March Portrait Special
The CORE Center is the only pregnancy resource center in Delaware County. They provide FREE and confidential services, including pregnancy testing; they give information on life affirming options, such as parenting and adoption; they also supply material aid for expectant families, community referrals and a hand of friendship in a time of need.
In March, Spirit Photographers is supporting the Core Center’s effort by donating our reduced portrait session fee to the Core Center. See more information below and hurry to book your March appointment and support a good cause.
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I must not market myself very well….Go figure!!!
Quick story about how well I DON’T promote myself. I was standing at a sports training sessions and chatting with a friend of my son’s grandmother, whom I have known for almost 3 years now. We talk regularly at similar sporting events, birthday parties, etc. Anyhow, she proceeds to tell me how she took her 8 month old granddaughter to get her pictures taken and she wouldn’t smile – not even once! She then said she was taking her BACK to the same place the next morning for a retake or she wasn’t going to buy any. Of course I then asked her (kind of indignantly)’ “well, where did you take her?” Her response was Flash Photography! She looked at me surprised and said why? (Well, again, I OBVIOUSLY do a poor job of promoting myself and my work.) I then ran to my car and grabbed my laptop and proceed to show her my work, told her where my studio was and we arranged to have the granddaughter’s portraits taken the next morning. To my relief…the little girl smiled like CRAZY! We even got a few of her 2 year old brother. It was LOTS of fun, I really enjoyed this session – and learned a valuable lesson in the meantime! Here are some previews! (I even love the pouting one!)
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BOY – OH – BOY . . . Fun Portrait Sessions
This has been the week of boys portrait sessions for sure! I have one boy myself and 2 brothers (no sisters), so I am well versed in dealing with the opposite gender . . . most of the time! This week of photographing started with the 1st of the most handsome, 2 year old, blonde boys. I’ll call him “T”. Well “T” started off with a bang…because he was in full Blue Jackets garb, including hockey stick and 2 sizes too big hockey skates. He was in HEAVEN! I could have photographed him for hours in this outfit and he would have been content. BUT Mom wanted her boy in a more traditional pose also and……well, I don’t have to tell you, that didn’t go over so hot! But we quickly distracted him with C-A-N-D-Y and all was well! Oh No, we are not against bribery here!
2 year old, handsome, blonde boy #2. I will call him “J”. “J’s” obsession was with animals, specifically horses and cows. I mean farm animals are his “thing” right now. I remember when my son went thru the same stage and he just couldn’t get enough. I have a couple of carousel horse props here at the portrait studio and “J” was in LOVE! We were hard pressed to get a shot of him without his horse….until we brought out the C-A-N-D-Y. Mom was close by (as was the horse) and was an excellent photography assistant! She was quiet and stood behind me and let me get his attention. When you see Photographs were the kid is NOT looking at the camera, generally its because Mom or Dad are off to the side trying to make them smile. Here are some sneak peaks of “J”.
Last boy, BUT certainly not least, is “L”. ”L’s” Mom and I were introduced 2 years ago by his Big and very special Bro, “W” via an organization I volunteer for called Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep {www.nilmdts.org}. If you are familiar with the organization, you will know how very special baby “L” is to me. We had his 2nd portrait session at the Studio last night at 5:30. And let me tell you, that kid SMILED all the way until 7pm when I reluctantly stopped photographing him! This kid has the most amazing red hair and looks like his Dad spit him out in the delivery room! Mom knows better! What a joy and blessing all children are, but “L” will always be a little extra special for me! Enjoy the sneak peek and give your kids an EXTRA kiss today from Baby Angel “W”.
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Wishing you a peaceful holiday!
This seems like a perfect time to THANK everyone who have encouraged, supported and helped me this past year. This has been a wonderful year for me in the pursuit of my passion! Since opening my portrait studio in May, things have been really “hoppin” so to speak. I have had the pleasure to meet and photograph so MANY fun and amazing people. We have added a couple new sets and a pond for next years families and high school senior portraits. We have GREAT ideas and plans for the 2010 holiday card season. I could go on forever! I just LOVE my job as photographer and the people I get to work with. Stay tuned for more information on special we will be running in February. In the meantime, please have a peaceful and amazing holiday with your family and friends. Be sure to keep a camera with you….you never know what magic may come your way!
