Working with local talent: Asheville Headshot session with Gee

I'm constantly looking for ways to improve my photography and videography, whether watching online courses, studying another photographer's work, or just getting out and trying something new. Being in a new area, I've started reaching out to local model groups to find new people to work with and try out new ideas or equipment.

Social media is excellent for seeing artists' work, but there is an illusion that comes with it. It is well-known that we only see the best that someone is willing to share. The failed attempts while working with a new median or equipment are kept far from people's screens. I recently had a session with a local model where I was testing out a new lighting modifier.

Gee was a great model and patient while I dealt with equipment issues on our shoot. Working with new equipment can be fun while everything is working, but it quickly becomes frustrating and mildly embarrassing when the unexpected happens.

Much like many of my sessions, I take the time to learn more about the person in front of my lens. Gee has a lifetime of experience modeling, starting at an early age. Along with being a fantastic model that I would recommend to any photographer for their next project, she is also an entrepreneur. We used a few spots around the Grove Arcade in Asheville for this session.