Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
12/25/12
2/14/12
Valentines XOXO | Loving Photographer
This little Lady has my Heart. I love that this day reminds us to always Love One Another...
12/20/11
Merry Christmas to ALL
Well my friends, Christmas is almost here and gone. I can't believe how fast time has flown by. It's been a while since I've written on this blog, but I honestly rather get my orders out on time this Holiday Season and Respond to all these emails flowing in like crazy. I can't tell you how Thankful I am to be here doing what I love. I sat up last night looking back on Who I was, who I am, and who i've become.... and honestly what I got was a big scrambled mess....lol. This Recession has done some DAMAGE! If it hasn't affected you in some way or another then Good for you all, but if it has... then Good for you on becoming such a Strong Individual, a Strong Household and a Strong Heartbeat. I swear i've felt my heartbeat in my stomach a few times... Staying true to myself has been the hardest part of this whole adventure. Don't get me wrong, I've lost myself a few times... In fact.. Have you seen me? lol... All jokes aside, you have to be REAL.
I did this workshop a while back and was asked what goes through my mind on a Photo Shoot? How do I keep it REAL? What do I think about? Was it lighting? Well, yes... You have to think about were your light is and where it's coming from and how's it going to make this picture POP. Was it Camera Settings? Yes, absolutely! If my setting weren't looked at with every move I make or the client, then there goes the picture. Was it the Client? B-I-N-G-O.... Every Client is different. You can stylize a shoot and make it look like an ad, but is that my client? I know for a fact, I can stylize my oldest son and his image is going to ROCK. Why? because he likes the camera and the camera likes him....LOL. (just an easy way to put it) My middle son can also be stylized, but I kinda want him to pick out his style because he is 90% of the time mismatched... or in dirty jeans...lol. My daughter can be put in some really cute dresses... I try so hard with that girl... but give her 5 minutes and her hair will be in her face and there is no way I can stop her from posing herself. That's them. I know them. If I tried to stylize...let's say my brother in law....LOL!!!!! There is NO possible way that photo would be HIM. OK, I just visualized him in cuffed pants and a newsy hat. That would never happen. He is just a traditional photo guy who loves T-shirts and possible sweatshirt. I still need to make the photo work. You have to put people out of their comfort zone sometimes. If that's the only way to get the image, then you must make them a little uncomfortable and then think of ways to make it more comfortable... Hope that make sense. Pictures to some aren't the easiest thing to do. Some LOVE themselves so much that they have to take a photo of themselves everywhere they go.... they don't even need a photoshoot... which is great! Posting yourself everyday is a person who is comfortable and I'm sure they soak up those comments like crazy... which then leads you to take more photos of yourself.... fun. Some on the other hand don't want to take photos of themselves nor would they ever... completely the opposite. Then you have the "go with the flow client" I think this is where I'd fall into place too. You have the ones that are there doing this and will just be here.... perfect! These are all GREAT clients!!! These are all clients that I've worked with, that I love and that have inspired me to capture Who they really are... I've learned this year, that I'm a very Universal Photographer. I feel like I can photograph anyone. Even my brother in law....LOL. Thank you ~V you know I love you. This is just my personality though. I can be around anyone ... clear my throat.... mostly. I think the client should know who I am and how I photograph. They should know my work. They can't book me based on a referral or priced range and Not know anything about me or my photography. Photography is everywhere now... everywhere. I think it's so great seeing people who love to take photos and sharing what they love. This is what I love, and it's also my business.... I'm going out this year with a BANG... Thankful for God and all the Blessings in my Life, Family, Friends, Our Health and somewhat thankful for all the challenges because I feel like I can take on ANYTHING. Bring on 2012!!!
Let's thank Master Shifu from Kung Fu Panda for this one and remember... "Yesterday is History... Tomorrow's a Mystery...but Today is a Gift... that's why it is called a Present"....
