I’ve been practicing various arrangements when it comes to setting up a lighting studio on-location. As I become more comfortable with different setups with various lighting options available, I am discovering many effective techniques. The following series was done at the client’s home.

A friend’s daughter, Alia, celebrated her first year old birthday this past November. Alia’s mom was looking for a series of portraits of her. For the following setup, I had one umbrella positioned on the left side of the subject, alongside an on-camera flash and bright back-lit sun.

While participating in an international exchange program at the University of Ireland, I met this great girl named Anna. After getting access to the private university photography studio, Anna joined me with some fun props and good times! Anna says “Never having been photographed before, I was originally very hesitant and nervous when Sandy asked me to be in one of her shoots. However she made me feel much more comfortable than I had expected to be! Lights and cameras were never my thing, but they quickly became less intimidating as Sandy instructed me and I became comfortable. Working with her was a great experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat! Any time I need beautiful photos I will be sure to call her in the future! “