Saturday, April 19, 2008

Maternity Photography


In addition to my own projects I'm working on, I'm really trying hard to advertise myself as a maternity photographer. I really enjoy shooting senior portraits and weddings, and kids, but my true love is maternity photography! This is one of my favorite images from my most recent photography job. She is so beautiful, and so confident in her body. I love the way her hip is popped to the side and the little smirk on her face. These photos were taken in my parents' living room. I had to take all my moms pictures off the wall to hang my sheet and set the couch in front of the door so my gumpy puppy wouldn't come and attack my model! Fortunately, my model is also a best friend, so she is used to my parents' house and my puppy as well. I am still trying to figure out a studio that would be good for strangers. I have an apartment that is very private in Ypsilanti, but when I'm doing a shoot in Lansing, it has to either be location, or at my subject's house. I do love outdoor photography though, and its my favorite for senior photos, so maybe I will try that with maternity shots this summer. enjoy, and feel free to comment!

Friday, April 18, 2008

My first ever blog post


I have been working on a photography project to display at the Port Huron Art Fair this summer. My theme is pin ups. my only problem has been the model search. I only have so many friends that actually like posing for the camera, and one of them is pregnant... sigh, lol. Fortunately, my cousin knows a few ladies that are interested in becoming models, and would be willing to trade services for portfolio shots. so things are looking up. One of my husband's friends is also sending me a tutorial on how to photoshop my images to look more like authentic pin up shots, so I can't wait to get that! Thank you so much to all the people that are helping me with this!