As photographers, it’s easy to fall into the pitfall of boudoir, implied, and nude photography. These genres are eye-catching and often perform well on social media. After all,

When I woke up that morning, I had one thought in mind—whatever I edited today had to be extra amazing. It had been a while since I revisited my archives, so I started digging

Our First, Second Shoot. Sometimes, photography journeys take unexpected turns—and this shoot with Andrea was one of those moments. You could say this was our first, second shoot. Confusing? Let me explain.

When they say, “It’s good to know somebody who knows somebody,” they aren’t lying. A while back, my good friend Joe introduced me to Rex

In every photoshoot I do, there’s usually one image—or sometimes a whole set—that just sticks with me. And sometimes, it’s not that the photos are missing anything technically... they just haven’t found their mood yet.

A bold take on vintage-inspired fashion photography in urban settings. Discover how NY-KE blends retro style with modern energy in this cinematic editorial.

Have you ever found yourself sifting through old photoshoots, reminiscing about the moments captured and the moments that shaped your craft?

It was a crisp morning when I found myself scrolling through Instagram, my mind buzzing with ideas for my next photo shoot. I stumbled upon Kayla's profile,

After nearly two decades of shooting digital in my professional career, I started to feel... stuck.

I base my Photoshoot on looks. So, let’s talk about what I mean and what I’m looking for when I ask a client, model, etc., to select your photo based on looks. 

April 2025 turned out to be quite the rollercoaster ride—filled with exhilarating highs and some unexpected lows. Buckle up as I take you through the highlights and challenges of this memorable month!

Valentine’s Day has always been a time for reflecting on love, connections, and the special moments in life. As I sat here wondering if I should post anything today, I decided to take a stroll down memory lane—and I’m so

When it comes to curating lifestyle photoshoots, every project holds its own unique set of challenges, inspirations, and triumphs. For me, The Oak Forest Lifestyle project was no exception, and revisiting

Personally I’m very selective of who I work with. Because who I put in my portfolio is important to me. So every now and then I go onto some photography groups for inspiration and came across a beginner models

In 2024, I lost my creative flow. I was still taking pictures, but the creativity wasn’t there. Some people might say they didn’t notice any difference in my work, but I knew deep down that I wasn’t putting creative thought into it. Let me explain.

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of hosting a good friend and fellow photographer in my studio for a special project—a pinup-style photoshoot featuring the stunning Sarah. It’s a collaboration that’s become a regular occurrence between us over the past decade, and this time, we were capturing some truly timeless moments.

So, this was another amazing year. But I do have to say it was not without its challenges, from burnout to getting back to the heart of my photography.  It was my first year going to ShutterFest, and it was the first year I had not gone to ClickCon since ClickCon started in 2019.

When a new model expresses interest in working with me, one of my initial tasks is to determine their level of commitment to modeling. This involves understanding whether they are seeking free photos or are genuinely interested in pursuing a modeling career.

First, I’m going to say depression is a real thing and should not be taken lightly. It would be best if you talked to a professional therapist.

But today, I went to talk about having what is call: a creative block or creative burnout. I've had this happen a few times, but I never really overthought it. I was thinking; I really wasn’t into it. So, what is a creative block or creative burnout? I did a Google search by typing in (creative block depression), and this was my search result.

I have wanted to do this shoot for a long time, so when a fellow photographer asked me if I wanted to collaborate with him on an office shoot, I was totally in.

For my idea for this shoot, I wanted to be sexy and elegant and not slutty. I wanted to have a little sophisticated, sexy look. (Haha, I’m trying to keep the word sexy to about five times.)

My color palette for this shoot was black and grey, and for the wardrobe, I went with a black sheer blouse, leather skirt, and black tights. The second look was a black blazer, lace bodysuit, and plaid skirt. So, I searched Amazon and ordered the wardrobe.

I know this would push the seductive look slightly, but it would also have a touch of elegance.