While on facebook the ever so popular thing people are into these days. I came across a very talented young lady. Being someone who's entering the photography scene I know how important it is to have as many out there vouching for you.

I am astonished at her talent and her ideas. I am a person who loves creativity and this women is no exception to my rule :D

She does origami flowers among other foldings of that I'm sure. I had the pleasure of looking at her wedding photos where she did her own flowers in origami and the center pieces. So what are you waiting for. If your a bride who seeks to be unique this is definitly your thing. Ever hate having to find the flowers that match your colors? Well now you don't have to worry about how the dye will look on the flower you have your own perfect little origami flower.

But don't let me do all the talking let her work do the talking for her.

Take a look you won't be sorry you did. She has a few photos of what she's done thus far as well as links to where you can order these beautiful master pieces.


http://liliesbylisa.blogspot.com/

What are you still doing on my page! GO to hers... Pronto ;)

This Christmas to my utter surprise my parents bought me a Nikon D90. I have been into photography for years but always felt held back with the camera I used for lighting reasons as well as resolution. I found a way to make it work but I always 'dreamed' of having that SLR camera. So when my parents bought me this camera I damn near cried. It not only shows that they have faith in my ability but that they were supporting something I have been taking seriously for many years now. I suppose you could say they will be reaping the benefits and already have when I took mounds of photos of my nephew this past Christmas. Their first grandchild and I couldn't put him down.

Life is full of surprises and this surprise was the best of them all (minus my engagement )

I have done a few photos with my new camera and would enjoy your feedback. I'm still learning the ins and outs of the camera so my guess is it will take a year in order to get those truly professional shots. Point is we all need to start some where right .

Many thanks to my supporters. You have helped drive this passion father than I could have ever expected. My gratitude to you all is endless.

Sincerely yours,

Amanda

So after meddling with my camera and figuring out the ins and outs I was given my first opportunity to do a photo shoot of an amazing couple and two very dear friends who just got engaged this past christmas. Getting the D90 was perhaps one of the most special gifts I've received from anyone in my life. If any camera I thought that I may have been getting it was at maximum the D80 never did I think it would end up being the D90.

I was excited and ready to take some art photos. Trouble was there was no time nor was there anyone to test my camera on. So when this opportunity presented itself I became elated.

First thing I did was went online to gather a few posing ideas. We had one set back but something we could still work with and make it work was that the shots had to be done indoors because of everyone's schedules. While I would have loved to do it outside it presented me with my first challenge. Learning to work with all sources of light and learning to get the professional look without natures help.

Nate and Dawn were amazing to work with they made it a fun experience and alleviated any worries or stresses I may have had prior to the shoot. One thing that really helped was 1. having them bring a change of clothing so you're able to play with colors etc. and 2.A couple who was willing to just relax and have some fun. I find that's when the creative ideas start to come to mind not only from yourself but the couple may suggest something you may not have thought of.

What I found to be the best color for the indoors photos was actually black as it made their skin tones and the engagement ring pop. I must say the first bit was very trying on my part as I fumbled and tried to get that professional look. But we made it through and I have to say I'm rather happy with the results.

Thanks to my fiance I was able to portray the feeling and poses I was looking for by giving them an example instead of trying to 'force' them into position. You don't want to seem to pushiy and if you can have someone there who knows what your going to do to them and someone you can share the romantic part with helps a ton.

Nate and Dawn seemed like naturals and the love obviously was floating in the air. Both were glowing when they looked at eachother held eachother etc.

I tried the formal shots and some creative ones different angles and lighting changes. Also bringing them further away from the 'backdrop' and having them close up. Believe it or not I adored having them further away from the backdrop (which I really didn't notice till I reviewed the photos). The reason for that is that when they're further away I'm able to take flash shots and not have to worry about a sharp shadow immediately outlining them.

Be sure to keep your photoshoot fun and give them a bit of a break. I remember nate saying "My cheeks are getting sore" because we're friends I laughed and said 'tough' however when your with a client you have to be reminded that while your shooting the positions may not be comfortable for them and smiling may begin to hurt if you make them smile for a straight hour.

This was my first couple shot ever and i have to say I had a TON of fun doing this. Here are some of the engagement shots I did with a bit of an explanation as to how they were took lighting etc.