Is there a Light at the end of the Tunnel?
Gee, it's been a good 7 months since my last blog post. I have to admit, there've been moments where I thought I could use another lockdown so that I could get a few things done. But, let's not jinx it - I most certainly do not want another lockdown!!!
Things have changed a bit but some things are getting back to more of a normal state. We have been doing some T&I sessions - those are the Team & Individual Photo Days for athletic teams. Even though there aren't any actual team pictures being taken. And that is quite fine with me, because I absolutely LOVE creating team composites. There are so many advantages to it. It allows to not have to be 6 feet apart in our team photos, the athletes don't have to wait around for the team photo time, and my favorite part: Creativity can be unleashed when creating the final team photo! We can do a more traditional look, or we can add textures and graphics to really make your team photo stand out 'from the crowd'. We can but we certainly don't have to do what has been done for the last 100+ years.
LHS Gymnastics Team 2020/2021Team Composite from the individual images
This 'Team Composite Thing' has also reached into my Family Portraits. Sometimes, you just can't get the whole fam together in the summer to do outdoor portraits. And your house may not be big enough to get every one in the picture. Well, neither is my studio. But that's where the composites come in quite handy, because if I can puzzle 20 swimmers and a coach into on final photo, why can't I do that with Gramma & Gramps, Ma & Pa, and all the (not so) lil ones (anymore)?! With that, I just gotta keep in mind that it takes a lot longer than your 'regular' family portrait.
You know what else has been a 'hot item': Headshots! Personally, I can't stand that term. I prefer Business Portraits. And I do very much like these sessions. I think it's because a lot of people who need a new photo for their job or business, don't like having their photo taken. And I REALLY love showing people how great they actually do look. It's just something when we see ourselves and can admit that we DO look good.
Biz GuysHere are a few of the guys' business portraits, in studio and on location. Can you tell which ones where done in studio and which ones at their workplace?
Hairstylistand again - we don't have to do this the way it's been done for the last 100 or so years! This can be fun!
Now, looking ahead: Can't wait for April!!! Because that means 'Texas School of Photography' - a WHOLE WEEK of education! IN PERSON! I was supposed to go last year in April, then it got postponed to August (which Wisconsinite wants to go Texas in August anyways?!?!), which then ended up being a shortened online version, and now it will be a full length event this year. There are many photographers throughout the States looking forward to this event. It's my first time and I can't even imagine yet the knowledge that's going to get packed into my head and heart by one of the best Senior Photographers in the Nation, Gary Box!!! I hope I'll be able to implement all those new skills with the #ClassOf2022 and the ones after that. Oh, just writing about it makes me super excited!!!
So, I'm going to take that excitement and get back to current work. Looks like a quarterly tax statement needs to be prepped - oh the fun of being a small business owner. If you ever want to meet for a cup of coffee or just want to stop by the studio - call or send a text! Tell me about your business and ask me about mine! I'll see you soon!
Blessings,
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