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Early Attempts

May 14, 2013 • Leave a Comment

At the beginning I was scared of flash. I didn't know much at all. Color scared me to a certain degree as well. It was all I could do to get attractive subjects to agree to get in front of my lens. I bought two 500w lights and a black backdrop. I knew nothing of modifiers or catch lights or ratios. I dove in. That first year I produced some images that have lasted. Some that haven't. I always loved this shot of Renee

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