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It’s that time of year here in North Texas: our brutal summer is turning into the pleasant season of Fall. Soon, there will be beautiful colors in the trees and it will be comfortable to go outside again! This is the perfect time to plan your family photos. When I ask most people what their...
A professional portrait doesn’t have to be boring or conventional. Also known as a “headshot,” an excellent professional portrait is essential for anyone launching a new venture. Brenda, a hard working geologist, university professor and mother of three, wanted a new look to celebrate the completion of her new children’s book. Brenda was initially very...
One of the most common questions I get is “What exactly is ‘fine art photography’?” It’s a great question, and it’s a term that you don’t hear so often. First, I’m a portrait photographer, which means I love people. I love observing interactions and capturing connections. This is my favorite part of what I do....
In fine art, we often make use of a concept known as negative space: a fancy phrase to describe the deliberate use of empty space around a subject. It is one of my most favorite artistic techniques. You see it all the time in advertising; often a photo will show a person or object with a lot...
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at my glamorous portrait session with Maggie. Maggie scheduled her session so she’d have beautiful photos to celebrate her upcoming college graduation. We got some beautiful images, and had a great time together as well! Glamour Portrait Session with Michelle Kirkland from Michelle Kirkland on Vimeo. If this video is slow to load...
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