Timing is everything. I never thought I would want to get into wedding photography. Pressure, long shooting hours, longer editing hours were all things that had gone through my mind every time I was contacted to shoot a wedding.
I had taken a full time job last October so that solidified the most definite lack of time. I continued to concentrate on portrait photography while working. When the weather finally broke, the messages and phone calls for sessions started coming in. I decided to step out in faith and go down to part time hours at my other job. No lie, within days, I was contacted about shooting a wedding. Since I had begun to start getting pretty acclimated here in McNairy County, in addition to now having the time, I decided to just do it! Well y'all, let me just tell you I did not regret it! It was such an honor to capture such a special day for a wonderful couple. Does Lauren not look like a princess? Perfect, right? The bridal party and groomsmen were fun to photograph. We even had great weather, which was nowhere in any forecast, and got to shoot outside. It really was a great experience for my first time being the main wedding shooter. Best wishes to Lauren and Lynn!!! I'm so happy I got to be your wedding photographer!
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Ahhhhh, how I love to photograph newborns!!! They are an absolute blessing and I treasure capturing sweet memories for their families. You can't compare newborn sessions to any other. There are so many elements that go into making a newborn session amazing. The first is when to book the session. The answer to that is as soon you have a due date. Really! The optimal time to get those beautiful "sleeping baby" images with super cute poses is at 7-10 days. Beyond that time frame, babies start to wake up more and won't be in a deep enough sleep for some poses. It's best to let me pencil you in and we can later put your baby's session down in pen after he/she is born. You can give someone the simple instruction of "text the photographer" and we will be on! Next is time. I like to allow PLENTY of time for a newborn session, like 3 hours. This keeps a calm environment for baby, parent(s), any anyone else that may be a part of the session experience. Baby may need to eat or have a diaper change and that amount of session time will allow for any of that to keep a content baby for gorgeous images. Last is location. My favorite place to capture a newborn session is right in their own home. I think it's the perfect opportunity for a lifestyle session. Babies tend to be more comfortable in their own environment, plus I get to capture their super cute nursery as part of the session. Of course, this is not always possible and I have studio space available if needed. That, of course, is just the beginning. There is a lot of behind the scenes editing for perfect skin tones as well as compositing images for some of those poses that leave you wondering how they were done (those are the ones that can only be done with a 7-10 day old baby). I hope I've left you with some good information on what goes into an OFP newborn session. You can get more information on pricing by going to my home page and clicking on session investment http://www.olgafordphoto.com. Make sure to pass this info along, and remember, I have a referral program! I am so excited to introduce y'all to my MCHS Senior Rep, Jill Whirley! She was so fun to work with for this mini session and was game to shoot on a chilly night so I could try something different. Love her! She started with a hair and makeup session with Kelcey Amerson, who will be available to book with any Olga Ford Photography senior session. Yay! I'm so excited to be working with her to really take senior portraits to an epically awesome level in this county! I'll feature Kelcey in another blog post with more details, so stay tuned and make sure you're connected with me on Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter! I soooo loved working with Jill to get these images. While having her hair and makeup done, I went through her closet and picked out her wardrobe =). I envisioned the shot I wanted and with the use of my off camera flash set up, I got that black and white in the chair exactly how I wanted it. I totally think it looks like an album cover! Jill will have her actual session in the spring, during daylight hours, but I really wanted to get some images out there for a little sneak peek to get y'all excited for senior session season. I really take pride in what I do and I can't wait to create more custom images for all my senior sessions. I work with my seniors to create images they and their parents will treasure for a lifetime. Every session is custom, casual and contemporary and we have a lot of fun! I help with wardrobe and location choices that will not only look great, but showcase the personality of my seniors. It's really not too early to book, so message or call me to reserve your spot, as they are limited. If you go to MCHS, make sure you tell Jill just fabulous she looks in these senior pictures and when you book your session, mention Jill referred you =). Thanks for reading! http://www.olgafordphoto.com/ This little girl totally stole my heart! Newborn photography is definitely an art form and requires a whole lot of patience. I discovered that, somehow I have the patience it takes to spend many hours photographing a newborn to get some awesome images. After spending the morning with this beauty, I got to spend a few more hours editing her images while saying "She's so cute" repeatedly. A newborn baby is just such a precious gift from God and I am so blessed to have been able to capture such