First session with 5D Mark II

hi there!
just wanted to share an image from my first session with my new 5D mark ii! i've had it for a couple of weeks, but with the holidays i've just taken snapshots with it...such a shame, lol. anyway, finally had a session today with a sweet litte 5 day old. i'm not used to a full frame, i shot with a 40D prior to this, so that was a bit different. but i have to say, so far i'm lovin' it! especially the lack of noise.. on my 40D if i underexposed, even just a little, i have noise galore. not with this bad boy, i had several that were underexposed probably 1/2 stop or so and no noise at all! and i know 1/2 stop doesn't sound that bad, but it looked bad with my 40D ;). anyway, here's one that i loved, settings are as follows: ISO 100, SS 1/125, F/5.0, focal length 50mm. fyi, the baby had jaundice.


~Hope

Practice every day

Even if it is something small and even for only a few minutes. I try to do something with my camera each and every day. Sometimes when I don't get to use my camera I try something new in photoshop or lightroom. Here are 2 shots from today. Nothing spectacular, just working on focus and DOF with my 50mm.

Tashia Lee Photography

The photo of me was taken by my lovely friend and photographer, Darby Mouritsen. http://darbylynnblog.blogspot.com/

A short introduction. My name is Tashia and I'm a photographer based out of Round Rock, Texas. Heather G and I live not too far from each other. I'm originally from Ontario, Canada and spent my first 27 years there until I discovered my second home ... Texas. I call myself "texantash" on most forums and instant messengers, but consider myself texanadian.

I first developed a passion for photos when my mom bought me a 35mm camera for my 16th birthday. It wasn't until I had children that I decided to start fine tuning my hobby. This led to DSLR photography ... and well, most of you could write the rest of this.

Tashia Lee Photography was born in the later part of 2008 and I have been gradually building up clientele. Online forums and resource sites have been SO helpful to me ... I love my online community!

Here are a couple of my favourite client pics from last year. FYI, I also went through a namechange, so the stamp is my old name.

Jenny Jardine Photography

I just wanted to jump in here and introduce myself! I am Jenny, I have a 2 year old son that I am sure you will end up seeing tons of over the next year! I have always loved photography, I have a million pictures to prove it. But, it was just in the last 2 years that I decided I could actually do something with it. I hope to be able to share the things I find that work and don't work in all area's photography related and life related. I can't wait for 2009 as I have decided that this is my year for my business and I have big plans for the whole year!

Sale @ my lil creations!!!!!!

1/2 off Christmas sets until January 7th. Tina is an awesome designer! All of her things are gorgeous! If I could, I would buy everything she makes.

Here is our Christmas card this year made with all of her elements. Everyone loved it!

Pro Photogs sale til midnight tonight!

Just got this email which reminded me I wanted to post about this! This is a GREAT sale!!! Membership is usually $150 a year! $90 off...you can't beat that. It is a wonderful forum filled with lots of information.

Just a heads up!
9 hours and counting!

Due to the amount of email I woke up to this morning, I'm going to run this through Sunday at Midnight but that's it :)

SO, you can still join/renew at the $60.00 until MIDNIGHT Sunday 1/4/09 (that was weird to type)

So spread the word, tell your friends!

Register/Login, click on Join Premium Access.
First option, Premium Membership, use the drop down menu to the right, choose the 60.00.

Enjoy & Happy New Year!

PROPhotogs Staff
www.prophotogs.com

What I'm doing in January

Love this idea, thanks! Here's to hopin I'll actually get these things accomplished:
1. Taking more pictures of my kids
2. Finish out my 2008 photo editing and orders
3. Getting my biz records from 08 recorded
4. Getting started on 08 taxes w/Turbo Tax... AGHGHHGHGHH.. I'm afraid... I'm very afraid!!

Hi there! Nice to meet you!!!

