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Friday’s Favs – Easter Bunnies

April 6th, 2012

If you’ve been following the blog you know about my LOVE for my dog, Baci.  Today is nine months since we lost him and a day does not go by where I don’t think about and miss him terribly.  That being said, this week I’ve been house/dog sitting 3 of my girlfriend’s pups.  It was [...]
 

If you’ve been following the blog you know about my LOVE for my dog, Baci.  Today is nine months since we lost him and a day does not go by where I don’t think about and miss him terribly.  That being said, this week I’ve been house/dog sitting 3 of my girlfriend’s pups.  It was nice to be around these guys. I would also like to say that I have this thing for dressing dogs, from the day we got Baci I was dressing him.  It first started with small stuff like sunglasses or maybe a baseball hat and grew to full Halloween costumes with wigs, halos, wings, antlers, etc.. He was even a photographer at one point. I don’t know why but it cracks me up to see animals (especially dogs) dressed up, perhaps I should talk with someone about this obsession. Or perhaps not having children at the age of 37 might have something to do with it :) . Regardless, I’d love to share some really cute/adorable bunnies with you!

While house sitting I couldn’t help but dress these 3 up and since Easter is this weekend the timing couldn’t be more perfect.  Creating these images was the highlight of my week. They make me smile and laugh every time I look at them.  Barney is the older golden retriever with the purple bunny ears, Rookie is the “girl puppy”, and Koda of course is the husky.  I was so proud of them, they did awesome and believe it or not they had fun too!!!  The moral of this story is “if you leave me home alone with your dog/dogs, they will get dressed up and I will take their picture”.  I can’t help myself, sorry!  Happy Easter, Peeps!  Hope you laugh as much as I did!  Anyone interested in a doggie/dressup sesh, I’m always up for it! xoxo

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Rowan & Fiovi | Akron Children & Family Photographer

July 1st, 2011

Today instead of Friday’s Favs you get this post, hope you enjoy it! On the morning of this session I called my friend/client Fiovi to inquire about our session, it was kind of a last minute thing.  She says to me “I have a couple ideas, I don’t know how you’re going to feel about [...]
 

Today instead of Friday’s Favs you get this post, hope you enjoy it!

On the morning of this session I called my friend/client Fiovi to inquire about our session, it was kind of a last minute thing.  She says to me “I have a couple ideas, I don’t know how you’re going to feel about them?  I have a few outfits I want to put him in”.  Ok, I like ideas and outfits! She continues “I have a “Made in Akron” shirt for him also I was thinking Rowan could wear his Knight costume and I could be the princess in my wedding gown in a couple of them”.  Ok, still like the idea!  What she failed to tell me was that the 3 year old portrait session was about to turn into a trash the dress session for Mom.  LOL!!!  I was totally bamboozled, and I loved it!!

I’ve photographed Rowan twice.  First time a year ago for his second birthday and than at Christmas time for holiday cards.  Both times I needed a nap after the session.  What a huge difference a year makes, Rowan was the best little model and such a cutie.  Here he’s showing me he’s 3 and ready to move out!  Love this kid!

Then it was time for the second outfit, and yes he was “made in Akron”.

And the Knight with his beautiful Princess!

and what you’ve been waiting for – trash the dress!

Leave them some love peeps!

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Nina | Toronto Newborn & Children’s Photographer

June 6th, 2011

On Friday I had the pleasure of traveling to Toronto, Ohio to meet this sweet little girl Nina and equally as sweet big sister Gianna. Nina was only 8 days old which is a perfect age for a newborn session. Newborn sessions should really take place within the first 4-10 days of life, when the [...]
 

On Friday I had the pleasure of traveling to Toronto, Ohio to meet this sweet little girl Nina and equally as sweet big sister Gianna. Nina was only 8 days old which is a perfect age for a newborn session. Newborn sessions should really take place within the first 4-10 days of life, when the baby is still very sleepy and can be posed “easier”. Both Nina and Gianna were perfect models for me and I was thrilled.

