the digital darkroom
Creating artistic portraiture by means of digital imaging can be an extensive process, and quite often defines the line between ‘professional & shutter-bug‘.
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When I first opened up the studio I was shooting weddings entirely on film. 36 shots a roll. No photoshop. No second chances. . . No pressure!
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Understanding old-school exposure & basic composition when pulling the trigger is an essential skill in this profession. But in this new digital era of photography; that initial click is merely a fraction of the masterpiece that is being created. In fact, for every one hour I spend on the field I anticipate 2-3 hours in post-production.
Click each image for an up-close and personal behind-the-scenes peek into my own little digital darkroom!