Let's Hear It For The Guys! ~ NC Senior Portraits

Most of the Senior girls coming in for their sessions are very enthusiastic about expressing themselves in front of the camera, bringing numerous outfits and ideas for the Senior portraits that they had been planning, sometimes for years.
On the other hand, most of the Senior guys that come have not put as much thought into it and some are just ready to get it over with! The one thing that turns it around is if we explore their world , their passion for life and what really grabs their interest.

The young men shown in this image are an inspiration to others showing excellence in each of their chosen interests. They are not just participants, but are leaders in what they do as instructors, national champions, coaches and apply this attitude to other parts of their lives as well.
We appreciate the opportunity to showcase their talents through portraits!

Color As A Statement ~ Clemmons, NC Photographer

To continue the "what should we wear for our portrait session?", we will look at the "rules" for classic portraiture soon. But, for now...it seems like I am falling for the simple, clean look of high key {especially white} backgrounds more and more!
High Key backgrounds & props were "in" during the 80's and into the 90's and it became a staple when we were photographing babies. Just wanting to change things up a bit, I didn't use it quite as much for a while..using colors, darker backgrounds and doing lots of outdoor sessions.
However, when color (clothing color, hair color, etc) has a specific purpose in the overall image, at times it can speak the loudest with NO color in the background..and maybe no props either.

So, whether we need to say "Merry Christmas!" or  "LOVE those red boots!"... the white background can be just another tool to make it happen.

YOU Are The Art! ~ NC Family Photographer ~

Our 6th Annual Portrait Gallery Exhibit will be on display March 1-March 31 at The Coffee Mill (Formerly Casanova's Coffees & Fudge) located in the historic Lewisville Mill at 6275 Shallowford Rd in the heart of Lewisville. We will be publicizing this event as an art exhibit and YOU are the art! 
All you need to do is authorize us to create a portrait from your past session; then you may pick up your new portrait in April when the gallery exhibit is over.  This beautiful portrait is yours for the special price of only $99 (Reg. $399) for an 11x14 portrait or $149 (Reg. $439) for a 16x20 portrait.
You will want to respond quickly as this tremendous value of up to 75% off retail is only valid if ordered by February 20, 2012.
This is a great gift idea for Mother's Day or Father's Day, birthdays ...or maybe just to treat yourself!  

(Special price applies only to images that were previously ordered since 2005. Orders already in progress do not apply.) Please call 336.766.8367 or e-mail by February 20, 2012 to discuss your pose selection.

"What Should We Wear?" ~ NC, SC, GA Photographer

One of the most frequent questions we hear is, "What should we wear for our portrait session?"
The answers are as varied as the subjects we photograph, but I wanted to offer some ideas to consider when we are planning your personal wall art to decorate your home.

First, as we dismantle the idea that blonde hair and white clothing will "wash you out", it can actually be just the opposite. On a properly lit portrait, with the skin tones being deeper and warmer than any shade of white, the colors in the complexion stand out even more. Even with a white background, the simplicity can make the subjects the strongest part of the image.