Toronto Ohio is such a cute little town, before Nicole (their mom) contacted me last week I didn’t even know it existed and now I’m in LOVE. If there was a Target close by I think I might even consider moving.  Toronto is located on the Ohio/West Virginia border and right on the Ohio River.  It’s very scenic and the downtown is just adorable. There was a rumor about some great pizza there, so before heading back I got a couple slices, the rumor was correct.  Then as I passed an ice cream stand, I couldn’t resist. Unfortunately I didn’t see the Cow Tippin’ ice cream flavor until after I already ordered my soft serve. Next time I’m getting Cow Tippin’, it’s vanilla with caramel and chocolate cows . . . sounded delish! Anywho, here are these two sweet cuties . . .

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Post Processing | Akron Portrait Photographer

May 19th, 2011

I think a lot of times most people assume that the images on my blog come directly out of my camera, well that is not the case.  Every image posted on here has gone through an editing process.  Although it is extremely important to get everything right in the camera first (like FOCUS, exposure, shutter [...]
 

I think a lot of times most people assume that the images on my blog come directly out of my camera, well that is not the case.  Every image posted on here has gone through an editing process.  Although it is extremely important to get everything right in the camera first (like FOCUS, exposure, shutter speed, aperture and white balance), there are adjustments that can be made later whether for artistic purposes or otherwise.  Quality post processing is very important and is what makes a professional stand out from the rest.  It also allows for developing a specific style.  I’m going to show two images that I’ve edited.  First is my dog Baci, doing what he loves most.  Second is of my husband acting goofy, and yes that is a fork that he’s trying to put up his nose.  Let me know what you think?

The first image is SOOC (straight out of camera), no adjustments have been made. The image is under exposed and blah.  My settings were 200 iso, 500 shutter speed, and 2.8 aperture.  Of course Baci looks adorable anyway!

This is the image once it’s been color corrected and cropped for better composition.

And this is the finished image that has gone through my editing process.  Even thought I loved the long drool line under his chin I decided to get rid of it in the final image.  I also sharpened, vignetted and adjusted the colors accordingly.  I LOVE it!

Second example, SOOC.  The image is a little under exposed and pretty scary.  My setting were 640 iso, 100 shutter speed, and 2.8 aperture, kitchen window directly behind me.

Second . . . is color corrected!

Third . . . although I can’t edit out the scary part, this image has gone through my special editing process.  Small blemished have been removed, eyes have been sharpened, skin smoothed and colors have been boosted.  Imagine waking up to that everyday – kidding!!

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Friday’s Favs – Vin Diesel

April 29th, 2011

I have been sharing a lot of random things about myself with you lately (whoever you are?).  Today I’m going to share something that might be a shock to some and not at all to others.  I LOVE Vin Diesel.  Ever since the first Fast and Furious, it’s been an obsession.  It’s the bold head, [...]
 

I have been sharing a lot of random things about myself with you lately (whoever you are?).  Today I’m going to share something that might be a shock to some and not at all to others.  I LOVE Vin Diesel.  Ever since the first Fast and Furious, it’s been an obsession.  It’s the bold head, the voice, and the muscles . . . you get the idea.  And the name, goodness is that not the best bad boy name ever?  But really movies about racing and fast cars bring back memories of my childhood, my dad raced cars in Poland when I was little and I spent many weekends going to dealerships and looking at cars in my teens. Ok so now you know too much about me, I’m Vin Diesel crazy and I like fast cars.  The latest Fast and Furious sequel is in theaters today “Fast Five”, so I felt it was appropriate to write about this little fact today.  Don’t judge me people, I’m only human!!!

Lots of stuff going on this weekend (aka the Mom & Pop Shoppe tomorrow), but I’ll be sure to get to the theater sometime in the next couple days even if I have to go alone.  Happy Fast Five Friday, All!

Of course no post is complete without an image, so here’s my Vin Collection:

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