Date Archives February 2014

The Best Camera To Have Is… | Photo Tips | Raleigh Family Photography

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The very best camera to have is … the one you have WITH you.

In most cases that’s our phone camera.  I L O V E my iPhone because I never have to miss a moment.

There are a many apps out there that can  help you create better pics with your phone.

My favorites are:

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Allows you to pick your focus point, among a million other great things.  Take some time to explore & play.

This was picture of my daughter was taken with this app (unedited).

I touched the screen on her left eye, and you can see the sharp focus that resulted.

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TimeCamera

For when YOU need to be in the picture.

Adjustable countdown up to 15 seconds, and it ‘beeps’ every second of the countdown so you know when the shutter will click!

Snapseed

By far the best editing app out there.  Again, take some time to play with this one.

I will do a blog post just on Snapseed in the near future.

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Hope these photo tips are helpful to you!

I’d love to hear what your favorite photo apps are – leave them in the comments!

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

Now booking through August 2014

kathy@kathyhowardphotography.com | 919.538.8987

Headshots | Raleigh Portrait Photographer

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In this digital age ,more often than not your first impression is made online.

Whether it be Linkedin, your business website or even a dating site.

I am available to hire for head shots, in case you were ever wondering!

I thought I would share a sampling of my head shot work with you today.  Some traditional, some not.

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Here’s a recent head shot session from this month,  taken at the clients home.

(I wish I had taken a drop back image.  Very similar set up I wrote about in THIS natural light tutorial.)

To plan this session we used Pinterest together so that I could visualize the type of image she wanted to capture.

Professional and approachable.

Think we nailed it!

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Last year I was hired by Novartis for a two day head shot marathon.  The days flew by, really nice staff there & easy to work with!

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I was also hired by Raleigh Brewing for some ‘not so traditional’ head shots (good times!)

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And last but certainly not least, a few images from my annual head shot ‘party’ at Bloom Skin Spa!

Every March I have the pleasure of photographing the current staff – we bring in hair & make-up and have a really fun girl morning :)

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If you are in need of head shots, I’d love to hear from you!

Whether for just you or your business, we’ll create the ideal session together.

kathy@kathyhowardphotography.com | 919.538.8987

Have a fabulous weekend too TGIF!

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

Now booking sessions through September 2014!

Spring Mini Sessions 2014 | Raleigh Portrait Photography

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Whew!  We made it through a heavy dose of winter these past weeks.

I don’t know about you, but as fun as the sledding and snowman building was, I am ready for some warmer temps!

I am exited to announce my Spring mini sessions for this year :

 Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12.

Location is TBA – I like to be able to scout the prettiest location closer to date.  Have a few new spots in mind :)

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Mini Sessions are PERFECT for :

-Updating your family photo

-Gift for Mom’s & Grandma’s for Mother’s Day!!  Yes, you will have your digital files and any additional prints/products in time for Mother’s Day.  Just imagine how happy Mom & Grandma will be :)

-A beautiful portrait of your child or children in their Easter outfit(s)

-Updating your head shot

-Fun pics with your best friend(s)

-If you didn’t have a chance to do senior portraits, and still want some gorgeous pics for online & your graduation announcement

-Anyone wanting to try professional portrait photography

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The details :

spring-mini-flier-1-framed-blogSimply reply to this email, or give me a call to book your spot today!

919.538.8987

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

Now booking photo sessions through September 2014!

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Today is day three of no school due to snow-pocolypse 2014!

Been playing instead of working & blogging, but that’s okay.  Always time for work later :)

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Hope your day is filled with sweet treats & lots of love and kisses!

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Stay tuned – I will be announcing Spring mini-session dates next week!

Reply to this email if you want to be on ‘the list’.

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

Now booking through August 2014!  kathy@kathyhowardphotography.com | 919.538.8987