07/20/2026
Light doesn’t create emotion… shadows do.
These two portraits were created using the same principles I recently had the privilege of sharing with the Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club during my presentation, “The Art of Subtractive Lighting: Creating Depth, Drama, and Mood in Portraiture.”
Instead of filling every shadow with light, I carefully shaped the light to reveal only what I wanted the viewer to see. The result is depth, movement, and visual storytelling that elevates a portrait beyond a simple photograph.
A heartfelt thank you to the beautiful and talented Marina Fuego Marina Jean Turner for bringing such grace, strength, and artistry to these images. ❤️
✨ Which image speaks to you more—the first or the second? I’d love to hear why!
— Pamela Photography St. Augustine Marina Jean Turner