[dropcap]I[\/dropcap]f you are new to my site and blog and are just seeing this post, you likely have not had a chance to read my thoughts as to why I enjoy Miami Fashion Photography, and other commercial projects\u00a0when my primary focus is weddings. \u00a0You can read and see more in my commercial gallery here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If your a bride planning a wedding, don’t be turned off! \u00a0This is actually very important content to consider, not so much because of the subject matter… but because it showcases ability that goes way beyond the standard “photographer”, and this to a degree transcends into your wedding day making the imagery that much more impactful, polished, and “high end”.<\/p>\n Miami Fashion Photography, (or any other commercial photography for that matter) that I do, I do mainly to take a step back, and allow my brain to process a new set of challenges. \u00a0This involves, lighting, composition, direction, posing, and a general in the field workflow that is obviously different then that of your wedding day. \u00a0This is extremely.. \u00a0—extremely<\/em>— \u00a0important for any creative professional because it opens the mind to new techniques, possibilities, and allows them to stay sharp at what they need to focus on, so that.. they don’t burn out and loose focus on what actually<\/em> matters most inside of their brand.<\/p>\n So, with all of that said, lets take a look at some Miami Fashion Photography!<\/p>\n First, this session (relationship) actually started 5 years ago when I shot\u00a0Marielena’s daughter Danielle\u00a0for her “sweet 16” pictures. \u00a0This was one of my all-time favorite sessions<\/a>, because everything just really came together. \u00a0Her dress was her mothers wedding dress that had been altered! \u00a0That was incredible, and she had a “theme” in mind for some of the images, which worked well.. and just loved how it all came out.<\/p>\n As it turned out, her mother\u00a0Marielena is a formal model and although is no longer active.. wanted to explore doing a shoot with me to get some new images of herself, and perhaps use for leverage to once again do some print work. \u00a0 I was honored, and excited at the opportunity!<\/p>\n This also brings up an interesting point that I have always tried to communicate to people, especially women.. and people that are just engaged.. \u00a0is that, the whole idea\u00a0of doing an “engagement session” (see my gallery here<\/a>) before the wedding.. is to in fact have the ability to get some nice images of the two of you at this “peak” point in your life, when you may feel that you look your best. \u00a0Generally speaking, once your married, have kids, and get back into the day to day of life.. your very unlikely (dare I say… ever?) going to say to yourself.. “hey, I want to do a session for just me!”? \u00a0LOL. [perfectpullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]The point, is that as you age, and go through the different stages of life.. images, (just like a solid financial investment) become more valuable to you as the time ticks on. \u00a0It’s the only way you can hold on to a specific time in your life, and sadly.. like sound financial investments.. very few people understand this concept, and go without.[\/perfectpullquote]<\/p>\n Marielena, understood this concept on her own and wanted to capitalize on it before any more time passed. \u00a0I was excited for a fun time, very little rules, and a full day of shooting!<\/p>\n With\u00a0Marielena’s permission, I wanted to document this session with one of my behind the scenes videos.<\/a> \u00a0So, we did and I have this for you below to check out. \u00a0This, perhaps is even more important then the actual images that I will show because this\u00a0shows you, as the viewer what the session looks like, what the working dynamic is, and what you can expect when working with me on location… \u00a0more to the point.. the –experience– . \u00a0It’s easy to test drive a car, try on a skirt, sunglasses, etc.. all before you buy.. this is my way to truly connect with people, so they can better understand whats involved, and how things come out.<\/p>\n Also, for more of what I do.. be sure to check out my YouTube channel here<\/a>!<\/p>\n Enjoy!<\/p>\n TH<\/p>\n