About 1K Words...

❊ Modern/Lifestyle Photographer ❊ Specializing in Newborns, Babies, Toddlers, Kids, Families, & Maternity photography. I do SENIORS also! Please contact Erin at worth1kwords@gmail.com to schedule a session.

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Monday, June 30

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!


Saturday, June 28

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!

Wednesday, June 18

The Beauty of Pregnancy






I finally got the opportunity to photograph a beautiful pregnant belly! I loved doing this shoot because my client was very open about poses, props, and lighting. We actually arranged the shoot to do some real sexy shots for her husband who was deployed at the time. How fun!! Of course, not all her poses could be posted on the blog. (wink) Not to mention, it was amazing lighting practice for me! We did everything from full on lights illuminating the belly to fun silhouette shots. I would never have been able to adjust, adjust, then re-adjust my lights in a "kid" shoot as much as I did on this one. The lessons I learned are invaluable and it was so fun to play around with shadows to help set the mood. Thanks, my dear prego friend, for the giving me the opportunity to capture your beautiful belly and chalk this one up for experience!