NYIP Unit 3

Thanks for following me on my journey through the New York Institute of Photography's Professional Photography Course.  I am having a blast and learning so much!  I recently turned in my unit 3 assignment and am very excited about the positive feedback I received from my advisor.  The unit was all about lighting and here are some of my, and his, favorite images from the assignment.

Backlighting

Backlighting

Open Shade

Sidelighting

October Photo Challenge

I'm a sucker for photo challenges!  They force me to get my camera out every day and do what I love to do...take pictures!  While researching online a few weeks ago, I came across this fun photo challenge, Our Wired Lives 2012 October Photo Challenge, where people come together to share their images online "in an effort to motivate and encourage one another."  Pictures can be taken by DSLR, cell phone, point and shoot...anything goes!  DOn't you want to join in on the fun?

The Lucado Family

This adorable family had me over to their gorgeous house where we had a fantastic time getting some traditional posed shots, as well as many candid, real-life shots (my personal favorite)!  Immediately after arriving, it was evident how much love there is between them.  They are seriously, some of the sweetest  people I have ever met!  Thank you Lucado family, for allowing me to photograph you!

Tha Calvin Family

I had the opportunity to photograph this adorable family, from the great state of Texas, while they were in town visiting family.  They are so musical and much of our session was spent singing and dancing.  It was easy to see that music is such a big part of their lives and I was honored to be able to capture some of these "real-life" moments.  Thanks Calvin Family!

Thomas

To say this little boy is adorable, is an understatement!  I mean, look at those eyes and his smile...SERIOUSLY???  I met Thomas and his mom in Broad Ripple.  We had so much playing to gether, and I even managed to get a few shots of him.  Happy 2nd Birthday Thomas!!!

Stratemeier Family

I was thrilled when Kaitlyn called and asked me to photograph her family just "being them."  I met them at the park and followed them around capturing sweet memories of these amazing parents playing with and loving on their perfect little boys.  There is clearly a lot of love in this family...thanks for letting me spend the morning with you!!!

Happy Birthday Lily!!!

It's so hard to believe that in a few short days, my Lily Bug will be 6 years old!  To celebrate, I called my friend Darcie, over at Two Chics and a Canvas to come and do the party for me.  IT WAS AMAZING!!!  We had 16 girls and I barely lifted a finger!  Darcie set-up, led the girls step by step through canvas painting (which they got to keep), and cleaned up!  All I had to do was take pictures and serve cake and ice cream!  If you have an artistic child in your life...you should definitely check her out!

Parks Siblings

It was such a pleasure photographing Evan and his baby sister Ella!  We met at a park and had fun making animal sounds and playing chase the lady with the camera!  These two are so adorable and have the most gorgeous blue eyes!!!  I could photograph them all day!

Hale Family

I had such a great time chasing these two boys around the park!  They weren't in the picture taking mood that morning, so we had fun playing instead.  I managed to sneak in few really cute pictures of these adorable little boys and their sweet parents!

Pretty and Posh Parties

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of shooting a fabulous birthday party by Pretty and Posh Parties!  From the moment the girls entered the room, they were in awe!!!  The decorations were gorgeous, the ladies who run the party were personable and entertaining, the party flowed well...everything was perfect!  If you have a little girl in your life, you should definitely check out their website!  They have many party packages to choose from like a spa party or a tea party, just to name a couple.  You won't be disappointed!