Josh+Julie

Weddings are such a great family event – Josh and Julie’s was no exception.  What a wonderful bunch of friends and family came out to wish them well in starting their new life together.  Loved working with old and new wedding professionals to make this come together.  Debbie, from Bride’s Bouquet -we’ve worked together for many years.  Absolutely gorgeous flowers!  Celebration Productions with Larry Browett- music was superb!  The staff at Heritage Springs Country Club was incredibly professional and organized.  Check out a few of their images for their sneak peek!

A mum and her two sons…

Karen called me a while back to schedule a session for her two sons, one graduating from college and the other in high school.  Karen knew that the timing of these family portraits was crucial.  Once the older son has a full time job, it will be increasingly difficult for her to get their two schedules together to create these family portraits.  Each boy had a distinct style and mannerisms.  Take a look and see how handsome they each are and what a wonderful family they make in the portrait of the 3 of them. 

Cocoa Slurpees…

I have been making these sweet treats for over two years now and my stepdaughters love them.  I recently made some for my visiting niece and it was a big hit for her also.  So, I just thought I would share this cool drink for the rest of the summer heat that is still to come.  Just take one or two packages of powdered hot cocoa mix, fill the blender 2/3 full of ice cubes, add 1/2 cup water or milk (really doesn’t matter) and add the cocoa mix and blend till it gets to the consistency that you like.  Add more water or ice as needed.  Top with whipping creme if desired.  Oh yea, I recently found out that Dairy Queen is now selling Icy Hot Chocolate – guess what it tastes like!  Yes, almost exactly!  You could make these really low cal too with low calorie hot cocoa mix and nix the whip creme.  They really are yummy – give it a try.

 

Expressive hands…

I just love what hands can say within a portrait.  If the hands are all by themselves, like the first image below, you can tell a full story of the 4 generations represented here of all these wonderful women and women to be…Grandma, Mom, daughters, granddaughter and great-grand daughter.  Then you have all seen the ring photographs of the bride and groom where it tells the story of their new life beginning together and what the rings symbolize.  There are other types of images, like the full image of a group where the family members are all touching each other in a very loving, relaxed way.  And the daddy holding his newborn son, the size of the dad’s hands so protective and just a peek of the newborn’s tiny hands   One of my new favorites is of this image below of a young girl.  The pose, the touch of makeup and the expression all speak of a budding teenager, but not quite.  The soft child like hands tell that this young woman has a little while to go before she truly enters the next stage of her life.  Some of my favorite images.

 

Baby portrait Hands of a 3 generation portrait Portrait of a family portrait of a teenager

Model Photography…

What does it take to get into modeling?  Have you ever asked yourself this question?  For yourself or for your children?  You need the desire first, ok, check.  Then you need to start off with a really good head shot or portfolio of images.  Most agencies now are looking for a digital file that is uploaded to them which they can keep on file for reference.

I will be having a modeling week special August 20-24 this year and the next one will not be until January 2013.  These are for all ages, (babies need to be sitting up) and will focus on you with a minimum of props.  A clean, contemporary style is what the agencies will want with only one person per session.  These sessions are at the reduced price of only $50.00 with digital only packages starting at $195.00.  If you have ever thought of going into modeling, or just need some really great images of yourself or your child, please call to set up an appointment during this week.  This is a deal too good to pass up!

 

child modeling images