When I was seven months pregnant, I tortured myself with some self portraits of my pregnant belly. I placed my camera on a tripod, set my exposure manually and waddled over to an ‘X’ I’d marked on the floor. My own maternity photographs made me cringe when I saw the back of the screen. ‘Oooh,...
In 1839, the invention of photography radically changed the art scene. Similarly to how digital photography challenges fine art photography. Before the camera, record keeping was left to the painters and sought out by the wealthy. Photographic portraits (such as Daguerreotypes) were cheaper and faster to produce and accessible to average families. The ‘first generation...
How to create Artistic Newborn Photographs Newborn photographs are easy, right? The baby just curls up and sleeps the entire time while the photographer snaps away. The photographer props their tiny head on their hands and the magic just happens…. but the truth is newborn babies can’t actually support their heads by themselves. The neck...
The Art of Photographing Children Half-way through, she told me how she’d thought about canceling.. or pushing back her family photo session. ‘It never feels like the ‘right’ time? Ya know?’ You want to feel ‘less-frumpy’ and less like the ‘work-from-home-I’ve-gained-a-few-pounds-since-quarantine– look. Trust me, I understand! My first session back since quarantine, provided every reminder...
‘You’ll never be any good at photography’ It was my soft more year & I was taking the very first photography class of my collegiate career. By now, I’d already dedicated two years toward obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The Savannah College of Art & Design required students to finish all core classes before taking...
An internationally award winning artist, Adrienne Maples creates dynamic portraits & pieces together powerful narratives through her still photographs. Known for her 'spunk & pizazz', her talent is in her ability to transform mediocrity into something extraordinary.
In her free time, you can find her digging in the dirt, hosting impromptu dance parties with her daughter or practicing her evil laugh.
From photo gear to beauty products, shop my lists.
Search here for more information on photography tips and tricks as well as how to manage life in an image driven world.
Copyright 2023 Adrienne Maples PhotoStudios, Inc. All rights reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cashed or otherwise used, except with prior written permission.
