A Sunday in Seattle PLUS Feature Blog - Fill your frame

Don't ask me for directions...
This blog comes a little late tonight - mostly because I have no personal sense of direction, really.

I went and shot an amazingly fun engagement session at Discovery Park in Seattle this afternoon where I definetly got my workout in. I knew I was out of shape, but wow.
After parting ways with Amanda and Brandon, we somehow found our way much farther north than needed... As the driver, I seriously found my way to the Fremont Troll and Archie McPhee's without any intentions of doing so. My phone died and therefore so did my GPS.

My assistant for the day (Alex) and I found our way back to downtown and ate at Blue C and did a little shopping at Teavana before heading back to our little corner of Washington.

Favorite quotes for the day:
*"Can we frolic?"
*"I forgot my glider..."
*"Okay. Now you can bite her."
*"Who wants to wear the hiking shoes?"
*"Do you know what the worst part is?" "We could have driven?"
*"I'm going to fall..." "You're not going to fall. I've got you." "I'm falling!"

Overall I had a great day - thanks so much in part to Amanda and Brandon, and my assistant Alex.


Feature Blog - Fill your frame
The easiest and best thing you can start with for better at home photography is fill your frame.
Zoom in so that your subjects are the main focus of the photo, but don't forget to leave at least a little around the edges. This is so that no matter what size is printed or when the photo goes into a frame, no one is being cut off.

Here is an example:

Just a little prenote here: I did not take this photo. This was at my cousin's wedding last summer - while I was snapping away at the wedding party, someone snapped this shot of my son and (now) fiancee.

This is the original picture taken:

Note how it's a cute photo, but the different lighting from the room and adjoining hallway, carpet patterns, the vase with reeds, and the people at the next table take away from the two of them.

I flipped the photo from landscape to portrait and zoomed in just enough to cut out a lot of the distractions in the background.

Stay tuned. Our next feature blog will have more simple tips to make your home photography a little more frame-tastic!

Jumping Hurdles

I've been staring down a blank page for far too long. I keep telling myself "It's time to try again" and I keep finding distractions, instead.

So, here is me, sitting down, and doing this again. No excuses.
Every week. On Sunday. New Blog.

You will see feature articles on little tips to make your home photography better.
You will see product spotlights
You will see previews for recent photo shoots
You will also get up to date information on our latest events.

Here is a quick update on what we've got coming up this year...

• This year Optimistic Photography will be taking the photos at the Middle School Tolo.
  For pricing information, please visit our Blog Post HERE!
• Baby Pictures, Engagements, and Weddings!

Stay tuned for our first Feature on tips you can do to make your every day photography look better!

Rainbow Tolo 2012 Formal Portrait Information

Optimistic Photography will be taking the formal portraits at the 2012 Rainbow Tolo.

Rainbow is a non profit service organization for girls ages 11-20. I am providing my services and my equipment for their fundraising opportunities towards service projects and funding for their activities and membership. Because of this, checks are to be made to “Port Angeles Rainbow”

If you are attending the Tolo this year (or your Middle Schooler is), here are the packages and products available:

All images are copyrighted and may not be copied. Copyright automatic with CD.
*Please note there is a LIMIT OF 8 PERSONS PER PICTURE

Package A - $75
2- 8x10, 4- 5x7, 8- 3.5x5, 32 wallets
Plus 2 magnets and 2 key chains and CD
(great for large groups!)

Package B - $60
2- 8x10, 2- 5x7, 4- 3.5x5, 24 wallets
Plus 2 magnets and CD
(great for smaller groups!)

Package C - $40
1- 8x10, 2- 5x7, 4- 3.5x5, 16 wallets

Package D - $30
2- 5x7, 2- 3.5x5, 12 wallets

Package E - $20
2- 5x7, 8 wallets

Package F - $20
4- 3.5x5, 8 wallets

Ala Carte
8x10 - $10 each
5x7 - $8 each
3.5x5 - $5 each
Wallets - $5 per 4
Key chains - $10
Magnets - $12 for 2
Photo CD with copyright - $45
Have your photos shipped to you instead of pick up - $10

Photos will start at 5:00 pm. Checks are to be made to “Port Angeles Rainbow”
Photos will be available for pickup at Stevens Middle School by April 13, 2012.

Any further questions may be directed toward optimisticphotography@hotmail.com

Preview - Leaha's Maternity Photographs

It's been awhile since I've photographed a maternity session. It's always an exciting time when a baby is on the way! I knew Leaha growing up, so being able to capture this next step in her life is all the more thrilling.

Here's a preview of what we photographed:

Thank you, Leaha, for allowing me to be such a part of this special time. I'm very excited to meet your baby boy!!

Click here to see what Leaha purchased!

Preview - Aaron & Miranda Engagement Photos

I had a lot of fun working with Miranda & Aaron to help them capture their budding romance as they begin their journey down their path of life together.
I've been fortunate enough to know the both of them prior to this photo shoot and was very honored that they asked me to capture these special moments.

Here's a preview of what we photographed:

Thanks, Miranda and Aaron, for letting me be part of such an awesome milestone!

To see the products they purchased for their session, click here!

Fairy Day 2012

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