BILLINGS MONTANA FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER – BEAUTY HEADSHOT

I promised on Instagram that I would show the color version of this photo on the blog so everyone can see Arley’s stunning blue eyes. She is really a Montana treasure, and such a joy to be around and work with. I can’t wait to work with her again soon on a fashion shoot that we are planning now. Thank you to Sydney Ross for hair, makeup and styling, as always, you are the best. We’re definitely trying to raise the bar for fashion photography in Montana. It’s not just flannel and cowboy boots in a field of grass. We’re inspired by the amazing fashion photography that is happening around the world right now, and we want to show that we can make high quality work in Billings Montana, or anywhere else in the world. Check back to for updates in early 2016! www.portraits.paulbellinger.com

Tips for photographers: This is one of my favorite window light setups. It’s a go to lighting technique to start the day with because it’s easy, starting with natural light always get’s your model relaxed, and this soft lighting is great for beauty shots, which you want to get out of the way right when the model comes out of hair and makeup. Arley is standing just in front of a large window, with a piece of white diffusion cloth over it. I am standing a few feet in front of her, and Sydney is holding a white styrofoam reflector in between Arley and I that you can clearly see in the catchlight in the bottom of her eye. Behind me is a pair of 4x8 foot white reflectors creating a beautiful soft fill light that is flattering for all skin types. I made this picture with the Sony A7 and Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 at f/2.8.

BILLINGS MONTANA PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER - DELICATE BEAUTY PORTRAIT

Well Sarah looks like a delicate beauty, with her grace, thoughtful pose and porcelain skin, but she’s not really very delicate.  Actually, she’s a world-class skier!  She’s also an awesome model that is very professional and a pleasure to work with.  She has a very bright future!

MONTANA PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER - AMBER'S GLAMOUR

I had an awesome glamour session with Amber and she totally rocked it!  Amber is super nice and bubbly and is always flashing an amazing huge smile.

MONTANA PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER - DRAMATIC BEAUTY PORTRAIT

Meet Katie, the beautiful theater teacher with a flair for dramatic posing.  She’s a trained actress so she had no trouble at all stepping in front of my camera, and we a had a great time during her portrait session.  She is as nice as can be too, so the pleasure was all mine.

I’ve been off the grid lately.  Long drives, Husker games, and a lot of portrait sessions have kept me away from the computer, and it’s been pretty nice actually.  But I'm back to normal life in Billings now and things are taking off fast!

How do you dream of being photographed?  Billings Montana portrait photographer Paul Bellinger specializes in dramatic fine art portrait photography that is as unique as you are.  Paul has cultivated an artistic vision for portrait photography that is both modern and timeless, ensuring your precious memories will be preserved for generations to come.  Contact Paul Bellinger for all of your Billings Montana portrait photography needs, from maternity to seniors, to glamorous beauty portraits that will make any woman feel as special as she is.  www.paulbellinger.com