Sabrina M. Bawell Photographer

In 1839, Dorothy Catherine Draper was the first American woman to ever be photographed with her eyes open. In fact, she even had her face powdered with flour to accentuate contrasts in the photo.

Times change and the staid, stiff professional headshots of the past are gone. From high-tech geek to grunge backgrounds and edgy angles, up-and-coming business professionals are breaking the mold with portraits that reflect their interests, energy and roots.

Photographer of the American West, Ansel Adams, would spend an entire day hiking in Yosemite National Park in order to get one photo. He was a passionate environmentalist as well as photographer.

Did you know that a study by Wake Forest University found that the left sides of peoples’ faces are perceived to be more aesthetically pleasing than the right? It’s believed that this is due to a greater intensity of emotion on the left side of the face.

In landscape photography, the relationship between light and shade and how to manipulate it is paramount for a good shot. The best results derive not only from experience but familiarity with the area as well.

Photography has evolved so amazingly that we can simply take a picture in a half second, with a device so convenient enough it fits in your pocket. This wasn’t always the case, as cameras were usually incredibly heavy and the shots took a couple of hours to take. Probably why no one smiled back then.

No matter how much money you spend on the new lenses or the brand new model of camera, you won’t match the price of the 1923 Leica O-Series. Believe it or not this sold for a whopping $2.8 million in Vienna, imagine all the other cameras you can buy with that!

A professional photographer can capture your business event, picking up key moments that can be passed along to entice future sales and business and which can be used in press and marketing materials, such as press kits and advertising brochures.

Looking to create a nice center-piece and focal point to base your living room’s decor on? Choose one of our beautiful photos, whether it’s a familiar hangout or a dream destination, to set the mood for the room.

Experience is as important in photography, as it is in other forms of art. Consider looking for an experienced professional if you want your photos to be truly special.

In 1908, when physicist Gabriel Lippman proposed the concept of Integral Photography, a precursor to lenticular imagery, he recommended utilizing a series of small, spherical lenses on the camera and replicating this on the viewer.

In the 1770s, Swedish pharmacist Carl Wilhelm Scheele conducted experiments on the sensitivity of silver chloride to light, an important development in the chemical history of photography. He also disproved the alchemical theory that fire comes from an element called phlogiston.

Remember, try to stay relaxed and have fun during your professional photo shoot. Even if you have slight imperfections, we know how to make light and the camera work to your advantage.