A Quick Mention

Although photographing for our environmental occupational was the last image I had scheduled before my phase three final was due, it was most certainly not the least important. It ended up being one of the most special images in my portfolio. This woman is someone I hold very dear and has recently been someone I could lean on when it seemed as if I was on my own. During some of the darkest points in my teenage years, she has been the light that keeps me going, moving forward to become the person I am now. The same one I would have never been without her gentle words that have had a profound impact on my way of thinking.  Loving me unconditionally like one of her own, and letting me know at every opportunity she gets, I am proud to call this woman my dearest Aunt Sue. Thank you for every encouraging word you have offered forth as well as time you have taken to make sure I always have a smile on my face when I finish talking with you.

Ladies and gentleman, I present to you Sue Barrett Sayers.

You can find the rest of the images from my Phase Three Mandatory here: https://www.facebook.com/CassidyJeanPhotographicImagery

Phase Two Final

For our Phase Two final this time around, we only had to shoot four images. Here are the final cuts!

1. Seventeen Magazine Cover

2. Environmental Still Life

3. Environmental Portrait

And finally, one of the images we had to create was a self portrait. Ideas swirled around in my head now that I had full use to the studio bays as well as knowledge of basic lighting. I'll do something raw, dark, and maybe a little weird I thought. Gathering up my materials, I happened upon a set of butterflies in A.C. Moore that seemed just right in a way. I wasn't sure how, but they did. 

The time came for me to finally set up my self portrait so I brought the butterflies along, just for kicks. The image I was originally modeling my picture off of was a lot darker, so they delicate little things wouldn't make sense. Trying the original dark image, I was unsatisfied. It just wasn't what I was envisioned. Then I saw the colorful little wings sticking out of my bag and figured, why not? Weaving them through my hair and around my collarbone, I took a quick look in the mirror to see this was what I was looking for. The image we had to hand in had to be in color, but I think converting to black and white silenced the distracting color. The image instantly became one of my favorites. 

It was strong, raw, and emotional in a sense. Mostly because it had meaning to me. More meaning than any crazy conceptual image I've ever created. It was simple. Less was definitely more. So Mama, I hope this image will be one you'll be proud of showing off. I love you Ma :)

Aspiring Singer Emily Morgan

One of my favorite clients contacted recently me to get some updated head shots before she reached out to some big name people. She's an aspiring singer and already had one of her songs recorded in Nashville which you can check out here.

Cyndi & Joe's Prom

Last weekend one of my fellow photographers, Joe Adams, asked me to grab a few shots of him and Cyndi for her senior prom. Oh my, I have never seen such a thing while photographing couples before. He looks at her as if he has never seen anything more beautiful before, it was quite incredible to witness. These pictures were so fun to edit, I hope you enjoy them!












And my personal favorite..