Guest Post by | Erin Crista Smith of Erin Crista Photography
As the 4th of July holiday is almost upon us, it's a fun idea to take inspiration from the wonderful red, white, and blue and style your session accordingly. I wouldn't actually use an American flag, or wear stripes, but pulling from these great colors and incorporating them into your ourfit works beautifully!! Pops of color really make your outfit stand out and they photograph perfectly. Below is an outfit design for the more casual type session.
Now, if you're needing a more dressed up and glamours look, the rules still apply. Let the 4th of July inspire you to go bold with color! Below is an example of a dressed up session. Have fun and be creative but don't go overboard, we don't want your fashion statement to take away from you!!
Happy 4th of July!
Guest Post by | Huong Forrest of Design by Huong Forrest Photography
As a photographer, I
stress to my clients the value of capturing the moments in life that all too
quickly pass. As a mother of two young boys, I constantly strive to do the
same, whether it’s with my DSLR, point and shoot, or iPhoneography. I don’t
know how other parents feel, although I have a pretty good idea, but I cannot
stand how much my boys grow and change with each day. While I love observing
their new discoveries and growth, a part of me just dies knowing my babies are
no longer babies and with each day, a new level of growing up is present.
I think we all have great
intentions of documenting every moment when we become a parent for the first
time. Then life happens and we find we pick up the camera less and less
somehow. Then maybe the second child comes along and we promise to make it up
by taking more photos and videos. We all know how that ends right? Life happens
and we shouldn’t leave our memories to chance.
I leave it to another
professional to take my family’s portraits and we do so about every 18 months.
I think I do a pretty great job at photographing my own family, but then I’m
not in any of those portraits and I don’t want to be remembered by my family as
the woman behind the camera for these special keepsakes. I personally love the
18-months time span as it allows us to take advantage of more than one season
and it’s just enough for me to order large canvases of my family to grace our
walls and let those who come to our home see the changes in our family with
each set of portraits.
I love looking around my
home and seeing our memories on the walls and in frames and being surrounded by
happy moments, life and love. When someone walks into my home, they immediately
know my family is my pride and joy and how much I value not only photography,
but my family portraits. As my babies grow, I’ll be able to look at a
particular photo from a certain moment and remember them exactly as they were
on that day, in that moment. I know with every single day, they are different;
an experience changes how they view the world, they discover something new, or
they learn they can get away with doing something I don’t approve of. Time may
and will change my babies, my family and myself, but having our family
portraits professionally documented every year or so will allow me to forever
keep those memories not only in my heart and soul, but also on my walls as a
visual reminder of who they are in those moments of life.
Meet Huong and her family
Photo Credits to Eden Rose Photography
Plan Ahead
Styling your hair for your session should be one of your top priorities! I suggest checking out Pinterest or talking to your hair stylist during your planning stages to ensure that you'll have a great and flattering hair style that fits YOU! Discuss hair color with your stylist, as well. Make sure no roots are showing and don't do anything drastic! Next, make a decision whether you want to go for a wavy or curly look or if you'd prefer a straight and sleek look. What best fits the outfits that you have picked out? But, more importantly, what best fits your face and body shape?
Stress Free Styling
I suggest hiring your stylist to do your hair and makeup for your session! Hair and makeup is the last thing that you want to stress over before your session takes place. Not to mention, when hiring a professional, you can plan for that hairspray and long-lasting makeup to hold throughout the heat and humidity of your entire session!
Stress Free Styling
I suggest hiring your stylist to do your hair and makeup for your session! Hair and makeup is the last thing that you want to stress over before your session takes place. Not to mention, when hiring a professional, you can plan for that hairspray and long-lasting makeup to hold throughout the heat and humidity of your entire session!
Happy Hair Styling!
Introducing Sarah!
Senior Rep #3 and Graduating Class of 2013!
Congratulations Sarah, you're almost there!
Xoxo,
Living in Florida during the summer time can make for such HOT sessions! And I don't mean "Ow ow! It's getting hot in here!" Oh, no. I mean 95 degrees or higher, shooting/modeling in the hot sun. It's so important to plan the outfits for your session with the weather and temperature in mind.
MAXI dresses are a great type of sundress that allows for airflow on these hot summer session days! Throw on some machining jewelry and sandals or heels that allow for breathing room for a cooler session!
Happy styling!
MKP is thrilled to announce a new product that has been added to the a la carte menu!
Introducing the All NEW Metal Curve Prints!
TAKING YOUR IMAGES TO AN ALL NEW DIMENSION
Introducing the All NEW Metal Curve Prints!
TAKING YOUR IMAGES TO AN ALL NEW DIMENSION
Available in Sizes:
{ 4 x 6 }
{ 4 x 8 }
{ 4 x 10 }
{ 5 x 7 }
{ 5 x 10 }
{ 8 x 10 }
{ 8 x 12 }
For more information regarding this product, please email me at megan@megan-kathryn.com!
Xoxo,
The time of the year has rolled around where PPA (Professional Photographers of America) is avidly looking for their upcoming magazine cover photos!
I am participating in the contest with the photo below of the fabulous Sarah...if you'd like to vote for my photo, please click the link below!
Xoxo,
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