I did this workshop a while back and was asked what goes through my mind on a Photo Shoot? How do I keep it REAL? What do I think about? Was it lighting? Well, yes... You have to think about were your light is and where it's coming from and how's it going to make this picture POP. Was it Camera Settings? Yes, absolutely! If my setting weren't looked at with every move I make or the client, then there goes the picture. Was it the Client? B-I-N-G-O.... Every Client is different. You can stylize a shoot and make it look like an ad, but is that my client? I know for a fact, I can stylize my oldest son and his image is going to ROCK. Why? because he likes the camera and the camera likes him....LOL. (just an easy way to put it) My middle son can also be stylized, but I kinda want him to pick out his style because he is 90% of the time mismatched... or in dirty jeans...lol. My daughter can be put in some really cute dresses... I try so hard with that girl... but give her 5 minutes and her hair will be in her face and there is no way I can stop her from posing herself. That's them. I know them. If I tried to stylize...let's say my brother in law....LOL!!!!! There is NO possible way that photo would be HIM. OK, I just visualized him in cuffed pants and a newsy hat. That would never happen. He is just a traditional photo guy who loves T-shirts and possible sweatshirt. I still need to make the photo work. You have to put people out of their comfort zone sometimes. If that's the only way to get the image, then you must make them a little uncomfortable and then think of ways to make it more comfortable... Hope that make sense. Pictures to some aren't the easiest thing to do. Some LOVE themselves so much that they have to take a photo of themselves everywhere they go.... they don't even need a photoshoot... which is great! Posting yourself everyday is a person who is comfortable and I'm sure they soak up those comments like crazy... which then leads you to take more photos of yourself.... fun. Some on the other hand don't want to take photos of themselves nor would they ever... completely the opposite. Then you have the "go with the flow client" I think this is where I'd fall into place too. You have the ones that are there doing this and will just be here.... perfect! These are all GREAT clients!!! These are all clients that I've worked with, that I love and that have inspired me to capture Who they really are... I've learned this year, that I'm a very Universal Photographer. I feel like I can photograph anyone. Even my brother in law....LOL. Thank you ~V you know I love you. This is just my personality though. I can be around anyone ... clear my throat.... mostly. I think the client should know who I am and how I photograph. They should know my work. They can't book me based on a referral or priced range and Not know anything about me or my photography. Photography is everywhere now... everywhere. I think it's so great seeing people who love to take photos and sharing what they love. This is what I love, and it's also my business.... I'm going out this year with a BANG... Thankful for God and all the Blessings in my Life, Family, Friends, Our Health and somewhat thankful for all the challenges because I feel like I can take on ANYTHING. Bring on 2012!!!
Let's thank Master Shifu from Kung Fu Panda for this one and remember... "Yesterday is History... Tomorrow's a Mystery...but Today is a Gift... that's why it is called a Present"....
10/30/11
JOY to You and Me
Two little assistants accompanied me today for this family session. They not only put on a show, but they also carried all of my props. This came as a good distraction for the family to show some true genuine smiles. Another wonderful session with a wonderful family.
12/12/10
Happy Holidays...
Just wanted to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Holidays. Things have been really busy around here, and I couldn't have done it all without the Trust, Love and Support from all of you. So I thank you all from the bottom of my heart and if you were unable to book a 2010 Shoot, I still have openings for 2011 !!! There will be some Big changes coming and I will be excited to share them all with you....
Desiree Niumata
Desiree Niumata
10/30/10
You + Me + She = THREE
OK, So I've noticed my titles getting a little more and more Lame. But I seriously thought it was cute. It sounds great right now, but maybe in a few days I might look back and think ... "ummmm, Hello...what are you thinking?" Maybe I need to read more .. I'm going to just throw this out there, but I only read TWILIGHT over and over again. Yes it's true. Twilight, and the occasional People Magazine...(and a TON of Photography BOOKS-even the way too boring ones)
So back to my post...
This family, I had never met before. They had seen my work through a friend of ours and then contacted me. I swear, my clients are the BOMB! This is really how my business took off so Fast and I Thank them Everyday. This was their first little girl and she seriously couldn't be any CUTER... We just did an "At Home Shoot" and the photos are Adorable. She is quite the Little Model.
So back to my post...
This family, I had never met before. They had seen my work through a friend of ours and then contacted me. I swear, my clients are the BOMB! This is really how my business took off so Fast and I Thank them Everyday. This was their first little girl and she seriously couldn't be any CUTER... We just did an "At Home Shoot" and the photos are Adorable. She is quite the Little Model.
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