Last weekend we got to meet up with a former bride and groom of ours, Brittany & Andrew. This time we were photographing their beautiful family. They had referred a couple to us, and as a result we had another wedding. As a thank you we offered to photograph their newest family member, he's such an irresistible guy too!
It was great to see you again and we wish you and yours continued happiness and much love!
Last weekend with our lovely Northwest rain, winds and COLD weather we met with Kelsey & Chris in Seattle. Chris is based at Ft Lewis and Kelsey flew in from CO for this portrait session.
There wasn't the opportunity to see if weather would improve in the next day or two as Kelsey's flight departed that same evening. So despite the weather we made the best of our situation.
Kelsey and Chris in the hotel lobby. The lobby had a fireplace with a copper wall which proved to be an interesting backdrop. It was decided that the hotel lobby would be the best place while in his uniform.
Another interesting backdrop is the outside wall of the Experience Music Project. Stay huddled, stay warmer ... not warm, just warmer!
Around Seattle Center.
We made a quick stop at Queen Anne Hill - no view of MT Rainier with this weather!
One last stop in front of one of the icons of Seattle - Pike Place Market.
Recently I found another photography group and each Friday they present a photograph for members of the group to fix. I thought I would start participating.
While we try to get everything right in the camera in the first place, there are always edits that can be done to enhance a photograph. With our packages we include a basic edit (light, saturation, etc) to all the photographs you receive. We also offer to do "special edits" for 4 photos of your choice for our portrait packages. These would be photographs you would like to enlarge for the wall and special prints or prints for an album.
The edits below are further enhanced from the basic edits, brightening the eyes, whitening the teeth, removing distractions, getting rid of stray hair, acne, etc. There are also artistic edits that can be done to a photo which I haven't applied to these particular photographs.
This first photograph is my daughter, Kim who sometimes assist us in photographing wedding.
Before - this is a file I found and it has a basic edit done already.
After - cropped, eyes lightened, added a glow, removed white bra strap that was showing on right shoulder, softened photo a bit.
Next we have sweet little 2 year old 'L' who we just photographed this last weekend.
Straight from the camera, with absolutely no editing done.
After - that pole HAD to be removed, cropped, fixed her hair a bit, lightened her eye area, and gave her a bit of a glow also. She's adorable no matter what!
This next photograph isn't one of ours, this is a photo that was given to the group to fix.
A really faded Original.
My edited version that I'm turning in. This I had to darken, add contrast, removed some white spots on the barn, whitened the whites of her eyes, added some color to her face, darkened her lips, softened the dominate freckles - I wanted the freckles to remain though, tilted the photo and cropped.
As a side note, I always keep the photos in my blog cropped to standard sizes for frames. Special crops can be provided and we can cut custom mats if you need for your prints. However, I've seen plenty of square frames now.
We met L and her parents at the Tumwater Falls Park for a photo session to document her turning two. Both Sonny and I absolutely fell in love with 'L' and all her expressions. She was a bit shy at first, but it didn't seem to take long for her to warm up to the idea of being in front of the camera.
Below the tunnel tubes at children's playgrounds always make fun colorful photographs.
Time with mom and dad ....
Really now, WHO can resist that little sly smile!
Reflections of who I am
Just as we finished up our photo session, grandpa pulled up in his truck which totally delighted 'L'. I must admit I was just a wee bit jealous wishing I could hug my granddaughter.
Sonny and I both had fun watching 'L' play and explore all the playground equipment at the park. And we can't wait to see her as a flower girl in August!
* Family and friends can view the full gallery here -> 'L' Turns 2
It was once again time to go visit Baby T for her 6 month photo session. Every three months we get the privilege of seeing how much she has grown and changed. Seeing her go from a new born in awe of the new world she is discovering to growing her own unique personality has been a heart warming experience. Baby T's 3 month session can be found here -> 3 Months.
We threw some petals into the air, catching Baby T's attention.
If it was good enough for Eve .... we added a fig leaf to keep this blog G rated ;-) Mommy and Daddy will get the full Monty!
If you are the parent of a newborn or you know a parent with a newborn, please inquire about our "As Baby Grows" portrait package. With this package you get a portrait session every three months for baby's first year.
Family and Friends will be able to view the photographs in the password protected gallery -> Baby T
