sage Premium Denim Bar
Jeans: Rich & Skinny, Sage Premium Denim Bar
Model: Tiffany N.
Hair & Make-up: ONEnineteen Beauty, Annika T.

Benita, you are gorgeous and spunky, and i love life with you in it. :) Look forward to many roadtrips in the future. :) :) Hugs!!

Online Photo Basic Class in SESSION!!!

Whew! After months and months, it's finally paying off. I have started my first Online Photo Class today!!

Students will watch videos each week, with homework assignments, and post homework to get feedback, and able to ask questions. After having taught in person for years, this has been an entirely different experience. But I'm thoroughly enjoying it so far, and enjoying my students. 

With going online, i'm able to reach people miles and miles away across the country, and it's awesome. If you or anyone you know is interested in taking the class, let me know. Once this pilot class is completed, and I've made any needed changes, this class will be open to the public! :) 

I can't believe all the balls I'm struggling to juggle, but it's nice to see some falling into their places. 

Yay for big steps! :)

Happy Monday everyone!

Student Photo Critique

Hey! It's been a while since I've posted a student critique on the blog. We all are just busy learning and shooting. I must have a sweet tooth today, because these cupcakes look delicious!

First of all, Jana's exposure looks great. I can tell she knows how to get something sharp. But in this first photo, the bottom right cupcake which is MOST in focus is cut off, which makes my eye lead to the cupcake to the left. That cupcake not being in focus leads my eye back to the right cupcake, and my brain is confused where to look. BUT! She took aNOther image....

This is perfect! By pulling back just slightly, she's left breathing room around the cupcake, and it's still tack sharp. Then i'm able to notice it has chocolate on it, unlike all the others. My brain is very happy, and my taste buds just want a bite. That was a successful correction, Jana, and great image.

Thanks to all you students who posted this week! I'm excited to look at them with you!

Hood Family

This adorable family used to live here in Oklahoma! When Kendall was pregnant with her first, she was superwoman, doing so many things and so talented. I got to photograph her first baby: A boy!! Now they live farrrr away near Boston. My luck they were here visiting for Chrsitmas and we got to play for a session on Tuesday. Great people, so glad to see you guys!