 | Vaughan has been a photography enthusiast for a long time, ever since receiving a Canon A1 from his father as a high school graduation gift. He enjoys landscapes and has dabbled in macro, but portraiture is his first love. Vaughan’s equipment includes a Canon 5D Mk III, a remote flash kit, various light modifiers, a softbox (StudioPro) and backdrop for his studio, and an assortment of lenses, to include his favorite portrait lens, the EF 85mm 1.2L II. |
His inspiration is multifaceted. Vaughan is a student of the art and loves to experiment with
| new techniques. He reads about in books and online. Vaughan finds inspiration in nature and in the ways, humans interact with it. But his primary inspiration during a shoot is always the model. His models come to a shoot with vastly different personal stories. Many are camera-shy, or don't believe that they are beautiful. It's Vaughan’s job to capture a glimpse of who a person really is. This takes time, because a good portrait starts with a relationship. He has to find a way to bond with his model to earn their trust. |  |
He’s inspired by this challenge, and by the chance to create something truly special. It is
 | extremely gratifying to show a self-doubting model a beautiful photo of themselves, and to see a new realization emerge on their face - an awakening to the reality that they are beautiful after all. Being able to see that light turn on in someone's eyes - that's what keeps Vaughan going.  |
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