It's my week for photographing cute babies! This is one from this morning that I just had to share... her Mom got these diaper covers from Moonbeams in Scottsdale, so I just had to showcase them in a few of the images (here is just one sneak peek). Honestly, this little baby girl is one of the sweetest babies I know! Now just wish me luck for next month when I photograph her entire extended family (on her Mom's side) with over 30 people and a dozen little children as they help celebrate a few special occasions - including great grandma's 97th birthday! I have been photographing this delightful family now for over seven years, so it is fun to watch them grow.
Pretty in Pink (and everything else too).
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Here is a fun and easy "self assignment" for photographers... go out and look for reflections or shadows to photograph. I don't know WHY I am attracted to these types of images, but I think they are interesting. A photograph of a subject as a reflection or shadow allows for a lot of creativity. Here are just a few ideas to get you started. Have fun...
A Bench... and a building reflected in glass... these images are all around you.
Water always makes for a great reflection image...
Have fun looking at the world in a new way and see what opens up to you!
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I have been PRETTY good about my photo a day project, even though I don't post all of them here on the blog, but yesterday I got busy and forgot to get an image before we were suppose to meet some friends for dinner. So I took my camera with me to the restaurant and decided to play with a low light situation without flash. Using a very high ISO (1600) allowed me to still hand hold the camera (shutter speed was 1/30 with a wide open aperture) to capture this view of the provisions delivered to the table prior to the pizza. The pizza disappeared too fast to get a shot without everyone's hands in the way! So next time you find yourself in a low light situation, try using a higher ISO and refrain from using the dreaded pop-up flash!
By the way, yummy pizza at Pino Cafe at Mayo Blvd and Scottsdale Road if you are in the area! And yes, it is owned by a frenchman, go figure.
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Every holiday season brings memories of the past as well as wishes for the future. In these moments of thoughtful reflection we learn acceptance for life’s trials while we give thanks for the beauty that surrounds us.
It can also be a time of stress and frantic activity. This is especially true at time of year for most portrait photographers, as we rush to meet the holiday deadlines of our clients. But even amid the hustle and stress I think it is important to go out of our way to extend random acts of kindness toward strangers whenever possible. It could be something as simple as holding the door for someone, or a smile and a kind word. Even just taking the time to say THANKS to someone for something they have done for you.
So at this time of year I give thanks to all of my clients for the trust they have given me to capture their memories. I hope all of you enjoy this time with friends and family, and take a moment to extend a random act of kindness toward a stranger today. Thanks again to all my wonderful clients, friends and family. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
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cherie commented on July 8th, 2010
Pam-Thank you for capturing our daughter so beautifully. You are a truely gifted artist. Thank you-The Pobiaks