Friday, March 23, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
The {Ryan} Family Sneak Peek
This week I had the opportunity to photograph an adorable family! Dad is gearing up for a deployment so they wanted to get a few good family shots before-hand. Little Sam was an absolute blast... smiling and squealing... and as you can tell by the photos, quite handsome!
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You can't tell by the photo's that it was a
typical chilly and rainy Washington day,but they toughed it out and I
had a ton of fun taking
these shots! These are just a few of my favorites.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Feature Friday, Featuring Vibrant Image Photography
This week I am very excited to share a fabulous photographer and graphic designer, Sarah, owner of Vibrant Image Photography and Vibrant Image Graphic Design, located in New Jersey. Vibrant Image Photography specializes in wedding and boudoir photography. Please go to her website and blog to check out her work! 
Her graphic design work is fabulous as well, so if you are considering any new branding please be sure to consider Vibrant Image Graphic Design! They offer a complete branding package for just $100 which includes a custom logo. Anyone who contacts them and mentions this blog will receive $20 off! They offer payment plans and this amazing offer expires 60 days from today (March 16th 2012).
Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/VibrantImage
Website: www.VibrantImagePhotography.com
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Gloom & Doom
Gloom and doom. Rain and clouds. Will it EVER end? Please tell me that I am not the only one feeling this way. I typically try look at life with my glass half full...but the last few months have me facing a half-empty mentality.
I realize I just have a bad case of spring fever. Moving from the Southeast part of the United States to the Northwest will do that to you! Endless days of rain, occasionally mixed with snow is starting to drive me a bit crazy! I have been reassured (over and over) that it DOES get better. I'm doing my best to be patient...I really am. Now it wouldn't be so bad if I could "get out in it" like the locals recommend. However, having a baby makes that next to impossible.
The other "issue" is how much this affects the success of my business. Being an on-location, natural light photographer, a majority of my work is done outdoors. I am thinking I may have to re-think my strategy there! I know its possible to get plenty of work with natural light indoors, but in my home that is NOT the case. I seem to have the worst indoor lighting, ever. One of my favorite photographers (Photography by Megan, based out of Northwest Minnesota) does on location photography as well...but sometimes utilizes whatever light is available in her client's home and takes absolutely gorgeous photographs. I am thinking I may have to use her as an inspiration! This week I did take the time to purchase a camera sleeve, so if any clients are willing to brave the elements, so am I.
This blog is for no other purpose than to possibly bring a bit of color and inspiration to the dreary days we are enduring here in the lovely state of Washington. The above photo is of my beautiful daughter, taken on what seems like the only truly pleasant day we have had since moving here in October. I had debated on removing my husband from the photo but it sort of tells a story (he has her back) so I found it appropriate to leave him there. I find myself almost craving sunshine when I see that photo!
I also thought I would include "How To Feel Miserable As an Artist"...it gave me a bit of direction and inspiration. I am definitely guilty of doing a few of these on occasion and it truly does make you miserable. I plan to use this as a guide of what not to do. Here is to hoping for a bit less gloom and doom, and a bit more sunshine and warmth and the arrival of Spring! I hope March is treating you kindly....
xoxo Angie
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| Credit: By Keri Smith http://instagr.am/p/ |
Friday, March 9, 2012
Feature Friday, Featuring Hope Staves Photography
This week's Feature Friday business is a fellow photographer. Though I have never had to opportunity to meet her, I did take the time to check out her portfolio! If you are in the Southern Indiana area, make sure to check it out as well. Her contact information is listed below.
Hope Staves is an outdoor, natural light, lifestyle, wedding, and portrait photographer.
She believes in education and being at the top of her game.
She fell in love with photography at the age of 13, when she was the model being photographed. After years of being self taught, continuing education, and earning highest honors in photography she began the wonderful journey.
She fell in love with photography at the age of 13, when she was the model being photographed. After years of being self taught, continuing education, and earning highest honors in photography she began the wonderful journey.
She is currently serving the Southern Indiana area and welcomes travel.
So think "Out Side the studio " and allow me the honor of capturing these fun and messy moments in your life.
Hope Staves Photography, Capturing : Weddings, Families , Children & More!
http://www.hopestaves.com
Capturing moments and making them last through Photography & Nutrition
Family1stwithjuiceplus.com
530-748-5039
Like Hope's work on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hope-Staves-Photography-from-my-eyes-to-yours/189812238556
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Self Taught Vs Educated...The Debate
There are literally thousands of "photographers" in business today. Whether or not they are legitimate or legal is debatable. Another aspect that is up for debate is whether or not self taught photographers are on the same playing field as educated photographers. Let me elaborate on "educated"...I mean those who went to college for photography specifically. There are plenty of successful photographers that are on both sides of the fence...so what does separate the two (if anything)?
If you take a few minutes to Google or search Facebook, you will be ambushed by local photographers each trying to make their place in this crazy field. Those who are just starting out and finding their way, and those who have had thousands of satisfied clients and are seasoned and brilliant photographers. Some of the most successful photographers I know have been self-taught...so education does not necessarily mean they do any better work or even have a better handle on the camera. Why then am I "wasting" my time (and money) attending the Art Institute? I have been asking myself this question over and over.
When I realized I wanted to make my passion for photography into a business, I did so blindly. Little did I know how incredibly complicated and overwhelming running your own business could be. I know that when I started out, I knew little about the complexity of my camera or had even heard of the rule of thirds...but I did know I had an "eye" for good photography. Since I started my photographs have improved immensely and truly that is all that matters to me. The saying to the left says it all.
I personally think education is the right choice for me...my humble opinion is that knowledge is power. I am taking classes and they have aided to improvement without a doubt...and so is my personal research and effort. A formal education may not always be necessary and yet again it may be.
This leads to the question again...is "educated" necessary or better in the field of photography? I think it depends simply on the individual photographers desire to succeed and not how they learned the trade. We are the only thing in the way of our own success. How we get there is just a stepping stone. Self taught versus educated...you decide.
Friday, March 2, 2012
The First "Feature Friday"
I am dedicating every Friday's blog to another small business or organization. I think that exposure for small businesses (no matter what type they are) can truly make or break it. I love the idea of networking and supporting one another so this will be my chance to support someone who deserves it!This week's Feature Friday business is focused on a fellow Army wife! She makes the world smell better, one scent at a time. She is Christa Graves, an Independent Scentsy Consultant. Scentsy is a pretty well-known company and they are always changing and adding new products and scents to make your home, office, or studio delightful!
Christa Graves
Independent Scentsy Consultant
(302) 250-3096
On Facebook- Search Christa's Scents
To be the next feature on Feature Friday, please contact me!
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