an amazing moment in a parent's life. I like to take a lifestyle approach to newborn sessions. All these images were taken at her home, holding that many more special memories. It's amazing how fast these little moments slip away. There's nothing I love more than creating a tangible way to hold on just a little longer. It's incredible how long I can spend looking through old photographs of mine. I know, one day, these images will evoke such precious memories of a tiny little girl who is now all grown up. I really don't think I could have chosen a career path I value more. Well, in all actuality, it seems to have chosen me when I stepped into my graphic design program. I find such joy in meeting all of my clients and working with them to give them something beautiful. This is not just a job. It's an honor, a privilege and I thank all of my clients for allowing me to be the one to create heirlooms they will cherish for years to come. God bless! http://www.olgafordphoto.com/ It's been a while since I've offered mini sessions and this is the first time I'm offering digital images. While I stand behind professional printing as the best solution for displaying your images, I also know this is Christmas card and gift season and I would love for you to be able to use these images for all of your holiday needs. Large prints, canvases, metal prints and all of the usual custom products I offer are still available for purchase if you choose to do so in addition to your 5 digital images. Additional digital images will also be available for $10 each. I have 2 slots per week available at this amazing price point so don't hesitate to contact me today to book your session. Also, be sure to head on over to the Olga Ford Photography Facebook page and hit like if you haven't already. Share this news with all of your friends from the FB page because every share gets an additional entry and your fall mini session just may end up being FREE! I love photography and servicing the McNairy County area. This giveaway is my thanks to all of you for helping let the community know that I am here and I love capturing memories with y'all. It is a blessing and a gift that truly humbles me to know how valuable these images really are of the people you love. Clients, I thank you for letting me be your photographer. This journey has been a blessing indeed and I'm looking forward to many more smiles! The Facebook small business community is buzzing about recent changes. Unfortunately, it's not buzzing about any good changes. Posts on business pages have reached an all time low as far as reach goes. While I am thankful for all of the free advertising I have received in the past, it is getting more difficult to reach my target audience (you) with the information I want you all to know. Small businesses, like myself, just don't have the capital it takes to run a huge marketing campaign with a daily budget. There are also strict guidelines that wouldn't even allow me to promote most of my posts. This is why I am going to be sending out periodic newsletters to let all of my current and future clients know about any specials, mini sessions, flash sales and such that I may be running. I want to provide the best possible photography service in McNairy County and surrounding areas and am willing to go the extra mile to do that. I offer a unique and customized product and I love, love, love to work with clients to get images they fall in love with. Fall is coming and I am looking to do a few different sets of minis. This is also a great time to book full family sessions. Full sessions completed before Christmas will now receive a digital download of your favorite image, sized for your Christmas cards! I will have details on all of this coming soon so be sure to sign up for e-mail updates. You can e-mail me at [email protected] and get on that list today! Thanks so much for taking the time to read this. Don't forget about my referral and repeat client program =). It rocks! Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or to book your fall session. I'm looking forward to working with y'all to make it an unforgettable portrait season! http://www.olgafordphoto.com (919)638-1066 Here is an example of some of the items I have in my prop collection. Some of these props that I use to create memories for you, in fact, also stir memories for me. The most meaningful memories are attached to the photo on the middle right. That sock monkey is not from Target or Amazon. He was lovingly made by volunteers at the UNC Hospital where my youngest began his troublemaking career. The blanket on the side of him was knitted as a present for my oldest. My boys both played with the wooden bulldozer to the left. I've found many of these props perusing antique stores and thrift shops. I scrutinize these places with a photographer's eye as I walk around making sure not to miss athing. Yet other items are made by myself or my friends. I came up with the idea for the umbrella back in March. I didn't find everything I needed to make it until this month but I'm very pleased with the outcome. I can't wait to use it in a session! My friend Christi knitted all of the beautiful items that my kids' stuffed animal are modeling while sitting in my super cute Coca Cola crate, an epic find. I hope you enjoyed a glimpse into my prop collection. This is just a small part of it. If you haven't liked my Facebook page yet go check it out now! You can link to it right from the top of the blog. You'll be able to see these and other props at work and also see my sessions where I don't use any at all, which is usually the case. www.olgafordphoto.com |
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