Myra and Cordell have some of the greatest chemistry I have ever witnessed. They are so in tune with one another and their love really does shine through. We had a great time making photographs at Blagden alley in DC and I cant wait to document their wedding later this year. Here are a few of my favorite's from their Engagement Session.
2017 was an amazing year filled with tons of challenges and opportunities for growth. I opened myself to new opportunities, I made more photographs than I have ever made in any year, I learned new things and shared new things with others. I have assembled my top 100 images for the year (in no particular order) which were actually curated by my 1 yr old daughter :), she seems to know more about this stuff than I do. I look forward to another 365 days of living outside of my comfort zone and pushing myself to be the best that I can be and more creative than I have ever been, to better serve those who trust me with their most precious moments. Here are my Top 100 images of 2017.
Hosted 16 professional photographers at my recently concluded Exposed DC, a wedding and portrait photography workshop. It was a really great experience for me, sharing my knowledge and thought process with other creatives, getting to see how my ideologies were received was really rewarding. I am thankful to all those who took time out of their busy schedules and to those who came from various parts of the country to attend. The workshop lasted a total of 8hrs, with the focus of the class being on building the ability to "SEE". We discussed various photography techniques I use, equipment - the what, when and why's of lenses. We talked about composition, why I do not scout locations and can literally shoot anywhere and how to build that ability. I further demonstrated that with a live shoot, photographing a couple I have never met, in a location I have never seen which also was a less than favorable location for your standard engagement session. This really was to show how we do not need to rely on fancy locations and perfect light to create compelling images. Most times the absence of those things will force you to channel your inner creativity. If you would are interested in finding out when the next workshop would be please signup HERE. Here are some of my photos from our live shoot.
