Composite- Digital Imaging

For our digital imaging class we were asked to create a composite using a theme pulled from a hat.  The three words I choose were; Vogue (Theme), Aging with Beauty (human element), and Water (object).  I got the idea for my final image from a small boutique in my home town.  It is a store that caters to mothers and daughters- called Hip Chics.  I photographed a mother and her two daughters for the human element.  For this shoot, I put up a white backdrop and shot using an monolight and speed light.  The flower and wall came from a photosafari that I went on this semester.  The water droplets were created in photoshop.  Here is my final image…

Hip Chics- Mothers and Daughters growing together beautifully.

The Anderson’s

This is my third time shooting the lovely Anderson family.  Becky is a friend of mine from back in my YMCA days and we have done belly shots, Caroline’s 1 month and now Caroline’s 3 month/Christmas.  Becky and I had a lot of fun at this shoot- and so did Caroline once we got her out of her Christmas dress! Here are a few of Becky and I’s favorites!

Ty

While visiting a friend this past week- I could not help but take some pictures of her four month old Ty.  Ty has been a model for me on multiple occassions and was adorable as usual.  He seems to have discovered his feet recently and the fact that at this point in time- he can still get them in his mouth!

Professional Wedding Portraiture- Full Length Bridal

For our last assignment in Professional Wedding Portraiture, we were asked to produce a full length bridal.  Being the big fan of black and white that I am, I knew I wanted to do something either high key or very contrasty.  So I tried both.  Here is my favorite from the shoot.

Sven

While shooting for another assignment, Sven the cat decided he wanted to become a model for me.  He was very interested in the camera so this made for some good shots.  We moved the chair he was sitting on closer to the window light and I fired away.  Here are a couple of my favorites…

Professional Wedding Portraiture- Mock Wedding

Our big assignment for our professional wedding portraiture class is the Mock Wedding.  Our teacher goes through alot of effort to create this event for us and it was much appreciated. Here are a few of my favorite from the wedding.

Hawaii

As I looked for a free choice to turn in this week, I realized that I have not been out shooting for fun much lately.  So I dug through the archives a little bit and decided to post a few of my pictures from Hawaii this summer.  I had the fortunate opportunity of going to Hawaii this summer as a nanny.  While it was difficult find time to take pictures with 3 kids hanging on you, here are a few from my trip.

Professional Wedding Portraiture- 3/4 Profile

Our most recent assignment for our Professional Wedding Portriature class is a 3/4 Profile shot of a bride.  Kelsey so graciously agreed to model for me after I suddenly had a find a replacement for my original plan.  These were my two favorites- they each have a very different feel though.  One was bright and cheery while the second is more contemplative and moody. I like them both and am still trying to decide which I am going to turn in…

Meredith and JP’s Wedding

One of my dearest friends got married recently.  I have known Meredith since I was 4 years old and I was honored to be part of her wedding.  The wedding was a blast but I had a hard time reminding myself that I was a bridesmaid and not the photographer.  Here are a few of my favorite outtakes…

Panos

For our digital imaging class we were asked to create a panoramic photograph. I decided to try to capture at the NC State Fair in Raliegh.  So while I was there I came across this roller coaster and decided to use it for my pano.  I attempted to get as many roller coaster cars in the shoot as I could, as in real life the cars are not that close to each other.  Overall I am pretty happy with the result.