Another New Years Card

Here's another example of a New Year's Card I did for the V family. I took pictures for them when I was out in Virginia this summer. A good way to make use of your photo session prints all year round!!!

New Year's Cards

For all you late-comers & those who just couldn't squeeze in a Christmas card, the newest New Year's Card layout. Enjoy...

Playing With Color

So I had the honor of creating a few custom designed Christmas cards this year. One of my favorites was the one I did for my best friend and her family! I liked the design so much that I just changed the colors around a little bit and used it for our card as well! It's amazing how the whole "feel" of something can change simply by changing the color! Check it out...

Seeing Double

I recently got to shoot my first set of multiples...twin boys!! They are actually relatives of mine, so that is why they are so cute (he he). It was very hard to tell them apart during the shoot, even with the different colored pants! After processing, however, it was fun to zoom down to a single pixel to really "dissect" the differences. Jack & Noah, I've got you pinned so don't be trying to pull any fast ones any time soon! Thanks for the fun shoot!

Oh So Precious!

I took pictures of this little cutie when he was still in the belly! (See "Candid Takes the Gold" post) He was so easy going and was totally enamored by the camera...well at least the black and white strap on the camera. Isn't he just adorable!? And those eyes - gotta love 'em! Thanks, baby Riley and family!

It's All Fun & Games

Really! I have the best job in the world. And when I go back and edit the photos, I can't help but smile and remember how fun the shoot was. Yes, there are hurdles and snags here and there, but all in all I really have the best job in the world! I can't believe I get paid to do this stuff.

The W family were some of my first clients (beyond practice on friends and family) who took the risk and hired a "beginner" photographer. I must have done something right 'cuz they hired me back a second time :) I had so much fun with their kiddos and their daughter is too beautiful for words! I think the debate will be wether a hardy Scottish man, or a well-rounded American gent will be acceptable of taking her hand one day :) There were lots of good shots (i.e. their family pic from the last post) but I decided to post the ones that made me smile and I hope they're infectious!!

Family is Key

Here's a few examples of family pics that I've taken (some my own), just to give you a look see on my style for group shots. As a side note: I prefer outside pics for families and large groups b/c natural lighting is much more flattering for filling in shadows on a whole group!

It's Official

So I finally received my documents from the Wyoming Secretary of State and I have an official registered trade name as "1K Words Photography & Design." So it seems that any and all combinations of "A Thousand Words" just wasn't meant to be. That being said, I've also changed my blog address to "worth1kwordsphotography.blogspot.com." Once I've finished with all the bureaucratic red tape, I will even have my website up and running at www.worth1kwords.com. Tune in for more LEGAL updates...or tune out!!

Animal Crackers in My Soup...

Oh the curls!! This lil' punkin seed puts Shirley Temple to shame! And of course, she came wearing her favorite lil' tank-top with the Japanese doll on the front. Which, BTW, hits close to some childhood memories! I had such fun doing this shoot (and 6 more) on my last days in Rapid (tear). She was slow to warm up, but became quite the little fireball after a few shots were "fired!" I am proud to add Maiya to my portfolio and will be using one of her prints in my gallery in my future-studio! (SIDE NOTE: So of course these pics were taken a million years ago and I'm just now getting the chance to post them two months later at 12:35 am! Such is the life when you have a deployed hubby and two rambunctious boys! Never fear my other Rapid clients, your pics are soon to post!)

Customized Christmas Cards

Here's a couple examples of the work I've been doing for my first attempt at Customized Christmas Cards. If you are interested in these services and have already had a recent photo shoot, please contact me ASAP so I can get started on your card(s)!!

'Tis the Season

Christmas is just a little over TWELVE weeks away!! Hard to believe, right!? (Well, maybe not for those of us who just got 18 inches of snow!) That being said, I'm offering services to do Christmas cards this year. As a starter I've included three sets of templates that can be printed as 4 X 8 Photo Greeting Cards. Below are samples of those templates broken up into three categories: Seasons Greeting, Happy Holidays, and Merry Christmas. These are just template examples and prices start at $25 for a set of 24 cards (including envelopes). I will have more examples of Custom Holiday Cards once some have been completed. If you'd like to order one of these templates, please indicate the template number and proof number you'd like me to use. I can use any proof from a previous shoot, or book your HOLIDAY SESSION today! For price inquiries on these and other cards I offer, please visit the PRICES link in this blog. (click on images for a larger view)
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

SEASON GREETINGS



HAPPY HOLIDAYS
(NOTE: H4 can be created in RED, PINK, BLUE, GOLD, GREEN, BURGUNDY, & GRAY)



MERRY CHRISTMAS

More for Baby Caleb

Beyond the collage work, I really wanted to post some of my favorite poses from this "newborn" session. I say newborn in quotations because he was just about to out-grow all my newbie props (as you can see from the towel shot :-) He was just too precious for words, and once he was through making his statement, as babies sometimes do, he was the perfect little subject. We even got a few extra shots in so his parents could wait out a hail storm that was passing through. Thanks, Caleb, for being such a good little subject and for having such a beautiful family!

Customized Collage Work

Here's some more examples of custom collage work that I did for a client who loved the baby parts collage and who also wanted a custom announcement designed for them. Both posed quite a challenge for me, as I had to make a few changes to give the clients exactly what they wanted, but I believe the end results turned out amazing! And the processes was a good learning experience and helped me to build client relations! (Some information has been blurred/changed to protect the client's identity.)

What a Sweety

There's just something about those 1-year old baby boys! Just look at those eyes! Love love love it! Matthew is the son of one of my best friends and I was honored and privileged to take these pictures! He was just too cute - I could have eaten him up! I'm definitely having fun with the new backdrops and experimenting with exposure using natural light. Thanks, Matthew for being so darn cute and so fun to photograph!

Over the River and Through the Woods

To Ginny's house we went...Here's some of my favorite pictures from our 5 WEEK VACATION to the east coast. We had such a good time and thought I'd share with you some of our memories. Enjoy!

Candid Takes the Gold

I had the privilege of shooting another beautiful pregnant belly! Kim just happened to be a little further along than my last blooming client, but still just as beautiful! I also got the opportunity to do a couple's shoot as Kim's husband, Josh, stepped in for several frames! I think it's always nerve wracking when you're the one being photographed and having to "pose" for pictures. I try to make my clients feel as comfortable as possible, but that's always easier said than done. It's one of those skills that must be practiced in front of and behind the glass!! However, because my style is all about capturing "the moment" I don't really like posing my clients. In fact, it's uncomfortable telling people, "move your legs here, turn your head that way, put your butt here, etc., etc." I'd much rather capture a natural emotion or embrace! That is why I LOVE LOVE LOVE the candid shots in this set of photos. There's nothing like being able to truly capture a moment in time and freeze it in a picture. I guess that's why I loved the concept of calling my business "A Thousand Words." Don't get me wrong, I love the other photos in this set as well and included them to show my clients other poses that work good with the pregnant belly. Thanks, Josh and Kim, for letting me share in such a special moment as you cherished the pregnancy with your first child!

Another Collage

Just wanted to post an example of another collage I recently ordered for a family to commemorate their son's 1st birthday and the infamous cake deconstruction!! When it comes to collages, the possibilities are endless! I keep running across websites where they only offer "templates" where you just plug in your own pictures. Where's the fun in that? I love offering my clients something new and fresh that's never been done before. However, I can see how the time constraints of a busy business could force you to do the template thing. For now (and I'm saying, "FOR NOW!") I'll continue to indulge in the creativity process!