Monthly Archives: October 2013

Toy Story’s Jessie [Midlothian Mines Park: Richmond VA Photographer]

10-23-13

A tiny Toy Story’s Jessie, a mini session and a little girl’s birthday photos-take 2. And, who doesn’t love cute curls and Toy Story?

After the rains came and left, we were able to get this mini session in last Sunday. I always try to schedule a potential rain-date when doing on location sessions because the weather doesn’t always cooperate with our plans. Though I could have shot in the sprinkling rain (I came equipped with a pretty umbrella just in case!), that isn’t always the best choice for all involved. Of course, I didn’t think this little sweetheart would want to get wet, and I was right. So on to our rain date it was. Thankfully, that date hadn’t been booked and I was able to change my plans for the day.

I met “Cowgirl Jessie” last year during a senior session for her sister.  From that time until now, we’ve been looking forward to this day. Some of my favorites are these. And, by the way, I’m booking CHRISTMAS MINI SESSIONS NOW!

AND, Here’s Jessie!

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Christmas Mini Session [Midlothian VA Christmas Portrait Photographer]

10-23-13

Christmas Mini Session Sign up is happening now!

Christmas Mini 2013

Details:

Where~ in the general area of Midlothian and 288.  Specifics in the making, but it’ll be great!

When~ Saturday Nov 9th,  9:30-Noon  ROUND 2.  Saturday Nov, 16th 10:00-noon

Who~ anyone who books, no limits!

How much?  Only $15 per person in the photo!

What do you get?

*an 8×10  (or 5×7) print for each person in the group, your choice of any from your gallery

*an online gallery of all edited images to view and choose your images

*a choice of 3 special Christmas Mini Collections

*a discounted a la carte’ product list

CHRISTMAS MINI COLLECTIONS

1.  Gift Print Collection:  (10) gift prints size 8×10 or smaller $150

2. (5) Digital Images in large print quality with print release $250

3. (20 in a set) Fine Art Christmas cards; flat with silver lined envelopes ,

(10) gift prints size 8×10 or smaller,

plus your full session of Digital Images in large print quality with print release $350

A la carte’

(Christmas Mini price list. Not valid on any other session.)

Digital image $50

Prints size 8×10 and smaller $25

Christmas Cards in set of 20 w/envelopes $35

*all prices not including VA 6% sales tax

Please book your session by emailing me at th_photography@ymail.com

Limited Availability-

10:00  Melissa

10:15 Rachel

10:30 Irina

10:45 Elke

11:00 Christie

11:15 Nora

11:45 TJ

12:00 MN

 

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Got Camera Questions? [31 Days]

10-21-13

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Cameras, no matter what kind you have, are priceless. Every time I run into someone who knows that I’m a photographer they say one of two things: 1. When can you schedule a session for me and/or 2. How does, what does, when do  ____ insert any array of question regarding a camera and its use. I don’t mind!  As a matter of fact, I’ve taken my passion for teaching and applied it well to photographers. Even today while I was out shooting, I saw 3 different photographers who were making even the basics of mistakes. I did the same thing when I was just beginning (of course, without charging anyone for my practicing). So, I do love to help.

Do you have a dslr sitting around? Do you have a camera that has a “M” on its dial?  Do you know how to use it? I DO.   How would you like to take your children’s or grandchildren’s snapshots and make them look a great photograph?

All you have to do is ask. If you have a camera question, whether it’s about shooting in M, how to do that, or a specific about taking pics of your family, just leave it here. I’ll be back to answer them!

Filed in:A Girl in the Middle | agitm | Blog | Dear Photographer

Autumn Colors [31 Days]

10-21-13

We moved to Florida to take a pastorate as newlyweds.

I <3 the beach. Days off, as rare as they were, were always wonderful because we drove out to the beach!

HOWEVER, I sorely missed my favorite time of year. If God’s autumn can make a parking lot look this good, imagine just how much I missed it in the south.

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My brother, on the other hand, loves Florida no matter the season and could care less about missing any fall or winter changes around here.   Poor guy!

How about you? What’s your take on Autumn?

 

Filed in:A Girl in the Middle | agitm | Blog | Personal

Hide and Go Seek [31 Days of Mental-Pause]

10-18-13

Hummingbird style Hide and Go Seek. Can you find it? Look how flawlessly he’s camouflaged!

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Really it was a comical sight watching me chasing this little guy around. More than not I forgot I ran out there with the enthusiasm of capturing him on camera, but then I was stunned by the fascination of its whole (tiny) being.  Literally he disappeared as he flew toward the crepe myrtle. I watched him, followed with my eyes and chased with my feet-up close and personal-but still I couldn’t see  him! I clicked away knowing I’d play hide and go seek with my digital images on my computer. And, there he is! Incredible.

I did watch and get some other shots of him too, but I stood in amazement of God’s creation. Every single detail of one of the tiniest and most vulnerable birds leaves nothing to chance.  Nothing. We read the account of creation in Genesis, but we assume so much. Too much. God knew what it would take to protect this guy as well as allow him to live life, and he made it so.

An incredible game of Hide and Go Seek!

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