Jasmine -Spanish Harlem

For me, getting to know other creatives is important.  Being around people who think the way that I do aids in my creative process.  As a creative, it helps to surround yourself with those who think the way that you do.  I had my circle in Phoenix, and I’m developing my circle here in Austin.

When I put out the call for this project, a fellow photographer, Jasmine, said that she would sit for me if I didn’t find a model.  I was so happy to read her offer.  Jasmine and I met at a meet-up for photographers and models.  Only one model showed up, and the theme wasn’t one that I normally shoot.   Jasmine pointed out that the real intention of the meeting was for the two of us to meet.

For our session, we met at The Arboretum.  I had visited the area on two different occasions to shop.  The week before we met, I drove to the area, and walked around to get ideas of where we would shoot.  Although it was an outdoor mall, it had some amazing areas for sessions.  I also knew that I wanted to use not only ambient light, but I planned to use an umbrella as well.

The morning of the session was filled with beautiful clouds!  I was so excited.   For the first half of the session, I used the ambient light because of the gorgeous light that was falling in the area.  Jasmine said that she wasn’t a model, but her images say otherwise.   She knew her angles, and took direction like a pro!

So far, all three of my models have brought something different to the session, and I could not be more pleased.  I cannot wait for the final session.