Category Archives: Photography

VIRTUALLY YOURS…
A Virtual Blog Tour

My dear friend Becky tagged me on this virtual blog tour.  I always feel a little awkward answering questions about myself and my photography journey, but there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for this special lady, so here goes! What am I working on?  Summer and fall are my busiest time of year! The weather is warm […]

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June 9, 2014 - 9:57 am

JWS# - this is so cute! love the contrast of the red with the black and white!

June 9, 2014 - 10:00 am

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Thanks sweetie!

June 9, 2014 - 7:47 pm

Life with Kaishon - Maddy! This was so interesting. I loved your answers. I always learn something new about you every time I visit. I can’t believe anyone would ever say that about you and pictures. When I met you, I thought you were one of the most beautiful girls I had ever seen. You aren’t just beautiful on the outside either. You are beautiful through and through. I love how you treat others. I love how you see the world. You are a wonder.

Believe it or not, I came over here to post a link to your blog on my facebook page because I LOVE the boy picture you posted of the boy.

You are my favorite : ). Someday you are going to be famous and I will be screaming from the sidelines that I knew you way back when! : )

June 11, 2014 - 7:12 am

Elly - Wow, that person who told you you looked too ugly for pictures was telling massive fibs! I can’t believe someone would be that hurtful to someone else. I love that you’ve taken that experience as a lesson and are applying it in your day -to-day work. High five, you :)

ADVICE // 5
Focus on the Haves and not the Have Nots

You know what I really wish I had?  I wish I had a top of the line studio space complete with an assistant, hair and makeup artists, a waiting area, dressing room, consultation area and unlimited supply of backgrounds, props, furniture pieces and wardobe/ accessory options for my clients.  But for the time being, I […]

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June 2, 2014 - 9:14 am

Charisma - This is seriously so awesome and inspiring! I would have never imagined that was the set up you were using based on the pictures. This is definitely a testament to the fact that the PHOTOGRAPHER makes the images great, not fancy equipment.

June 2, 2014 - 9:15 am

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Thank you! Sometimes, I get the “are you sure you want me to pose here? Right here?!” look when I’m taking pictures, but they are always shocked and happy to see the end result! That’s because we as photographers see what they can’t see – the final image we envisioned!

June 2, 2014 - 10:57 am

Fenn - I agree with what Charisma said. But I don’t dream of more equipment and more studio space. I like to keep it simple and work with what I have!

June 2, 2014 - 12:07 pm

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - That’s a great attitude to have! I’m guilty of always wanting the latest gadget or gizmo, but I’ve learned to cut back over the years and really make sure I have an immediate need for my purchase before splurging on new stuff :) Thanks for stopping by to visit!

June 10, 2014 - 9:46 am

Fenn - I wrote a confession post in response to your post! : http://honestbadger.blogspot.com/2014/06/confession-my-amateur-equipment.html

CREATIVE STUDIO BACKDROP IDEAS
Fun & Unique Photography Backdrops on a Budget

As a mostly outdoors, natural-light photographer, I never had the need to purchase studio backdrops. Come to find out – they can be super expensive!  Since I still don’t shoot a lot of indoor photography, I didn’t want to invest an arm and a leg on really expensive backdrops that may or may not be […]

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April 21, 2014 - 4:50 pm

Tiffany B. - Great ideas! Love the fabric idea because that is so easy to change out and easy to store as well.

April 28, 2014 - 7:50 am

Amy - Best model ever!