Every time I do a portrait session now I’m ready for anything. Well, not just anything. A specific anything. When I do family portrait sessions we often have the standard fare. Pose the group this way or that way. Make …
Wearing all the hats
The plan for January is coming along slowly due to so many different life events and pop up customers. One of my major goals for the month is to develop some new marketing and branding. It’s gotta be done, and …
Wrapping up with Rick Shore
This morning Rick Shore came back in to finalize his composites. Just a few minor tweaks and we were done. It’s always so much fun to work on concept images! The second image took a little extra work. I’d …
My year in photography – 2011 is just about over!
Every year I look back through my images and try to wrap everything up in a nice little package mentally. This year has been very different photographically for me. A blog normally heavy on landscapes has transformed over the year. …
Growing a business out of infancy
I’ve been away from the blog too long once again. What can I tell you? We’re hitting our stride here, and it’s something to see. As of October R.L. Charpentier Photography has been in business for 3 years. The …
The photographer’s photographer?
I’m all about compliments. Give them often, enjoy them when you receive them as well. Today I was paid a great compliment…… Another Prescott based photographer popped in the studio to have me shoot him for a few projects he’s …
Kevin Kubota’s Lighting Notebook
Weeks ago I rounded up yet another book on lighting. Kevin Kubota released the “Lighting Notebook,” and I had to get a look at it. What I found was pure gold! As regular readers know, I’ve been on a quest …
Glamourous images? Okay, I’ll take that!
Ha ha! Only your baby would have pictures this glamourous! That’s a comment I read last night on a photo I did last week. It was fun to read. For me it means I did a good job if an …
A fun portrait session
Last Friday I had the opportunity to shoot with two fun ladies, Michaela & Renee. I’d been wanting to do a few shots over near the old Sam Hill Warehouse, and we finally found the time! Renee & Michaela were …