by Sonya Gilbert | Mar 13, 2020 | Awards & Designations, Behind the Scenes, Pets, Photographic Competition
“Beauty Has Many Forms” – 2019 International Photographic Competition image by Sonya Gilbert Image Competition As a professional photographer, I find it important to continue trying new things and finding new ways of looking at what or whom...
by Sonya Gilbert | May 15, 2019 | Moms, Sessions
We’re excited to announce that May is Moms’ Month at Sonya Gilbert Fine Portraiture! We’re calling all Moms to come to our studio for a “Model for a Day” experience. It’s the ultimate pamper day that includes professional hair and make-up artistry, a 2-hour...
by Sonya Gilbert | Mar 1, 2017 | Portrait Insider Advice, Tips Tricks & How To's
Based on past experience, many times it feels like moms and dads call us to set up an appointment for a session because they realize how quickly their children are growing up. They have a sense of urgency to capture a small snippet of family history before it passes....
by Sonya Gilbert | Mar 1, 2017 | Portrait Insider Advice, Tips Tricks & How To's
Choosing a photographer for your portrait session, truly is a personal choice. While professional portrait photographers must all learn portrait lighting ratios, flattering ways to pose the human form and how to invoke pleasant expressions, each will incorporate...
by Sonya Gilbert | Mar 1, 2017 | Portrait Insider Advice, Tips Tricks & How To's
For a beautiful and timeless portrait, the focus should be on faces, not on clothing or jewelry. A little planning can go a long way, so we’ve put together some guidelines to help you make decisions about your portrait wardrobe. First, and most importantly,...
by Sonya Gilbert | Feb 14, 2017 | Portrait Insider Advice
First of all, what is a successful photo shoot? I would define it as a shoot that results in beautiful images for my client that she can use for her intended purpose. From my experience, I find that there are 3 steps to take to successfully reach that goal. Step 1: ...
