Letters to Our Children – June 2013

June 19, 2013 By 2 Comments
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Follow the small circle of photographer who write letters to our children each month. Read Laurie Flickinger's letter to her children next. Dear Sweet Girls, I recently read an article about how people talk to girls. It stated how most of the time the first thing people say to girls is a compliment on how they look or are dressed. I am guilty of this and have found 99% of the time so are everyone you meet. However, I don't want you to place your self value in how you look. Your ...continue reading

What to Wear in Family Photos – June 2013

June 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Since my husband is in the Air Force I ADORE anything patriotic! Seriously, I cry at the National Anthem...every.single.time! So obviously, I love the colors for this month's what to wear in family photos. But what I love even more that it is patriotic without being in your face. LOVE IT! More ideas of what to wear in family photos - What to wear in family photos - May 2012 - What to wear in family photos - June 2012 - What to wear in family photos - July 2012 ...continue reading

Critique Me – Faye at Faye Sevel Photography

June 17, 2013 By 10 Comments
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Remember: -Read How to Critique a Photo -Make a critique sandwich - something positive, something you would have done differently, something positive -My rule: no improvement tip = deleted comment -This will benefit the person leaving the photo critique just as much if not more than the person receiving the critique. Thanks to Faye at Faye Sevel Photography for submitting the following image. Settings: ISO- 200, f/5, SS 1/1600 ...continue reading

Marketing for Photographers: 3 Ways to Use Videos to Stand Above the Competition

June 13, 2013 By 4 Comments
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*This is sponsored by Animoto. Using videos is one of the best ways to stand out and book potential clients. You can use videos to showcase your work, present the images to your client, and show how fabulous your clients think you are. The possibilities are endless. Did you know that 90% of online shoppers find a video helpful in making buying decisions. 46% of people say that after viewing a product or service mentioned in a video they are more likely to seek more information. That means ...continue reading

Lensbaby Love – June

June 12, 2013 By 14 Comments
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Time for our Lensbaby Love circle again. I have had so much fun doing our photography habit of the month - daily shooting. I have captured some of my favorite images lately. I started the project off with taking some pictures of the kids with my Lensbaby Composer Pro Sweet 35mm Optic. The girls love their camera which has no batteries but that doesn't stop them from acting out what they see ALL the time. I would be thrilled if my kids has a passion for photography. Follow ...continue reading

Art as Inspiration for Photography

June 11, 2013 By 12 Comments
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Classic art is a constant source of inspiration for me. I spend a bit of time each week exploring a new artist. My time spent observing is never wasted. I find myself being inspired even when I am not a huge fan of the artist. The concepts of light, emotion, connection, and story all are applicable to photography. I believe that classic paintings create a bridge between the world as we know it and the world that we create through out lens. As we study art, our minds shift from three dimensions ...continue reading

Critique Me – Kristin McKinney

June 10, 2013 By 12 Comments
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Remember: -Read How to Critique a Photo -Make a critique sandwich - something positive, something you would have done differently, something positive -My rule: no improvement tip = deleted comment -This will benefit the person leaving the photo critique just as much if not more than the person receiving the critique. Thank you to Kristin for submitting the following image. Settings: ISO 400, SS 1/125, f/2.5 ...continue reading

5 Tips for Photographing Boys

June 7, 2013 By 11 Comments
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Want to get those adorable boys in the photos too? Styling isn’t just for the girls.  Let me share some ways I get my own little guy dressed and cooperating with me. Follow these 5 tips for photographing boys. Tips for Photographing Boys 1. Let the boys pick the props by offering a choice of two or three things. Something that works well for me is to pick two or three things that I think will fit with the location then ask my son which one he wants to bring along for the shoot.  This ...continue reading

9 Best Photography Books to Improve Your Photography

June 4, 2013 By 6 Comments
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Since our last post of 5 Must-Read Photography Books was so popular we decided to add a few more books to the list. 1. The Luminous Portrait by Elizabeth Messina Allison Jacob's Favorite It was so exciting to get to hear Elizabeth Messina speak at WPPI this past year. She reviewed how she set up some of her favorite images including her camera, settings, and thoughts behind creating the images. So, when I learned she had published a book, The Luminous Portrait: Capture the Beauty of ...continue reading

Critique Me – Linnea Halonen

June 3, 2013 By 15 Comments
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Remember: -Read How to Critique a Photo -Make a critique sandwich - something positive, something you would have done differently, something positive -My rule: no improvement tip = deleted comment -This will benefit the person leaving the photo critique just as much if not more than the person receiving the critique. Thank you to Linnea Halonen for submitting the following image. Settings: f/2.8, SS 1/125, ISO 320 ...continue reading