Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
New Face Phase 1- Head Shots
My blog needs a facelift. I am taking baby steps in this process, the first of which is getting some new head shots taken. I had my friend Erin from E.L. Hicks Photography take the pictures. Man is she talented. If you are in the Arizona greater Phoenix area I totally recommend her for personal pictures, family pictures, and her specialty maternity/newborn pictures. Talented and friendly, that combination makes me smile every time.
Thanks Erin. It is not often that I am in front of the camera and she really put me at ease.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Showcasing your Baby Bump
There are a lot of photographers out there! A LOT! So what will set your pregnancy and baby apart from just another cute face or beautiful expecting mom? Other than your personality, creativity in photographs can show your style and ingenuity. Here are a few of my favorite photographs I have seen floating around the internet to help you and your favorite photographer become inspired.
The announcement!
Family pictures for a soon to be big brother.
Silhouette, so much prettier and classy for someone who isn't comfortable showing off their naked belly.
MY FAVORITE. Dress your bump up like a present. The special person inside will be the greatest gift you will ever be given.
Announce the sex for future memories.
However you choose to showcase your bump make sure to make it special and something that is uniquely you.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Photography 101
Photographing your children can be one of the most frustrating and rewarding tasks. Trust me after pointing the camera in my kid's faces nearly every day they have their good days and bad. Sometimes I get the model which I love and sometimes I get Oscar the Grouch.
With this in mind I have formulated a few tips to help all of you take better pictures of your kids and your projects.
1. Get up close. My rule of thumb is where ever you are standing to take the picture take 5 steps forward. When you get up close you really have the chance to capture the details that make a picture unique.
2. Don't worry about posing. Kids work better when they are free. This means more work for you as the photographer chasing them around (also make sure to use a higher ISO and shutter speed) but it also means you will capture the child in their element and hopefully you with get some great facial expressions that can't be captured with a cheesy smile.
3. Use props. Normally I am very simple with less props because I think they can feel too posy but with kids a prop can draw their interest and put a smile on their faces.
Bubbles:
A balloon:
Throw the leaves around in the fall:
And most of all PRACTICE. I have been taking pictures professionally for almost 7 years I have learned the more pictures I take and review the better I get. I look at pictures I took a year ago and think to myself, YUCK. Photography is like anything in life, the more you do it the better you get a it.
With this in mind I have formulated a few tips to help all of you take better pictures of your kids and your projects.
1. Get up close. My rule of thumb is where ever you are standing to take the picture take 5 steps forward. When you get up close you really have the chance to capture the details that make a picture unique.
2. Don't worry about posing. Kids work better when they are free. This means more work for you as the photographer chasing them around (also make sure to use a higher ISO and shutter speed) but it also means you will capture the child in their element and hopefully you with get some great facial expressions that can't be captured with a cheesy smile.
3. Use props. Normally I am very simple with less props because I think they can feel too posy but with kids a prop can draw their interest and put a smile on their faces.
Bubbles:
A balloon:
Throw the leaves around in the fall:
And most of all PRACTICE. I have been taking pictures professionally for almost 7 years I have learned the more pictures I take and review the better I get. I look at pictures I took a year ago and think to myself, YUCK. Photography is like anything in life, the more you do it the better you get a it.
Monday, October 31, 2011
My New Prop
Look what I found at Hobby Lobby 50% off!
So that is just $10 for the smaller case and $15 for the large round case. They were the perfect addition to my vintage suitcase this weekend for my mini session photo shoots.
I also bought a treasure chest shaped one for my son because he begged and begged. Always in the pirate frame of mind....every pirate needs a treasure chest.
So that is just $10 for the smaller case and $15 for the large round case. They were the perfect addition to my vintage suitcase this weekend for my mini session photo shoots.
I also bought a treasure chest shaped one for my son because he begged and begged. Always in the pirate frame of mind....every pirate needs a treasure chest.
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