August 26, 2013
Meet Baby Harry | Minneapolis Newborn Photography
Harry was born May 25, and I had the pleasure of photographing his first portrait (newborn) session when he was just 6 days old (more to follow, as he's a New Arrival baby)! Here are a few favorites and I can NOT wait to check in again very soon!
Jack's Senior Portraits | Minneapolis Senior Portrait Photographer
I've had a couple recent senior portrait sessions and therefore some favorites to share - 'tis the season!
Jack:
I've known Jack and his family since he was 6 years old - so what a treat to check back in at this big life-changing time! We were in the Warehouse District downtown Minneapolis. Very dapper fellow!
Jack:
I've known Jack and his family since he was 6 years old - so what a treat to check back in at this big life-changing time! We were in the Warehouse District downtown Minneapolis. Very dapper fellow!
Erin's Senior Portraits | Minneapolis Senior Portrait Photographer
I've had a couple recent senior portrait sessions and therefore some favorites to share - 'tis the season!
Erin:This pretty lady was so fun to work with - we went to St. Anthony Main on a hot hot day and she did beautifully - and was beautiful, of course!
Erin:This pretty lady was so fun to work with - we went to St. Anthony Main on a hot hot day and she did beautifully - and was beautiful, of course!
August 24, 2013
8.3.13 Jill & Rob | Minnesota Wedding Photographer
Jill & Rob had such a lovely wedding day south of the Cities. Their ceremony was at St. Olaf College chapel and after a quick hotel stop in Lakeville, their celebrations continued with a reception at Ridges at Sand Creek golf club. Surrounded by supportive and loving family and friends, these two - who've known each other since childhood! - couldn't have been sweeter or more wonderful! Congrats you two!
Check out their engagement session here - so fun. :)
(Rob, you were going to counter reference the shot on the right, below, I believe) :)
Other awesome vendors:
Check out their engagement session here - so fun. :)
Other awesome vendors:
- eMotion Video
- Cakes by Jan
- Instant Request
- Beau Monde Salon - hair and makeup
- Wixon Jewelers - rings
- Bridal Accents Couture (Justin Alexander) - gown
- Wedding Shoppe, Inc. - wedding party
August 19, 2013
Editing & Coloring | Wedding & Portrait Photography Image Guide
Lindsey & Mike (bless their hearts!) helped me to create this
little demonstration post. It's so much easier to convey the kind of
changes and improvements I make to an image by showing rather than
telling. (If you'd like to see Lindsey & Mike in
all their glory, their wedding post is HERE.)
It can be difficult to explain the difference between an untouched (aka RAW or straight-from-the-camera) image versus a lightly edited (aka color corrected) one versus a finalized (aka enhanced) one. Here are the three stages: RAW, lightly edited, and finalized. The finalized version has no marks on the wall and floor, blemishes or stray hairs, with brightened and softened eyes, etc.
This little guide shows our different coloring options. I keep it pretty simple and straight forward, so your images stand the test of time and not fall out of fashion. Here is the same image in brown tones, color, and black and white. Everything is shot in color, so the monochrome options are part of the finalization of an image.
Sometimes an image just compels me to make it black and white or brown toned (not quite Sepia), so I usually choose which images to convert (because I shoot everything in color, no change is permanent and you always have an option).
And finally, just some fun shots of these two:
It can be difficult to explain the difference between an untouched (aka RAW or straight-from-the-camera) image versus a lightly edited (aka color corrected) one versus a finalized (aka enhanced) one. Here are the three stages: RAW, lightly edited, and finalized. The finalized version has no marks on the wall and floor, blemishes or stray hairs, with brightened and softened eyes, etc.
This little guide shows our different coloring options. I keep it pretty simple and straight forward, so your images stand the test of time and not fall out of fashion. Here is the same image in brown tones, color, and black and white. Everything is shot in color, so the monochrome options are part of the finalization of an image.
And finally, just some fun shots of these two:
August 16, 2013
Before & After's | Wedding & Portrait Photography Posing Tips & Tricks
Lindsey & Mike (bless their hearts!) helped me to create this little demonstration post. It's so much easier to convey the kind of changes and improvements I make to an image by showing rather than telling. Here are some before-&-after shots depicting first how someone might stand or "pose" undirected, and then how a bit of "light direction" can make a big difference. Many thanks to these brave souls willing to demonstrate! (If you'd like to see Lindsey & Mike in all their glory, their wedding post is HERE.)
First Lindsey is standing equally on both feet, and then I asked her to put her weight on her back leg, slimming her hips and legs.
Below is a quick, easy fix for a big improvement. First these two are standing straight up and down, and then they're leaning towards me - it feels more engaging and warm. Also, spaces in photographs look larger than they feel, so by moving their heads together, they look more in love than when keeping them at a "natural" distance.
Again, showing the difference between weight evenly distributed and weight on the back foot with the hips away. Ladies, always do this!
A couple more examples here. Even when not being featured in the foreground, it's important to be posed in a flattering way.
If you need more hip proof, first Lindsey has her hips towards the camera, and then slims them down by pushing them away from the camera. In turn, that accentuates the chest and - she doesn't have one, but - would remove a double chin, too.
Things closest to the camera appear larger (and therefore things
farthest from the camera appear smaller) so keeping that in mind can
enhance every photograph you're ever in.
Ok, fellas, what to do with those hands? These are three positions I want avoid: 1. down at sides, 2. the "fig leaf," and 3. "the Commander" (thank you Noah Wolf for the aptly named not-cool options).
These options, on the other hand, are excellent choice: arms crossed, or thumbs - or full hands - in pockets. Guys - and girls - need an excuse to do something with their hands, so these are good defaults in most situations - unless they're wrapped around their significant other, of course.
That's it for posing for now. Check back next week for a style guide of sorts.
First Lindsey is standing equally on both feet, and then I asked her to put her weight on her back leg, slimming her hips and legs.
Below is a quick, easy fix for a big improvement. First these two are standing straight up and down, and then they're leaning towards me - it feels more engaging and warm. Also, spaces in photographs look larger than they feel, so by moving their heads together, they look more in love than when keeping them at a "natural" distance.
Again, showing the difference between weight evenly distributed and weight on the back foot with the hips away. Ladies, always do this!
A couple more examples here. Even when not being featured in the foreground, it's important to be posed in a flattering way.
If you need more hip proof, first Lindsey has her hips towards the camera, and then slims them down by pushing them away from the camera. In turn, that accentuates the chest and - she doesn't have one, but - would remove a double chin, too.
Ok, fellas, what to do with those hands? These are three positions I want avoid: 1. down at sides, 2. the "fig leaf," and 3. "the Commander" (thank you Noah Wolf for the aptly named not-cool options).
These options, on the other hand, are excellent choice: arms crossed, or thumbs - or full hands - in pockets. Guys - and girls - need an excuse to do something with their hands, so these are good defaults in most situations - unless they're wrapped around their significant other, of course.
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