The 2015 Pasco County Fair: Babies and Bull Riding
Of all the wacky fairs I have attended during my visit to Florida, the Pasco County Fair was by far the best. A cute baby contest, full rodeo, and wild amusement rides — need I say more?
Acting Headshots: Practice Makes Perfect
I hope everyone has some warm weekend plans underway (I’m off to the Pasco County Fair for more pig racing!). I am so pleased to show you new acting headshots I took in Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Park. Chase was my model, and she was outstanding in front of the camera. Though she is just starting…
Saturday Night Special: Ybor City Knight Parade
Saturday night was party night in Tampa where the annual Knight Parade made a triumphant return down 7th Avenue in Ybor City. The parade is one of the final events for Tampa’s Gasparilla pirate festival. As a reminder, Gasparilla is a bit like Mardi Gras, and as with the ‘crews’ in New Orleans, this parade…
Valentine’s Day Pinup Photography Shoot
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I had the recent pleasure of doing a retro pinup photography shoot with the exquisite Corinna. Corinna is a fantastic model based in Tampa, and her specialty is her vintage look. I simply adore the classical feel of pinup photography, and it is actually an easy look to achieve once you…
Tampa’s Thai Temple: The Wat Mongkolratanaram
With the coldest air of the season beating down on New York City, I thought sharing photos from one of Tampa’s most serene spaces was in order. Welcome to the Wat Mongkolratanaram of Florida, a Buddhist temple located alongside the Palm River near Brandon. The ‘wat,’ or monastery temple, was established in its present location…
Modeling Headshot Tips: Variety is Key
Happy Wednesday to you all! I am pleased to share with you a new set of modeling headshots that I took of aspiring model, April. The photos were shot lakeside in Winter Haven, Florida. We had great light, and were able to capture the natural beauty that was all around us.
The Florida State Fair
Yesterday, my mother and I visited the Florida State Fair. For a city girl like myself, this was an introduction to the country life, complete with livestock competitions, homemade concoctions, and everything you would ever need to decorate your house à la Little House on the Prairie.
Executive Portrait Tips
I hope you all are staying warm, despite the wretched snow that keeps blanketing the northeast. I am pleased to share with you a set of executive portraits I recently took here in Tampa with my client, Abdulla, who needed a professional headshot to help launch his new business. If you’re in the same position…