Hawley Lake Cover Shot Rejects

ah the tough choice of selecting the keepers! The Hawley Lake Cover Shot Competition is limited to 3 entries per photographer . . . so these beauties didn't make the cut but I can post them here because this is my blog and I make the rules! Come to think of it, I made the competition rules too . . . and now I've got to abide by them. Ouch.

Mom - Don't Take My Picture!

When Mom is playing with her camera and editing programs sometimes the guina pigs are a little reluctant. Nonetheless - perfect shots to alter. This is DJs best "alright there take it." I shot in a different format and loved being able to edit the shadows and light to just right.



My 12yr old has 12yr old skin - a little tempermental. We needed some before and after pics for the wedding web site - to show brides what we can do with a bit of editing. I really like this shot - of course if you know him you know he's not usually this calm. I refuse to post the other headshots with the peace signs, the roaring faces, the tongue sticking out . . . did I mention the guina pigs were reluctant??

Pretty Pout

I've been wanting to capture my baby's little pout but she doesn't do it too often. I was playing with some camera settings and plunked her down for a few headshots hoping for a range of expressions. And yeah I got from tears to hollars to pouts and my favorite and oh so Eliya beautiful light up the world smile.

More Amber

not sure how I overlooked these in posting . . . but a few more favs. Really liking the green lens - and I always love a picture with a good laugh. :)


working the camera into the pic was unsual but this hand placement works - makes her look serious - one of the few not giggly pics - did I mention we had fun shooting these? :)


and because I love color - the green, reds, stripes, etc - another fav.

Smiles and Sun Flares

Amber does a great job capturing natural sun flares - mine were manufactured as a tribute - adding a nice softness to the photos.


This last set is a bit more experimental with angles and effects - not typical portraits but interesting to me.

Photographing the Photographer

Talk about nervous! Amber and I decided to shoot each other's bio pics. I was nervous about having my picture taken and then nervous about taking hers! It was definately fun - though a bit odd. We wanted the camera visible in each shot so we had to be conscience of how it was part of the photo. We were totally unprofessional and didn't sign model releases so I'll show restraint and only post one of my favs. :) Amber's bio page of the site www.tenderlookphotography.com shows another series of shots.

"I DO" Photography

I've joined with a friend Amber to begin shooting weddings again. It wont be the same without Danny but I do enjoy her company so we'll definately work well together. We are trying to get the word out so tell your friends! I've built a website to display our pics - hoping to update it soon with more recent weddings! The big challenge at the moment is choosing a domain name that isn't already taken. We had thought "I DO" Photography was cute . . . but it's taken. Post a comment with your idea! We definately could use some help in that area. The site is finished other then resolving the name issue. It's being hosted as part of Patmos Project until we establish our own domain name. www.jjoy.patmosproject.com

Vintage Polaroid

A love that will last forever . . . beauty that stands the test of time . . . you can get pretty cheesy describing these vintage look photos. . . but I like the way the effect adds some feel and mood to the picture. By looking old, it almost makes it timeless.

Paint the Day Away

I spent the day painting the guest room followed by a baseball doubleheader so I needed a bit of relaxing down time. . . munch chocolate, listen to the children quietly sleep . . . and faux paint a few photos from my recent garden walk.

. . . the contrasts in this garden are so pretty.



. . . life must have been lonely out on the ranch - but quiet and peaceful too.

Another Sample

and a final sample of the lastest Senior shoot . . . it was a blustery cold day but I'm happy with these photos . . . I hope she is. She gets them tomorrow. :)

Black and White

I really like black and white photos - they just seem to have more expression, or mood, or feeling to them. These pics really showcase her pretty eyes.

On the tennis court . . .

“Life is like a game of tennis; the player who serves well seldom loses”

HS Senior

just finished another Senior session tonight . . . a fun girl, great smile, and amateur player that I am, I'm sure she could definitely beat me at tennis!

Comic Art

We went to the library today, the kids are reading in bed, I'm puttzing around on the computer and hit the jackpot! I've been working with line art lately and trying different techniques and stumbled on this look. Fairly easy to do, great comic book look. This will be fun to use on candids of the kids, action shots, etc. Can't wait to do more . . .

Distressed

I'm undecided. Do you like grungy, vintage, textured photos? I've been seeing this editing style a lot lately but am not sure if I like it or not. . .

Color Pop

April Roses Abloom

ASU Senior

just sat down today to edit a Senior session I shot last night . . . so pleased - she was lovely, so friendly and with a totally great smile and laugh . . . here are a few of the first shots we did . . .