Friday, October 31, 2008

Christmas Cards

It's that time of year again...time for Christmas portraits and cards. We have a ton of awesome card designs to choose from. We have traditional cards, modern cards, and everything in between. We also have designs to coordinate with outdoor portraits as well as studio ones.

There is still time for outdoor family and senior sessions. The past few days have been miserably cold, but the next two weeks is supposed to be really nice. Take advantage of it while you can! Give us a call and schedule your session before it's too late. (606)589-6879

Here are just a few of the card designs that you have to choose from. They are double sided 5x7 designs and the colors and text can be customized. (The round watermark with our logo are for internet purposes only and will not appear on your purchased cards)

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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Beckley, WV Professional Photography Convention

October has been so overwhelming for us, that I'm just getting around to blogging about a professional photography convention where I attended and taught classes. It took place in the beautiful town of Beckley, WV. We had a great turn out of about 40 professional photographers from various states in the eastern US.

There were several classes offered on various topics like the business side of wedding & portrait photography, Photoshop techniques, studio lighting, and maternity portraiture.

In addition to attending classes, I also taught two of my own, "Flattering your Subject with Corrective Posing" and "On location Senior Photography". Both classes went really well! I was suprised at how much I enjoyed teaching to other professional photographers. I'm looking forward to my next teaching experience in Oklahoma in March!

I'd like to say a special "thank you" to Michelle & Patrick of PM Photography and Heather Roach of Heather Roach Photography for taking and allowing me to use the follow pictures of me teaching my two classes.

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explaining how to pose to my senior models
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demonstrating posing
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Marti trying to be funny. Notice my logo "tattooed" on my back. Thanks Marti.
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I love adding accessories to portraits!
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the resulting portrait
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other portraits from the "On Location Senior Portraiture" class
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from the "Flattering Your Subject with Corrective Posing" class (don't ask what I'm doing)
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The convention wasn't strictly business. We also had a LOT of fun! The first night we had a meet & greet at a local Italian Restaurant. Then we went to a lounge for a couple of drinks. The next night was our bowling night. All I can say is "Wow". Just take a look for yourself at the fun...

It was more fun than this...I swear! :)
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This is what magically appears on your camera when you leave it unattended with 40 professional photographers...
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Dinner at Applebees
Shelly was HUNGRY!
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At the lounge and doing a photo scavenger hunt. Good times.
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A few shots from the various classes
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This is our group picture. The banner is in support of 3 photographers who are battling cancer. We love you guys!
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