So, my wife’s baby brother had a baby of his own — premature and beautiful. Better yet, Josh and Courtnie had a baby in North Carolina. Now, when my wife’s other brother had a baby (just two weeks ago), I coax everyone down to the studio for a quick shoot. Stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., however, they can’t just hop into their car and scurry into the studio for a few minutes. Couple that with the sad fact that newborns are [...]
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As we gain experience, the desire to teach and share ideas grows with every season. So when Adrienne decided to begin teaching workshops, it seemed like an obvious next step — new friends sharing ideas and vision. Saturday’s workshop was a validation for us that the workshop is indeed a fabulous way to gain valuable experience and, of course, new friends. Workshops will continue throughout the season. For now, however, take a look at some scenes from Saturday’s class! [...]
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I got word from Ashley that she would be induced Friday morning… her blood pressure had been elevated so the doctor decided that February 8th would be Elsie’s birthday. The moment I got the news I was excited… happy to be a part of this day in their lives… Nervous for her.. Anxious for her.. Excited to meet this baby & watch her open her eyes and take her first breaths. It’s an amazing experience. Never did I think I would involve myself with documenting births. [...]
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Our January workshop was a huge success & we learned a lot. Most importantly, we learned that our one-on-one attention clearly helped our attendees ‘get it!’ And everyone left insired. We’re offering another Camera How ?! Basics for Moms class on March 2nd. So if you are waiting on an opportunity to learn with Adrienne, this is it! Our Camera How?! workshops are designed to teach you how to master the basics & find the light. We’ll help guide you into thinking a little differently about composition & what can make or break [...]
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Before the holiday, I started a new series (Anyone Can Do It). In the first post, I talked about the importance of knowing your competition. Often, we believe our competition to be a specific set of pro and semi-pro photographers in our price range and style. But, they’re not. Our competition is all around us, and they’re often armed with more advanced equipment than we have in our own bag! In this post, I’m going to step back and talk about [...]
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This will be the first of a five part series I am dedicating to young professionals and amateur photographers. Enjoy! We love to make plans. As children, we plan our future with the eclectic and colorful strokes of a fresh imagination. Imaginations are one of our favorite childhood toys. As we age, however, the necessity of the plan becomes painfully un-fun and realistic. Tangible necessities like food and transportation wash away the masterpiece we once created … only to be replaced with a simple, [...]
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The early weeks of September were glorious here in Kansas City; especially given the fact that we melted all summer. Everything around here has been dead & dry for months. If was officially the hottest summer on record! I think we all felt like it was never going to break! I’ve never had to reschedule so much because of the heat…well, at least not since I left Savannah, Georgia. Then there was a Thursday, the 13th of September, and the clouds gathered over [...]
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In the last few years, a popular notion of ‘trashing your wedding dress’ has evolved. It caught on, spreading rapidly after a creative photographer named John Michael Cooper set a bride’s dress on fire. It was an amazing image & while it sparked a lot of controversy, almost everyone with a camera was jumping on the notion of ‘trashing someone’s wedding dress’. Quickly this became the hot new thing in the photography world. When I get a call from someone asking what I think about trashing [...]
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I secretly wish I was a Zarda… and I am pretty sure a number of people celebrating Bethany’s wedding have that same sentiment. They are kind, loving people who are fabulously fun & easy to be around. They have four great kids… who’ve turned into bright, responsible adults. A parent’s dream- this family! Last Saturday their youngest daughter got married & her new husband is a man who is absolutely devoted to her. Again, a parent’s dream come true! I was there to capture the eldest daughter’s outdoor ceremony [...]
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