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Three Different Kinds of Headshot Sessions Explained
As far as professional headshots are concerned, there are a lot of different styles out there. However, they all tend to fall into one of three categories. Naturally lit headshots, studio-lit headshots, and a combination of the two. What industry you’re in, and what...
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A Post Wedding Session at the Homestead
This couple got married late last year, and due to some unforeseen circumstance, they had to skip their engagement session before the wedding. Given the situation, we decided together that we could meet back up after the wedding for some follow up portraits. That day...
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Three Different Kinds of Headshot Sessions Explained
As far as professional headshots are concerned, there are a lot of different styles out there. However, they all tend to fall into one of three categories. Naturally lit headshots, studio-lit headshots, and a combination of the two. What industry you’re in, and what...
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Delightful Family Portraits at the Glenview Mansion in Rockville, Maryland
One of our favorite locations of all time is the beautiful Glenview Mansion in Rockville, Maryland. It's right next to the Rockville Civic Center, which is quite beautiful in its own right. In addition to the mansion itself, there is some beautiful historic stonework,...
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Should you have kids in your wedding party?
The wedding party is an important intersection of sentimental meaning, and practical application. What people you choose to include will reflect what that group of people means to you, and it will impact how your planning and wedding day unfold, in a practical sense....
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Making the Most of the Background on a Spontaneous Headshot Session in DC
A few months ago we met up in Washington DC for a last minute headshot session and a quick adventure through some of DC's less obvious photo locations. People often don't realize how little the specific location matters for headshots. For outdoor sessions like this...
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Maybe You Don’t Need a Wedding Photographer (The Whole Time)
You know, I’ve been a photographer for more than 10 years now and I’ve seen plenty of stuff change. I got into this industry shortly after digital cameras overtook their film counterparts. Over the years, digital cameras at almost every level, have gotten better. My...
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Senior Portraits at Kinder Farm Park with Greg Ferko
A couple months ago, Greg met with Katie for her senior portraits. They chose Kinder Farm Park because it was both convenient, location wise, and because it has a nice variety of scenery to use as props and backdrops. Kinder Farm is one of Greg's favorite spots, with...
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If you were 5 years old, what kind of portrait session would you like to have?
You know what kids love? They love sitting still! They love it when people tell them what to do. They really get a kick out of wearing frilly clothes on a hot day. Kids can’t get enough of having orders barked at them. They really enjoy having to behave, and they...
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Family Portraits Meets Senior Portraits with Greg in Annapolis
Greg has been working with members of this family for years while he's been traveling the country. Recently, they decided to make a visit the the DC area and made a point of scheduling Greg for a session in Annapolis. The purpose of the session was twofold. First,...
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