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When Life Gives You a White Backdrop… Make Images (D166)

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I know the title is a stretch on the lemons and lemonade analogy, but I just watched the Lemonade movie on Hulu last night so I can't get it off my brain. And there's nothing like a built in white backdrop and instant photo reflector. Where do you find such a thing, you ask? Today I just had to look out my window to find it. The beautiful snow flurries I captured yesterday became a white … [Read more...]

A Dancer’s Leap of Faith (D148)

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In my life as a photographer, I am incredibly blessed to work with some amazing teen girls and I find it quite coincidental that more a few are dancers (and also interested in photography). Not that I really believe in coincidence, but what a wonderful connection I have with these avid dancing, aspiring photographers. After our most recent Teen Identity photo shoot where the models completely … [Read more...]

Shooting on the Edge – A Teen Identity Photo Shoot (D145)

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Today's word of the day was... EDGY. Our home and studio were temporarily taken over by teen girls in preparation for our first Teen Identity Models photo shoot of 2010. The bedroom exploded in clothes and there was a full-on salon happening with hair, makeup, nails, and stylists getting everyone ready. We're preparing to launch our new model program for 2011 Seniors and are so excited … [Read more...]

Teen Models Rock the Runway (D128)

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The pictures speak for themselves. I cannot wait to add these images to Teen Identity and have some of our teen models up on that stage next year! Manual: Page 6. Images: Looked at more winning images from the SPA photography competition. Loved James Hays and Jon Read's work. … [Read more...]

D8: Worldwide Photo Moment Captured

Surely there have been Worldwide Moments throughout history. Whether they are collective moments of peace, victory, and pride or even moments of mass fear and terror. Our lives are made up of moments: compelling and unforgettable. Today I experienced a serendipitous moment when I tweeted about today's photo. I needed an idea, some inspiration. I had spent all day editing photos from my latest … [Read more...]

Keep Yourself in the Picture: Planning a Personal Photo Shoot

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Can you remember the last time you got out from behind the camera and had your picture taken? Do you have any current photos of yourself that you like? Or love? If you answered no, then it's time to plan a photo shoot! Here's how... Find someone to be your photographer (friend, spouse, neighbor, family member). You must feel comfortable with this person. If you'd like to use a … [Read more...]