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Today made me feel like spring is just around the corner! It was a beautiful, warm day. I love it! So…this means I’m gearing up for the spring portrait season! Having the winter to think and regroup, my head is full of ideas and I am looking for “models” for the following portfolio building sessions. If you are interested, or know or someone who may be interested please contact me asap!
“BFF” sessions – I am looking for a group of 3-4 girls or guys for a “friends” session. Preferably “tweens” or high school. This would be a great way to celebrate those middle school or high school friendships! Sessions will be outdoors at a location chosen by the photographer. Each participant will receive the complimentary group session, a 5×7 individual portrait, and a 5×7 friends portrait.
Newborn sessions - What could be sweeter than a newborn baby? Baby must be 2 weeks or younger at the time of the session. Because it is best to photograph newborns in the first 2 weeks of life, sessions will be tentatively scheduled before the baby is due and adjusted as necessary based on baby’s actual birth date. Session will take place at your home and must be scheduled on a weekday. Participants will receive a complimentary session plus 2 adorable 3×3 petite baby albums.
Hobby sessions – Do you play the guitar? Are you a dancer? Are you really into a specific sport? Do you have a special or unique hobby that could be expressed in photographs? These sessions will be outdoors and the location will be chosen by the photographer. Participants will receive a complimentary session and $40 print credit.
Additional details:
Sessions must take place by May 28, 2010
Sessions must be within a 30 mile radius of the Stafford/Fredericksburg VA area
All participants must sign a model release in order to qualify for the complimentary session
Spring is just around the corner and again this year I am kicking off the spring season with the Favorite Image Contest! Images were selected from each 2009 session and preliminary judging was completed by a group of fellow photographers. They narrowed it down to five for each category and now it’s YOUR turn to vote! Which is your favorite image? Take a look below and then cast a vote for your favorite in the gray boxes. (Note: there are two separate contests – Kids and Seniors. Be sure to vote for both!) A few details:
voting ends Monday, March 8th
feel free to share this with family and friends but let’s keep it fair – one vote per person please!
John - Paige,
All of these are REALLY good. I think #2 and #4 are just captivating because of their eyes! I don't know how you do it but you are able to capture people like I've never seen before!!! God has blessed you with a wonderful talent!
JohnMarch 2, 2010 - 8:35 am
Spring is just around the corner and again this year I am kicking off the spring season with the Favorite Image Contest! Images were selected from each 2009 session and preliminary judging was completed by a group of fellow photographers. They narrowed it down to five for each category and now it’s YOUR turn to vote! Which is your favorite image? Take a look below and then cast a vote for your favorite in the gray boxes. (Note: there are two separate contests – Kids and Seniors. Be sure to vote for both!) A few details:
voting ends Monday, March 8th
feel free to forward this on to family and friends but let’s keep it fair – one vote person person please!
I am now booking for the spring. Sessions are limited so if you are interested email or give me a call today! And seniors – it’s not too late for Class of 2010 senior portraits! Thanks for voting!
No recipe this week…just an image. I won’t bore you with the details but let’s just say that yesterday’s little cooking experiment was a big flop! (Note to self: rice in the crock pot is not a good idea.) Dessert was probably the best part of the meal…nice warm cookies! Have a wonderful weekend!
A month or so ago, I attended a workshop on marketing and defining my style as a photographer. It was an incredible weekend but also very challenging for me! I’m not the best with words. I have a hard time putting feelings into words. Maybe that’s why I love photographs…you can say so much without saying a word. Since the workshop, I have been looking back at some of my work and really thinking about my personal style. I’ve realized that what I love about photographing children is being able to capture those little bits of childhood that we really want to hold on to…their playfulness, curiosity, honesty, innocence. I strive to capture images that are bright, honest, true, fun, and relaxed. I want to catch those expressions that make a parent say, “That’s my child!” I recently received this feedback from a wonderful client:
“You capture the true essence of our boys personality each time with brilliant color and natural expressions. Their smiles, grins, eye crinkles and dimples shine through each time and we see love shining back at us.”
