In this maternity session, we’ll explore another stunning natural light pattern, one of many lighting techniques I use in my portraits. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at this session, and even the recorded footage showcases the incredible lighting!
I’ll cover the key fundamentals and explain how they apply to this image, so you can understand what to look for when shooting for clients.
Included are the raw DNG Leica SL2 file and the actions used in this session.
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In March 2013, I followed a daring dream: leaving a secure IT job in London to chase portrait photography in the Czech Republic as an Englishman without the language or a safety net. It was a leap of faith, but deep down, it felt like destiny calling. With my wife Eva as my voice and our 3 month old daughter Amy as my inspiration, I let my passion and images speak for me.
No backups, no Plan B I poured my soul into mastering light, colors, styling, and authentic connections. Practicing on Amy, we styled shoots that anchored my emerging vision. By month six, clients flooded in, leading to our first studio; by year’s end, over 120 sessions. My excitement shone through every shoot, bridging language barriers and turning strangers into loyal fans.
Through 13 years of triumphs and trials pandemics, economic storms, and cultural shifts I’ve forged a resilient system: efficient, creative, and foolproof for delivering breathtaking results time after time. This isn’t just survival; it’s thriving on pure passion.
If I can build an empire from scratch in a foreign land, imagine what you can achieve with your vision. Let’s ignite yours together. Daniel Venter
Tejman Tamang –
5 stars
suparnb –
Great tutorial
sassymamaphotography –
this was absolutely mind-blowing!! Such a great tutorial on so many details