Santa Workshop

Santa Workshop Special!

Have your child photographed with Santa in his workshop! One day only!

When: Saturday, December 5th 2009 by appointment 2:00-5:00pm

Packages starting at $54.00 includes session fee.

Bring a donation of your choice, a new toy or a non persishable food item for our local pantry and receive a COMPLIMENTARY 5x7 image with Santa, with purchase.

Children visiting will also receive reindeer treats for Santa's reindeer for Christmas Eve (while supplies last)!

Meet Amanda, Richard and Logan

Amanda commissioned us to capture their family portrait. During our pre-portrait consultation she told me that she loved the skin look. With each portrait study, there is always a certain amount of sponanitity. Amanda was doing what she does so naturally. I love the interaction they had with Logan. Amanda and Richard were great to work with. You can tell in this portrait how happy and excited they are to be a family and you can see the unconditional love they have for their son.

Congrats to the Tempel family!

 

Photo Tips

Photo Tips 101: One myth is the mega pixel, have the most mega pixel is way over hyped. I know I got caught up in it myself. We had an image displayed on a billboard and it came from one of our first point and shoot 3-megapixel camera. It was a portrait of Charlie Draper, so it can be done. Anything over 5-megapixel is good for most situations. The software, sensors, and in camera processing are getting so good. I recall using Polaroids for the feedback that we needed back in the film days. We had to wait 60-seconds before seeing the instant image. Now we get instant feed back. My suggestion is to look at the displayed image, looking at the foreground, subject and background. Ask yourself how will it look if you took the same images from a different perspective? Many times it’s an easy fix as you can move closer or zoom in to the subject or step to your right or left sometimes will eliminate something. The goal is look for the details. Look around your subject. Lastly, learn from others where you can share your images on the internet. The net is full of sites that seasoned photographers are happy to give you their opinion. (You know what that’s like, everyone has an opinion). Some feedback can be critical so don’t take it personally. I know, I’ve been there. Remember the feedback is there to help you become a better photographer. Happy shooting. More next month. 

 

WOW What a weekend!

NEW PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES: We call it printing on site. We can never sit back on our laurels. Covering events is nothing new, how we cover them is very unique. Let’s say you attend an event, an anniversary, a family reunion, a company employee appreciation event or a Christmas party. We can now photograph and deliver quality photographs before leaving that evening. We NOW offer some unique products, KEY CHAINS, MAGNETS are all available before you leave the event, no more waiting a couple of weeks for your event photograph. If you are interested in our print-on-site coverage, please do not hesitate to call for an estimate. It will help your event be a unique experience.

Meet Mrs. Owen

Client Spotlight: Mrs. Owen commissioned us to create a portrait of her in a dress she wore at her son’s wedding. Mrs Owen is a VIP client, we have been creating images of her children as high school seniors, family portraits and weddings just to name a few.  I loved this assignment, many of our clients are in casual clothing, creating a formal portrait session was an inspiration. She looked exquisite. I can see this image displayed on a wall for family members to enjoy for generations.

Meet Mrs. Neweman

Client Spotlight: Mrs. Newman commissioned us to create a portrait of her for their 25th anniversary. Mrs. Newman is another very important patron, we have created portraits of her daughter Elizabeth and her son Brad as high school seniors. She now wanted something for herself! Mrs. Newman is on a training program and she looks fantastic, wait until you see her in six months.  One of the things I love is the variety of people and the relationships with them and their families.

The Urban Fam

The Urban Family on location!

Kim & Scott at their home--what better place can you be photographed for sentimental value? The reason for the photo session, Kolby was leaving for the University of West Florida. UWF is located in the panhandle of Fl, 8-hours away. Kolby is the first child in the Urban household to leave for college. Once reality hit his mother, she realized that their schedule as they now know it, was changing forever. So we created their family portrait for their Christmas cards before Kolby left for UWF. The Urbans are a very laid back family who love the outdoors, boating, pool, etc. So I thought why not capture their family with their shoes off along with their two dogs. Kim looks into his empty room often and thinks back about how quickly time has passed by. One less home for dinner each night, we often take those simple times for granted. Times change and you can preserve those moments in time and hold on to them each  time you look at their family portrait.