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Great Holiday Gift Idea!
Portrait Gift Cards. What a perfect gift. . . . Memories preserved in heirloom portraits. Photography gift cards are available in any denomination.
Call or email us today for the perfect family gift!
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We are currently looking for 2011 Seniors for our model program. Get a free model session & other perks. Call or email for details….SOON! contact@spiritphotographers.com
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“Beside Myself” – Senior Ego Portraits
New at Spirit Senior Portraits: ”Beside Myself” - Ego Portrait session. Are you under decided about what to wear, or what side of yourself to portray for your high school senior pictures?? Here is a FUN and CRAZY alternative. Call or email Spirit Photographers for the latest info for your senior pictures. There are still a few senior portrait session appointments available for the 2010 class and outdoor fall photographs, but hurry – the portrait sessions are going fast! If you love this - become a fan and let us know at www.facebook.com/spiritseniors Remember – you are gorgeous!
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Spirit Senior Portraits – Columbus Senior Photographer
Yea!! Thank you to all of our loyal seniors that joined our facebook senior fan page! We reached 400 fans over the weekend. AMAZING!
We have had so much FUN meeting and photographing our seniors this year. Don’t forget to find your Spirit Photographers model rep at your school for your discount card.
Juniors, this goes for you too….Your senior year will be here before you know it! Stop by our photography studio anytime you are in the area and we will give you a tour of the new sets we are working on for the 2011 class!
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New member of Spirit Photographers Team!
Introducing, Katie Benoit! Katie is the newest member of the Spirit Photographers and Spirit Senior Portraits team! We are very happy to have her on board. She is fun, bubbly and has an infectious laugh! Katie is currently a project manager, but we have plans to move her into our Senior Photography division in the future. Katie has 2 kids, Alexis who attends Olentangy Orange High and Dominic is in 6th grade! Outside of photography, she spends her time following her children to baseball games, cheerleading & track events, gardening & spending time with friends. If you see Katie out and about, please welcome her! I am sure you will be as pleased with her as we are!
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A Post from photographer site MCP Actions – Funny…but True!
MCP Actions Post – Funny…but True
Have you ever been taking a photograph with your camera and had someone come up to you and say something similar to this, “Oh, you have an amazing camera. So that’s how you get such great photos.”
Well I am hear to go on the record with my opinion. Yes, good equipment (a quality SLR, professional series lenses, external flash, etc) – THEY DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Sort of… They make a difference if you know how to use them.
A person who does not understand light, focusing, depth of field and metering could have a Canon 5D MKII and an 85L lens and get way worse photos than if they just used a point and shoot. Even my husband (he may not like me saying this) will get better results from our point and shoot than my SLR. When he uses the SLR and takes a photo of me, guess who is blurry? Me. Background may look perfectly sharp. But give him a point and shoot and he does great.
On the other hand, give a professional photographer (who knows what they are doing), an entry level SLR (like the Rebel series) and a kit lens, and they can often turn out works of art. Sure, if you give that same photographer the Nikon D700 or Canon 5D MKII and a professional or L series prime lens, they will be able to get shallower depth of field and allow the subject to pop more. The color likely will be a touch more vibrant. And the subjects may appear a tad sharper as the focusing “should” be a tad more accurate.
So what am I saying with this ramble? Practice with what you have. Learn your camera, learn your lens, learn to see the light, focus your camera, etc. Once you do, if you can afford it, sure – get better, more expensive equipment. You will notice your photos get even better. But I have seen too many photographers who are “not there yet” get the most pricey gear and wonder “why do my photos not look like ______ (fill in the blank).”
Of course I have not even touched on the “after” part using photoshop. But that is another topic for another day…
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