I was going to wait a little while longer to let the first blog featuring Lyz of Austin and Cypress Vanguard Design House and amenities fade a bit into the obscure, but these images are burning a hole in the hard drive.  I was so pleased to have the assistance and talent along for the proverbial ride that we created an additional set featuring a piece from Megan’s collection at her boutique.  The boutique is undergoing quite the transformation!  All clues point to vast improvements in the energy, the look and definitely the people!  While the new designers …

It’s no secret the some of the best photographers come from Austin Community College.  Now, I don’t mean that good photographers by Austin standards, I am talking about solid photography that has proven to hold ground on the National level.  More than that, photography TEAMS have developed into friendships, second-shooter references, and shared spaces in hip Austin art galleries and shows through out the area.  Working with people from ACC tends to uncover great teams of photographers who are able to communicate in facial expressions and grunts to create a myriad of amazing photographs in …

If there were ever a time that I would always say simple is more, it’s got to be working with the female form.  When in studio, I (and many photographers with whom I work) start to go a little gadget crazy.  We want a great exposure that outlines the form so we use side lighting schemes that are the product of creativity and down-time in the studio with lights at our disposal.  Then, of course, you need to actually SEE the person you are photographing.  Using side/hatchet/split lighting on a female?  Sure, go ahead, and …