10/15/2026
THE SECRET TO THOSE DREAMY, HAZY SUNSET PHOTOS! 📸
And since a few people seem concerned about my shutter count lately, let’s talk about that too. 😂
WATCH THE SUN! Notice how it’s positioned behind my client, slightly off to the side. That’s intentional!
Once my client is positioned, I MOVE! Left, right, up, down, sometimes just a few inches!
Every movement changes the angle at which sunlight enters my lens. One angle gives me a crisp, backlit portrait. Move a few inches, and suddenly I have that dreamy golden haze caused by light scattering inside my lens!
SAME CLIENT. SAME SETTINGS. COMPLETELY DIFFERENT RESULTS!
I also keep my clients moving CONSTANTLY! Standing still too long creates stiff poses and kills the energy. I want natural expressions, genuine movement, and absolutely NO time for anyone to get bored!
📸 MY TYPICAL SETTINGS:
Canon R5 Mark II | f/2.8–3.2 | 1/300+ | ISO 300 | Kelvin 7700
But remember, you can copy my settings, but understanding LIGHT is what makes the difference!
And a few observations from watching myself on video:
😂 I say “PERFECT” approximately 47 times.
😂 I talk at approximately 100 mph.
😂 My ADHD has me moving in 14 directions at once. I’m pretty sure my clients don’t even know what’s happening half the time!
And YES, I’m taking lots of photos. It’s intentional! I’m capturing subtle changes in light, movement, and expression.
To those counting my shutter clicks…
I’m not taking more pictures because I don’t know what I’m doing. I’m taking them because I DO. 😉
Now go chase that light! ☀️📸
