A person with long blonde hair is wearing a red patterned garment. They are looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression, and the background is softly blurred.

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February 4, 2014

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raleigh portrait photography – sonia’s sense of snow

Getting the opportunity to do a Raleigh portrait photography session in the snow is not something that comes along every day. As such, when I got the chance to head out into the wintry twilight with Sonia last week, I jumped at the chance.

Everything came together very quickly, but the basic remit we set ourselves was to go outside, take some photos, try and experiment a little and push ourselves to do something a bit different whilst having some fun.

I’m really pleased with how the images came out and have to say a special thanks to Ashley of Radiant Beauty by Ashley for her gorgeous make-up work and to April of The Oaks at Salem for her warm hospitality in opening her doors and giving us the run of her property.

Finally, a very special thank-you to Sonia for being such a great sport and keeping her poise in the freezing conditions. She really suffered for her art, but, hopefully, the images were worth it. Here are a few of my favourites from the session.

A person with long blonde hair is wearing a red patterned garment. They are looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression, and the background is softly blurred.
A woman with blonde hair stands outdoors against a blurred background of trees and snow. She is wearing a light-colored coat and dark top, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The image has a soft and serene atmosphere.
Artistic portrait of a person with long hair lying down, head tilted back. The focus is on their eyes and face, set against a dark background, creating a dramatic and mysterious atmosphere.
A woman stands in a snow-covered landscape, wearing a long black dress and a red shawl. She is surrounded by greenery and an old wooden shed is in the background. The atmosphere is serene and wintery.
A black and white portrait of a woman with long hair looking down thoughtfully. The image focuses on her serene expression and delicate eyelashes.
A woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes stands outdoors in a snowy landscape. She is wearing a patterned sweater and looks directly at the camera. The background is softly blurred, giving a dreamy effect to the setting.
A woman with long blonde hair gazes into the camera. She is wrapped in a red, patterned shawl against a dark, blurred background.
A person in a white coat and black skirt twirls joyfully in the snow in front of an old wooden shed. The scene is surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky. The snow adds a serene, wintry atmosphere.
A woman with long, blonde hair and a serious expression gazes softly toward the camera, set against a muted background. She is wearing a red top, and the lighting creates a calm and contemplative atmosphere.
Black and white portrait of a woman with long, light hair, looking directly at the camera. The background is softly blurred, creating a bokeh effect, highlighting the subjects expressions and features.
A woman with long blonde hair wearing a patterned sweater and magenta gloves holds ice skates on her shoulder. She stands against a neutral background, looking at the camera with a relaxed expression.
A close-up image of a person with long hair looking directly at the camera. The background is softly blurred, creating a bokeh effect, and the lighting highlights the subjects eyes and facial features.
A woman in a red coat and long black skirt stands by a wooden fence in a snowy forest. The background is filled with tall trees, creating a serene winter atmosphere.
A woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes is looking directly at the camera. She stands against a blurred green background, and her expression is calm and serene.
A woman with blonde hair stands outdoors in a snowy setting. She is wearing a patterned sweater and purple gloves, looking at the camera with a blurred background of bare trees.
A woman in a red jacket stands in a snowy forest clearing. She is gazing upward, with a dark bushy background behind her. Small snowflakes are falling around. The image has a moody, atmospheric feel.
Close-up portrait of a person with long light brown hair and blue eyes, smiling softly and looking up at the camera. The background is softly blurred.
A woman stands outdoors in a snowy landscape, wearing a white coat. The background is blurred with dark green trees, giving a serene winter feel.
A woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes looks towards the camera with a serene expression. Shes partially obscured by soft, out-of-focus green foliage, creating a dreamy, introspective atmosphere.
A woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes stands outside in a snowy landscape. She wears a white sweater with black geometric patterns, and the background features blurred trees covered in snow.
A woman stands on a road with a red shawl wrapped around her shoulders. The background is a wintry landscape with trees lining the road. The scene is calm and atmospheric, with a soft, overcast sky.
Black and white close-up of a woman looking down, showcasing her eyelashes and a hint of a smile. The background is blurred, focusing attention on her serene expression.
A woman with long blonde hair is wearing a red, patterned shawl. She has her eyes closed and is slightly tilting her head, set against a dark, blurred background.
A person with long blonde hair and blue eyes stands outdoors in a snowy setting. They are wearing a black and white coat and pink gloves, with a soft-focus background of trees.
Black and white portrait of a woman with long, wavy hair, looking directly at the camera. She wears a dark top against a blurred dark background. The image has a vintage, textured look.
A person sitting in the snow, wearing a black and white patterned sweater, black pants, purple gloves, and black boots. The background is snowy with blurred trees. The person looks relaxed and contemplative.
Young woman with long blonde hair stands outdoors, wearing a rich red patterned wrap. The background is a soft-focus mix of green and white, suggesting a natural setting, possibly snowy. Her expression is contemplative.
A person in a plaid jacket holds a vintage Canon camera, adjusting the settings with their right hand. The image is slightly blurred, focusing on the camera, giving it a nostalgic feel.

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