Teresa needed a portfolio update and wanted to feature more high fashion looks. A local designer lent us a few spectacular pieces. Luckily we had access to a great high rise downtown.

I've started a project called "Clothes/Not Clothes". The objective is to create clothing (or coverings) from non-clothing items. Here, we used belts.

Mikela is an aspiring model who was looking for some portfolio shots to submit to an agency, and she agreed to do some extra shots as well just for fun.

Kayla was in town on a holiday break. She came over for a 3-look set. I told her to bring an all black look. This is what she came up with. Pretty good I think!

a photo session for new book cover

Maddison came over for a 3-look set. We thought it'd be fun to to a New Year / holiday themed shot. Turns out her mom had a disco ball. Who'd of thought! Wishing you all the best in 2024

Angelina wanted to start her portfolio. We put a 3-look shoot together. She wanted to do something with "black". This is what we came up with. I hope you like it.

I've photographed Emma a few times. We always get great pics and have lots of fun getting them. She was visiting Dallas over the holidays so we got together for a 3-look set.

I've been photographing CJ for years. She took last year off. We'd have lunch or dinners together but not shoots. This was a reunion or sorts. Super happy to have her in my studio again.

It has been a few years since I photographed Sofia. Luckily, we reconnected and lined up a shoot. She saw this dress on the rack in my styling room and immediately said "this on the piano".

Brazilian model here in Taipei.

Shot recently at the outdoor railroad museum in Pueblo, Colorado.

Every month, the bug man comes to spray. Some overlook all the people who make our lives livable. Not photogs.

Eva's mother is a local makeup artist I've worked with many times. She told me her daughter would like to get into modeling and asked if I'd have her over for a photoshoot.

I usually specialize in landscape photography but love to use the opportunity to shoot a portrait when I have a chance. I used two soft boxes here and a highlight strobe in the back.

I met a Paige at a photography conference. There were 20 of us and she was the only model. It was a little chaotic.

Trying to find different postures for portraiture

Ady thrifted some faux fur and thought it'd be fun to shoot. She spend the afternoon with me and we shot several of her "furs". I hope you like this one.

Flying a kite is one of those timeless childhood activities that gets rediscovered by each new generation.

This striking high-contrast black and white portrait features a woman named Denise, captured in profile.

Crystal has got merICEing eyes.

Posing in heels can be hard on a model. I always ask them to get off their feet while I'm adjusting alight, changing batteries or reviewing images.

Melissa and I connected for a 3-look fashion set. We did some studio looks then we went outdoors. I saw this outdoor corridor and liked the light. This was one of my favs for the session.

Recently, a friend opened a natural light studio in town, He invited a few of models and photographers to see the space. It was mainly a chance to catch up with old friends and/or meet new ones.

what do people think about using filters in this way

I was on a roadtrip through the American Southwest. I stopped in Albuquerque to meet up with a fellow photographer to have a shoot just for fun. He brought Kate as our model.

One of two shots from a shoot with Abigail. Eos is watching the sunrise. Don't think I actually got that message through.

A colleague photographed Kianna years ago. I thought she was captivating. We've tried to connect to have a shoot our own since then. Finally after 7 years we shot some lifestyle in Austin, TX.

I hadn't shot lifestyle in some time. I thought it'd be fun to spend a couple of days in Austin in a little bungalow and invite a few models to come shoot. Mia come over.

Model: Salimatou Sanha Photographer: Bram van Dal www.bvdbvphotography.com

1/250 F/1.4 1250 Canon 5DmkIII Sigma 85mm