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June 22, 2012
Makeup
Do you ever get so excited about changes in your life that you just can't sleep at night?! Well, this is one sleepless lady right here. I am making changes to my business left and right. These aren't just changes for the sake of change. These are changes that I feel are really lifting my business, my art, and my spirits!
One of the most exciting changes is I now incorporate a professional makeup artist for my clients the day of the session! And the artists are sensational! Not only does it help enhance the beauty of my clients, but it makes editing and post processing so much easier for me! WHY HAVE I NOT BEEN DOING THIS FROM THE BEGINNING??? It's one of those palm to forehead things. Anyway, I wanted to post these photos to show how a beautiful girl, lovely makeup, and some dreamy lighting make my photographer's soul sing!
One of the most exciting changes is I now incorporate a professional makeup artist for my clients the day of the session! And the artists are sensational! Not only does it help enhance the beauty of my clients, but it makes editing and post processing so much easier for me! WHY HAVE I NOT BEEN DOING THIS FROM THE BEGINNING??? It's one of those palm to forehead things. Anyway, I wanted to post these photos to show how a beautiful girl, lovely makeup, and some dreamy lighting make my photographer's soul sing!
June 8, 2012
I Shoot Friends
Cheylee is a friend of mine. Besides being absolutely beautiful, Cheylee is a mom to the cutest little chubby 8 month old. All I can say is I hope I look half as good as she does when I'm a momma!
I love when I get the chance to photograph a friend. I tend to experiment a little more, get a little more creative, and push myself because she knows me; there is already an element of trust there. I tried some new tools to create different effects in camera (see bottom left photo). I played around a bit with the light- lots of back lighting and also letting it wrap around her a bit. And even tried a couple new poses. So thank you, Cheylee, for allowing me to let loose some pent up creativity!
I love when I get the chance to photograph a friend. I tend to experiment a little more, get a little more creative, and push myself because she knows me; there is already an element of trust there. I tried some new tools to create different effects in camera (see bottom left photo). I played around a bit with the light- lots of back lighting and also letting it wrap around her a bit. And even tried a couple new poses. So thank you, Cheylee, for allowing me to let loose some pent up creativity!
May 29, 2012
Eyes {San Antonio Portrait Photographer}
Look at this girl's eyes. Aren't they beautiful? I know what you are thinking, and no, I didn't do much to enhance them. She really just has lovely eyes.
I've been thinking about eyes a lot lately. Yesterday, my husband was wearing his sun glasses inside (he was on his way out... he's not that guy) and I had to ask him, "Are you upset? I can't see your eyes." He wasn't, as it turns out, but I realize how much I depend on someone's eyes to read his or her emotions.
It's completely possible, easy in fact, to smile with our mouth but not with our eyes. Don't believe me? Just look at a few politician's election posters- dead eyes galore! On the other hand, it is also possible to smile just with our eyes, but not with our mouth. A smile with the eyes doesn't mean they have to go squinty. A smile in the eyes gives the eyes a sparkle that no fancy photography lighting can quite duplicate.
Look in the mirror. Are your eyes smiling? I am willing to bet my lunch that if they did a scientific study (with graphs and everything!) that most people are drawn to those who smile with their eyes as opposed to those who just smile with their mouths. Look around you today. Who's smiling with their eyes? Why? Whose smiles aren't reaching their eyes? Why? Try and get a genuine smile out of someone. You'll know you've done it when you see that sparkle in the eyes!
I've been thinking about eyes a lot lately. Yesterday, my husband was wearing his sun glasses inside (he was on his way out... he's not that guy) and I had to ask him, "Are you upset? I can't see your eyes." He wasn't, as it turns out, but I realize how much I depend on someone's eyes to read his or her emotions.
It's completely possible, easy in fact, to smile with our mouth but not with our eyes. Don't believe me? Just look at a few politician's election posters- dead eyes galore! On the other hand, it is also possible to smile just with our eyes, but not with our mouth. A smile with the eyes doesn't mean they have to go squinty. A smile in the eyes gives the eyes a sparkle that no fancy photography lighting can quite duplicate.
Look in the mirror. Are your eyes smiling? I am willing to bet my lunch that if they did a scientific study (with graphs and everything!) that most people are drawn to those who smile with their eyes as opposed to those who just smile with their mouths. Look around you today. Who's smiling with their eyes? Why? Whose smiles aren't reaching their eyes? Why? Try and get a genuine smile out of someone. You'll know you've done it when you see that sparkle in the eyes!
May 21, 2012
Catch Up
It's 5:38 am, and I am awake. That is to say, I am still awake. I am no stranger to insomnia. It's something I've dealt with most of my life. Is it annoying? Yes! Are there worse things? Yes! In fact, occassionally insomnia will turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Some of my most productive and creative moments happen when I can't sleep. Go figure.
Anyway, I got home Saturday evening after a sublime vacation to Panama City, Florida and am now trying to figure out how I can possibly get back into my normal rhythm after so much relaxation! I've decided to start by doing a catch up post. I really wanted to blog about each and every session individually, but April was almost as busy as November was for me. So please forgive me for the mass post.
A big fat thank you to all my wonderful clients this spring! You were all sensational to work with!
Anyway, I got home Saturday evening after a sublime vacation to Panama City, Florida and am now trying to figure out how I can possibly get back into my normal rhythm after so much relaxation! I've decided to start by doing a catch up post. I really wanted to blog about each and every session individually, but April was almost as busy as November was for me. So please forgive me for the mass post.
A big fat thank you to all my wonderful clients this spring! You were all sensational to work with!
May 3, 2012
Spring
I spend a lot of time photographing families and children, and don't get the chance to photograph married couples that often. During this session I rediscovered how wonderful it is to photograph two people that love each other long past the giddiness of the wedding. I've been inspired by this couple, and now I hope to spend more time photographing married couples in my family sessions!
April 23, 2012
Oh,Those Faces!
Confession- sometimes I sit down at the computer to edit a session, and I discover photos that I had no idea I captured! That is exactly what happened with this session. I was mystified (and extremely pleased) to see all these fun little expressions that some how ended up on my camera. I know I've already shared some of these photos, but I just can't help it! He's so cute!
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