This section is for photographers! I get emails a few times a week usually asking about what I use, how I edit etc etc so I thought I would put that  information here for you!

Natalie

How long have you been in business as a photographer? I have officially been in business with a liscence and permits for 4 years.

What retouching program do you use on your seniors?  I use some portraiture , not on all seniors it just depends on their skin.

Do you use a Wacom Tablet? No , I  have one though! I have not even gotten the hang of it but I hear it makes things easier if you know how.

How do you get the eyes to pop on your senior pictures? I make sure to get good exposure on all pictures and always use a reflector if I can.

What’s the secret to your color images? No secret really. I work in layers with the sponge tool, saturation layers, curves etc until I get it the way I want it to look.

Do you use Kubota or Totally RAD actions? No I don’t. I do have them and have used them on a few weddings that I did ( but I am not doing weddings).

What is that grainy look you have on some of your pictures? Texture , sometimes if I feel it fits the picture I will add some but not to every image.

Do you shoot using OCF? I have a few times, it has not become something that I consistently use as it is a lot of work to set up.

My OCF set up is a 580 speedlite and a softbox.

What’s in my bag?

Canon Eos 5d Mark II

Canon Eos 1d Mark 2n

85 1.2L

135L

50 1.4

580 Speedlite

2 pocket wizards