Underwater portraits with directed light
Erika Thornes
Underwater portraiture is a beautiful medium with many factors to consider that can’t be addressed within a single post. So, we’ll start off here by
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Erika Thornes
Erika is a San Diego based photographer with a lot of verve. As a photographer, her goal is to make images her clients will treasure; to still be hung on a family’s walls in 50 years as gifts and heirlooms. As a person, her goal to discover something new each day. Erika loves to share her knowledge, boundless energy, ideas and enthusiasm with her clients, her students and her peers. To learn more, visit Erika’s portfolio or blog.
Documenting everyday life
Erika Thornes
Everyday life sometimes surprises us. Sometimes, something happens in our lives that define who we are. Some of those moments are planned, like a wedding.
Being prepared makes all the difference
Erika Thornes
I love the Boy Scout motto of “Be Prepared.” As a photographer that often means carrying extra batteries, a spare camera and an extra memory
There’s more to a silhouette than exposure
Erika Thornes
There are a few key elements that create a successful silhouette. I’ll say it loud and proud. It is MORE than exposure. Yes, you meter
Sony a6000 with Neewer Underwater Case
Erika Thornes
I use Sony a6000 as my primary underwater camera. It is 24.3MP so I can easily compose in editing. The kit lens is sharp and
Using your Children as Models
Erika Thornes
I often use my children as subjects before I have a big shoot scheduled. I will bring my children to the location, and have them
2015 Holiday Gift Guide
Erika Thornes
A lot of us are just coming out of the fog of Christmas photography rush orders and holiday shipping deadlines for photo products. We finally
Christmas Bokeh and Compression
Erika Thornes
The other day, I was watching a family take photos in front of a Christmas tree. They were standing directly in front of it. I
Bounced Flash for Casual Shooting
Erika Thornes
I live in a cave. Not literally, but it sure feels like it. My house is so dark. Even with the windows wide open, on
Finding A Mentor
Erika Thornes
I am sitting here this morning, after waking up at 4:15 am to help a friend with a photography project on the beach, thinking about
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