Timing, mood, weather. Indoor or outdoor? 1-3 outfit changes. Mostly digital, some film. Those are the basic ingredients for my 30 minute portrait session. Add flowers, water, or some other natural element if available. Have subject get as naked as they are comfortable with for at least a few shots — skin is the most beautiful look. Leave some room for happy accidents and last minute sparks of ideation.
Here is what Nika Burnett and I made together last week.
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