Engaging the viewer in a dreamlike world through visual art is a powerful way to reach the viewer’s imagination and emotions. As a child, I loved creating collages with cutout pictures from magazines. Combining different colors, textures, and other designs was so much fun. …

Using a single low-key light source. — I love making dark and moody images! What works well for me is using a low-key light source that creates a strong contrast with deep shadows in my subjects while still separating the subject from the background.

But they don’t! — Making my images pop using layers and filters. At the time of this photoshoot, the image below was what my client wanted. She is a fashion designer and a seamstress. …

I've been drawn to statues and sculptures for as long as I can remember. — I'm in awe of how sculptors carve three-dimensional artwork using marble, bronze, stone, wood, clay, plaster, and other materials. This article is in continuation to a post I wrote a while back titled Photographing Statues. The Cat in the Hat is a magnificent and whimsical sculpture cast out of bronze…

Using the tools I have to enhance my photographs. — I love photographing models! I also love photographing in my studio because I control my lighting and other environmental elements. However, by not photographing outdoors, I miss out on many of the natural beauties nature offers, and that’s where photoshop comes in. Disclaimer: I’m not promoting Photoshop. I know other…

In continuation of my bag making, and more. — I just finished sewing this crossbody bag for my niece/goddaughter for her birthday, that's coming up on February 9th.

To help bring balance to my life. — Going for a walk at the beach and photographing treasures found on my path helps calm my mind and refocus my intentions, especially in my creative life.

It's essential to shift the camera angles to widen the experience for the viewer. — Not-so-exciting angle Let's start with this not-so-exciting angle of this beautiful Asian wood relief carving as an example. Although it shows everything in the artwork, selecting a focal point takes a lot of work. This artwork is filled with hundreds of elements with great details. Photographing it from different angles…

Here are a few ways I actively look for inspiration. — What has worked well for me is to be actively involved in my inspirational process. The following methods may not work for everyone, but it works wonders for me. New Locations: Finding new locations or sites outside my hometown or neighborhood is an excellent way to be exposed to new…