It's not often that I get to work with families with teenage kids, but when I do, it's so refreshing. Tonight was magnificent...everyone was willing to play, had great ideas, and obviously enjoyed each other's company. Natural, fun, and happy. Doesn't get any better than that!
[Note: I created this collage using my new blogging actions for PT4P members. It's so fast...can't believe I didn't make them sooner! And in even better news, there are two blogsite templates in the hopper that will be available for sale to members *very* soon. Getting really excited about that!]
[Note: I created this collage using my new blogging actions for PT4P members. It's so fast...can't believe I didn't make them sooner! And in even better news, there are two blogsite templates in the hopper that will be available for sale to members *very* soon. Getting really excited about that!]
Back at the end of June, I had the honor of attending Nichole Van's lighting workshop in Utah. I had never been to Utah before and let me tell you, it's very tempting to pack up everything and move out there right now.
The workshop was wonderful and I learned so much about using off camera flash. Nichole is a very talented artist and teacher. So much to take in and I'm trying to force myself to practice it whenever I can. Truth be told, it makes me very nervous to try something new with my clients, but at the same time, I've got to constantly grow and challenge myself or things can get stale. I'm proud to say that I've used off camera flash at two of my sessions this week and I hope to incorporate it more as I can.
But perhaps the coolest thing was that I attended the workshop with a group of online friends from all over the country (and Canada)--only one of whom I had ever met in person and another who I got to visit with again just this week. We all started our journey into photography at about the same time and most of us gathered together on Flickr to share ideas, garner information, and learn from each other. In this day, a photography business can be very "online"...most of us work from our homes and depend on the internet to get our "water cooler conversations." I had an absolute blast with these ladies and they made that trip so much fun for me. What a great opportunity to talk shop with some good friends, share stories, and laugh, laugh, laugh! I really hope we can all work together again someday.
Did you know I offer gift cards? Yes. I do! When you purchase a gift, I will send a beautiful little card with a personalized note to your recipient. These are perfect for baby showers, birthday gifts, holidays, you name it! (Just make sure your recipient actually wants/needs a session with me first, however, as gift cards are not refundable).
If you are expecting and have already booked a session with me, you can "register" for your maternity portraits, birth photography, and/or baby's newborn photo session. I can even send cards to include in shower invitations, etc.
Of course, you could also take this route (my all time fav!).
If you are expecting and have already booked a session with me, you can "register" for your maternity portraits, birth photography, and/or baby's newborn photo session. I can even send cards to include in shower invitations, etc.
Of course, you could also take this route (my all time fav!).
On this evening, it was about mom and dad.
Husband and wife.
No kiddos.
Just them.
Together.
In love.
Still.
I need to be stopped. I've officially gone crazy over these amazing iPhone cases from Get Uncommon (thanks a lot, Lyndsay ;-). I wasn't really sure about the quality until I saw it in person and wow! It's amazing! I may end up with a whole collection of these puppies.
Clients...if you have an iPhone, you've got to give this a try!!! In fact, if you want to use one of the images from any session with me, let me know and I would be happy to format it for you (the wrap can actually be a little tricky as I've learned and sometimes you need a little extra special photoshop work ;-). Contact me by the end of this month (even if you haven't actually had your session yet) and I'll help you out.
P.S. I think these would rock for seniors!
Clients...if you have an iPhone, you've got to give this a try!!! In fact, if you want to use one of the images from any session with me, let me know and I would be happy to format it for you (the wrap can actually be a little tricky as I've learned and sometimes you need a little extra special photoshop work ;-). Contact me by the end of this month (even if you haven't actually had your session yet) and I'll help you out.
P.S. I think these would rock for seniors!