My name is April, I am soon to be 28 years old. First and foremost my job is my kiddos. I am a stay at home mommy to Christian who is 5 1/2, Ava Madisyn who is nearly 4, and Madilynn Grace our baby girl who just turned 1 on December 5th! This bunch keeps me VERY busy!!! Christian ,my little genius, has Asperger's Syndrome, which is on the Autism spectrum. So working with his support team keeps me super busy too! Ava is just a bowl full of energy and goes NON stop!! She's our pistol!! Madilynn is seriously just the world's happiest baby and loves to cuddle! I have been married to my best friend Chris since October of 2002. He's good people! :)

Family is my first priority!! My close second would have to be my photography!!! I love it! I love how it makes me feel! I love the freedom it gives me!!! I think about editing pictures or taking pictures ALL day long! It's sick!! LOL. I am for now just an aspiring photog..... I've been at it for years now but never on a professional level. I'm not comfortable jumping fully into it until both of my littlest girlies have started school because time feels SO scarce as it is!! I need to be able to put my whole self into my sessions and right now I don't have any extra of me to give! :) So i'm kind of in a never ending portfolio building world until I can really take that plunge! I have a web site that i'm working on little by little so that when I am to the point where i need to be, I will be ready and confident in my business skills all the way around! I have a blog that I never remember to update as well, but am currently having a custom one put together for me by a talented friend of mine named Cyndi!!!

I currently shoot with a Nikon D200 and mostly rely on my primes, but I do have the Tamron 28-70mm that's been pretty good to me as well! I shoot mostly in RAW and edit in LR2 and CS4.

Anyway, that's probably more then anyone needed to know or cared to know! I look forward to sharing and learning with all of you talented folks!!!! I hope to be inspired and just maybe inspire a little as well!!!!

Denise Steim Photography - Central Iowa

Whoa how weird it is to type "Denise Steim Photography" in the title; I never in a million years thought I'd be doing this!
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Hello! I'm one of the "aspiring" photographers on this lovely blog, only dreaming to become a professional like many of these folks. Boy do I admire their work and am looking forward to learning more from them!

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As you figured, above, I never figured I would be a photographer! Let's just say dreams do come true later in life, even if you didn't know you had them. All my life my dream was to be a stay at home mom with my 2 girls. This wasn't possible until my first baby was 6 years old, but better late than never! At the time one of my girls was 6, the other 2.

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I just sort of "got into" photography after that. I've always loved taking pictures of my kids, I'd rack up at least $80/mo in print prices at Target. I took an online photography class in 10/07, and realized, at the age of 37, that I had a new dream, to be a photographer! So I bought my first DSLR in 11/07, took another online class, practiced practiced practiced, and "officially" started by business in 8/08. I've got sooooo much to learn, though. I will be taking an online Photoshop class in 2/09 and will continue to learn through reading, online forums, local seminars, and any other way I can.

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I'm not sure what I'll have to offer this blog yet. For now it will be my struggles with my first year of doing taxes as a self employed individual :) I'm going to try TurboTax - wish me luck! Then I'll try to start taking more pictures of my girls; I let that fall by the wayside as I grew my business, but I'm know they didn't mind :)

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See you later! In the meantime check out my site at Denise Steim Photography and my Blog.

Great FREE textures!!! ~lots of them

Andrew McConnochie has a killer set of textures available for download on Flickr. Here is the link
To download these, click on the pic, there will be a magnifying glass with "All Sizes" above it. Click that and then you will have a link to download the largest size. Please make sure when you use the textures you give Andrew credit for them.
Here is a snap of my youngest from yesterday, I used one of his textures over the background.

I think alot of these would be killer with seniors, but since I've yet to shoot one, i'll have to make do;)

Intro to Earthtones

Hi! I'm Sharon Miller, another contributor to this blog and owner of Earthtones Photography serving West Michigan.
To introduce myself and my style here's the link to Earthtones blog and my portfolio. Among my specialties are Senior Portraits, special events, and much more.

It's inspiring just to be a contributor to this blog. To be among this fantastic talent is an honor. I'm looking forward to adding my two cents now and then.

To Answer the Question.....In January I will

TAKE DOWN MY CHRISTMAS TREE!

Took these of the baby today as he discovered the ornaments looked just like baseballs. Complete with motion blur and all. I thought you may enjoy a laugh!

Like Damask Paper?

Found this great site for damask overlays... I bought some and have created some great papers! Take a peek... pretty neat! Just had to share... Damask Paper Overlays and they have a commercial use license to boot! And the same here, one more.. More Overlays - Have fun!

What are you doing in January?

I realize January is often slow for many photographers. I would love to hear what you are doing in January!

My list so far:
- completing records from 2008
- new website
- ironing out wedding packages and senior packages
- marketing
- getting organized for 2009 with goals on paper and in a notebook

I know those are only a few things but shoot that small list is overwhelming!!!
I would love to hear what you are doing and how you are doing it! Look forward to reading your comments!!

[red fox photography]-Faux High Key action

Heather asked me to share this here so here goes.

