Nikki sent me an email last month about doing some future modeling and becoming one of my senior ambassadors for 2009. She is a rising senior at a local high school and we met in Olde Towne Portsmouth for our “urban session”. It was crazy hot, she and her mom were real troopers in the heat. As you can see she is a real knockout and I think looks a lot like Kate Beckinsale.
I enjoy working with seniors and creating these urban style images. Something fun, edgy with a big splash of fashion and glamour thrown in. Best of luck Nikki in 2009 on all your acheivements in your senior year.
Today is the First Anniversary of our blog (07/11/2007).
We wanted to do something totally fun and memorable to celebrate our first 12 months offering professional portraiture and wedding photography in Hampton Roads. I have been trying to think of something that would be huge and have real meaning for someone. Giving away a free portrait session (nah.. not big enough) or something like a new Cadillac (heck I can’t afford one myself) was out of the question so here it is..
Your Wedding Story Contest.. Feel free to keep reading, it get’s really good.
We want to hear your story and we’re giving away an incredible prize. Send us your story (how you met, how you fell in love, the proposal, all the details and a picture of you two) and we will select one couple for complimentary photography coverage for their wedding day.
Tell us why you deserve a free wedding collection from Studio 757 Photography and you might just end up sharing your story courtesy of an award winning photographer. Send your story to studio757@yahoo.com by August 11th 2008.
Details: Current or previous clients are not eligible. Wedding to be photographed anywhere in the United States however travel fees will apply if beyond the greater Hampton Roads Virginia area.
Prize consists of wedding coverage and an album credit only. No purchase required, however prize is limited to coverage and a basic album. Wedding must occur between October 2008 and May 2009 subject to the availability of Studio 757 Photography. By entering this contest you consent to the publication of your story and images, and waive any related claims or liability against David Reed and Studio 757 Photography.
I am psyched about this and hope we have lot’s of entries. There is a lucky couple out there, are you the ONE?
I ran across this video today that and I just had to post it up. We hear so much bad news with things going on in the world and in our own cities that sometimes it is just is too much. Then I see things like this that just make my day. The two little girls in the video are just too precious.
I know I am grateful for what I have, my families love and to have a career that I am passionate about everyday. I am blessed in so many ways.
Watch the video and then ask yourself, What Warms Your Soul? Hope this video makes your day a little brighter like it did mine. Share it with a friend and make their day too.
I was drooling over at Ritz Camera’s website a few minutes ago at the soon to be released D700 and saw they are having a contest for a complete Nikon D60 outfit. They are only giving away one outfit but whomever wins is gonna get a pretty sweet camera, 2 VR lenses and a printer. For those who are looking to get into digital photography and well I am a Nikon guy so you’re getting the best entry level DLSR available here is the link. The contest is only good till July 31st 2008. Good Luck..
My daughter was in town from Florida for a funeral with her mother (my 1st wife) for a few days and fortunately she had some time to stop by today. It’s been quite awhile since we’ve seen her, now she is in college and has her own life. She has really matured into a beautiful woman and I am so proud of her. Much like her dad she is more comfortable behind a camera than in front of one but I was able to get a few good photographs of her today.
It was good that her and Sid had some time together (her little brother) and it was sad to see her leave to go home. Enjoy your children while they you have them as challenging as it seems sometimes.
I made a short video of some of the images from Amy and Jays wedding that I wanted to post. I finally found a royalty free song that I liked and think it works well. These are nice for your Ipod or Iphone too. I am trying to figure out how to load these directly to my blog. The details are lost with the YouTube conversion. They look alot nicer in person.
Longer full length DVDs with up to 100 of your favorite images can be created and are available for $149 plus tax. There is more transition from image to image and it moves slower so you can view the pictures better. Hope you like this little one.
Some of you that read my blog once in awhile may have noticed the photographer listings on my sidebar. I am very fortunate to have found a group of fellow togs that that are willing to share information and teach others what they know very openly. I have so many friends throughout the world that are so good technically and some just reach down into your heart with their work. Once a month I am going to be featuring another photographer and his or her work to show where I get my inspiration from and why my skills are getting better. At least I hope they are.
Some photographers are world famous and many are well known. Some fly below the radar and may be in rural areas or just haven’t truly been given their just due quite yet. My first spotlight victim, (hehehehe) is Tatum a young lady from Saskatchewan, Canada and her studio’s name is Paper Moon Photography.
Whenever I see Tatum’s work I just know she is connecting with her clients on a personal level. I see it in their expressions and feel it conveyed in her images. You can’t teach that in photography school boys and girls. She was very fortunate to learn photography from her father and has been in business serving her clients since 2000.
I am putting up a couple of her images that I just love. If your in Canada visiting and want some photographs of your family that convey real meaning and have impact IMHO Tatum rocks.
Michele and I photographed a formal military style wedding a few weeks ago at Fort Monroe Virginia for Amy and Jay. As with all weddings we feel it is our honor and blessing to be a part of it. You could really feel that this was a special day for them, their families and friends who attended. The wedding was held inside “The Chapel of the Centurian” and though it was a beautiful setting they allow no pictures during the actual ceremony. Kinda tricky to take wedding pictures when you can’t shoot so we were allowed to re-create the ceremony.
We wish Amy and Jay an abundant and blessed marriage. You guy’s are awesome and thanks for allowing us to share your special day. It was a lot of fun.
Spending time with new mothers and capturing their babies in the first year of their lives is one of my biggest thrills. This is my second session with Kendra, we are documenting her first year with our “Baby’s First Year” program.
From three weeks of age on we have a photo session every three months till the newborn is 12 months old. Each session the mother receive an 8×10 and then at the end I create a mounted 10×20 storyboard of her favorite four images. It’s amazing seeing these little ones and document their growth but also their personalities as they grow. I offer the “Baby’s First Year” program for $275.
I am always looking for great places to do outdoor sessions and the waterfront around Olde Towne Portsmouth is really nice around the Renaissance Hotel. These are a couple of Cartay, he really warmed up after a few shots and I think had a blast being a model for the day.
I am still looking for Senior Ambassadors for the Southside of Hampton Roads so give me a call to request an application. Get some great pictures and save your parents some money too.
