Monday, February 1, 2010 at 6:52pm
I photographed this sweet pretty girl back in December. She’s one of those who just lingers around in my brain quite a bit. Not in a scary way, but in the “she reminds me of my daughter” kind of way. I am in the process of picking out some images to update my websites and I have been going back and reviewing all of my old sessions. When I went past this one it happened, I laughed and I was in a room all by myself. This is what is so great about photography… one picture and it instantly takes you back to that time and that place.
I asked her what her stuffed animals name was and she answered, “Polyester, its on the tag“ . Even writing it makes me laugh.
Be Good!
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 6:54pm
Our fascination with mirrors starts at a very young age. Its interesting to watch how everyone looks at themselves in the mirror. My daughter is a movie star in the mirror, she can really work it. A certain someone I live with has a way of sucking in his cheeks and becoming a fish when he walks by any reflection. And myself… I always tilt my head down. Don’t know why, but I do.
Whenever I put a baby or young child in front of the mirror its innocent and free of vanity. They see their reflections and they wonder, “is that me, what am I wearing??”
Typically I use the mirror as a distraction so kids can forget I’m there with big ol’ camera. But I just loved the way she looked at herself. And down below is what it looked like after the mirror break.
Be Good!
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 10:52pm
I’ve learned a few things about photographing newborns over the years.
1. When you want a baby to sleep they are not going to. And once you give up and call it a day guess what they do?? They sleep.
2. Every newborn sleeps all day until they come to the studio. The day they arrive is the day they “wake up”
3. If dad is present for the session, he WILL get soiled. Especially if he has to go back to work… guaranteed accident.
4. There are no bad newborn sessions. Sometimes I have to work harder… but the end result is always blissfully sweet.
5. Patience… let me say it again. PATIENCE. It is why I schedule 2 hours for a newborn and leave extra time around the session in case it goes over. I expect it to be hard. I expect a baby to cry, have accidents, not sleep.
The reward is always finding that one… the one that makes me want to photograph the next one. The one that makes my heart smile. The one that speaks to me and reminds me that on that day, I held a little miracle and it breathed, cried, and for an instant slept just long enough for me to take two pictures. And every single time – it is worth it.
Be Good!
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6:51pm
The smiles should say it all!!! Dr. Laura Morgan and her magnificent work are behind these killer smiles! The Hill sisters cracked me up. I had to shove them together and tell them to act like they loved each other. Most of the times I have to do this with young children, but these two cracked up every time they got close to one another.
Be Good!
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6:47pm
It’s getting ready to be senior time all over again. The spring calendar is filling up quickly. A reminder to those of you with senior students. Book early because if you wait too long I will be completely booked. After a season long of family and kids was it ever refreshing to photograph a senior. Kaley, from Waxahachie, was everything a photographer could ask for – beautiful, at ease, and easy to work with. I really loved being able to photograph inside the studio and outside. I see lots of people changing in cars and the public bathroom and I’m glad to have a place to lock up clothes and valuables and a place to change. Plus you ALWAYS get a mix of inside and outside portraits. I love being in Downtown Waxahachie and using it as a canvas. And I love being able to offer what so many others can’t…… studio images.
I’m already looking to 2011. Are you or someone you know graduating next year? I’m looking for a couple of models from each school to work with over the summer. Send me your info to marie@marieq.com. I’ll be updating my senior site soon and contacting many of my past seniors to ask for permission.
Be Good!!
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 5:58pm
When I showed these, I heard the comment, “you should have seen the before”. It gives me hope for my daughter. In the third grade and I know Dr. Laura will be seeing her.
Be Good!
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