To say I have been loving meeting Austin area small business owning women the last two months, at my content mini session days would be an understatement. These sessions are a highlight of my month. I love getting to meet these women, working hard to build their business, and doing my small part to help them achieve their goals, through professional and captivating imagery. Ann Marie is a perso[...]
Just hop online and do a quick search of senior photography (or any industry really) and you'll quickly become overwhelmed with options for courses, masterminds, templates, resources, and more. It has never been easier to jump feet first into a new industry, niche, or marketplace than in today's digital age. But how do you know what you need, if anything, education-wise? Or would hire an assistant[...]
It's been a wild year here at KDP, rather two and a half years. Let's rewind real quick and take it from the beginning. March 2011: I officially launched Kody Diane Photography, after learning the ropes of my new DSLR camera. I shot one senior session in that period and knew that was it for me. I had a career I was never sure I wanted or needed. For the next 9.5 years, I grew, expanded, and thr[...]
Camryn is the most vivacious and free spirited senior. We laughed, danced and laughed some more during her entire shoot. Look through her session of beautifully sunlit images and the just as beautiful products from the Couture Collection they put together.[...]
Meet Claudia, Class of 2019 from St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin, TX! Claudia is bright and funny, scared of ostriches (just like me) and a KDP Legacy, you can see big sister Morgan's session HERE. Claudia wanted nothing more than bright, sunny and happy images and I love what we created for her![...]
Not every outfit has to be fancy to look great. In fact, the casual look can be one of your best assets. With the right casual outfit, you not only will look fabulous, you will also have an outfit at the ready for a flawless everyday look! Of course, the casual look can go perfectly right...or horribly wrong. How do you find the balance of a great casual outfit? Here's how (along with Natalie's pi[...]
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[...]
Summa Summa Summa Time! Time for bare arms, sun kissed skin and breezy wide legged pants! Makes me think of ocean breezes and palm trees with pretty pink flowers around my neck! Another beauty about these pants is they are so dang flattering! The wide leg silhouette balances out girls with an "inverted triangle" silhouette, or hourglass frames can pair them with a flutter sleeve top to embellish t[...]
I always ask my senior clients what their "everyday" look is, because it helps me get to know them and stay authentic to their personal style! But of course a senior shoot isn't just an everyday event, so I also encourage them to mix casual outfits with a few glammed-up options to get some really unique looks. Bailey said her usual look is generally cute jeans and her favorite pair of br[...]
It’s no secret that here in Texas, we have warm weather for the majority of the year. Even though our temperatures are on the warmer side, we still love the changing of the seasons as much as the rest of the country. My clients love the different scenery and foliage that come out throughout the year, and Payton (being the fashionista that she is), loves the different outfits too! I knew she was[...]