Mermaids // Bernadette Newberry, Cincinnati & Dayton OH Photographer

Here’s a shoot that I’ve been wanting to do since last Summer, and didn’t get around to it until this August. 🙂 I took a few of my favorite mermaid-esque models, along with my creative partner-in-crime Sarah Crain, to the beach at Hueston Woods. We layered a literal ton of shiny tulle and netting on our models to create a beautiful tail. 

Hair and Makeup (and let’s be honest: most of the tail crafting lol): Sarah Crain
Models:
Taylor DiazMercado (our Pacific/cold water mermaid)
Katie Feeney (our Atlantic/warm water mermaid)

Stacey & Teddy, Orange Beach, AL // Bernadette Newberry, Cincinnati & Dayton OH Traveling Wedding Photographer

Last June, my husband and I packed up for a destination wedding in Orange Beach, AL, along with Gulf Shores. Stacey and Teddy were fantastic clients and gracious host, saving a portion of their large condo for us and offering it for the entire week. My husband officiated this beautiful beach wedding, and of course I photographed 🙂 below are some highlights from this perfect day!

Stacey in the Suburbs // Bernadette Newberry, Cincinnati & Dayton OH Model Photographer

After playing with my 35mm with Madeline, I was definitely down to do it again… I also didn’t hit all the spots around the area that I wanted to. I wandered the suburbs around my house once again with Stacey (Ai Tenshi Misha) — her boyfriend came along to assist. It was a good day.

Chiaroscuro Project // Bernadette Newberry, Cincinnati & Dayton Ohio Photographer

I believe I have put my beauty dish to some pretty good use thus far ^_^ 

I absolutely adore Renaissance art, so I decided to do a photo shoot/project, using harsh lighting, to replicate the chiaroscuro aesthetic of that time. In post processing, I adjusted the colors and smoothed the skin and fabrics strategically to help achieve that look even further. 

These shoots were all very short, 10-15 minute shoots against the same black background. I collaborated with each lovely model to envision a unique character for their images. Thank you to all who helped me realize this vision, credited after the jump.

Grace, Class of 2014 | Bernadette Newberry, Cincinnati & Dayton Senior Photographer

Here are some highlights from a recent senior session I had with Grace. She was an awesome subject, very sweet and always smiling! This session was held at my favorite park 🙂 Pyramid Hill in Hamilton.

Hair and makeup by Sarah Crain.

Summer Haze

I visited Yellow Springs for the first time just a few weeks before this shoot, and knew I had to work with one of my favorite models there. This set with the awesome Jill Liebisch was featured in Beau NU Magazine’s August mini-issue. Hair and makeup by Sarah Crain.

Review :)

I was recently reviewed on http://www.photoreviewhq.com/bernadette-newberry-photography/! 🙂

 

The reviewer also maintains http://www.royalcanvas.com/.

Winterhymn – Bernadette Newberry, Cincinnati & Dayton Band Photographer

Another chilly shoot! The cold is always worth it, though! Below are pictures from a shoot that I had with the female members of local band Winterhymn. 🙂

New to blogging!

First blog post! Not really sure where to begin… I guess I should post up some pictures from previous shoots that I like? Hmm. I will do that.