I shot this spring floral story today in my very concrete backyard! I’m so happy with the look of it and can’t wait to see what it’s like once it’s all finished! Don’t let you lack of shooting space deter you. Seriously I have the ugliest backyard!
A sneak peek for a recent skincare campaign I shot. So stoked! Getting back the first samples is always the most exciting! I cannot wait to see the others!
A beauty campaign sneak peek!
Shooting at a gorgeous location today! Omg.
Ug my blog app keeps posting to the wrong blog!
I’m currently in a layover in San Antonio Tx, so I thought Id share a picture from Sundays Beach wedding. The bride Ashley had a gorgeous Ivory rose bouquet with gems hiding within the petals. The weather was brisk (50 degrees) on the St Petersburg, Fl coast, but Mother Nature worked with us!
Los Angeles Beauty Photographer Courtney Dailey- wedding woes.
So many of you know that I’m getting married in June. It seems like a fun adventure to plan a wedding, but now I understand why the planning aspect is associated with stress! With this I will share my first woe…As a photographer, I cannot believe how many photographers didn’t even respond to my inquiry when I gushed over their work and asked if they were available June 22nd! I was just downright disgusted, that after such flattery these folk didn’t even care to say “hey thanks, but I’m booked” or something! Even if you though I was a spy, look at my page, I don’t even live in your area. I wish I could out these photographers, because I’m spiteful like that. Photographers need photos too. Moral of the day, sometimes other photographers are just spys, take it was a compliment. But the other times they just want you to make them look good, and they trust your skill set.
I had a great afternoon working on an awesome Cover story for a men’s magazine, with the lovely Ruvi Bazaz. The makeup artist and I both had mad love for a bold lip! I chose a ring flash for this shoot, so that I could get that golden glow that only direct light give, but it’s also great for a men’s magazine! I can’t wait to see what images they choose!
missiegirl asked: Hi Courtney, I saw your video interview on Sandy Puc Live on Wednesday, Jan 9, and I haven't been the same. I was a model when I was younger and have wanted to be a fashion photographer ever since. Well, I started a family and that took priority. Not being able to quench that desire, I would take (as good as I could with a cheap film camera) "lifestyle" pix of my kids and friends. Here I am in my 30's and finally trying to follow my dream, but I've lost my nerve. I need help, can you coach me?
OMG. I just got this message! Lets chat! Email me at courtd@gmail.com
So Ive admitted in the past. I LOVE the color red, I love what a bold statement it makes. I love the focal point it provides and lastly it’s just so eye catching. Color in general for need to be bold. I love splashes of color, but red by far is my favorite color in a beauty shoot. Red conveys confidence, it takes a strong woman to wear a gorgeous red lip. I recommend taking an evening and wearing a red lip. I LOVE Revlons Just Bitten Lip stain in Romantic. I recently wore it on tour. It was bold but translucent. Its a great baby step those of us who can don a bold liner perfect lip, just yet.
Check out my friend Erin Lato’s take on the color red. Red can be used a focus color in any genre, including fabulous children/family sessions. http://www.ellphotography.com/for-photographers/christmas-red
Im absolutely in love with this image taken at Jessica and Sal’s wedding.. For more of their wedding, click on their picture!
I love a good beauty shoot!!
This is from an upcoming beauty shoot, I shot this week!
(Source: michiganproject)
