A session at the Park

It's been so much fun watching these sisters grow!

Wall Portraits and Photographic Art Displays

Here's a side by side comparison of an 8x10 photo on the left and a30x40 gallery wrapped canvas on the right. When decorating with photos, sometimes people may think an 8x10 or 11x14 looks "big" in their hands, but once displayed on a wall, the photos tend to look very small!


One of my favorite ways to find inspiration in decorating is by visiting model homes. I notice that they aren't cluttered with little photographs and decorations, but instead, they display just a few large scale items to draw the eye towards that prominent display. This can be done with either one very large portrait as shown below or a collection of smaller portraits displayed in a gallery type style.


My favorite quote from Nate, the decorator is to "surround yourself with things you love". Why not use your priceless photographs as one of a kind art pieces in your home?




8x10 desk portrait 30x40 canvas

Pics from TX School

Here's a few photos from Texas School (see previous post).

A sweet little newborn! It's best to bring newborns in when they are 10 days old or newer, like this little gal!



A mommy-to-be



A sweet family with an active 18 month old (what 18 mo old isn't active?!)



And here's a behind the scenes look at the shooting location! A little flower bed at the hotel.



And here's my class gettting some practice! Looks like fun, huh? By the way, TX School always needs models. It's in College Station at the end of April next year. So, check out their website if that is something you would be interested in.


And here's some practice with studio lights!

Texas School of Photography

I'm back from the Texas School of Professional Photography sponsored by the Texas Professional Photographers of America. What an awesome week of intensive training I received from our instructor, Lori Nordstrom. Not only is she super talented, she's also super sweet. I learned tons from her, but I also had a wealth of information at my disposal in my awesome classmates as well. For those not familiar with Texas School, it is the largest school of it's kind, boasting 995 attendees this year! It is a great way to stay current on industry trends and have a blast while doing it!

Congratulations!

Thanks to all who entered the latest contest! It was close, but the winner of the complimentary session is Rachael J of Dallas! Congratulations!

Another Beautiful Family

We had this great plan to take photos at this old train station where there is never anyone there. Well, wouldn't you know that at the time of our shoot it was "Thomas the Train" Day! Note t0 self - check location websites for upcoming events! Anyway, the family was flexible and we tried to stay as far away from Thomas so "W" wouldn't see him!

Yes, little "J" is crying in this one. He has reached the age of independence and wanted to run into the alley all by himself. Unfortunately, it was not a deserted alley!

Win A Complimentary Session

Win a Complimentary Session!It's been awhile since we've had a contest, so this is your chance to win a FREE session! Here are the details:

1. Send an email to everyone you know with my website (www.photographybykelly.com).
2. Between April 1 and April 8 have them go to the contact page, fill it out, type in your full name only in the message box and click submit. One contact per person.
3. Whichever client's name I receive the most will receive a complimentary session.

Official Rules:
-Friends DO NOT have to book a session. They just need to contact me with your name only.
-Your friends are winners too. If they choose to book a session with their contact, their 5x7 complimentary referral print will be upgraded to an 8x10 print. Please have them type in "contest" to receive the promotion.
-In the event of a tie, both winners will receive complimentary sessions.
-Friends must live in the U.S.A.
-Complimentary Session is for two subjects only. Additional subjects are $15 each.
-Complimentary session will take place in downtown Plano or downtown Garland. Location choice will be determined by client.
-Prints are sold seperately.
-Contest runs from Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Contest closes at midnight on April 8. Entries received after that will be disqualified.
-Winner will be announced on the blog (www.photographybykelly.blogspot.com) by Thursday April 10, 2008.
-Winner must have at minimum 10 referrals. If this minimum is not met, a winner will not be declared.
-Winner must book session within two months of winning and complete session by the end of 2008, or the session will be forfeited

Sweet, Soft, Cuddly Five Month Old

Oh, what a sweetie, and such a trooper! She was happy as a lark
being naked out in the chilly morning!







She just discovered her toes last week!

Bright, Bold and Beautiful

Ok, maybe handsome is a better word. But their outfits were so great, I had to do these in color. These brothers were loads of fun. After they played on the playground we went on over to an old train that is part of a museum. We opened a gate to get in and take some cool train pics. After a few minutes, the museum employee came out and I thought for sure he was going to ask us to leave. But, instead he was so cool! He opened the train for us and gave us a short history lesson while the boys got to play conductor. The boys had fun, we all learned something and we got some great photos to remember the day!