Sunday, September 21, 2008

Location, Location, Location

Some of my FAVORITE sessions are senior sessions!! Seniors take direction well and want to have a great time. It's a wonderful experience to get to know a little about them and really bring their personality out in a photograph.

K has been one of my favorite muses from even before I officially opened my business. She agreed to do this shoot with me to give seniors some ideas of the GREAT locations we have around town to get some funky, fun and "urban" photographs. These locations are some fantastic pockets in town that we easily overlook in our busy lives...but I think they make unique places for senior sessions.

So I'd like to present 2 of my favorites spots (with more to come). Seniors are able to choose a variety of locations. I recommend at least 3, which we can usually complete in 1 1/2-2 hours. More locations results in more travel time and less photos and fewer locations results in more photos but less variety in the backdrops. Although each of the locations I recommend have several unique and funky backdrops!

Location: The Downtown Alleys
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The alleys are all located within historic Downtown Raton. These locations are all within a 5 block area and have some really great old, grungy, urban, sophisticated backdrops. We can get a variety of backdrops and poses and the locations mesh well with almost any personality.
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Best time of day: Anytime. Specific locations may require a specific time of day...but for the most part we have great locations all day long.




Location: The Schoolbus Field
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This is a great location! A local Raton couple was gracious enough to allow me to use their property as a backdrop for photosessions. There are a number of backdrops from cozy, small secluded meadows to a more open field all with tall grasses. A great addition...an old school bus with broken windows....a great find to be sure...especially for senior sessions.
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Time of day: Early morning, late afternoon. We'll see how it fairs as a backdrop this winter!


I'm always interested to get ideas for new locations. If you'd like to schedule a session and have ideas of your own, let us know and we'll be sure to incorporate your locations at your photosession!


Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Dream

Another little sneak peek! I had so much fun photographing these little guys! And I think I made a new friend in the process. She's in the second to last photo...a little spitfire...my kind of lady!

I loved photographing these little ones in their own room. I think they were very proud to show me around and let me take photos of them on their beds!

Thanks A&A for asking me to come over and capture some great images for you! Hope you enjoy!









Tuesday, July 29, 2008

I'm so proud of our little town!

I know these photos are from a few weeks ago...but I just now got around to editing them.

This has to be about the coolest thing I have ever seen. The fire department hung this gigantic flag from the city's two ladder trucks. I can't say I've ever seen anything this wonderful in all of my travels...and I've been quite a few places. For all of you who have never been to little old Raton...we aren't completely backwoods here. We definitely have some style!

On top of that I'm a sucker for the red, white and blue!

Thanks to the Raton Fire Department for all of your hard work.













Saturday, July 19, 2008

I'm feeling inspired!

I love early evening photoshoots...lovely light...and my daughter when she gets in the mood! She is so gorgeous!! And I love when I find a beautiful new photo location! Isn't this AWESOME! I've been taking my little one (7 going on 17) to test out some new senior locations. I think this is going to work perfectly...edgy and urban (in our little town)! Who knew!

I also have to make mention of my WONDERFUL yard sale find! This chair...after months of searching...was sitting in the front yard of a lovely couple with the light of heaven shining down on it. I still feel a bit guilty about waiting for my change from a $10.00 bill!

I didn't get your names...but if you found your way here...I hope you see the chair has found a wonderful second life!



I just adore getting a great shot...and I adore being inspired by my favorite models!!!

Does he melt your heart?

OK...so there's a really funny story that goes with this...AND...more great photos. But as soon as I opened this photo, I beamed. Do these eyelashes just melt your heart?

I had such a great time on this photo shoot...8 kids and all! They were so great, and the photos make me smile all over again! I'll be sure to post more really soon!!

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