I sometimes get behind on updating websites but I did jump in and post some new images in my Instagram-inspired gallery. In case you missed them here they are:

A new take on my previous golf caddy rig. I absolutely love bungie cords and this thing is held together with them. I added a milk crate and a small accessory bag by the handle (that was Velcro and zipties) I’m still not happy with how much the light stand wobbles but again, a little bungie reinforcement and we’re good to go. Version 3.2 may have a more ridgid stand.

The rig also includes a second separate light stand, Speedlight, softbox and sandbag. Perfect for larger groups.

This setup is great for outdoor sessions with modified light but I think I prefer actual strobes and such for indoor location sessions.

You may ask, “Why build something like this?” I’m a one woman show. Someday I might have an assistant but on-call part-time help is difficult to come by.

Yes, that’s my dog Ripley being part of the test crew. The house is a mess, cat toys and all LOL (I’m human)

Taking this thing out today. I might not need it but I’ll have it just in case.

I am more of a natural photographer because, indeed, it is what I do best. Luckily headshots, modeling and portfolio photography can all be done with a natural touch. In the pageant circuit, my style is well suited for Sunburst.

Today I got a bit muddy with this little cutie patootie. We lucked out and the rain held off as we bounced between shoot locations.

I cannot wait to get these in Lightroom, I think there are some winners in here!

It’s funny how you don’t realize you like a particular brand until you receive a box from “Amazonclaus” and every single item is from the same brand even though you purchases from different shops.

I’ve been battling creating a mobile setup that would be friendly in the great outdoors for years. After the busted strobe incident followed by the bent brolly box on a different shoot, I’ve been shooting with a hot shoe Speedlight only. Life would be simpler with an assistant but hey we make do with what we got.

So enter in Neewer. I like Neewer. The products are cheap but not cheaply made. With my current track record of equipment abuse, I need to be smart with my purchases. Trying to stay light weight and portable I picked up a couple 24″ popup boxes with Speedlight rings, sandbags and some new remotes (cheap…use for 3 years and toss). Everything is Neweer.

I guess I have a new fav brand LOL!

Looking forward to testing everything out then taking to a shoot next week.

We dodged harsh sunbeams and raindrops (Florida dontcha know) and I think accomplished creating some memorable images to be cherished.

You know the whole adage about the cobbler and his children’s shoes? Well, that is what happens to me. Besides running this studio I also have a company called KindaWonderful where I offer branding consulting and graphic design, ie websites. So one would think my own websites would be absolutely stellar. Not so much the case. I get stuck in my own head and I cannot design for myself. The words just do not come and the design process gets rather constipated. Then with a photography site, I cannot even choose my own favorite images. I go completely mental LOL!

This time I decided to do things differently. I threw all high-brow design aside and began with a conversation. I thought about what I would like to say to you if you and I were to meet at a coffee shop. I really wanted to make a connection on a personal level. I got beyond the organizing of galleries by simply being inspired by Instagram. We all have it, we all love it, so why not just do a random gallery right there on my front page. You can see all sorts of my photography throughout the years. I think there might even be some from my first year back in 2009. Memory Lane… ahhhh! LOL!

So I hope you all like it. Its all from the heart.

What is “Instagramification”?

I don’t always have my professional camera with me, so I like to take shots that are of interest to me with my Samsung Galaxy Note 4. These are not by any means fine art, but just me taking notice of something and sharing it. See them all here.
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What is “Instagramification”?

I don’t always have my professional camera with me, so I like to take shots that are of interest to me with my Samsung Galaxy Note 4. These are not by any means fine art, but just me taking notice of something and sharing it. See them all here.
Posted by Intagrate v1.7.6