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Flickr Photo Finds v1

This is a collection of photos that I found while surfing through Flickr photo pools this week. If you haven’t taken some time out of your day to browse through the millions of photos listed in Flickr groups you really should. Its a great way to let your brain relax for a few minutes and [...]

Simple Sexy Significant Photos

Not one to miss out on a great marketing or photography article, I ran across this delicious piece of photography history and future all wrapped up in one shoot. Lindsay Lohan is well known for her antics in Hollywood, and will now be known for redoing the famous last photo shoot of Marylin Monroe. This [...]

Cheap Photography Light Table Setup

Inspired by the excellent posts on the home light table setup over at diyphotography.net I took a quick trip the local cardboard box factory this weekend to begin the setup of my own home made light box table. And by local cardboard box factory I mean dumpster diving behind some of the big chain stores [...]

Limited Issue Printing

This is a limited issue printing of the lake sunset panorama. Only one hundred will be printed, all of which are numbered, matted, and framed. If you’d like to purchase a copy, feel free to contact me for more information or you can order from the checkout below. Numbered, Matted, and Framed: 75$ Only 84 [...]

Shoe Resources To Make A Photographer More Money

Shoes can be the most important choice you can make for a fashion photograph. Of course you need a model that fits the shot, but the fashion and accessories that go on that model will either make or break the shot. Certainly it depends on the type of photograph you are taking, but if you [...]

Spring Sessions

Its almost spring (well i know its a little bit off, but hey i’m hopeful) and I’m starting to book sessions for march, april and may. If you’d like to have a spring photo session please get in touch with me as soon as possible as time slots tend to book fast in the spring. [...]

Photography Outfits & Accessories

Do you need an outstanding interesting outfit to wear for your photo shoot? Have nothing in your closet that appeals to you? Check out some of these great shops for sexy clothing. Glamor is always a great choice for a photo session as it makes a great visual statement in any type of photo shoot. [...]

Image Collection 7 – Salacious Scandal

Some images from around the net that I found particularly interesting this week. With the abundance of snow and winter weather going around I thought that I’d stick with a winter theme for this posting! All photos are copy write their respective author

The Photo Shoot Rundown

I’ve gotten a lot of questions recently regarding the typical rundown and procedures I normally encounter on any given shoot, so I thought I’d lay it out here and hopefully it will help some of you have a better session. The following post is based off of a two hour shoot that focuses on mostly [...]

Photo Shoot Outfits

Do you need an outstanding interesting outfit to wear for your photo shoot? Have nothing in your closet that appeals to you? Check out some of these great shops for vintage clothing. Vintage is always a great choice for a photo session as it makes a great visual statement in any type of photo shoot. [...]

Ebay Photography Lighting Sets

If you are just starting out and looking to get some decent lighting for your home photography studio you should most definitely be checking out Ebay for some inexpensive light setups. While you can certainly travel to home depot and go the do it yourself route, there is something to be said for buying specific [...]

Eight Photography Resource Sites of Doom

All good photographers are constantly learning and evolving, both individually and as a collective. Most of us are firmly entrenched in the digital era, but there is, and I hope always will be, a contingent of photographers that still shoot film and maintain the old ways. The links provided below tend to gravitate towards the [...]

Five Home Photography Studio Necessities

If you are looking to start your own home studio or even a more professional studio, these five studio necessities should be on your to do list. These items will provide you with the added comfort level and uniqueness with your clients. Ranked in no particular order they all have their up sides and potential [...]

Image Collection 6 – Scandalous Winter

Some images from around the net that I found particularly interesting this week. With the abundance of snow and winter weather going around I thought that I’d stick with a winter theme for this posting! All photos are copy write their respective author

Home Studio Setup – Colored Walls

I’ve been asked a bunch of questions concerning home studio setups over the last few years, but one question in particular keeps coming up over and over. Should I paint my studio walls white or black? Seems like a simple question until you really start thinking about it. Each color has its own unique problems [...]

New Poll – Please Vote

With the recent redesign of the layout for this site, I’m interested in what people think about it. So here’s a spiffy new poll that you should vote on. Please take a minute and cast your vote it will help me out tremendously, thanks!! [poll=1]

Image Collection 5 – Great Photos from the web

This will be a series of posts based on what I find around the net this particular week, or month etc. There will be no rhyme or reason to the images, nor will I post any commentary on them. This should not stop you from posting commentary however! All photos are copy write their respective [...]

Tips on Skin Tones for Portrait Photographers

If you are doing any type of portrait work, you are already aware how vital it is to have great skin tones on your final shots for the client. There are a lot of different ways to accomplish this. The first and foremost process for having great skin tones in portrait photography is the lighting. [...]

Model Directory Reviews & Resources

As a photographer I am constantly searching for interesting people to have as models for new projects and ideas I’d like to photograph or experiment with. Once you’ve managed to convince all your close friends to pose once or twice for you, chances are they’ve become bored with the process and don’t feel like continually [...]

Photography Links

The Art of Portrait Photography – So you’re interested in portrait photography, and you want to know what separates snapshots from art? Digital Photography, 10 Things to be Thankful For – This was a post from thanksgiving so its a bit old but its good none the less. Jamie Stoker – Some good candid shots [...]

Photography Printers Reviewed

Recently I’ve been exploring different places to have my photos printed, which has turned into a national search for the best printer. While I’m not completely unhappy with the printer that I was using, I’m certain there are print shops out there that could do the job a bit better and still have a competitive [...]

Myspace Photography Profits

Myspace has always been a great tool for social networking. It was one of the origionals and as such has the biggest user base. With the advent of other networks like Facebook, its hard to decide which network is best for finding new clients. Photographers are always in a constant state of search for new [...]

Image Collection 4

This will be a series of posts based on what I find around the net this particular week, or month etc. There will be no rhyme or reason to the images, nor will I post any commentary on them. This should not stop you from posting commentary however! All photos are copy write their respective [...]

FAQ – Portfolios & Books

If you are new to the modeling / photography industry you’ve probably been told that you need a book or portfolio to even get your foot in the door most places. Even if you’ve been in the industry and are a known person you still need a book. Portfolios are quick easy shortcuts for agencies [...]


Who Is Hexfire
Hexfire Photography is a Southern Maine photography studio dedicated to bringing you the best portraits and non traditional works. We can shoot just about anything you can dream up, and we enjoy working on new exciting ideas. Portraits, Fashion, Glamor, Fine Art, Artistic are just some of the different styles of shots we can work with you on to produce that quality piece you are looking for.

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