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  • Maryam in moody studio lighting during a maternity portrait shoot in Hamilton
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Questions from my last post: What it's not, anyth Questions from my last post: What it's not, anything bright or happy. Not family stuff either. What it is, dark, moody portraits. Extra points for an interesting skill or edge we can fit into the style. In short, it looks like a scene in a movie. Does it have to be boudoir, love that, but nope. I know that's not everyone's thing... sweet. Do I need an idea, nah. I can suggest things, but mostly I'll ask what you're into and build a location or theme from that. Sometimes I'll just call out for something I want to try, I've been chasing someone for fire or dancing for ages. We figure out a theme, location, wardrobe, mood, then discover the shots on the day together. Not forcing a result, finding it. There are very limited spaces. This is a side hobby and I can only do about one a month. The simpler the better. I find the shots stronger the fewer tricks going on. How interesting is someone next to a window, looking off, calm, maybe sad eyes...
Did you know the shoots on this page are free and Did you know the shoots on this page are free and for anyone to have a go. My paid photography is the family sessions (@tonymckayphotography), I put a lot of effort into those. This is my creative outlet for experiments and portraits where I can turn the "thinking" volume in my brain down... just say'n.
Just after dark out in nature. Just after dark out in nature.
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Inkytones — dark, moody portraits.

Hamilton, New Zealand

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