Debbie  Thanks for the info, Matt...really appreciate it. Amazing shots of Melissa in the next post. LOVE the locations and the off-camera flash. Thanks for the flickr on equipment too. Now, all that is left is for you to offer a workshop?!!  Jun 22, 2009 ~ 11:17am

Aunt Anne Marie  Wow! Can I just say wow! If sugar is sweet, this is just delectable! Aunt Anne  Jun 22, 2009 ~ 7:36am

Mollie Kendall  WOW wow.... wonderful shot!!! I may have to drive up for a just because some day soon too!  Jun 19, 2009 ~ 12:00am

kimbrali  matt, i know how hard this was because ive photographed melissa in the past and shes such a dork :) but you did a fab fab job and you made her so happy. my friend looks gorgeous. i knew youd do a great job!  Jun 18, 2009 ~ 7:38pm

Matt Nicolosi  You rocked, Melissa. You've got some great images that I can't wait for you to see when I finish them up. @Elaine & Debbie: Nope, not a wide angle lens. It was the 85mm lens and I just backed up into the street (occasionally dodging traffic) to get the window behind her in the frame). Obviously did some vignetting in post, but the lighting on her was created by having my assistant hold a flash with a 20x20 soft box attachment and directing it at Melissa from her left (camera right). The additional artificial light added more depth to the image than the flat, available light was providing.  Jun 18, 2009 ~ 12:16pm

Debbie  Elaine...that was my first thought. Matt...it looks as if you are at street level with subject, but include so much of the building without the distortion of wide angle? Lighting is beautiful...assuming darkening is post? Thanks!  Jun 18, 2009 ~ 11:07am

Melissa Andries  OMG!!! Class of '09 ROCKS!!! haha!! Thank you soo much Matt!! You made me feel so comfortable (even despite the fact that I am a crazy nervous person in front of the camera) I had a blast!! Cant wait to see what else you got! Love Love this pic!! yay! ;)  Jun 18, 2009 ~ 11:03am

Karen  M - you look like a HS senior! Awesome!  Jun 18, 2009 ~ 9:50am

Monica   No moustache? Seriously, I imagine this session was a lot of fun with unlimited creativity for you guys. Melissa, how beautiful you are! Immortalized by the Nicolosi...nice!  Jun 18, 2009 ~ 9:02am

michele  she's gorgeous as usual. work it soul train! dying to see more...  Jun 18, 2009 ~ 8:35am

Elaine  Great pic...can't wait to see the rest. I have to ask, is that a wide angle lens?  Jun 18, 2009 ~ 8:01am

paula  You have my undivided attention. That in stunning! Incredible light on her face and an amazing pose.  Jun 18, 2009 ~ 7:38am

Sharon in TX  Lovely ... ready to see more!  Jun 18, 2009 ~ 7:11am

Molly W.  just beautiful, can't wait to see more.  Jun 17, 2009 ~ 10:55pm