Following a tutorial I got on NAPP I came up with an action to fake the high key look.


Original


Action applied


If you would like the action you can get it here.

Hello from Sherwood, Oregon!

Hi! My name is Angela Smith. I am a stay at home mother to two children, ages 2 & 4 and run my photography business out of my home. My garage has been converted into a small studio and I specialize in newborns and weddings, however I also do families, seniors, children, engagements... Newborns are my passion and my goal is to someday be busy enough that I photograph ONLY newborns. You can see my work on my work on my website or blog.
I'm very much looking forward to being a part of this group. Thanks for having me!

Emily Steele Photography - Columbia, MD

(Sorry, no picture of myself right now - you'll have to settle for a picture of my son.)

I'm Emily, and I'm JSO with this photo business thing :)

I've always loved photography, thanks to my father (I still have his old 35 mm SLR and a beautiful large format rolleflex I never use). I took photo classes in high school and college, and I got my first DSLR in 2005. I mostly just used it to take pics of my 2 boys (4.5 and 16 months), but took the jump this summer to the pro side. I'm really enjoying it too! It's nice to have a creative outlet, some time away from my kids, and bring in a little extra $!

Feel free to visit my blog or my site! I'm really looking forward to this project!

Contest at kimtown & Co. !!!!

Enter Kim's contest for a chance to win a $100 Gift Certificate towards any NEW release item from kimtown & Co. coming out in 2009!! Contest runs until Friday, January 9th, 2009 at midnight!
http://kimtown.com/thecompany/

Good Luck Yall!

Creations By Cindy Photography

Hi I am Cindy with Creations By Cindy Photography.
Just a little about myself....
Where do I begin? I am a wife, a mom, a nana, a secretary, a teacher and a photographer. I have a full and wonderful life. I’ve been married for more than 31 years; have three beautiful daughters, and three of the most precious grandchildren you will ever meet! I’ve always loved photography but did not have a passion for it until the birth of my first grandchild. That is what photography is to me…A PASSION. When I catch a glimpse of a child’s smile, or the look on the groom’s face when he sees his bride for the first time, or a mom sitting quietly as she strokes her newborns face….that is passion! There are many people that can take pictures….but it takes passion to make portraits! "Delight Yourself In The Lord And He Shall Give Thee The Desires Of Thine Heart." Psalm 37:4
www.creationsbycindy.com
www.creationsbycindyphotography.blogspot.com

Take Pictures Please!!

I know it might seem rather odd to be admonishing fellow photographers to take pictures but sometimes I think we get lost in the art of photography and forget about the memories it leaves behind. I was reminded of how often people do not have family portraits made or don't even take pictures this fall when my aunt passed away. My uncle searched high and low and could nto find a single picture of my aunt by herself or recently aside from her drivers license. I was astonished because I have many images of my loved ones on my walls not to mention my hard drive, my photoalbums, my scrapbooks and who knows where else! But nonetheless it reminded me I need to capture the small moments too. Moments like these...

or that headful of curls she has for now!

Even using a point and shoot to document part of my life

So for 2009 strive not only to record memories for you clients but also for your family aswell!

{Warner Robins, GA} Erin Howe Photography

Hi everyone, I'm Erin...
I haven't started my business yet, but hope to be in business later this year!

I've been married for 8 1/2 years and I'm a wahm with 5 children ages 7, 6, 4, 3 and 1. Life is never dull and I have the cutest little subjects to practice on (that is when they cooperate!). My love of photography began with learning and playing in photoshop. Pretty soon I was wanting nice photos to play with. I got a 30D a few years ago and have been hooked every since. I have loved the learning process (although frustrating at times) and am excited for the future!

I have some photos scattered throughout my blog. Feel free to take a peek. :) I am excited to be part of this new blog and I'm looking forward to being inspired (and maybe do some inspiring?)!

{Texas Gulf Coast Photographer} Cates Meow Photography

Hello, my name is Darlene Cates and I live on the Texas Gulf Coast - Friendswood - to be exact. I have always loved photography and scrapbooking. When I saw the digital slr cameras - I was hooked. I haven't used my 35mm film camera in 3 years - and I don't believe I ever will. I love photoshop and often I am sucked into the "photoshop zone" just to see what I can create. It is an addiction and I may need a 12 step program.

I am an educator full time and I have a growing photography business. My website is Cates Meow Photography and I also have a blog . I live with my husband and 2 children, 2 dogs and 1 cat. Our oldest son is in Afghanistan and we pray for his safe return.

