Attending workshops, conferences or shoot outs is a great way to not only learn from others but to also build and boost your portfolio.  Being able to consistently show your work is a great way to market your business and get in front of your target market.

Carolyn Arentson of Carolyn Victoria Photography in Iowa attended Seniors Ignite and submitted this beautiful session with one of the 12 models picked for the Seniors Ignite event.  With their permission, we are happy to share this beautiful session with you.  Check it out below and read what Carolyn had to share.  Thanks for sharing your work with Seniorologie Carolyn!

Website:  www.carolynvictoriaphotography.com

Blog:  www.carolynvictoriaphotography.com/blog

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/carolynvictoriaphotography

What was your inspiration for this photo shoot?
I was at a photography conference!

Where did this photo shoot take place?
Balboa Park. San Diego, California.

What camera, lens or other equipment was used for this shoot?
Canon 6D body. Sigma 85mm 1.4 lens.

What time of day were these taken?
11:30am

Can you share any post-processing techniques used when editing this session?
Everything was done in Lightroom. I fix the exposure, sharpen it, add some contrast, and warm the photo up a bit.

What is your favorite thing about this session?
I love her red hair against the sun and her facial expressions.

What do you want this session to convey about this senior and about your senior photography style?
The senior is a beautiful, awesome model and my style is natural with a little bit of glam!

What is one tip you can share with other photographers regarding photographing seniors?
Don’t wait for the perfect pose! Just keep snapping and you will be surprised with the candid ones.