Sara is a real joy to work with, full of energy and enthusiasm (not to mention a bit of impishness). While we had a few ideas in mind, such as the bubble shot above, we were mostly taking opportunities as they came, working with the light and the setting as it changed. The last few hours of daylight are the most dynamic from a photography perspective, and it can be difficult to keep up, conditions changing minute by minute. But it’s hands-down the best time to be making portraits.

Aside from the change of seasons, we switched up the photographic technique for this shoot and left the strobes at home, using only natural light. It’s a technique I sometimes like to use; while the lack of strobe light does limit some options, it also lets us emphasize the natural lighting and scenery. It also lets us travel light and cover more ground during a shoot, which can be a big plus.

There’s a lot of summer left and you can definitely expect to see more of Sara – I’ve got a couple of neat ideas in the work, it’s just a matter of finding the right day, the right weather, and making them happen!