Meet Angelica

Instagram @angelicamia727

Me an Angelica had met on a shoot going to New York. On the way back we got to sit next to each other and ended up talking for a bit. By a bit I mean we ended up talking up to 5 hours as we were in the air trying to get back to LA. Both of us had done marching band before so we both had a background in music. She had also expressed her feelings when it came down to taking photos.

Angelica told me that she’s never done a shoot like this but wanted to get out of her comfort zone. I gave her my guarantee that everything would run perfect. All she had to do is show up and I would take care of the rest.

As we shot her confidence grew. But even when we finished she was still a bit unsure. She was scare how people would perceive her and how people would judge her. I told her straight out that if people really love you and support you they will stay and back you up. If they dont support you then they can unfollow you or you can block them. You cant let people control you and your content just because.

Nowadays I love seeing her stories and her future post. Shes changed and I love her changes. I really cant wait to shoot with her again. Not only is she is awesome to shoot with but shes also grown to be a great friend to create with and venture with.

Camera Tech

Canon 6D - Sigma 35mm 1.4 / Canon 70-200mm

Hoya NDX8

The challenge on this shoot was just guiding her and showing her that she can do this. I had to show her how to be expressive and to open herself up to not care on how she looks. To help her visualize herself as she sets her poses. To break it down between her body, facial expression and her hands. But on the technical side I also had to watch out for my shadows since the sun was being harsh.