Studio Photography: Workshop at Revprint Studio 205, Toronto, Ontario

Just a week ago I was literally jumping of spring-related excitement and just yesterday (and actually today as well) I had to curl right back into my winter attire. It 'felt like' minus 1 on my way back from an Introduction to Studio Lighting & Equipment workshop! Despite the weather, I had a wonderful time at the workshop. Revprint Studio 205 has a very warm and inviting atmosphere so time has flown by. We had a wonderful model - Amanda, who decided to shake things up a little and wore a beloved 30s retro look. Studio photography is a very intriguing and definitely requires a lot of technical skills & knowledge. I truly enjoyed the highly controlled environment, where I didn't have to worry about tricky noon'ish light, wind, rain or any other outdoorsy factors. Nonetheless, in my super humble opinion, 'regular' studio photography lacks much needed thrill & excitement that one may get from working on location. In other words, I most definitely do not see myself turning into a studio portraitist  any time soon and simply cannot wait to finally start my wedding season in just three weeks! 

P.S.: It's not my usual editing, but I figured retro look calls for vintage tones & borders. 

Love,

-Eva.

Retro Styled Female Portrait
Dancing Woman Retro Portrait

Testing New Gear: Westcott 26'' Octa Rapid Box

There is photography gear that is worth every dollar you pay for it. Westcott 26'' Octa Rapid Box Speedlight Kit was one of those amazing purchases. It included: the 26 inch softbox, a deflector plate and 8 ft light stand (not a heavy duty one). From the moment I got it, I'd been carrying it around with me all the time: portrait sessions, engagements, weddings, you name it. It's everything a photographer needs for a one light set-up minus the need to break the bank. The only con, would be the relative instability of a light stand on location, but oh well, a couple of sandbags - crisis averted.