I have met so many wonderful people online that are always so generous. I found a really awesome blog by another Texan and she has some great things to share. Here is the link Coffee Tea Photography Blog . Hope you find it useful.

Have a great weekend,
Darlene

Last photos of 2008

I just wanted to share my last photos of 2008 with you. They are of my 3 year old. The tag line of Life Stills Photography is Life stands still when captured on film. When I look at these photos that is exactly what I think of. These snapshot moments are now captured in time. My little one will grow up, but when I look back at these I hope to always see that playful 3 year old I love today. In this process of growing as a photographer, I have learned that every photo of my children that I take need not be perfect, but that I will love it just the same if it helps me remember the moments of their childhood.

16 inspirational portrait photography tecniques.

I saw this at some point while stumbling around the web and thought it was a very good (and inspiring!) read. It definately gave me some fun ideas to play around with and I often look at it for ideas when I'm feeling a touch mundane in my photography - Enjoy!!!

http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/12/10/16-inspirational-portrait-photography-techniques/

Diana Ornes Photography {La Crosse & Marshfield, WI Photographer}

I am Diana. I am a wife, mother, photographer and daycare provider. I have always enjoyed taking pictures, ever since I can remember. I got bit by the photography bug in Feb. 07 and just started to get serious with my Kodak z712, and boy was that point and shoot very limiting!! I really enjoyed taking pictures of everything, from my family to flowers. After quite some consideration I decided to take the plunge and bought my first DSLR in Jan. 08. I started off with a Canon Rebel XTi. I did porfolio building for a couple of months and really got the feel of what it was like to interact with children and families and capture the memories for them.

I was enjoying my time so much that I decided to start with paying clients, and bought a Canon 20D and some good glass. I second shot quite a few weddings this past summer and just can't wait until I start shooting my own in 2009! My favorite session thus far has to an engagement session with Craig & Dehlee and I can't wait for their wedding in Sept.

I feel blessed to have the most supportive husband and three very understanding children who, themselves, can't put the Playschool Cameras down! I look forward to getting to know you (who I have not already met on other forums) this year and can't wait to contribute to this blog!

HAPPY 2009! You can see my BLOG and my WEBSITE, please feel free to leave comments on the blog, I always like to know someone is there!

{Saint Anthony Indiana Photographer} Jeannette of Jena Photography

Hello, my name is Jeannette Kaufmann. I'm 33 and a photographer in Southern Indiana. My boyfriend Brett and I have been together for just over a year. We have three children combined. Christian 17, Frankie 11 and Eliana 4.

I'm not sure how old I was when I got my first camera. I've always loved taking photographs. When my daughter was born in 2004 I started taking more photos. When she was 18 months old the bug really hit me. At that time (2005) I was using a Fuji Z1 and got some really good photos. Shortly after (2006) that I got a Canon S3 IS and learned it was limiting for me. In October 2007 my dad got me a Canon XTi as an early Christmas gift. And in May 2008 I sold my XTi and upgraded to a Canon 40D.

Ah my lenses I started with a 50mm 1.8 with my XTi and skipped the kit lens. Then for Christmas 2007 I got a 85mm 1.8. In May 2008 I also got a 24-70 2.8 but soon learned I didn't like zooms. I sold it and got a 100mm Macro 2.8 and a 24mm 2.8 in its place. Just a week ago I sold my 24mm 2.8 and replaced it with a Sigma 30mm 1.4. Which I love and I've only had it for 3 days. I'm so glad I purchased it. And I'm even shooting with it wide open which I normally don't do.

Photo of the Day Blog and my website Jena Photography.

ps ... I'll have to edit and post a photo of me once I get one. I don't have any of me.

Lemondrops template sale 75% off!

The talented Jenica Lemmons is having a sale on her beautiful creations! Everything is 75% off. No code required.

http://www.lemondropsphotography.com...photographers/

Kayla Renckly Photography ~ Phoenix, AZ

Hey there, my name is Kayla Renckly! I'm almost 26 and I'm a photographer in the Phoenix area (in the west valley). I've been married 5 1/2 years to my best friend from childhood and we have two sons, Ethan is 4 and Collin is 18 months, but we'd like to add more.

