As a high school junior in the Austin area, you're probably gearing up for your senior year and all the exciting things that come with it - including your senior portraits. However, there are a lot of misconceptions out there about senior portraits that can leave you feeling confused, frustrated, and unsure of what to expect. In this blog post, we're going to debunk three common senior portrait my[...]
Hey there, high school juniors! Have you started thinking about your senior pictures yet? I know it may seem early, but trust me, it's never too soon to start planning. As a professional photographer based in the Austin, TX area, I highly recommend booking your senior portraits as early as possible. In this post, I'll share why it's important to book early and how it can benefit you in the long ru[...]
Did you know every senior session starts in the salon for PROFESSIONAL AIR BRUSH MAKE UP & HAIR STYLING??!!! You read that correctly, included in the fee for both the LITE & LUXE senior sessions is hair and make up styling by Dannie B Artistry. The only stylist to work on our seniors for the past 10 years! Ever image you see in our portfolio, Dannie helped create. She consults with each[...]
If you live in Texas you are very familiar with the phrase, “If you don’t like the weather stick around a couple of days and it will change.” It’s literal truth, word for word. We’re the only place you can experience every season not even in the same week but sometimes the same DAY! So being a photographer here in Texas, means you learn to roll with whatever the weather will bring you. L[...]
How many times have we seen a perfectly styled You Tuber post their latest fabulous make up look that is heavy on the lipstick, contouring and extra winged liner? They always look oh so fabulous and oh so much more done up than I've ever dreamed of being. The Kardashians (for example) look incredible in their contour and lip kits, for reals! Most of my clients relate much more to Alicia Keys[...]
This past spring break, was a pretty huge week here at Kody Diane Photography. We held our annual Elite Model Spring Editorial over a three day epic shoot. Our theme this year was Wanderlust, celebrating the wide open endless possibilities that each senior has at their fingertips. Oh to be sixteen again, the world ahead of you, carefree and loving life. It's this joy and passion that I wanted to d[...]
Wanted to take an afternoon to show you a little before and after of my digital retouching process. I am committed to producing high quality images right out of the camera that can stand on their own, without the need of hours and hours of photoshop manipulation. I strive to make your senior portraits a piece of high quality art that can be cherished on your walls for years to come. There is no tr[...]
Yesterday I had the best afternoon with Carly and her mom Pam. Carly is a senior from Vandegrift High School in Austin, TX and also a member of the Vandegrift Legacies dance team. Carly has the most bubbly & energetic personality, it's pretty much impossible not to be in the best mood around. She also has the most amazing sense of style, I absolutely LOVE the outfit options she brought to her[...]