Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Awesome pro photographer products!
Have you seen all the beautiful new products and contests for pro photographers on http://www.designaglow.com/ ? They have some really great products!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Tonight I realized I am a true photographer | Central KY lifestyle photographer
and not just some chick that like to take pictures and hopefully make a little money along the way. Story behind the pics, my son Brody just turned 3. I adore this little fellow. I will be honest and say sometimes he can be quite a hand full. No he is not a bad kid, he is a smart little thing. He knows how to push my buttons. He knows what he wants and he will fight till the bitter end to get it. Not really a bad quality to have, but it sure does wear a Momma out!
Now, for the past week or so he has been resisting nap time and bedtime with all he has. I am talking BIG TIME. Because of this struggling, and the fact that I also have two other children to get down for naps, and dance practice to get to on time, he missed his nap today. Which anyone with young children knows, makes matters even worse. I finally just gave up after two hours.
Tonight at bedtime his Daddy and I had a HUGE talk with him. Then my husband was off to play ball with some friends (he is so in trouble when he gets home lol) I made sure he went potty. Gave him his blankie, a book, that the hall light was on, his favorite nighttime CD in, ect. And lovingly tucked him into bed with kisses and cuddles. And silently told God that I was good on the patience thing and that *I* did not need any practice. Obviously God thought different.
Before I was even out of his room, he got up. And so the night goes. I took away his book, his toy, and put him back to bed 26 times. Yes, I counted. He screamed, he cried, but finally the 26th time was the charm. And after 10 minutes of silence I tiptoed back to his room to check on him, and there he was cuddled up with his blankie and making those little sobs (you know, the ones that break your heart) in his sleep.
So after all that work, I risked waking him up by grabbing my camera and my speedlight, and taking several shots of my sweet baby boy sleeping. That is it, that is the moment I knew I was a REAL photographer, a crazy one. Crazy enough to take a chance on waking him up, just to capture the memories of tonight's bedtime struggle. And now, for the pics.
Now, for the past week or so he has been resisting nap time and bedtime with all he has. I am talking BIG TIME. Because of this struggling, and the fact that I also have two other children to get down for naps, and dance practice to get to on time, he missed his nap today. Which anyone with young children knows, makes matters even worse. I finally just gave up after two hours.
Tonight at bedtime his Daddy and I had a HUGE talk with him. Then my husband was off to play ball with some friends (he is so in trouble when he gets home lol) I made sure he went potty. Gave him his blankie, a book, that the hall light was on, his favorite nighttime CD in, ect. And lovingly tucked him into bed with kisses and cuddles. And silently told God that I was good on the patience thing and that *I* did not need any practice. Obviously God thought different.
Before I was even out of his room, he got up. And so the night goes. I took away his book, his toy, and put him back to bed 26 times. Yes, I counted. He screamed, he cried, but finally the 26th time was the charm. And after 10 minutes of silence I tiptoed back to his room to check on him, and there he was cuddled up with his blankie and making those little sobs (you know, the ones that break your heart) in his sleep.
So after all that work, I risked waking him up by grabbing my camera and my speedlight, and taking several shots of my sweet baby boy sleeping. That is it, that is the moment I knew I was a REAL photographer, a crazy one. Crazy enough to take a chance on waking him up, just to capture the memories of tonight's bedtime struggle. And now, for the pics.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Spring mini sessions!
One of these dates will be held at my home studio so you will have the option of having studio pictures. Call or e-mail for more information and to set up your appointment!
awesome article "How to pick a good photographer"
A fellow photog wrote this awesome article about good quality photography, and how to pick a good photographer. A trained eye easily see these things, but it may be diffulicut for others to pickup. I love the examples she has used, showing the difference between a weak b&w conversion and a great one. Also check out the Lily blue which I sometimes use and love!
www.amyrophotography.com/blog/how-to-pick-a-good-photographer/
www.amyrophotography.com/blog/how-to-pick-a-good-photographer/
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Lilly's 2nd modeling gig
Using Lilly as our model (which she loves) I have done a couple shoots for Handmaidens Cottage. She makes the cutest things, and we love her little girls' dresses and skirts. Lilly loved this dress so much that when it arrived in the mail she immediately had to put it on. Then I had to wrestle her out of it, and explain that, "No, you can not wear the pretty dress to bed even if you are a princess..."
The couple of shoots I have done for Handmaidens Cottage have been so fun for me! I kind of get to step back a little bit and focus on photographing the clothes instead of the person. I get to challenge myself, trying to decide which hairstyle will showcase each dress/skirt the best, what background compliments the product.
As far as the poses go, Lilly is truly a little model. She requires little, if any, direction from me. She just does her thing, which is sometimes funny, but usually produces great results.
Drop by this sellers Etsy store to check out her rockin' products! Tell her Katie Lou sent ya! www.etsy.com/shop/HandmaidensCottage
The couple of shoots I have done for Handmaidens Cottage have been so fun for me! I kind of get to step back a little bit and focus on photographing the clothes instead of the person. I get to challenge myself, trying to decide which hairstyle will showcase each dress/skirt the best, what background compliments the product.
As far as the poses go, Lilly is truly a little model. She requires little, if any, direction from me. She just does her thing, which is sometimes funny, but usually produces great results.
Drop by this sellers Etsy store to check out her rockin' products! Tell her Katie Lou sent ya! www.etsy.com/shop/HandmaidensCottage
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Sleepy sweetie | Central KY photographer
The sunlight was streaming through my kitchen door today. I walked by it and thought to myself "Man, that is some great light." but I resisted the urge to grab little Miss Darcy Kate and do some pics because she was getting pretty sleepy.
Then I walked by it again....these were the result! My very own sweetie pie on a antique quilt. As a lover of old quilts, and obviously a lover of babies, I really liked the result of our quick shoot! Darcy did not mind either. She feel asleep mid shoot!
Then I walked by it again....these were the result! My very own sweetie pie on a antique quilt. As a lover of old quilts, and obviously a lover of babies, I really liked the result of our quick shoot! Darcy did not mind either. She feel asleep mid shoot!
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