Photoshooting with Cherie – Creating Magic with Light & Creative Crops

2015-02-17

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Exploring Studio Lighting Techniques and Bold Framing for Strong Visual Impact

During this photoshooting session with Cherie, I focused on two elements that define strong portrait work: light and creative crops. Great images often come from decisions made long before pressing the shutter—how the light falls, how the angle shapes the body, and what the frame leaves out.

Working with Light

I switched between two contrasting lighting styles:

High-key: bright, soft, clean, and editorial.

Low-key: dramatic, shadow-rich, sculptural, and intimate.

Both approaches created entirely different moods, allowing the shoot to feel diverse and expressive.

Creative Crops

Throughout the session, I experimented with framing to guide attention:

Tight details on skin, fabric, or lines
Crops close to the edges for tension
Close-ups emphasizing curves or movement
Full-body shots using negative space

These bold crops turned simple poses into visually engaging compositions.

A Space for Experimentation

With controlled light and a clear setup, the studio environment allowed me to focus on shaping the image creatively. My goal was to capture as much of the final mood in-camera as possible—through lighting direction, angles, and intentional framing.

Looking Back

This shoot with Cherie still inspires me. It was a reminder that studio photography is not just about technical precision—it’s about play, exploration, and discovering new visual possibilities.