Loved this late day lighting, so happy with these shots. What a natural. 

Here, at last, are my favorites from a retro series just finished. In post processing and editing, sometimes there is as much of an artistic challenge as there is initially behind the lens. I usually like to mix up color, black and white and even an occasional antique tone in a set of proofs. Sometimes, however, I really like a series to be color consistent.

Been busy all week proofing and editing a few different sessions. Here's a preview of one. I love this beautiful girl's face. Her expressions were so relaxed. When I saw this shot through the lens, I instantly felt it would be special. Sometimes, poses like this one are so natural and serene and yet they still evoke so much feeling.

Previews from a 1940's style portrait session we did this afternoon/evening.  This session was the challenge I predicted and is.... to be continued! This model is sooo beautiful, and at the risk of being cliche-  she is truly beautiful inside and out. This session had about 3 or 4 wardrobe changes and we didn't get to accomplish all we had planned. When warmer weather arrives for good, we will continue as planned.  Once outdoors, after a warm and sunny day, we didn't count on the cold front coming through and temperatures dropping 15-20 degrees within an hour. Fortunately the model and I are tough and impervious to unexpected weather conditions (after having endured worse things in life). Thanks also is due to our friends for the great vintage car. (a working 1948 Chrysler!) More photos of that soon.  Right now our studio looks like backstage at MGM circa 1945. Well, not everything is vintage but when my Golden Retriever takes a nap on a Tafetta and lace gown he came across on the floor, I know Friday is editing AND clean up day!