Great Energy

January 28th was a great night for 15 women to get together at IMAGES by Ngaire, 408 Kellogg and discuss their goals for the new creative women project. I am enlightened and encouraged to work on my project for the group which is to photograph for my pleasure and not for payment…A year long project that will involve either landscapes or architecture or people or pets or anything of my choosing really…AND it will be a project to open my creative spirit. I hope to produce one set of images per month. I will post some images here throughout the year.

Samples with Santa

Wanted to post a couple of shots from the night that Santa came to the studio. We we so thrilled to have such a great event that you and your children can visit and not have to wait in line at the malls…We are hoping to hold the same event next year and hoping that you will all be there! There were some favorites including some with ‘the girls’….

One more thing before I get back to some editing projects….This is part of a Christmas card designed in colaboration with the Horras family and myself…thought it was too cute not to share. Amanda chose the pearl finish in 4 x 5 folded cards…and it was just fabulous!!!!

New Photo Jewelry from Kimbra

I have a new catalog from Kimra jewelry. the pieces are awsome. you will have to check out www.kimbrastudios.com to see all of the new designs. I love them and wish i could have them all! Some great ideas for gift giving. They need 3 weeks turn around time so check your calendars. AND I dont charge a penny to use the photo that you pick from your session at IMAGES by Ngaire!

How to Prepare for a Shoot

Just a few tips on how to prepare for your next shoot….I really feel blessed to be able to make photographs for you. What I see in them is that you will cherish these images and so will your family in the future. It is a wonderful thing to be a part of! So, for that reason I would like to give some tips that I feel important…

• Don’t practice smiling in the mirror
• Solid colors in your outfits so that we see YOU and not your shirt
• Minimal jewelry as to not detract from your face, your eyes, your smile
• Rest
• No stress
• Fruit and water to hydrate your skin the days before your shoot
• No drastic hair or makeup changes

And most important, find a photographer that you can be yourself with. Get to know her…this will make getting your photos taken you just like spending time with a friend….stress free and fun!