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Where to Print my Photos
a frequently asked question is: Where should I get my images printed, or what are the best lab to use for printing pictures? We frequently respond with the same answers and it occurred to me, that a lot of the places we choose are specifically for businesses, not consumers and hobbyists. So let me go ahead and give you a list of labs that either I do use or have used and/or have heard good things about for both professionals and for the hobbyists!
10 {Cheap & Easy} Photography Backdrop Ideas
The cool thing about creating a backdrop, a background of sort, is that it really can be anything you want. Just remember to pull your subject away from it to create separation and really make them the focal point.
Secret Sessions and Keeping it to Yourself!
As any of you that follow this blog/site etc know, all the women in view are ladies who have given permission to use their images, or at least some of them for online use and advertising. I am forever grateful to every woman who is brave enough and proud enough to give me that privilege. That being said...
The Model Release
What is it, do i have to sign one? What happens if I don't? I hear lots of questions about the infamous model release so it is about time that those questions get answered! A mo
A Beginner Blog Launched
A safe place to be a new photographer. A blog with helpful and EASY lessons.
DIY Tissue Paper Back Ground (Beginner Photographer Back Drop Ideas)
The simplest and easiest way to change up your backgrounds while on a budget. this less than 10 min project is less than $2 and great for creating options.
DIY Magnetic Back Drop Hanging System
We are both in a facebook DIY group where i saw her post about her system and just loved the idea so much that i HAD to have her share with the rest of the world! *She shopped at Menards which is her local hardware store-a Home Depot or Lowes should also carry these materials* So Here is her awesome system that works great and a couple of bonus quickie tutorials for you as well!
DIY Indoor Garden Photo BackDrop
I saw this bag of Spanish Moss, and was drawn to it by the textures and shapes and decided i needed to do something with it. I had some maternity sessions coming up and thought, nature-babies are natural-mother nature....and soon the ideas were flowing.
Relaxing & Getting The Perfect Expressions during your Boudoir Session
So you have your session booked, (or maybe still thinking about it,) and you are thinking-holy shit, i don't know how to pose-what in the world am i going to do? Let me first inform you that your photographer should be prepared and very skilled in posing you, so you should have nothing to worry about! You will be given direction and coached and encouraged throughout the whole experience. Here are some tips to help you out as you relax and be a little more comfortable in front of the camera-because if you aren't a professional model, then you probably freeze up like the majority of the world does when a camera is pointed in your direction!
Announcement "Who We Aren't"
This is a huge announcement for J Morgan images, a step towards a bigger goal of Jessica Edler on her journey, that she can not wait to share with you. Who we aren't is a.....
Siesta Key Beach Photo Shoot
It was January and the perfect weather day right after a cold snap. Up north may have been freezing but down here the west coast of florida, it was in the 80s. The photoshoot was apart of our (The Tampa Shutter Sisters,) monthly meetup. I don't know if there was a theme, but it was pretty girls in pretty dresses. There were 7 of us photographers total, and 2 models. Lucy's dresses adorned the fair skin of the girls, and we just had fun.
Tampa Shutter Sisters Photo Challenge
Make any type of image you want. If you are a food Photographer, pet photographer, children photographer or whatever photographer-play to your strengths and have fun! You can post what you come up with below or instagram it up. #ShutterSisters (i'll keep an eye out.) With permission, i'll pull some images created and post them on the next challenge blog!
There is no good or bad, there is no right or wrong, this is solely for fun and to learn and challenge yourselves/each other. All are welcome to grow with us on our challenge journey!
Black Friday Special for Everyone
These deals go from Friday November 29, 2013 through Sunday December 1st. There is something for everyone, be it just a gift certificate or a portrait session, you can not go wrong with the gift of a beautiful memory!
Photoshop Friday | Creative Portraits | Katie's Finale
So all month i have posted of Katie's fun creative shoot, which start with intent on making her a doll, but when i sat down to edit my vision changed and i went more 'poltergeist' creepy mode. Maybe it was the whole Halloween vibe kicking in early. Either way, as the Finale to her series, i have compiled together the edits right here for you, and you can view the rest of my creative portraits in the Creative Portrait gallery! Hope you have enjoyed. I have already been at work on some really amazing (if i do say so myself,) images that are sure to stop you in your tracks. I am super proud of the next series-i am just not sure of when i will release them so follow on facebook to find out!
Photoshop Friday | Katie Doll part 2
You will notice i also extended the canvas on the final image and brought her dress down further. Her eyes were simply done in a separate layer and not so carefully covered over with a soft brush-in black. My black and white conversions always tend to lean towards whiter whites and blacker blacks. I custom b+w every b+w image i do. Typically bumping the yellows and oranges and a bit of the reds up to be lighter while bringing blues down a bit. of course it always depends on the colors they are wearing etc, but that is my general method.
Fade to Black. & White. | Creative Portraits
What you are about to see is a composite of two images "fading" in a small series to bring you to the final black and white. I hope you like it and that it inspires you to try new things out with your work. As i am already thinking of a follow up to it! For those interested in the "shop work" i'll post a general summary at the bottom for you.
New Look and Feel {Boudoir Photographer Tampa}
Children and family mini sessions are now open. New look and new fresh website!
Lady Carmen Curves & Curls {Boudoir Photography}
Beautiful Curves and Curls. Carmen is simply stunning! She came in nervous like my ladies usually do, but after a bit things heated up and she rocked her curves in her beautiful lace body suit that helped accentuate those gorgeous curves of hers!