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Portraits
Before and After
I recently had this beauty in for a portrait session, and just couldn’t wait to share a before and after of her.
The Importance of a Print
I am a print photographer. I know that nowadays that seems to be an unpopular format for your images, but let me explain why I feel so strongly about having them in print. I was going through my moms photographs the other day and came across an image of my grandfather as a young boy and his family. Now you might be thinking, OK, what is so special about that? Well, what makes it special is that the image itself is about 111 years old. How amazing is it to have that physical record of my family. I can tell my children and grandchildren about their ancestors and actually show them a photograph. Now imagine for a moment that it was a digital image. Would the current technology today allow you to open that old digital file? I don’t believe it would. So the next time you decide to get portraits made, instead of just getting a digital file, order prints. Your family will thank you for it.
New Year, New Look
Not only are we in a new year, we are in a new decade. Is it time for a new look? Let us help you decide a new direction and plan how you want to change the way your clients see you, and maybe how you see yourself.
“Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your business.” -Steve Forbes
Black Friday/Small Business Saturday Special
Why should I have my portrait made?
This is such a valid question for most of us, if not all. It makes us feel somehow that it would be rather selfish or self centered to do this for ourselves. Like we don’t deserve to spend that time and effort on ourselves. But let me say this, you ARE deserving of this experience. To have a day, just for yourself, to feel beautiful, to let down your guard, to see yourself as the rest of the world sees you. We are so self critical that all we do is down ourselves day in and day out. We don’t love that person in the mirror, all we can see is that extra 10 pounds, or those new gray hairs and wrinkles. That should NOT be a reason to not have your portrait made. It is ok to have that beautiful print on your walls, for your children and grandchildren to admire. Go ahead, be brave and do it, I guarantee you won’t be sorry that you did.
Client testimony
Taking time out to have portraits made with my daughter was so special to both of us. We had the day just for the two of us! Picking out our outfits, having our hair and makeup done and feeling so comfortable with Racheal as she guided us through the poses! We will forever cherish this time spent, memories made and portraits to last a lifetime.
-Allyson Lawson
Exist in Print
We Have Entered the Era of the Photographic Lost Generation
We are taking photos more than ever, but they’re nearly all digital files with very few tangible prints being produced. By now we know that digital never means safe, yet millions of memories are currently being entrusted to servers, clouds and phones. The risk could be felt by our entire generation, as we grow up without a printed, photographic record of our lives. The most photographed generation of all time could wind up being the next Lost Generation.
The Need for a Movement
It’s not just affecting today’s youth. 42% of people between the ages of 30 and 44 will likely look back and wonder where photos of their childhood, holiday get-togethers, relatives and friends have gone decades from now, and, reportedly, 67% store their photos solely on a computer or phone. Statistics show that a staggering 53% of consumers have not printed a photo in more than 12 months, 70% don’t have photo albums, and 42% no longer print photos at all.
It doesn’t have to be this way. We know that everything from candles, bicycles and vinyl albums have survived the “disruption” caused by technological advancements. We have to remember the value and importance of printed, framed, and mounted photographs in our lives and for the generations after us. Children love to see images of themselves around the house, newlyweds have fond moments when they see their wedding photo on the mantle or walls, and our most beloved pets are sealed in time…all thanks to the power of print.
Shared from Professional Photographers of America
The Ravens
I recently had the privilege of putting together a concept session with Vicksburg Performing Arts Company. One of their dances is inspired by Edgar Allen Poe’s poem “The Raven”. When Chesley and I were talking about the dances and she told me this, my head started spinning with ideas. I put together a look for their make up and hair, and made some “gloves” for them to wear with their existing costumes. I do have to say that my sister totally saved my butt, as she did all the make up for this. Not only did she save me, she NAILED the look I was after. After about 2 hours of hair and make up we were finally ready. We traveled about 20 miles to get to the location that had the look and feel I was after. Here are some of the behind the scenes images, and some of the dance. The final images will be showcased during their spring recital at Parkside Playhouse in March. Hope you enjoy!
Don’t you just love…
Fall? It is my favorite time of year! The colors, the cooler temperatures and sitting around a fire at night. This is also a great time of year to have your family portraits made. Here are a couple from some fall sessions.
