KWIK PIK of Kristen and Scott! Will be posting their proofs soon so more blog images will follow! Woot! You Good lookin’ couple you! 🙂 hehe. Can’t wait for you to see the finished products! Ttys!
High School Senior: Renee-PT {Pittsburgh Photographer}
July 30, 2009
Renee literally rocked out her Senior Session! The shoot started at 6:30pm and the light was absolutely PeRfEcTTT! We couldn’t have had better lighting and the first place we started offered a sparkling opportunity…
K, so, I have this big white foam core board that I keep in my car (used as a reflector, esp. when it’s super bright or kinda dark). If you haven’t already heard me talk about it on a photo shoot or at a wedding well, “It’s my high tech, ‘break the bank,’ investment…” LOL, right? I know it’s probably a corny photographer joke or something, but I love that it totally works and I paid about 97 cents for it or something…..K, so, anyway, I brought it along and asked Renee’s mom to be my assistant for some of the shots. The first place we decided to take pictures was on a narrow wooded path next to the lake. There was a large tree and the way I wanted to take the picture was sort of a problem. Why? Well, that “PeRfEcTTT” light was aimed right at the center of my lens. The solution? Use the awesome high tech foam core to direct the light onto Renee’s pretty little face! Here was the result:
I’m pretty certain this was probably a “you had to be there” and “Dana’s a nerd” moment for anyone else to be as excited about the outcome, but I just thought I’d share with anyone interested in learning a basic photography trick. 🙂
Moving on…So, after the “fun reflecting” we had some fun with different looks, props, and shots. Here is the rest of Renee’s photoshoot with her music video at the end. Congratulations Renee! Thanks for being such a fun subject to photograph! Good luck in your senior year and in college!
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AND NOW PLAYING IN A BLOG NEAR YOU….(sorry for my annoying sense of humor in this blog post; I’m tired and overcompensating to seem like I have personality today 🙂
High School Senior: Kristen {Pittsburgh Photographer}
July 29, 2009
CHECK OUT THE HIGH REZ VIDEO HERE…
So the Weddings and Senior Sessions are in full swing and I STILL have a ton of weddings to Blog. I’ve had so many FUN and GORGEOUS couples this year I’m sure you’ll enjoy the pictures when they come. I’m really trying to take a leap and try new things and I’ve been Oh SO LuCkY to have Clients (Couples, Seniors, and Families alike) willing to let loose and have some fun with their photo sessions.
Kristen totally took over my lens, coming up with some stylin’ outfits and awesome ideas. Kristen was a fun photogenic subject and pretty darn cool. Hope you have as much fun watching the music video and viewing the images!
Congratulations Kristen! I had a blast hanging out with you for your photo shoot and can’t wait to see it all in print!
Peters Township High School Senior {Pittsburgh Photographer}
July 14, 2009
What a GORGEOUS DAY! I’ve had the window in my office opened all day (as close as I could get to enjoying the summer breeze and shining sun). I’ve really enjoyed working today with the birds chirping in the background and the breeze blowing in. Once again, I’m blogging quickly, but I wanted to at least share something.
Now, what I offer for Senior Sessions is not at all what our parents had, it’s not even what I had for my senior pictures. My Senior Sessions are about breaking the traditional Senior Portrait mold of “Sit there and Cheese in front of the fake backdrop.” When I photograph a senior, I want to capture their true personality and it’s exciting to see that come out as the session goes on. I feel privileged that people allow me to see their passions, what makes them smile and who they are inside-not everyone gets to see or know those things.
I’ll be posting a few senior sessions over the next few weeks where I think you’ll see these things coming through. Let me start with Andrea…
When I pulled up to her house, Andrea came out, greeted me with a friendly smile and helped carry my equipment inside. Andrea and her parents chose my “Combo Session.” The Combo Session is my favorite because it offers a lot of variety and really gives the High School Senior an opportunity to show off his/her personality. The Combo Session is Part Studio Portraits, Part On Location. Technically all my work is “on location,” but what I consider On Location is outdoors in a very unique setting. I always offer/include the necessary Yearbook Head Shot with a Studio & Combo session. I also have four different fake backdrops. HOWEVER, like I said, my senior sessions are about making it personal, SO whenever possible, I encourage Senior and Parent to use areas of their home that provide a unique and personal backdrop.
WELLLLLL, Andrea and her mom hit the nail on the head…Andrea LOVES, I mean LOVES to read! She also has the coolest room with a loft bed and LIBRARY underneath the loft bed. So what else could be cooler and better than Andrea in the spot she would rather spend all her time? Here’s my favorite shot:
SO High School Seniors and Parents, if you’re looking for something that actually says “YOU” and not something random and irrelevant, YOU NEED TO CALL ME! 🙂 We’ll do something off-beat and personal that you’ll both love!
Sarah & Keith Engaged {Pittsburgh Photographer}
July 9, 2009
Sarah & Keith! We had fun fun fun at Mingo Creek Park. It is such a beautiful place and the covered bridges create a fairy tale setting. Sarah and Keith were up for anything…even if it meant getting a little dirty. Their willingness and excitement for fun artistic shots resulted in some great images. Can’t wait for the wedding and TTD session! I’ll be posting the still shots soon to add to this post…as usual, I need to catch up on my blogging!
CONGRATULATIONS Sarah & Keith!
High School Senior {Pittsburgh Photographer}
July 3, 2009
We did Derek’s photo shoot at and around his house. He pulled out the quad for some shots, which made for some fun photography. Check it out….  Congratulations Derek!