What a wonderful time celebrating Jaime and Chris' soon to arrive little baby girl. Her siblings were so glad to celebrate as well as her grandfather John. They gathered over the weekend with friends and family to celebrate the soon arrival. The focus for this little party was to have a little fun-time together before she arrives in about 5 weeks - It was a sweet celebration of love with games like 'Baby Jeopardy' 'Baby Bottle Race' 'Clothes Pin Game' as well as 'draw

We are so excited to have been able to spend time with this lovely family while they vacationed at Atlantis Lodge in Pine Knoll Shores, NC It was the love surrounding this sessions. grandparents, siblings, cousins and even Lucas the Lab! We love the lodge - it has some beautiful sights and it has the best views of the beach! Summer time is for family and vacations! #2018 #familyvacationcrystalcoast #families #familyvacations #vacationsessions #summervacation #vacation #

Family Sessions for the 2017 Season was quick and busy - While managing a full portrait and wedding business. our family and children division takes a few selected commissions for established clients and new clients visiting our area - It is a great time to think about scheduling your photos - For Mid, Summer-End and Fall We love to offer the opportunity to create and capture these moments, and these sessions are aimed to keep family memories alive... I love to call them "F

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It is always sweet to see our sweet couples in their happiest moments, Larry and Reneè are welcoming their second child together, this time a little princess.We had such a great time on this day capturing these moments, as they wanted something more private of them two only. Enjoy! #MiamiPhorographers #emeraldislephotographer #summersesisons #familylove #FamilySessions #familyreunions #pregnancy #couples #lifestayle #fayetteville #northCarolinaphotographer #northcarolinafamil

Our Day With Ashley | Class of 2017 We spent a beautiful afternoon with Ashley and along with her sweetheart and her best friend and roommate Hannah we obtained some beautiful images and we had a wonderful time as her mother, Marianne came along a witnessed the incredibly emotional sights while we worked capturing this very important time in Ashley's life. Ashley has worked so hard to graduate and it does not end here, she is continuing her education at NC State - Parents c

Why A Professional Photographer? Hi! So happy to have you here... I just wanted to start by saying that in today's world everyone has access to a digital camera, that can take beautiful images at any moment with a touch of a button with its automatic settings. Let's face it, almost everyone has one, this is the world we live in! So, you may ask: "Why not just have a friend or family member take my photographs?" "Photography is an art; one that requires experience a

Wow! Seems as if 2015 has flown by us... Where did summer go? We are a week away from Autumn and looking back at the past months, we have witnessed great moments: proposals, engagements, weddings, graduations, births and during the summer some incredibly happy family reunions were celebrated! But, as the Fall approaches, and we find ourselves nearly booked solid the next 12 weeks - with Family sessions, birthdays and before we know it Christmas time will be here, and all

We are happy to announce we are starting to book for our Family Sessions for the 2015 Season. It is a great time to think about scheduling your photos - For Mid, Summer-End and Fall Ahh.. Warmer temperatures mean that fun under the sun is to be planned and while most families gather to celebrate reunions, kids are out of school, young adults visiting from college and so on... I offer the opportunity to creat and capture these moments, these sessions are aimed to keep your

While looking at my feed in my smartphone, as many of us do occupy with the technology which surround us, I came a cross an image posted by a fellow photographer Brian Joseph Calabrese This may be a truly beat on subject for those of us who own a professional photography business with a 'Print Your Images" and not a 'Shoot & Burn' mentality or model. For some a great educational read and perhaps, not such joy for others. But, in all truth.... I know that my clients already k

Photographer Platon gives us a tour of his studio Came accross this incredible video, really touching indeed and thought: Hey! I want to share with everyone! If you have not met him yet, please meet Platon (born Platon Antoniou) - Who was raised in Greece by his English mother and Greek father - And owns a studio in NYC. He is photographed some of the most influencial and famous individuals in the world. He is one of my most favorite portrait photographers after Peter Hurl

Inspiration can take you to lengths… So truly honored d to have been able to work alongside Antoine Hood @antoinehood26 At age 28, Antoine’s NBA dream has a very real shelf life that grows closer to its end every day. Time and again, Antoine has been on the verge of success, having made the preseason roster for the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs in 2006 and 2011, only to be cut before the seasons began. Six years have passed since graduating from college as a know

Subject: Me My Photographer: Peter Hurley | NY Every passing minute.... Funny thing! I find that at 2:25 am I am writing about ME... And the magnificent moment in which the struggle of self-consciousness suddenly vanished... Those who know me, are aware - I do not get in-front of the camera often and not just because I am always behind it, but in reality it is more because, my being overly conscious of my looks and flaws... Although, some pictures have been taken can

Why hire a Professional Photographer? While reading my daily usual fare of articles - I cannot help, but to emphasize on the incredible importance of various points while considering hiring a 'photographer" for a special day such as a wedding venue or a session such as your child's birthday or family pictures.... Susan Wilson, is one amazing woman and photographer and in her writings- she really reveals the love for what she is inspired for. An amazing writer - here are a

We've discussed some of the tools you can use in the studio, but what happens when you move outside? Suddenly, the elements that you had complete control of indoors begin to change, and you have to adapt to the lighting available. There are many factors that can affect your lighting; time of day, weather, season, and location are just a few. In combination with the variance of sunlight, these elements continuously change, making it difficult to predict or control the quantity

Using Continuous Lighting Newcomers to continuous lighting ask questions very similar to those using strobes: - What kind of bulbs should I buy? - How do I connect the lights to my camera? - Do I need to change anything on my camera to get it to work? - Where do I put the lights to get the best picture? We'll address these questions below. Buying Bulbs There are several options for purchasing bulbs, and knowing where to start can be overwhelming. We recommend stickin

Many beginners to using strobes have the same questions: - How do I hook the strobes up to my camera? - What changes do I need to make on my camera to get it to work? - Where do I put the strobes to get the best picture? In this post, we aim to answer these questions in order to provide you with a great starting place for your own photographs. Hooking Up the Strobes With most strobe units, there are three different ways to trigger the flash: sync cords, other flashes,

As with many things, being prepared for a photo shoot is an investment in time and money. There are many things to consider, and many factors that contribute to the success of your photos. As with most things in life, being prepared ahead of time will make your shoot go more smoothly and help you to encounter far fewer problems with regards to locations, equipment, and people. Before scheduling events, think about what types of locations and settings you are comfortable w