Just bored and thought I’d post a few others from my recent senior shoot. I posted a couple weeks ago, but thought I’d post some of the more creative/different shots I got. Fun, fun.
Monthly Archives: May 2009
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{workshop update} – fort worth photographer
May 20, 2009 – 10:41 am
I have decided to reschedule the Saturday May 23rd workshop for Saturday June 13th from 6-8pm. Please visit my website and click on workshop for further details and registration information. Please note I have changed the workshop location. The updated location is found on the current registration form.
I also have decided to offer a workshop on “Getting Off Auto”, which will teach camera basics such as shutter speed, ISO, and aperture so you can learn how to shoot on manual. Date & time TBD. Please contact if interested.
{live model contest winner} – fort worth child photographer
May 20, 2009 – 10:36 am
I am having a live model during the upcoming workshop(s) on “How to Take Better Pictures of Your Children” so that the attendees can practice the concepts I’m teaching as we go. I thought about using Hudson during this, but decided to make it a little more fun and open it up to another child.
And the winner is Myla! Little Myla is almost 2 and the reason her mom gave for why she should be the model for our workshop is she can wink which is pretty funny at her age. She loves to dance, shrug her shoulders, etc. for the camera. Looking forward to meeting you Myla!
And below is the picture her mom sent in for the contest.
{gina} – fort worth photographer
May 15, 2009 – 10:58 pm
Meet Gina. Gina works at my State Farm agent’s office (remember Darren from this past Christmas?). She wanted some updated pictures of herself to give to her kids. I was so honored and excited when she asked me to photograph her. It’s been a long time coming, but we finally were able to plan a date and, thankfully, the weather was just perfect that day!
I have a few favorites and this is one of them. Just love the emotion and laughter captured.
I also love the right one above. One interesting thing about her portraits is in honor of her two children who serve in the military, she chose red, white and blue for her clothing colors. I thought that was such a great idea!
Gotta love the Kimbell. They have it all- even water to dangle your feet in!
I think another favorite is the above right image. She couldn’t have posed any more perfect. So elegant.
I also love these above two. I know, I know. I’ve said that alot… but it’s true.
I’m so glad she brought this umbrella! She appreciates art and thought since we shot at a museum it’d be so appropriate to photograph her with her Monet umbrella. I’m lovin’ it!
{the worst movie ever}
May 14, 2009 – 11:48 pm
Adam and I just watched the worst movie ever (and I mean EVER). The Caller. It was so bad we thought about stopping it halfway but just kept thinking it’d get better. Than about 20 minutes until the end, I told him I’m okay if we turn it off and, of course, you have to watch the last 20 minutes. You’ve made it that far!
After the last scene and they rolled the credits, all we could do was stare at each other, dumbfounded.
If you want to see the worst movie ever made, rent “The Caller”.
{doctor woody} – fort worth couple photographer
May 10, 2009 – 10:29 pm
Meet my dad, Doctor Woody (as his elderly patients call him).
My dad’s a doctor (a DO as opposed to an MD for those who are familiar with the difference). He’s a great doctor- actually, he’s the best at what he does… I think. And I don’t think I’m biased. I tried out a doctor here in FTW and was very disappointed with our experience. So… I just keep going back to dad.
Why am I mentioning this, you may wonder? He’s started a blog I think you should add to your reader and follow b/c I think he’ll be providing some valuable information. His first entries have been about obesity. You know what a problem it is in our country. He provides VERY do-able and balanced solutions to the problem. He has such a wealth of knowledge that he’s developed over the last 28 years that he’s making easily available to the public.
In case you’re curious, here’s why I think he’s the best at what he does (he’s in family practice). Also, I photographed him and mom over Easter weekend and thought I’d share a few of my favorites from that shoot. Can’t post without a picture!
1) He’s balanced. He treats with a holistic approach. He realizes you’re not just a physical being, but also a relational, emotional, and spiritual. So he treats you accordingly. Just like the Bible talks about in Psalm 32:3 about when he “kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of summer. I acknowledged my sin to you and my iniquity I did not hide… and you forgave the guilt of my sin”. Sometimes emotional, mental, or spiritual (as in the example above) issues manifest themselves themselves in physical ways and no amount of drugs will fix those problems. It’s important to me that my doctor have that perspective when treating me.
2) He doesn’t rule out alternative medicines and theories. Sometimes doctors think (western) medicine is the ONLY way to treat a problem. But dad doesn’t think we’re so superior as that. He follows the goings on other countries and their forms of “medicine” (like homeopathic and such) and realizes that people are healing from those… so isn’t it reasonable to utilize that resource rather than dismiss it as bogus? On another note… He’s actually the one that got me thinking about following an alternative schedule for vaccinating Hudson. Though he realizes no one can be sure whether vaccinations cause autism, he thinks it’s reasonable to consider, investigate and act according to your conscience. (as opposed to doctors who won’t even treat you if you consider an alternative schedule). And so I did and so I am.
3) He shoots straight with you. Sometimes that’s annoying, like when I would like a little more coddling, but he sees your problem and he realizes telling it like it is is the only way to help overcome your problem. He also makes you accept personal responsibility. If you aren’t willing to help yourself, there’s nothing much he can do to help you.
4) He’s very generous with his time. I don’t know how many times growing up he’d get phone calls on the weekends or in the evenings from patients (we’re from a small town) who had urgent medical questions that couldn’t wait (or so they thought). I don’t think I’ve ever heard him complain about that. That speaks volumes to me. He genuinely cares about his patients and this is one way that manifests itself.
Okay, so now for their portraits:
Pretty good lookin’ couple, wouldn’t you say?
This is so my dad’s smile. I am so glad I have these pictures of my parents that just perfectly captured their essence.
Ahhh… I love these last two b&w ones.
A little casual, a little professional. I think I really love the one on the left.
Dad trying to be serious.
I have quite the hip mom.
I just LOVED the yellow jacket when she showed me her outfit options. I have a jacket fettish as does she. And boy was this one a hit.
I think I’ve decided I really believe in having your portraits taken more than once every 10 years. I mean, it’s nice to have your senior and engagement portraits done, but why not when you’re 40 and 50. And I don’t mean family portraits or boring studio ones in boring clothes. I mean you being you in something fun and exciting. Like above. I have another lady who had the same idea and I can’t wait to show them off when they’re ready. You should think about it- live on the edge for once:)
{style your life} – fort worth events photographer
May 8, 2009 – 8:29 pm
Introducing Samantha Zeller with “Style Your Life”. She hosted an event at Dean-Kingston’s last week and as can be seen below, it was a hit! Samantha offers services in wardrobe consulting, personal shopping & home decor consulting. Who doesn’t need some help in that, right?
For those signed up for my “How to Take Better Pictures of your Children” workshop, one of the door prizes is a one hour, free consult ($125 value) for your choice of the services mentioned above.
If you’d like to contact her, she can be contacted at szeller@mystyleyourlife.com.
It’s not a hit without some food!
Meet Samantha.
I met Sam through the JWC Madri Bambini group. She’s super sweet and so easy to talk to and get to know… and such fun to be around.
{dexter} – dallas senior photographer
May 2, 2009 – 11:01 pm
Meet Dexter. He’s a senior guy from the Dallas area. I photographed him in Grapevine. What a cool spot his mom found for me. I photographed him and a bunch of his friends last year for prom & we got to meet again yesterday for his senior portraits. I think we got some pretty groovy shots. Anyway, here are a few of my favorites.
The one on the right is, I think, my all time favorite. He looks like a rock star.