I have always been the crazy girl with a camera since I can remember, starting with a turquoise Kodak point-and-shoot. I wanted to be a stay-at-home-mom after I had my son and I loved taking pictures of him. I bought my first DSLR in 2005, a Konica Minolta 7d. I started portfolio building in late 2005/early 2006 and really felt I could call myself a professional photographer in late 2007. I upgraded to a Sony A700 and absolutely adore it!

Looking back, I took one of the hardest paths towards this dream and I'm still trying to undo several of those mistakes business-wise. I go through some of those "awesome" photos I took and laugh, I feel like I've come SO far! I'd love to be able to save someone else some of the headaches and hopefully being as inspiring as I am inspired by these seriously talented photographers!

{Cape May/Wildwood NJ Photogragher} Kori Hiser Photography

Hi! Hello! Howdy! Hola! Bonjour! I'm Kori of Kori Hiser Photography.
I have always had a passion for photography and art in all forms. I went to a high school specifically geared towards the arts and studied drawing and painting there. I dabbled a bit in film photography there but really fell in love when I started working in the insurance industry and needed a creative outlet. So, I started taking pictures of anything and everything but especially of my husband. When he passed away unexpectedly in 2006, I realized what a treasure photographs really were and I wanted to create that same feeling for others. I'm still in the beginning stages of making my dream a reality but you are welcome to check out my website here and my blog here. I also started my own 365 project called In This Year | 2009.

I also have a 2 year old son who is my life. I'm a proud Coast Guard girlfriend. My best friend is my twin sister, Kari. A lot of my inspiration comes from them but also music, magazines and the natural elements.

I'm really excited to be here and be even more inspired and hopefully be inspiring.

Etsy

okay, so i figure that most everyone has heard of (and LOVES) etsy.. but just in case you haven't heard of it, i wanted to do a little review! i LOVE etsy, and i'm sure you will too! ever wonder where everyone's getting those awesome newborn hats, or those great little knitted cocoons, or those precious little headbands with the big flowers? well etsy of course! etsy is an online store for all things handmade. there's so much more than what i listed, i've bought my girls some really cute dresses from there, and i have a ton of things saved in my favorites. when i know i have a session coming up, i'll go and see what goodies i can find, and most of the sellers ship fairly fast.
okay, so enough with all the talk... you want to see for yourself, just click here: etsy!

i also thought i'd list a few of my favorite shops:
disclaimer - i have not bought from all of these, i have from many, but please make purchases at your own risk ;)
Dainty Divas Boutique- i bought a precious headband from here
Cutie Fruity - i bought a belly band from this shop, those are great for maternity photo's!
Super Fly Kidz - they have some really cute capes for little boyz
Burry Babies - really cute newborn hats
Bubble girl knits - lots of cute stuff here
Fate Goddess - baby/toddler leg warmers
Very KiKi - cutest little boy onsies
Little Daisy Designs - really cute handmade dresses

okay, i guess that's enough for now, 'cause i could go on and on... happy shopping!
~Hope

[red fox photography]-simply senior

As a teacher (and friend with the yearbook advisor) I hear about the kids who don't get senior pictures done because they can't afford them or they're just not into it. So, I came up with what I'm going to call "simply senior." The plan is to set aside one day a month in June, July, and August and have seniors come in for a 15 minute session just to get the yearbook shot. I'm planning on charging $30 for this and including 8 wallets and a 5x7. I'll also get a digital file to their yearbook advisor. It's kind of a way to do a service to my community AND get my name out. Plus, I'm guessing that they'll order more than the prints included.

Anyway, I'm still working on a brochure/post card but I have the logo. Please note, the colors are my business colors.

{Jennifer Adams Reflections} Middle Tennessee Photographer

Well Hello everyone, Im Jennifer Adams of Jennifer Adams Reflections. Ive been in business for 2 years working on three years now! Ive had a tough road but its made me that much more knowledgeable and has made me push forward even more! I love what I do and am so greatful and thankful to have this knowledge and talant and able to share with others as well.

I have been ,married to the greatest man, my husband Bradley, for 8 years, and we have 3 beautiful children together, 2 boys and a girl!

I am first and formost a christian and a child of God and he leads the way of my life everyday! If it wasnt for him, I wouldnt be doing what I do!

I work mostly with children and teens and adults, but I cover maternity, birth, newborn, children, teens, and adults. My favs are children age 5 and up to 25 that group right there is kind of large but the best time to photograph in my opinion, because you can do so much more and very little pain trying to work with them! :) Im an on location photographer, who loves rugged, urban uptown locations, with lots of color and fun! I look forward to hanging around this year with you guys to see whats going on and to see what I can do to help! Thanks for having me here, and if you'd like come on over to my website and my blog and see who I am as a photographer and a artist!

