I can’t believe it is 2 years since this great couple graced our doors! We loved working with Katie and Justin. They were so nice and so easy to work with. We are so happy that they were so lucky to find each other and to have a beautiful baby boy to celebrate spring with themselves! We should all celebrate spring and family today!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Ducks, Ducks, Everywhere!
Since it is Friday and the work week is winding down, I thought why not step back from work and have some fun! A little known fact among my clients, I collect rubber ducks. I have all different types of ducks. This started with my best friend Paul, who unfortunately passed a few years ago. We collected all different types of ducks together. Paul even gave me heart ducks for valentine's day. Before I met and married Dave, Paul was my date for everything. In fact I told Dave that Paul was my date on Valentine's day and we would have to pick another day because that was our tradition. Dave and I even had ducks as the favors at our wedding! Of course, we also had a balloon artist at our wedding too! I am going to post about him another day, but he did the most fantastic balloon animals! Can you tell that I like to have fun! Now the ducks mostly swim in the bath with Lucy. My thought was, what a great collection to have! They are fun, inexpensive, and easily transportable things to bring back from your travels and remember special people that touch your life (and give you ducks!) Just a little something to make us all smile and remember something special all at the same time!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Boys and Girls Club of Plymouth!
Today was the groundbreaking ceremony for the Boys and Girls Club of Plymouth. Very exciting new stuff going on over there. I met the board members and the Executive Director Garreth Lynch, as well as the Executive Director for the Massachusetts Alliance Michael Goodwin. What a great group of people! Here are just a couple photos of the groundbreaking. I will have photos of the building to follow! And by the way, what a beautiful day to be out taking pictures!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Photo Tip for the day!
I do a lot of reading to provide content that not only shows my work but also tips that give helpful info to other budding photographers out there. This tip was taken partially from a list of photo tricks on Digital Camera World's Blog and partially from my own experience working with Children:
Great Photography Tip for the day:
Taking photos of kids is fun but challenging. Keep a portrait session with kids short and sweet. If it is a larger group, take photos with kids first. Play games with them: ask them of they can see their reflection in the front element of the lens is a good way to get some eye contact.
If there is room for them to run and play then I like to use a 50mm fixed lens so that I can catch them in there element but not be on top of them. I would love an 85mm lens for these types of shoots also but I am building my collection one lens at a time. I like fixed lenses better because you have more clarity and more control over the aperture.
Make the most of opportunities when they’re still for a moment, such as when they’re concentrating on a toy. Chat to them as you would with adults and once you’ve taken a few photos show them the results on the LCD screen, so that they feel involved.
And of course I can't resist posting a picture of my little honey with these tips!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Talk about April Showers!
It is such a dreary dismal day today. The kind where you just want to stay in your PJ's and inside the house! Lucky for me I can choose to do that if I want! That is a work at home benefit for sure. It is also one that I almost never take advantage of! I don't know why not! Even my flowers are hibernating today! But without the rain there would be no rainbows and no flowers! Enjoy this day with some comfort food and some warm snuggly clothes if you can! We are having pot roast for dinner made in the slow cooker. This is the easiest recipe ever if you want to join in on that! Be sure to add some potatoes too though!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: A home for misfit toys
Okay, so not photography related at all, but a fun way to start off a Monday! We are not only an in-home photo studio but also a home for wayward wanders. Because we have the convenience of being located downtown, I often go out for a walk during my down time or just to take a break. We often find little lost friends (that's what we like to call them) along the way. This little lost friend was found outside my house yesterday! So I bring them in, clean them up and give them a new home. They sometimes stay here. They sometimes head to the play area at Middle Street School of Music and then they also could end up with the toys at our Jordan Hospital drop in group. No one is ever left behind though. See now isn't that a fun story to make you smile on Monday!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: A day of rest and fun
Oh my! The nice weather is certainly here full force this weekend and not a moment too soon! Time to get out and start checking off one of my goals: personal creative projects. I am making it a goal this year to not only work on my business but to also balance with it the creative ideas that I have mulling around in head! These have nothing to do with making money. They only have to do with having fun! I sometimes get so wrapped up in my work (not a bad thing!), I forget about all the other fun projects I want to do. So this year, I added it to my business plan so I am making myself accountable for those things too! Here are some fun creative photos taken around town today! today was a day purely dedicated to playing. Here are some pictures of my loves at the playground! Happy Sunday everyone!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Introduction to Digital Photography Class
I don’t know about you, but I am so tired of the cold wet dreary weather and so ready for the warm sun! It has been one hell of a winter. Too many snowstorms and to much yuckiness! I know that’s my own word. I am so happy to be looking forward to the nice weather. In anticipation of that I scheduled my first “Introduction to Digital Photography” Class. I am hoping it will be a nice day and we can walk around Brewster Gardens for part of the class and put our skills to use!
