The dates have been set for these fun FREE Urban Sessions! I am going to hold two rather than one full day. Location will be downtown Raleigh to be determined (it may be different for each day).
Saturday, February 21st 3:00pm, 4:00pm or 5:00pm
Sunday, March 8th, 3:00pm, 4:00pm or 5:00pm
I have a few school age children [...]
Archive for January, 2009
Urban Session Models – Update!!
Posted in Mom Stuff, Raleigh NC Portrait Photographer, Raleigh NC Senior Portrait Photographer, Specials!, Things that Rock on January 31, 2009 | 1 Comment »
*Tip* for taking better family photos: Interact!
Posted in Uncategorized on January 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
People always ask how I capture their child’s personality and get such natural expressions. It’s all about connecting and interacting, rather than directing. If your child gets camera shy, talk while snapping. You can even move the camera away from your face so they can see you! Make a funny face, a loud noise or [...]
On Vacation!!
Posted in Mom Stuff on January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I will be on vacation January 23rd – 30th. I will have limited access to email, but will be getting back to everyone as soon as I can! I will be trying to blog a little as well.
Sweet, Sweet Baby
Posted in Uncategorized on January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of my favorite things about running a half price newborn special is that I get so be around so many sweet babies all winter! And, this little one was incredibly sweet! And so was her big sister. Everytime she was near the baby she just wanted to kiss her…
Of course, Daddy just wanted to [...]
Congratulations Summer and Wes!!
Posted in Raleigh NC Wedding Photographer on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This wedding was photographed by my FABULOUS Associate Photographer, Robert! Clients have highly praised his work and his professionalism. He is also prompt, and gets images online right away. I am very lucky to have him! Summer and Wes were married at one of my favorite spots – The JC Raulston Arboretum.
Congratulations Summer and Wes!
*Contest* Share your engagement story!
Posted in Uncategorized on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ok, let’s try this AGAIN!! We only had one entry last time, so she wins the prize by default, but let’s do this again, and get a few more entries! Contest ends on Valentine’s Day, so please, share your romantic, funny, sweet, creative stories…
I LOVE love! I love being in love, I love photographing love, [...]
*Tip* for great wedding photography: Preparation
Posted in Raleigh NC Wedding Photographer on January 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Preparation
I have my clients prepare a list of special people and groups they would like to have photographs of or with prior to the wedding day. Over the years, I have had brides ask if I have a checklist that they can use. I have contemplated making one, but I have found that having brides [...]
Congratulations Sara and Brett!
Posted in Raleigh NC Wedding Photographer on January 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Another wedding from this Fall that I didn’t get a chance to post! I really enjoyed working with Sara and Brett. They were married in the beautiful St. John’s Church in Greensburg, Indiana. The weather was freaky that day! As you will see, it was cloudy, but nice out during the ceremony and portraits, but [...]
Congratulations, Keri and Robert!!
Posted in Raleigh NC Wedding Photographer on January 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I don’t always get to post photos from each wedding that I photograph, especially during the busiest times of the year. Keri and Robert were married last Fall at the Doubletree Suites in Durham, which I highly recommend by the way. The lakefront setting is beautiful, and the wedding coordinator, Amy, is awesome to work [...]
*Tip* for taking better family photos: Lose the Flash!
Posted in Mom Stuff, Raleigh NC Portrait Photographer on January 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I will occasionally be posting tips for taking better family photos as well as tips for great wedding photography! So, tip #1, Lose the Flash!
An on-camera flash provides harsh direct light. Beautiful photographs require soft, indirect light. A flash (that can’t “bounce”) will wash out your little one’s precious face, flatten your image, and cast [...]
