Everyone wants to look their best for their photo shoot, and usually the answer is not to try so hard.
1). Be yourself, relax. Nothing worse than nervous, uncomfortable smiles.
2). Wear clothes that you like. Wear clothes that fit. Even if you have lost weight, and want to show it off,
don't wear clothes that are too tight. If you are a blue jean and tennis shoe person, don't show up in a suit and tie. Of course we want newer, clean clothes, that are not too tight, or have overpowering colors or patterns.
3). Don't overdo the makeup. Wear your normal shades, and a little matte powder is good to reduce glare.
4). Look at yourself in the mirror, the mirror sees what the
lense see's.
5). Keep you pockets empty.
6). Guy's, when shaving, use a fresh blade, and don't press too hard. No razor stubble.
7). Practice your smile. The best smiles are when you think of something that makes you happy, and you just smile. The worst smiles are when you just look at the camera and smile.
Try this, take a deep breath, let half of it out, look up and smile.
Laughter is also a great smile. Practice your laugh, so it is not too big of a smile, yet truly genuine.
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The new wedding season is just around the corner, and I am ready! I will be trying a few new things this year, and I think my brides will love the results. I have a couple of new lenses, and now have a portable wireless studio I can bring to the church. This will give more light for group portraits, and give me the opportunity to use creative lighting for individual, and couple portraits. I love weddings, and I am excited for this years tour. There are still some Saturdays open this year, and 2008 is starting to fill. Give me a call, to check your date.
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Rent my StudioHave you ever wanted to try being a studio photographer? I will rent my equipped studio complete with wireless flash, and pro camera equipment at an affordable hourly rate. I will assist you in setting the lights and backdrops, and help you with poses. You then own your pictures, so you can go anywhere and print your images. If you are an aspiring photographer, or wish to try the studio before you make huge investments, this could be right for you. Even if you just have someone special you wish to photograph, and don't want to spend a ton on pictures, this could be for you. If you have your own camera equipment, the rate is $50.00 for the first hour and $25.00 each additional hour. With camera and lenses add $25.00 per session.
I have upgraded to a 1200 square foot full service portrait studio and offer a setting that not too many photographers in Omaha can offer. Blending natural light and studio flash can create a dramatic effect, also blocking all natural light and having complete control of the lights is equally effective. I am still offering creative portraiture, as well as traditional settings. Here is a special I am offering to all who read this blog: From now until March 15th I am waiving my sitting fee for groups of 4 and smaller. All I ask is a $60.00 deposit that will be credited to your order. I can accommodate larger groups, (up to 30 people!) and have reduced sitting fees for the larger groups. Prices for orders are very affordable, 8"X10" photos are $20.00, 5"X7" are $7.00. I will customize a package to meet your needs. If you have wanted to have your portaits taken, but keep putting it off, now is the time. Give me a call, to set up an appointment. Michael, 402-612-0932
In the new, digital world, people have soooo many images saved on their computer, or i-pod, or phone, or palm pilot, and I want to know, what are you doing with so many images? I know in my family, relatives have so many pics, that they can not find the one they are looking for. Many of them are not worth saving anyway. My question to you is, do you want quality, or quanity? I guess everyone wants both, but what do you want from your professional photographer? All replies appreciated.
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Photojournalism for wedding pictures is more popular than ever, and as I compare my style to other area photographers, I see many people say they are pure photojournalists, yet they have "candid" pics that are completely posed. If you want journalism, and then your photographer is telling the groomsmen to act like your holding the groom back, or orchestrating other posed candids, this is not true wedding photojournalism. The best candids are pure, and capture emotion. Sometimes I will shoot 20 images to record the one spontaneous split second reaction. I offer both the posed, and photojournalistic prints. After the formals are done, I will not posing you all day long. Most important is you like your photographers style, personality, professionalism, finished product, and price.
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Senior picture season is begining, and there are so many options, and prices to choose from. My approach to senior pictures, is to make the session a relaxed, fun, affordable experience. This way we get natural settings, and smiles. Sunday sessions, you get two photographers. Karli is a photography student, at UNO, and will be helping out. She is creative, and talented, and offers a different perspective for some of your photo's.
Something unique I offer on the $399 package, is the option to trade the units that would come with your package, for the CD, with a release. This way you can make as many copies as you need, at an affordable rate.
Complete packages including 10 units of prints, start at $299, and you keep the proofs. All digital enhancements, are included.