We will start out at Middle Street School of Music, located at 12 Middle Street in Plymouth for a lecture on basics in their big room and then move outdoors to test some skills and then back inside for follow up. If you are interested the class is only $35.00 a person. You can either pay here by card: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=L3VMXCX735KLL or pay at the door by cash, check, or card. Looking forward to celebrating spring with all of you!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Photography Tip of the Day: Close, Close, Close
Photography Tip of the Day: Close, Close, Close: Getting close to your subject creates a sense of intimacy and and invites you into the photograph. Be creative, fill the frame, even take a picture of a piece of a person. Don't be afraid to play around!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Just having some fun at The Mirrored Image Photography!
It seems like lately it is so easy to focus on Photography as a business. I love what I do and I have so many great projects and people that I work with. Before this was a business though, it was a passion and I had ideas of creative projects to do solely because they were art and not because they were jobs.
One of my goals for this year is to work on some creative projects with different people just for fun. This will not only help me to find balance with through art projects but also help to boost creativity in everything that I do! I am so excited to be moving forward with my first project. Tonight I am meeting with a hairstylist and makeup artist to talk about doing portraits, but not just any portraits, full face makeup creative and fun portraits! I will let you all know tomorrow how it goes, but I have seen some of her work and I am super excited to see where this goes!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: The Mirrored Image Photography introduces Photo Workshops for 2014!
Happy 2014 Everyone! I hope you are having a fantastic year so far! We are starting off 2014 with some new exciting projects! This year we are introducing Workshops! We are excited about the kickoff one during Mardi Gras week with Alden Park Restaurant. Alden Park is located in Colony Place located in Plymouth, MA. This is not your typical Photography 101 type class; Learn some tips and tricks, have some drinks and fun! Come have fun and join us! If you are interested in some more technical type classes we will be posting some of those coming up in the spring!
Click the link below to sign up!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Valentine's Day Mini Sessions February 8, 2014
Now scheduling Valentines Day Mini Sessions for February 8, 2014. If you missed out on our Christmas Deal here's another way to give the Valentine's Day gift that will never be forgotten. For $99.00 schedule a 30 minute session and receive 8-10 edited photos and one 8X10 print.
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Ideas for 2014
As 2014 approaches I have been toying with some new related business ideas, and I need some help! How many people think that offering workshops are a good idea? Would it be fun to have a class for a couple hours on how to take better pictures of your kids? What other workshop ideas can you think of that might be fun? Photo date night with wine and appetizers?
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Christmas Mini Sessions on Saturday December 7, 2013
Are you still planning on Christmas Family Photos but haven't gotten around to scheduling that appointment? Come visit us at our Plymouth, MA in house studio. We are offering last minute mini sessions on December 7th! For $99 schedule a 30 minute session: receive 8-10 edited images and one 8X10 print.
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Congratulations to our Holiday Contest Winner 2013!
Congratulations to Ashley Lauren Farrell our Holiday photo contest winner! And thanks to everyone who visited the page to support us! Happy Holidays Everyone!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Tips for taking better photos
Some of my best inspiration comes from following other people! If you are looking to take some of your own photos, there are some really great tips available here:
http://www.mediabistro.com/10000words/10-tips-for-taking-better-photos_b131
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Christmas Photo Contest
Post me your favorite Christmas photo of your Family. I will be creating an album for these with all the photos in it. The rules are simple: have your friends vote for your photo (simply by "liking" my page, then "liking" your photo) and whoever's photo has the most LIKES by the end of the contest, wins!
Only one photo may be submitted per family. Photos should be received by midnight Sunday November 23, 2013. . The Winner will be announced Monday November 24th on my facebook page!
Have fun and I can't WAIT to see everyone's Christmas photos!!!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Christmas Family Photo Contest!
Christmas Photo Contest
Email me your favorite Christmas photo of your Family. I will be creating an album for these with all the photos in it. The rules are simple: have your friends vote for your photo (simply by "liking" my page, then "liking" your photo) and whoever's photo has the most LIKES by the end of the contest, wins!
Only one photo may be submitted per family. I WILL check to be sure every "like" came from a fan of my page, if not, the vote will NOT COUNT. (so be sure to explain this to friends and family who are voting for your photo!) Photos should be received by midnight Sunday November 23, 2013. . The Winner will be announced Monday November 24th on my page!
The winner will receive a free one hour sitting, 15 edited digital images and one print 11X14 photo.
Have fun and I can't WAIT to see everyone's Christmas photos!!!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Newborn Baby "C": Photo Session
We get a lot of babies around here and every one is a new and different experience including my own who is 21 months old. We love every one of them and try and keep things fresh and interesting with new props and new poses. We make things fun and relaxing for the moms and the babies. Plymouth and the South Shore have a lot of seasonal themes to offer and now that we are closing in on Fall and Christmas, I thought it was time to break out the adorable newborn hats and fur blankets. Baby C was so comfy and cozy!
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Tips for taking better photos of your kids!
With the holidays approaching aren't we all trying to figure out what to give to others that doesn't cost too much and is still meaningful. Before the weather gets too cold, here are some tips from Nikon on How to take better photos of your kids!
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/grtscpdc/taking-better-photos-of-your-kids-at-play.html