Archive: August, 2009



Columbus Indiana Photography Class: Stacy Able Photography

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Last Monday I had the pleasure of teaching a basic photography class at the Columbus, Indiana Library. There were around 30 people in attendance all with various cameras. I went over the basics of photography and was careful not to go into the dark depths of aperture and shutter numbers. Following my brief power point presentation we went to the courtyard to take some photos and give people the opportunity to ask questions. There were so many great questions and hobbiest photographers there. It felt so great to see the joy I have in taking photos in other people. There was this adorable 12 year old girl who asked me some questions and showed me some of her photos. She has such a great eye! Several people stayed an hour past the end of the talk and kept firing away questions. I left around 8:45 pm (the talk started at 7pm) with a huge smile on my face. It was so nice to share a tiny bit of my photography knowledge with others to help improve their snap shots.

Here is the flier that was posted at the front door… the photos are of Kai, one of my barbet babies from January and Miles an adorable 3 year old boy who dressed up as a petite chef.

Columbus Indiana Photographer: Business Head shots

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

A couple weeks ago I worked with the lovely Toni in Columbus, Indiana. Our session’s focus was business head shots along with some dramatic business concept pieces.

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Columbus Indiana Family Photography::: Nina’s Family

Monday, August 24th, 2009
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Columbus Indiana Baby Photography: Baby Grace

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
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Columbus Indiana Senior Photography: Jenna

Monday, August 17th, 2009
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Trash the Dress Photography in Indianapolis Indiana

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
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By the way.. I loved this shoot so much I’m using Bri as an ad on the AWESOME RocknRoll Bride Blog where I’ve had two past shoots featured: Strangest D….. GangElegance with a twist… as well as this one: multi-coloured tresses... hope to have more!

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Columbus Indiana Wedding Photography: Bridal Portraits

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Bridal portraits are a series of formal pictures of the bride in her wedding dress taken weeks before the wedding sometimes at the photographers studio but more commonly on location. If the session is done outdoors and special steps are taken to ensure the dress does not get dirty. Sometimes a couple may choose to have a picture taken of them both (similar to an engagement/”e-session”) in addition or instead of a bridal portrait.

Many brides use the bridal portrait photos in wedding announcements, albums, online, as well as display a large print at the reception. These sessions are great for a bride who is picky and is concerned about getting the best photo without the rush and nerves of the wedding day. Step forward a couple years, when the bridal portrait is on the grooms desk or framed and displayed at family members’  homes, the bride is happy she had these portraits done. Going to school at Clemson in South Carolina, I noticed several brides getting these bridal portraits.

The best time to do these may need to be timed along with local newspapers and invitation designers as the bride will have to check with them to see what their time lines are. Other things to consider are getting hair and makeup done to ensure the bride has a polished elegant look similar to her wedding day. As for flowers, pho-flowers or a quick trip to a farmers market for local flowers will do. Spending tons of money on a bouquet for the bridal session isn’t necessary.

In addition to the Trash the Dress Sessions I’ve been doing, I’ve done some elegant bridal sessions. Most recently, I shot Kyissa in Columbus, Indiana in a studio like setting. We did not harm the dress and even did some almost trash the dress-like shots as we used my vintage french fainting couch outside, but her dress did not come in contact with dirt.
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