Capturing the moments of birth with a combination of light, color, and creativity in the studio

Hello to all friends.
Hello to @photographylover.

There are always moments that you want to hold onto; not just with memory, but with art.

Today I want to share another amazing experience with you: a birthday photoshoot session of a beautiful lady .

Every smile of hers gave a good feeling and positive energy, and I am very happy and excited that I can capture these moments with my camera, and at the end of each photography session, I am eager to see the output results.

For the birthday photo session, I always start with simple backgrounds. This allows me to focus on facial lighting, expression, and skin details without any extra elements distracting the viewer. Once the subject is comfortable, I can add to the composition and festive feel by changing the background or adding birthday accessories, without compromising the quality of the portrait.

I started with this black background and took the photo with the birthday cake. The black background made all the focus on the subject and the details of the cake, and the colors appeared real and attractive. The lighting was also easier to control, and the festive feeling was beautifully and classically reflected in the image.

After the black background, I continued the photo session with a gray and brown background. These colors create a softer and warmer atmosphere and allow the subject and accessories like helium balloons and birthday details to be well seen in the image. Using these accessories made the feeling of celebration and joy transfer more naturally and diversified the composition of the images.

During the lighting, I tried to maintain a balance between the main light and the fill light so that the volume and textures appear natural and the shadows are not too harsh. After the session, during editing in Photoshop, in addition to correcting color and contrast, I also prepared a black and white version that, according to the client's taste, added a classic and elegant feel to the images. This allows the client to have diverse options for use and ensures the final quality of the images is professional and attractive.

After a few shots, I continued the photography with a light background. Light backgrounds make the space appear more open and energetic, and the colors of the clothes and accessories look much more vibrant. At this stage, I tried to adjust the lighting to be softer so that the contrast wouldn't be too high and the image would maintain its happy and minimalistic state. This change of background allowed me to have more variety in the output of my work.

I took this shot at the suggestion of the client. The idea was to have the photo on a phone symbolize the birthday and to place the mobile in the center of focus while the face is in the background to maintain the sense of creativity and uniqueness of the photo. To execute this idea, I chose a shallow depth of field so that the background would be slightly blurred and the main focus would remain on the phone, while the details of the face are still recognizable.

The camera angle was set in such a way that the perspective of the hand and phone is drawn towards the lens, creating a sense of direct connection with the viewer. I used soft and diffused lighting to make the skin tone and facial details appear natural, without heavy shadows. This combination made the photo not only a keepsake but also have a more modern feel.

For me, the most enjoyable part of the work has always been these creative and different moments in photography. When I execute the client's special ideas or create a new atmosphere by changing the background and adding accessories, both the intimate feeling of the birthday is preserved and the photos gain a professional and lasting appeal.

This birthday photoshoot had exactly this experience: starting with simple and classic backgrounds, continuing with colorful backgrounds and accessories, and finally capturing a few creative shots at the client's suggestion. For me, each time this journey is like a visual story that unfolds step by step, and in the end, what remains are beautiful and lasting memories.

I hope you also enjoyed seeing these photos, and I would be happy to share your experiences to improve the work.
Until another exciting and thrilling session
Goodbye

Text & photography :@azamsohrabi