Sunday, March 7, 2010

Session Preview for Erika-- Minneapolis Maternity Photography

On a recent unseasonably pleasant day Erika, myself and her two "Girlies," enjoyed a photo session outside in a local county park in addition to spending some time in the studio.  It was wonderful to get outside and to let the girls have some fun amidst posing, but even in the studio they were patient while mom posed without them and were so sweet when it was their turn in front of the camera. 

Erika was 38 weeks along-- about as far as I would want to push it, but she gamely walked around in the snow and was willing to try anything that I had in mind.  I was worried because I myself went into labor after a walk and an outdoor matiernity shoot when I was about as far along as Erika.  It is nice to see the confidence that she has approaching this point for the third time.  I hope you enjoy this preview, and I will have your disk to you soon!


Saturday, March 6, 2010

Concept Images for Irish Woolen: Minneapolis Product Photography

There are currently 90,098 pieces of children's clothing available on Esty.  And most of them do not have photographs that differentiate them from the crowd of other knitters, embroiderers, sewers and such.  For my client, Irish Woolen, I knew that her woolen sweaters and hats were gorgeous, but nevertheless needed something more to help them stand out from the crowd.

These are some samples of the concept I think we will be going with after a final okay from the client. (Please note that these images have not been edited as I normally would and the location-- a nearby bike path-- is not typically one I will be choosing for the real images.)  When I work with someone, even an Etsy client, whose photos size, number and basic color scheme are all dictated by the site, I try to keep in mind the feel and look of that shop and create images that fit that client.  I also look at typical listings of like items and think of what I can do that will showcase the unique selling points fo my clients products and how to showcase those selling points. 
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