Finding inspiration and elevating your art: South Shore Boston MA Family Child Newborn Photographer

I mentioned in my beginning photoshop tutorial videos that I have used videos myself along the way to help me elevate my art,  I have used both free and paid tutorials to get to where I want to be.  All of the videos I am working on are basic skill videos and will not in any way take away from the videos that I have used from other professionals.  If you are beyond the beginning stage and looking for a way to take your art to the next level, may I suggest Jinky Art Photography's annual video subscription videos.  Barb uses both Lightroom and Photoshop in her tutorials. As a person that seeks out art and inspiration as well as further learning, I have found Barb's work to be very inspiring and she is an excellent teacher when it comes to laying everything out in a clear concise manner.  Out of all the videos and tutorials I have watched this one has been the best for furthering my photoshop skills and bring out the best in my art.  I can't thank Barb enough for putting out her video series.  If you are interested, the link to her subscription based service is here: http://jinkyart.com.au/product/post-production-videos/

Here are some of the images she helped to inspire of mine:

South Shore Boston MA Family Child Newborn Photographer: Video Series Episode One, Photoshop for Beginners, The Healing Brush Tool

I am so lucky to do what I love to do each day! I am even luckier to be successful at it.  I love photography and especially working with children!  I am also lucky to have had help along the way.  The tutorials that I have used from others have been invaluable in helping me to achieve my goals.  One of my goals for 2016 was to help others, in the same way I have been helped on my journey.  There are so many tutorials out there already for photoshop users but I wanted to break photoshop down to its most novice form so that anyone starting from the very beginning could understand, build on their knowledge of photoshop and grow.  I hope you enjoy my tutorials!  This is episode one, the healing brush tool.  For some it will be too easy, but stay tuned, I will be ramping it up!  Join me on my journey! Adobe Photoshop CC Basics The Healing Brush Tool

South Shore Boston MA Child Fine Art Photographer-Children of 2015

Here are some of my favorite children from 2015.  I am so inspired by all the amazing children I have met this past year!  From Mattapoisett, Plymouth, Duxbury, Cape Cod, Kingston, Marshfield and the list goes on!  I hope you enjoy some of these as much as I do!

Creative Photography: The Art of the Tattoo

I have always loved tattoos.  I didn't get one until I was 33 years old.  I also have a reverence for the fact that a tattoo is almost impossible to remove completely.  When you decide to ink your body, you want to make sure that you know you are making a permanent decision.  That said, I think the art of tattooing is beautiful and have always loved the idea of photographing someone with tattoos.  Kat, was someone I did headshot for a few months ago.  She was more than happy to come back and do a creative shoot with me.  I am in love with the results!  To see more of my work look at my galleries.

When life gives you snow...make snowmen!!!

We have been hit hard here in the Northeast.  No one is venturing out for much.  It has been one storm after another and more snow expected on Tuesday!  For sure we will make it to the snowiest winter on record for Boston.  There is so much time left in winter, how could we not. But we are New Englanders, we need to teach our kids to be tough when it comes to snow!  So we had a blast today playing in the snow and then brought some more inside to  play kitchen with snow and food coloring.  Then the ultimate was our snow volcano!

Here are some pictures of the fun!  Check out some more of my artistic children portraits!

Keeping things real in the winter_ Creative Portraits of Children

Well, winter in New England can certainly be dismal sometimes.  We have gotten so much snow with much more forecasted on the way!  It is like we live in Antarctica!  Before all the snow came, I set out to do a creative project and have gathered up a small group of great kids to model as something to have fun with.  I wanted to do a segment on Grimm's fairy tales, the real ones!  Something a little darker but still playful and fun.  Here are the fruits of my labors. Also Abby's  I might add since it was 20 degrees outside and she wore this cute little dress.  You can see more of my creative children's photos in the Childrens Gallery!

Holiday Mini Session: Professional Photographer Plymouth South Shore

So it is that time of year again to get all dolled up in your Sunday best and take a few photos for the christmas cards.  We had another round of mini-sessions this past weekend.  I was so happy with the results that I can't wait to share!  

Fun in the Fall: Family Photo Session

Who can resist this time of year? The chill in the air, The colors of the leaves.  Autumn is definitely my favorite season and my favorite time to do family photo shoots.  I just love the vibrant colors and the playfulness of jumping in the leaves and the fun whimsical feeling that comes with it.  Luckily this family totally agrees!

Autumn Leaves: Fine Art Children's Photography

Love this fine art photo shoot!  I love work with kids and seeing their joy and sweetness.