If you've been relying on natural light because you assumed studio lighting was too expensive or too technical, this guide is for you. I'm walking you through the entire process of shooting with artificial light, from dialing in your camera settings and picking an affordable strobe to setting up easy one-light and two-light portrait arrangements. Whether you want to shoot through dark winters or offer studio sessions year-round, this covers what you need to get started without overspending.
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Culling a heavy portrait session is easily one of the most tedious parts of running a photography business. While handing the entire job over to an automated algorithm sounds amazing on paper, missed focus, weird expressions, and duplicate shots can end up costing you more time fixing mistakes than actually saving it. Here is how Narrative Select and Aftershoot stack up in a real workflow with my honest take on which is better.
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A sunny summer portrait session in the giant south grass field at Discovery Park in Seattle. Explore this wide-open meadow shoot for outdoor Washington state portrait inspiration.
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A moody yet colorful winter countryside portrait photoshoot featuring Jayde in a vintage Gunne Sax dress at an abandoned house an hour south of Seattle. Explore this rustic WA session for seasonal portrait inspo
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A realistic look at what’s in my camera bag in 2026. Sharing why I still shoot with a 10-year-old Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR and only three lenses instead of constantly upgrading gear.
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A colorful golden hour portrait session at The Olson Mansion in Maple Valley, WA. Featuring vintage fashion and glowing sunlight, explore this dreamy shoot just an hour outside of Seattle.
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A dreamy golden hour session at the historic Olson Mansion wedding venue in Maple Valley, WA. Learn why this private property location an hour south of Seattle is a favorite for Washington state photoshoots.
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A brand session for Seattle esthetician Jessica showcasing her private spa treatments, including microcurrent, hydra facial, and buccal massage. Explore this elevated WA skincare photoshoot for small business branding inspiration.
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A romantic spring engagement session under vibrant pink cherry blossom trees in the greater Seattle area. Explore this colorful outdoor WA couple photoshoot for seasonal portrait inspiration.
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A spring portrait session among the cherry blossoms and magnolias at Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle. Explore this colorful shoot at the UW Botanic Gardens for WA outdoor portrait inspiration.
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A romantic golden hour engagement session in the blooming purple lupine fields at Van Lierop Park in Puyallup, WA. See why this outdoor wildflower flower field location near Seattle is a top spot for timeless couple portraits.
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