So I was doing that thing that I do. The slow cruise, gawking-in-all-directions mission to add a few new shooting locations to my roster -- when it dawned on me. Well, two things really: A) The fact that I must look incredibly creepy while doing this, as relentless loser laps and driving around school yards are pretty much par for the (location scouting) course. Creepy much? Oh, and b) Rules Schmules. Plans Schmans. While stumbling upon a sublime location to shoot makes me weaker in the knees than Channing Tatum ever will, even the best laid plans can go awry - particularly in the photography world. The key is to be adaptable, creative... resourceful. I have proven to myself time and time again that while it's great to have a rough plan of attack, sessions tend to simply unfold as they may -- a light chasing adventure of sorts -- which is exactly what happened during this session. Nope, I didn't use a single one of my freshly picked locales but I'm okay with that! When it comes to portrait photography, if clients are up for getting outside, I am a happy camper (provided the weather cooperates!) At the moment, I'm just not overly inspired by the idea of constricting people to backdrops, and when I'm not inspired it shows through in my work. I'm not anti-backdrop or anything, and of course this preference could change at any time. It's just that I am totally inspired by the idea of being out and about as it makes me feel FREE! Like the world is my oyster baby, which really means "OUR" oyster... who am I to hog all the oysters? It just adds a hint of pizazz... that je ne c'est quoi to your images (look at me tapping into the french, I'm a Duguay after all!) and keeps things fresh, fun and unique to you. You don't have to be rappelling down a mountain or anything for this to work out (although that does sound kinda fun!) It's more about starting somewhere, utilizing our surroundings, and seeing where the wind takes us (or should I say the light ... oh, the light!) Krista was all for it, open-minded, up for whatever, and very low maintenance - contrary to what you might presume based on her ever-so gorgeous and glamified self. Krista was in need of some new shots for her whoppingly successful Arbonne biz - a vegan skin care and wellness company that features a beautiful line of Pure, Safe and Beneficial products. We also snuck in a few photos of her talented and adorable daughter Kaitlyn, an up-and-coming Superstar actress... photos to come. I felt like I was in the presence of blossoming greatness - maybe the next Dakota Fanning!? I should have gotten MY photo taken with her! (At least I stole a couple hugs, she was too darn adorable I couldn't resist!)
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