Jennifer Adams

Hands and Hearts Photography <3 Augusta,GA

Hi! I'm Crystal..


I have been married for seven years, we have two sons together (5 and 3), and they keep me on my toes (or maybe that's just because my feet are sore from walking on matchbox cars? If you have boys.. you KNOW what I'm talkin about!)

I haven't been in business very long (I'm actually still getting everything set up) but I've always been into Photography. I only recently started getting serious about turning a hobby into my Life's Passion, and I'm still learning tons of new things everyday (Like we ever stop the learning process, right?) I also love to design things in Photoshop, which I've been doing for nearly 5 years now, and I'm currently trying to "self-teach" Adobe Illustrator (which isn't going so well. I think I'm too "set in my ways" with Photoshop!)

You can visit my photography site here , design blog here, and my new 365Redeux blog is just getting started!


I look forward to participating here!

{Austin Photographer} 2/365

This is one of the last images I shot in 2008 and one of the first I shot with my new Canon 5D. My settings were 1pm on a very cloudy day ISO 100 ss 1/100 f4.5 used my 24-70L @ 70 mm.

Here is the SOOC (Straight out of the camera) just watermarked and websized

And here is my final edit.


It's not too much different from the sooc what I did was ran noiseware (iso was only 100 so I didn't need it but I always run it) contrast boost, crop and sharpen.

<3 Heather

Kristen Duke Photography~Austin, Texas

Hello, I'm Kristen, and I've been in the photography business for about 5 years. I started with my film SLR and after about a year was convinced by another photographer friend that I needed to go digital, so I bought the very first rebel a year later. I used that for a year and a half til it kinda broke, I then got the 20D and used that for 2 years. Then, last summer got my 5D. I used my 50mm almost exclusively with my 20D for nearly 2 years and this year I have gone LENS CRAZY!!!

In high school (in Houston) I was on the yearbook staff as a photographer and developed in the darkroom. That was a lot of fun and I'm SO glad I had that opportunity. When I went to college at BYU, and had the intention to major in photography, but it just didn't feel right at the time. I ended up getting my Bachelors in Human Development--thinking I'd be a marriage and family therapist. But I got married, didn't want to do grad school anymore, and started my family. I've got 3 kids with 1 on the way. I've been married for 9 years, and turned the ripe old age of 30 this year. My photog business is strictly "on the side" and I usually only do sessions when my husband is home. I am so grateful that I'm able to do what I love while still....doing what I love. If that makes sense:) I get to do both.

I'm excited to get to know all of you...I already checked out a few of your blogs and left comments, so feel free to peruse my website and blog. I LOVE comments! You leave me blog love, I leave you blog love:) ~Kristen

{Bryan/College Station, TX} Stefanie Russell Photography

Hi everyone! I am Stefanie Russell of Stefanie Russell Photography. I have been in "official" business now for about a year. I have 2 beautiful children and a loving hubby! I have had a lot of ups and downs this year and have learned lots of lessons. I still feel I have a long way to go with PS, etc. I love to learn something new everyday with photography. I hope I can inspire you as much as some of you have inspired me (cough, hack, Hope, hum, Carole...just to name a few, lol). I really don't have a good picture of myself but my sweet 17yr old sil took this one of me at Thanksgiving. Can't wait to see more from everyone. Please feel free to check out my website http://www.stefanierussellphotography.com/ and blog http://www.stefanierussellphotography.blogspot.com/ .

{Sarah Henderson Photography} NorthWest Florida Panhandle Photographer

Hi there! I'm Sarah Henderson a Photographer in the Pensacola FL area! I am a military wife to my hubby Brandon, a US Coast Guardsman, and lucky mommy to our two great kids! Our spunky littleman Garrett, 4 and our sweet and sassy baby girl Avery, 1! Photography has been a lifelong love/ passion for me. I have always enjoyed taking photos and in high school I was able to take two years of b/w film photography learning on my parents fully manual Pentax SLR! Although I think there's nothing like processing your own film and prints and seeing your images develop, I do enjoy the digital aspect just as much as film. Processing images in Photoshop is an art in and of itself! I am now a self proclaimed "Canon Girl". My weapon of choice is a 40D accompanied by various lenses! I am a natural light lover and prefer it (but I do have a portable studio set up for studio shots.)

