Once in a lovely while I get to go play outside instead of being in the studio, and while it has it’s own challenges, its so fun to change things up and capture some beautiful portraits in a natural setting. I love shooting right as the sun sets for a hazy glow, and adding extra cover like a flannel, blanket, and even a dress or jeans helps you feel comfortable in a more exposed setting.

As we’re nearing the end of summer, before the air starts getting a little cooler and thoughts of sweaters start creeping into my brain, I wanted to pay tribute to the hot sunny days by sharing two distinctly summery editorial sessions that I had the pleasure of photographing.