GET READY FOR MONDAY
Sunday fix, so nobody has a case of the sulks
Hello Shutterbugs!
What a swell time we had at the Friday matinee. I'm writing from LA with weekend updates checked-in and verified for you on a Sunday edition of the newsletter—a modest investment … could kickstart the industry in an employment or pursuit of your own this week.
Re the recap, I am experimenting with the current format and open to suggestions and comments, no cap. Do tell me if there is a Sunday feature you love especially, happy to keep your fave part in the mix.
Today’s Newsletter Includes:
✨ Quick Sunday Tip
🔑 Paid Subscriber Insight
🌟 Subscriber Spotlight
🎨 Weekly Mood Board
🛍️ Rich curation
Enjoy!
Quick Sunday Tip
Whenever you take a photo after-dark—whether at a birthday party, a dinner with friends or any other gathering in the nighttime—the source of light can be unflattering or the image of it made blurry. Darkness, or a lack of light, is the generic boogeyman in jillions of social media posts. I put together a full-on article in a previous issue of the newsletter, sourcing the very best kinds of a night-light to keep the boogeyman at bay, how to take a photo at night—opposed to a shot in the dark—and common shutterbug mistakes, turning what should be a lightsome evening in front of the camera to a photographic nightmare. If you want to read that article, you can check it out here. Remember, in photography, light is everything, literally, the thing-in-itself.
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Weekly Mood Board
Burgundy is this week’s inspiration. We’re all about it, like its namesake in a blended red wine produced elsewhere, exploring fresh ways to pair burgundies with other colors here. Keep an eye out for a reddish-purple color around you and capture some burgundy in your photos of the season! For a deep dive into fall trends, be sure to check out the full guide here. 🍂
Curation
This week, I shared a handpicked selection of pieces that bring a casual, sporty, and subtly royal vibe to any photoshoot. Catch up and explore them here:
As we wrap up this Sunday recap, remember (1): a better night-light is the key to a better evening photograph; (2): a touch of burgundy is your style muse this week; and (3): a can’t-miss pick curated for your sought-after sporty, high-end feel is ready-to-wear here. Ready for more now? Join my inner circle as a paid subscriber for exclusive insights and elevated content.
Monday we celebrate Veterans Day to honor veterans of the armed forces. See you Tuesday!
With love,
Bonnie
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