Studio Photography
This collection of studio photography I captured showcases a range of brand photography and studio portraits created in a controlled, intentional environment. Each image is thoughtfully lit and carefully composed to highlight personality, detail, and visual identity. From polished branding sessions to expressive individual portraits, the work focuses on clean aesthetics, strong storytelling, and imagery designed to make a lasting impression.
This represents a studio portrait of a fellow classmate, Alexis Good. This image was captured to help build Alexis' professional portfolio and helps reflect one of her many skills as a Visual Communications student, photography. This image represents a more lively, fun, candid image that would give insight to her personality as viewers come across this image in her portfolio.
This features a trio of glass bottles photographed in a studio setting against a white background as part of a still life assignment. The focus of this project was to refine techniques for shooting reflective glass surfaces while maintaining a clean, professional look. Special attention was given to controlling lighting to avoid harsh reflections and overexposure, ensuring the glass details and subtle colors remained crisp and well-balanced against the bright backdrop.
This image is in part a collection of a separate portrait photography session focused on exploring well-known lighting techniques in a studio environment. Featuring model Elijah Rogers, this photograph demonstrates the use of rim lighting to create a dramatic silhouette effect. The goal of this shoot was to better understand studio lighting control; specifically how positioning light behind the subject can define shape, create separation from the background, and achieve a bold, high-contrast visual outcome.
This colorful image showcases a series of colorful mason jars arranged in a studio setting as part of a still life photography assignment. The focus of this project was to practice capturing reflective surfaces, highlighting the challenges of photographing glass; such as controlling glare, managing reflections, and balancing lighting to preserve color and detail.
This portrait of Ava Shreffler continues the vibrant, personality-driven theme of the shoot. Using bold pink lighting to create dimension and mood, this image captures a more confident and playful expression. The soft pose and subtle smirk add attitude and individuality, while the colored lighting enhances depth and visual interest, demonstrating creative studio techniques and expressive portrait composition.
Featuring two transparent glass bottles photographed in a studio setting against a black background as part of a still life assignment. The goal of this setup was to explore shooting reflective, transparent glass in a darker environment without allowing the subjects to blend into the background. Careful lighting placement was used to create edge highlights and subtle reflections, ensuring the form, texture, and clarity of the glass remained visible and well-defined against the dark backdrop.
Another portrait session featuring model Elijah Rogers, focusing on a high-contrast silhouette technique. Unlike the rim-lit version, this setup uses strong backlighting against a bright background to create a bold, graphic outline of the subject. The goal of this shoot was to further explore studio lighting control; learning how exposure, light placement, and subject positioning can completely transform a portrait into a striking, minimalist silhouette.
A studio portrait image from the session featuring model Ava Shreffler, designed to capture a playful and expressive side of her personality. Using bright pink studio lighting and a bold backdrop, this photograph emphasizes fun, creative posing and natural expression. The relaxed gesture and upward gaze add personality and movement, showcasing both Ava’s individuality and the use of vibrant color to create an engaging, energetic portrait.
This image comes from a creative product photography setup captured in a studio environment. The focus of this assignment was to experiment with dynamic composition, color coordination, and controlled lighting to create a visually engaging product image. By incorporating motion and a bold pink background, this photograph demonstrates an understanding of studio techniques while presenting the product in a fun, eye-catching, and professional way.