This summer, After a lot of encouragement and support from my family and one big "Go get 'em girl!" from my momma, I officially opened for business and I am enjoying doing what I love! I think that about sums me up for now! I am really excited to be apart of this venture and overjoyed to be surrounded by such talented photographers! I look forward to being inspired and doing my best to inspire! You can take a peek at my work on my website or on my blog! Here's to a wonderful NEW YEAR full of new and fresh things!

{Salem, Oregon Photographer} Carole Marie Photography

Hello! I'm Carole, a photographer in Salem, Oregon. I officially began my photography business last May ('08). You are welcome to check out my website and my blog - I love comments :)

I'm 35, been married 14 years and have four children (ages 9, 8, 3 and 4 mos). Besides photography, I'm a busy mama, homeschool teacher and a writer.

I'm excited to be part of this new blog and I'm looking forward to inspiring and being inspired!

{Charlotte Stringer} Photography {Terry,MS}

Hey ya'll! I am Charlotte of Charlotte Stringer Photography and I am from Terry, MS - That's just south of Jackson! I am a wife to one of the "bestest" friends I have and mom of 2 of the cutest little boys {6 and 8}. I also have a step-daughter who is 16.

Nope, sorry I don't have a sappy story about how my love of photography grew from me having kids and always treasuring moments, but I have always loved being behind the camera, even my first 110 Kodak when I was about 10! My first digital (well real digital) was the Rebel... I thought I was the bomb!

I really enjoy outdoor photography with natural light. I do shoot indoors in my new little studio which consist of one continuous light with a Photek Softlighter, a few Silverlakes and a lot of seamless paper. I shoot all ages but I especially love working with Seniors the most and I will shoot a couple weddings here and there too.

You can check out my website here and blog here.

I have two Canon 5d's and a couple pieces of glass {Harold is my fave}, a macro and a nifty fifty.

I am excited about sharing the next year with all of you guys! Thanks for reading! ~Char~

{Western NC Photographer} Wiseman Photography

My name is  Amber Wiseman and I have been taking photographs on and off for several years.  After the birth of my first child,  I picked up my camera and have not put it down since (my husband likes to say it is attached to my face).  I used it to capture every moment of his life and my life through him.  Since that time I have been capturing moments for many people and the moments or my two other children .  I have always loved art and enjoy the freedom of being creative .  I worked for several years in a recreational therapy position and then later on as an admission coordinator for a health care provider.  I enjoyed both of these jobs immensely, because I spent most of my days working directly with people.  Then, in March of 2006 the Lord lead me to become a stay at homemom.  This was a big decision for me, because I enjoyed working so much, butI was missing so much time with my children. After a short time being at home with my children I began letting my “creative” side emerge and I stepped out to take photographs for close friends and family.  After receiving many positive comments I decide that I would try to see if I could make it as “a real photographer.”  I remember how afraid I was that I would fail!  During my first session I was so excited and nervous that my heart felt as though it would beat out of my chest.  So...imagine my delight when the photographs turned out well.  My years of work in a corporate setting taught me the importance of building great relationships with my clients and also helped me to focus and pay close attention to my quality of work.  Each event that I photograph is unique and special unto itself.  Rather that try to add ingredients to a session,  I prefer to stand back and let what will be to be.  I then take that special something and turn it into a wonderful memory worth cherishing.  I truly have a passion for what I do and I strive to make that obvious in my work.  I am currently in the process of a much needed face lift to my website, but feel free to get a taste of my work by visiting my own personal blog at www.awisemanphotography.blogspot.com.  I look forward to giving what I can in hopes of inspiring someone and in return receiving the best benefit of all....INSPIRATION!

 

{Phoenix, AZ Photographer} Julie Cook Portraits

Hey there everyone! what an honor to be involved with this project. I am Julie and very excited about being inspired and hopefully inspiring others. I am 28 years old and married to my sweetie husband Jeremy for almost 10 years. We have 4 crazy cute kids who totally have Photographer's Child Syndrome. :) Hannah is 7, Makena is 3, Noah is our only little red head and 2, and Jackson the baby is also 2. I am relatively new to the business side of photography and already busy and learning lots as I go. If you need an AZ photographer, check me out! http://www.juliecookportraits.com and I blog at http://www.juliecookportraits.com/blog Thanks again and can't wait to get involved!

Happy New Year everyone!

