Let there be space…Palm Harbor Photographer

It’s really the space between the notes that makes the music you enjoy so much.  Without the spaces, all you would have is one continuous noisy note.  Dr. Wayne Dyer

I really enjoyed this quote and it got me to thinking about all aspects of art.  All images gain impact and composition from great use of space surrounding the subject.  Take a look at the family photo below, taken at Cobbs Landing in Palm Harbor, Fl and you can see how the use of space around the subjects give them a sense of privacy and establish the size and relative viewing distance for the the viewer.   If I had zoomed in on the boys and lost the space surrounding them, the image would have lost much of its impact.  I just loved this image taken of Ethan and Ben last week.  The color and the light in this area spoke volumes around the boys as they were doing an activity that was everyday and common for them.  The bond that has been  established by this memory of days spent fishing will be one that is never broken.  I love it when we can incorporate a favorite activity into our portrait session that adds meaning to the final image.     

How do you feel…? Kathleen Hall Photography Palm Harbor Fl

I find that, as humans, we value photographs because of the way they make us feel. The stronger the feeling, the more we value the photograph.

Jesh de Rox

When I read this quote by Jesh, (yes, that is his name and correct spelling), I began to think about the photographs in my life and the photographs that I had created.  I found that the ones that stood out are the ones that brought back feelings and memories to my life.  Whether it was remembering a great event or wonderful friends or clients or  “friendclients” (new word, made it up, haha!),  they all touched a place in my heart.  Photos that made me feel good about myself and how I looked also made the list.  Photos that made me laugh or reminisce also came instantly to mind.   Even the ones that were memories of awful news stories, they made me feel. And I realized Jexh had summed it up in two sentences.

When I photograph, I love to create  photographs that will make you feel something.  I have included a few of my favorites below.

A Brand new baby for Mother’s Day…(Palm Harbor Baby Photography)

Who out there knows the joy of a new grand-baby? Well one of my clients was overjoyed at her first granddaughter and wanted to have portraits done so the whole world could see.  But she couldn’t get the baby! You know how new mom’s and dad’s don’t want to let the baby out of their site for a little while.  So, the first time she got the baby by herself, she called to see if I was available and luckily I was and she brought little Cassidy to see me.  She wanted this to be a surprise for mom and dad and we photographed this little doll baby to create heirloom portraits for the parents ( and a few for grandma, too 😉 )  This was to be a first Mother’s Day surprise, but I know she couldn’t wait and gave her the portrait a little early.  Happy Mothers Day to all with these fun little images.  Whether your baby is still a baby or off to college, you will always hold a special place in your children’s hearts. Enjoy!

I just got invited to Disney…by a 3 year old client!…{Palm Harbor Child Photographer}

Well, I do have fun with my clients!  Little “A” with her twin brother “C” had a portrait photography session at their home and you can see by the images, we had a  great time!  After their preview session, little “A” pipes up with  “Miss Kathleen, do you want to go to Disney with us?”  I am just tickled to be included in a family invite!  She had so much fun that she apparently did not want it to end.  As a child photographer, it is important to be a friend to the children and engage and be able to interact with them.  These candid images are so precious and tell a great story about our day.  Please give me a call if I can create family portraits like this for you. candid children photography black and white photography

Four angels in white…{Palm Harbor Family Photography}

Family Photos Greg and Veronica came in to have their family portraits created and chose to wear all white with a white background.  Mom and the girls just look so heavenly in all white!  Having portraits created with a theme or end result in mind makes a much greater statement and more impact.  Planning does take time, but what a great result.  If I can help you in the planning phase in any way, I have had over 20 years experience on what looks will work and what won’t.  Please give me a call with any questions you may have.