This week’s Photographer of the Week award and blog feature has been awarded to LeeEllen, the owner of L.E.Photography! LeeEllen services Baton Rouge and the Ascension Parish in Louisiana.

To see more of her work, you can connect with her here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l.e.photography_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LEPhotography-857326317636193/

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What inspired this session and how was it planned?

Deeya (the senior) reached out to me over Instagram, and once she decided on a date and a package, we started talking location. I always like to ask what kind of “vibe” they are going for to help guide them in choosing a location. We designated a meeting place, and when she walked up wearing her chaniya choli, my jaw dropped! I was instantly so excited and so inspired! I knew exactly where I wanted to go in our downtown area that would truly show off the outfit to all of its glory!!

What was your favorite thing about this session/senior?

My favorite thing about the day was how Deeya incorporated her and her families Indian/Hindu culture into her senior portraits. It is obviously an important part of her life; and for her to boldly share that and walk around downtown with everyone’s eyes on her, it was a true testament to her passion for tradition.

What lenses did you use?

I mainly used my favorite lens, 85mm 1.8, but I did use my 35 mm 1.4 for a few shots.

Check out the lenses here:
Nikon 85mm f/1.8: https://amzn.to/2rICifT
Canon 85mm f/1.8: https://amzn.to/2EB7W7t
Nikon 35mm f/1.8: https://amzn.to/2rGZ6wB
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART: https://amzn.to/2BpjlU5
Canon EF 35mm f/2: https://amzn.to/2ScD8xm

What is your #1 tip for marketing to seniors that you’d like other photographers to know?

My tip to other photographers would be to think about doing a giveaway. I did one at the beginning of the year and that doubled my amount of followers and inquires on my sessions started pouring in! Get your name out there!!

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