Radnor Lake, May 21, 2016

I usually shoot in controlled environments, like my studio or garden. On Saturday, though, I went on a hike with my family at Radnor Lake, and decided to try my hand with my long lens.
I took a lot of shots, but I only have a few that I like. Props to photographers who shoot nature or sports: it takes patience, paying attention, a steady hand, and quick reflexes.

This heron never moved a muscle.

This heron was quite active, and I photographed him from all kinds of angles; this exercise proved that I need to further accustom myself to the long lens. 

This young deer grazed alongside us as we walked on the trail.

It's always good to practice different kinds of photography, and this was the first time in a while I've done this sort of exercise. It felt great, and, though I didn't get a bunch of amazing shots, I got out of my comfort zone.

MAW's latest photos and design

2016 is flying by! I have stayed busy booking new clients, nurturing current professional relationships and building my catalog of product photography.

I've had the pleasure of working with several artists this year, including (clockwise from top left) Olivia Molinaro Landry, Kris Prunitsch, Charlotte Terrell, and Miranda Herrick.

I've also been working on independent projects, both for practice and to show samples of my studio work.

 

I've had plenty of design projects to keep me busy, as well, including several ongoing marketing projects for The One and Only Bill Davis and Very Entertaining Records.

The color photo below is a portrait taken by me, which came out so much better than I expected. Photo credits for the other images go to Miranda Herrick for the photo of Bill and me and Brett Schenning for his photo of Jeff Blaney.

You are seeing that right! I've been joining my charming husband for most of his gigs over the past six years or so, and am now fancy enough to be in photos with him! He's always been very encouraging, but I've kept myself in the background for multiple reasons, one being that it's hard to be in a photo when you're the person photographing.

While the above images are all being used for digital marketing, I have also had the opportunity to create some physical promotional products, as well, including these cards for Kris Prunitsch and Miranda Herrick. 

 

It's been a wonderful year so far for MAW Studio, and I'm looking forward to sharing more with you soon. Contact me if you'd like pricing for any photography or design projects.