Just Play- North Carolina Kids Photographer
My kids don't love photo sessions. They understand that it means a lot to me and they understand that they are paid for their cooperation in the form of chocolate…
Happy Halloween
The 2nd annual Trick or Treat Minis were a huge success! Together, we raised more than a trunk full of clothing and canned goods for Operation Once in a Lifetime's resale center. Thank…
Five Years as a Photographer
Five years ago, I was heading out the door for my first session when I got called to the bathroom to see my two year old son with a faceful…
Caterpillar Corner: Pittsboro Photographer
At the Fort Hood Army Wives' Spring Expo, I met Angela of Caterpillar Corner. I love her adorable clothing for little girls and asked if she'd be interested in a photo…
Costume Contest 2012
First, I want to thank everyone that came! This event exceeded my expectations! We raised 175+ food items for our local food bank and we had a ton of fun!…
Christmas Mini Sessions: Bear Creek Photographer
Katie Smith is family and couple photographer serving Chatham County, North Carolina areas. She loves Christmas, fuzzy socks, hot chocolate, and spending time with family. She's currently writing this…
In Honor of World Breastfeeding Week
In almost four years, I've never had to cancel on the day of a shoot because I was sick. So you can imagine how badly I was freaking out on…
Vignette: Temple Photographer
If you’re not a photographer, you might be wondering what a vignette is. In photography, a vignette is a editing technique that puts a border of light or darkness around the subject. It’s sole purpose is to draw your eye to the subject.
It might be personal preference but I adore a slight vignette. Very subtle with just a little darkness around the edges. I think a heavy vignette contradicts the purpose; it draws the eye to the outer edges.
Learn how to do a vignette (and see these images larger) (more…)
Is furry a texture?
It’s another edition of the Military Spouse Professional Photographer blog circle! If this is your first time hearing of a blog circle, it’s a pretty simple concept. Each month, the group I’m in gets a theme. Each photographer in the group then interprets the theme their own way and captures new images inspired by it. Then on the third Friday of each month, we post on our blogs and link to the next person on the list. If you start on my blog, you’ll visit Wind Inspired next and then she’ll link to someone else who’ll link to someone else and so on until you circle all the way back to this post.