a composite photography image created by Alana Lee for the Capture one Pro contest hosted by Tina Eisen

Capture One Pro Winner

I think we’ve all got cabin fever after being in social isolation and quarantine through the Covid-19 pandemic. I was struggling. Loosing my motivation to be active and to create after 5 weeks of isolation in my home. Then along came a contest hosted by Tina Eisen, a fabulous beauty and fashion photographer who is
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create multiple looks using a library of digital cinematic backgrounds

Cinematic Backgrounds for Headshot Photographers

Cinematic headshots are a very popular style with actors and corporate photography clients. Traditionally cinematic headshots are captured in camera using a shallow depth of field and photographing clients on location in an environment that complements their look. What if you could now create a cinematic style headshot for your client in the comfort of
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digital textures for photographers

Digital Textures for Photographers

Textures are my favorite way to add interest to an image. Textures can be used to enhance a background, create atmosphere & depth, develop a mood or feeling and give an artistic effect to an image. Textures are digital image files of  the surface of materials or objects. When used photographically the original object or
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personal branding and headshot of glass artist Sarah Hall by photographer Alana Lee

Headshots & branding photos for Order of Canada recipient Sarah Hall

I was recently contacted by world renowned glass artist Sarah Hall. She was preparing a press release to announce her appointment to the Order of Canada and required some updated professional headshots. Sarah saw one of my ads in Watershed Magazine and was drawn to my unique style of photography that uses lighting and color
a close up of apple blossoms used on a digital photography background

Portrait featured in Vogue Italia

Congratulations to Miss Crosby whose portrait has been featured in the online PhotoVogue photography gallery of Vogue Italia ! This makes my heart especially happy because this young lady is SO beautiful, inside and out and she deserves this so much! To have your portrait featured in Vogue Italia is kind of a big deal.
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floral peony wall art decorating a modern farmhouse office with crystal chandelier

Use Floral Art to Decorate Interiors

Floral prints and motifs have been a favorite interior design trend throughout the ages. From the rich toned classical floral paintings of the old masters to modern art – flowers have always been prominent and beloved decor theme. From fabric, to wallpaper, to fresh floral arrangements there are so many ways to use floral art