If I made my Top 25 list, I would say that soup would be on it! I just love it! I don’t think I would have made it through college without soup (and canned corn.) LOL! When I lived at home and my mom and I would go grocery shopping, she would send me down the soup aisle to pick up what I wanted. A few cans and I was good to go for the week. I also love to try soup recipes. Nothing is more comforting than a nice steaming bowl of homemade soup! A few months back I stumbled upon a recipe for Tomato Soup with Tortellini. My kids love it! It calls for canned soup and I’ve been trying to find a nice homemade recipe to substitute for the canned stuff (and that my kids would still eat!) I think I found it. Here’s the recipe if you want to give it a try…super creamy and yummy flavor! Next time I make it though, I think I’ll cut down a little on the flour and add a little more tomato. Enjoy!
4 tbsp butter
1/4 c chopped onion
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 c milk (I used canned evaporated milk – one regular and one nonfat)
2 tsp sugar
28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
1 package frozen tortellini (cook according to package directions)
parmesan cheese and bacon for garnish (optional)
In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-low heat. Add chopped onion; cook, stirring until tender. Stir flour into cooked onion and butter, stirring until well incorporated. Gradually stir in milk and add sugar, salt, and pepper. Continue to heat, stirring, until mixture thickens and boils. Heat crushed tomatoes in a separate saucepan and then gradually add to the milk mixture, stirring constantly. Cook tortellini according to the package directions. Drain and add to tomato soup. We like to garnish it with a little parmesan cheese and bacon. Yum!
I have been waiting patiently for Mr. FedEx to show up with some new frame samples I ordered! They finally arrived and I am SO excited! You won’t believe the variety of designs and yummy colors to choose from. I can’t wait to share them during ordering appointments! BTW – it’s not too early to start thinking about the spring. If you are interested in a spring session, email or give me a call. I look forward to helping you fill your walls with wonderful memories framed in fabulous, custom-designed frames!
I mentioned a few posts back that I was taking a class – The Art of Food Photography. I think I have found a new obsession! Lately, I have been spending lots of time browsing food blogs and cooking magazines. I’ve torn up magazines and started an “inspiration” folder of food images I love. I’ve spent hours walking the aisles at places like Pier1, Homegoods, and TJMaxx looking for cool food props. I have a problem, don’t I?
As I browse the food blogs, I dream of how cool it would be to have my own! I love to cook and try new recipes. Most have been successful. (But don’t ask my hubby about the baked carrots and whole wheat brownies. Blech!) Anyway…at this point I don’t have enough to time to dedicate to a whole new blog so…I’m thinking I may start “Food Friday” here! I suppose I could try to come up with some fancy kind of name but I’m not really the fancy schmancy type so I’ll keep it simple. Sometimes it may be a recipe. Sometimes just some cool images from that week. Who knows…we’ll see where this goes…
So..in honor of Valentine’s Day here my first “Food Friday” post. I hope you have a wonderful weekend surrounding by the people you love!
Mom - That was just too cool. I love the photos. The cupcake photos would look so cute in Cami Cakes!
How clever to spotlight the conversation heart with Dream Big!!
I'm so proud of you!!February 12, 2010 - 5:21 pm
Emily Weiss - Paige I am SO hiring you when Matty Matt needs some food photography for his places!! These are fantastic! Might be a whole new biz niche for you.February 13, 2010 - 12:59 pm
Baby must be 2 weeks or younger at the time of the session. Because it is best to photograph newborns in the first 2 weeks of life, sessions will be tentatively scheduled before the baby is due and adjusted as necessary based on baby’s actual birth date. Session will take place at your home and must be scheduled on a weekday. Participants will receive a complimentary session plus 2 adorable 3×3 petite baby albums. 
by Paige
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