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Monday, May 21, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
I'd like you to meet my dear friends, the Nelsons. K is seriously one of the funniest people I have ever in my life met (mind you, Hubby is pretty funny himself ;), and O...well let's just say we're cut from the same mold. We're both craft fanatics :) "Big Boy" and "Bitty Boy" are just the sweetest....and Bitty Boy is a *mess*, but so cute! I just love them all....
I got to hang out at their *gorgeous* new house one morning and photograph them...so. much. fun! Enjoy :)
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I got to hang out at their *gorgeous* new house one morning and photograph them...so. much. fun! Enjoy :)
See what I mean? He's hilarious! O says he's "so much fun to be married to". I can imagine ;)
Sweet Gran :) I'm so inspired by her!!
thanks a bunch, sweet Nelsons!!
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Meet Cassie.
She's a Senior this year at Navarre High School, she's on Guard...and have I mentioned she's gorgeous?! I've been so incredibly excited to take these photos for her, and the session did not disappoint! She was fabulous :)
I hope you enjoy these, Cassie! Congratulations!!
We started at a friend's ranch in Navarre and spent some time with the sweetest horses.
The only "request" Cassie had was for a vintage Volkswagon van. I was blessed to be put in touch with an extremely kind man named John Shaffer (he's a local State Farm agent--I'd be glad to put you in touch with him so he can help with all your insurance needs! ;) ) who owns the most precious red and white one. It's name is "Vinnie the VW", and it was a fabulous prop ;)
By this point, Cassie was working.it.
Get it, girl! :)
This dress. This light. This girl. KNOCK. OUT. Cassie, you're gorgeous!
We spent the last little bit of our time together on the beach--of course! :)
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
It's been a while since I took pictures of My Girl. She's at that age where she's not very interested in modeling for me...at all. Like, she sees my camera and immediately starts acting like a goofball.
I often get asked "How do you get such good pictures of her ALL the time?!" and my answer lately is : I work for them. Hard. Lol. For every one great picture I take of her, I've spent 10 minutes and as many frames getting weird ones. I have a trick, though ;) and it's one you are free to run with :)
The key to working with preschoolers is employing a little psychology ;) Preschoolers are, by nature, little pushers. They want to see *just* what they can get away with. They also have the attention span of a gnat. ;) Combating that is easy enough, it just takes a little patience.
First things first, get your child in a location with good, constant lighting, and one that will excite but also moderately contain them. Once you've got that, the work starts ;) The more you can take your child's attention away from the camera in your hand, the better. I don't mean not looking at/towards it, I just mean make them forget you're holding it.
Silly faces or funny phrases are great for big smiles. Line up your shot, and then pull your face away. Let your child make a face or say something funny, and then (and this is the key) laugh. LOUD. When you start laughing, your child will laugh, and all you need to do is be ready with your finger on the shutter.
For more serious or quiet shots, simple conversation is a great tool. Talk to your child, ask them questions, have them tell you a joke (my daughters favorite) and grab a tiny smirk.
Don't be discouraged if it takes you a shot or two to get that perfect one. Similarly, don't give up immediately on the silly shots. Sometimes you can get a great little series that is just ooooozing with your child's personality. ;)
You need to match the energy you want from your child. If you want that big giggle, you need big silly. If you want quiet and pensive, interact quietly and pull that from them (I understand with a naturally high energy child, that's difficult. Patience ;) ) What you definitely DON'T want to do is approach your child with negativity. Try not to get frustrated. If you get upset and short, your child will too. Lastly, whatever you do....do not say "say cheese!" You'll get an INSTANT goof smile. Go for giggles, not parroting ;)
I hope these tips will help you start getting the great everyday pictures of your kids that you've been craving. Enjoy!
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I often get asked "How do you get such good pictures of her ALL the time?!" and my answer lately is : I work for them. Hard. Lol. For every one great picture I take of her, I've spent 10 minutes and as many frames getting weird ones. I have a trick, though ;) and it's one you are free to run with :)
The key to working with preschoolers is employing a little psychology ;) Preschoolers are, by nature, little pushers. They want to see *just* what they can get away with. They also have the attention span of a gnat. ;) Combating that is easy enough, it just takes a little patience.
First things first, get your child in a location with good, constant lighting, and one that will excite but also moderately contain them. Once you've got that, the work starts ;) The more you can take your child's attention away from the camera in your hand, the better. I don't mean not looking at/towards it, I just mean make them forget you're holding it.
The Girl's room has great window light that hits her bed perfectly.
Silly faces or funny phrases are great for big smiles. Line up your shot, and then pull your face away. Let your child make a face or say something funny, and then (and this is the key) laugh. LOUD. When you start laughing, your child will laugh, and all you need to do is be ready with your finger on the shutter.
Situating her Zebra *just. so.*
Don't be discouraged if it takes you a shot or two to get that perfect one. Similarly, don't give up immediately on the silly shots. Sometimes you can get a great little series that is just ooooozing with your child's personality. ;)
this. is. so. The. Girl.
You need to match the energy you want from your child. If you want that big giggle, you need big silly. If you want quiet and pensive, interact quietly and pull that from them (I understand with a naturally high energy child, that's difficult. Patience ;) ) What you definitely DON'T want to do is approach your child with negativity. Try not to get frustrated. If you get upset and short, your child will too. Lastly, whatever you do....do not say "say cheese!" You'll get an INSTANT goof smile. Go for giggles, not parroting ;)
I hope these tips will help you start getting the great everyday pictures of your kids that you've been craving. Enjoy!
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Sunday, April 15, 2012
Told ya you'd see him again ;)
This is Chase.
He's a Senior this year at West Florida High. He's a really sweet kid, pretty quiet from what I can tell (or he was around me ;) ), but he's a beast of a baseball player. He's the Jaguar's catcher. We hung out today on his stomping grounds and grabbed some shots of him in his uniform (see this post for his casuals).
Enjoy! Congratulations, Chase!
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This is Chase.
He's a Senior this year at West Florida High. He's a really sweet kid, pretty quiet from what I can tell (or he was around me ;) ), but he's a beast of a baseball player. He's the Jaguar's catcher. We hung out today on his stomping grounds and grabbed some shots of him in his uniform (see this post for his casuals).
Enjoy! Congratulations, Chase!
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
This sweet family....oh these sweethearts.
I'd like you to meet Mrs. Donna. She's one of the strongest women I know, battling a serious illness with the biggest smile on her face...she's amazing :)
This session was a gift to her, a way to let her know that we love her and are praying so very hard for her!
Enjoy Mrs. Donna :D
Tradley, you stinker ;)
Oh Mrs. Donna, you're beautiful...
Sweetness.
We went ahead and snuck in some Senior shots of Chase--hang out, you'll see him again soon ;)
I'd like you to meet Mrs. Donna. She's one of the strongest women I know, battling a serious illness with the biggest smile on her face...she's amazing :)
This session was a gift to her, a way to let her know that we love her and are praying so very hard for her!
Enjoy Mrs. Donna :D
Tradley, you stinker ;)
Oh Mrs. Donna, you're beautiful...
Sweetness.
We went ahead and snuck in some Senior shots of Chase--hang out, you'll see him again soon ;)
Had to throw the girlfriend in a couple too ;)
Isn't she pretty??! Good job Chase :D
Night, y'all :)
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
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