Many clients want an outdoor setting for their portrait; they like the idea of a natural scene with natural light. Dealing with outdoor lighting is very different than studio lighting. For many photographers shooting outdoors, the lighting dictates the timing and the setting of the portrait. Stephen Dey, on the other hand, takes a different and unique approach to outdoor portrait sessions.
Once the client has chosen a general location for the portrait, i.e. their backyard or a park, Stephen carefully studies every aspect of that location. He's considering his overall design, the lines he wants to create, the format he wants to use. He has an uncanny knack for seeing what others overlook, but that will generate the most impact within the image.
When the scene is chosen, Stephen studies the natural light and where and how it falls at different times. This careful study helps him to choose just the right supplemental lighting to complement the natural light that is already there.
Choosing an outdoor setting for your family's portrait can be tricky if it isn't entrusted to the right photographer. The one that takes the time to understand you, understand what you want, understand what scene is most apropos, and understand how to use all forms of light to draw out a portrait that you will love. That's what Stephen Dey does with every client, for every outdoor portrait session, every time!
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