Aspiring Houston{ish} Photographer

Hi everyone! I'm Mikki, a 33 year old aspiring photographer. I have been married for 6 years to my best friend. My passion for photography began when my son was born 4 1/2 years ago. My interests are primarily children but this year I am going to branch out to couples.

By day I work in medical research but I'm also in school full time. I'll be graduating in May with my business degree and will probably enroll in the MBA program immediately after wards. Photography, Photoshop, and blogging keep me sane. Feel free to stop by my blog anytime. There is no telling what you will find and I love to tell stories with my pictures. I look forward to growing as a photographer and sharing my journey with all of you!

[red fox photography]-Tiffany Austin

Hi everyone! I'm an aspiring photographer in Wisconsin. I've been somewhat in business for a year or so but with few clients. I've decided that I'm going to step it up this year and really make some green. I'm a mom to two little boys...one is two and a half and the other is 4 months old so they keep me and my hubby pretty busy. My day job is as a Spanish teacher in a neighboring school. So, photography will be a great supplement to my income....being that senior season and my summer off coincide. I've also recently become addicted to designing card templates and papers as well as playing with textures.

If you feel like looking you can check out my website and blog.

Leia Reeves {Leia Reeves Photography} South Texas Coast Line!

Hey there! I'm Leia, a Domestic Engineer and Coastie wife, oh and a Photographer! I'm 26-ish with two perfect lil babies, a 3yr old redheaded girl named Cheyenne and a lil 1.5 yr old blond haired boy named Dustin! I am married to the love of my life and soul mate Ben, who is in the Coast Guard, going on 6yrs this March! I love Photography with a passion that I have never felt before, it is one of my biggest pride and joys (other than my kids and hubster!) I try to put everything I have into it and do it with 100% of me and nothing less! I am so glad and thankful to be here with all of you wonderful photographers and I can't wait to see what this year and this experience brings to me and all of us!! You can check out my work at www.leiareevesphotography.com , it is getting revamped right now so bare with me and then also my blog where I try to update as much as possible www.leiareevesphotography.com/blog !
Thanks again and I'm so excited!! :)

{Beaumont Alberta Photographer} SweetandSassyPhotography

Hey I'm Rhonda a SAHM married to Steve with 1 daughter and 1 son. My photography journey started in high school and has grown from there. Ive found new passion for it in the last few years. I hope to inspire and be inspired.

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Happy New Year!

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Leah Simmers - Leah Simmers Photography

Hi everyone! I'm excited to finally be doing one of these. I'm a mother of 3, 3 boys that is, yikes. They keep me on my toes and I wouldn't have it any other way. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 9 years and living in Tucson for 7. I have previously lived in Albuquerque and grew up in San Diego. 

Feel free to check out my website and blog

Tiarra Flemings - Little Faces Photography Central Texas

Hi Everyone. My Name is Tiarra Flemings with Little Faces Photography. I have been married 7 years to my wonderful husband John and I have 3 beautiful daughters. I have been a photographer for almost 3 years and enjoy learning more about it every moment I can. I have all Nikon gear and I love it! My D700 lovingly named Lance is making my art so much more fun and wonderful since he arrived. You can see my work here and my blog is here.

I hope to be able to make a wonderful contribution here and help inspire and be inspired.

Kara Guffey Photography -- {Louisville, KY Area Photographer}

Oh goodness I do not even know where to begin! Hi my name is Kara and I like to take pictures!! No, it is more than that, anyone who loves photography knows it is more than just taking pictures. I love capturing moments and creating memories for myself and those around me.

I have a wonderful supportive husband (note the good lookin fellow in the picture) and an adorable daughter who is almost 20 months old. If you are bored and wondering about the world wide web feel free to stop by and leave me a comment on the blog or peruse my website that really needs updating!

Marketing trifold share for ya'll - Wedding Photography

So thought I would start the year off kind of cool with a fun trifold marketing share for you all.
It's a 5 x 5 trifold made to WHCC's guidelines, and would look LOVELY printed on their pearl paper.

It's looks like this -

Front Flap, Back and Front (and for some reason blogger cuts off the right side of the image, but you can imagine right?)



Inside Spread


And you can download it here http://www.mediafire.com/?jj22mywzymz and here http://www.mediafire.com/?tmzg2yf2y1j.

Everything is fully customizable, from text to background colors, so enjoy! :-)

Normal TOU apply, please don't resell in whole or part or re-share in any way shape or form, please and thank you!