boudoir session...

saturday's boudoir session

Es palūgšu baltajam enģelim,
Kurš man tik pazīstams šķiet-
Lai aiziet pie Tevis un palūko,
Kā Tev šais Ziemsvētkos iet?
Lai uzliek roku uz pleca,
Un nekad vairs nenoņem nost.
Lai liktens asie zobi,
Jaunas brūces nespēj vairs kost.
Es palūgšu baltajam eņģelim,
Kurš man tik pazīstams šķiet.
Lai pēc tumsas,atnāk gaisma,
Un projām vairs neaiziet!

I'm not poet but i will try to translate this so touchy poem in all the emotions what it brings


I will ask white angel
to visit you on Christmas
and never leave
I will ask white angel to put his hand on your shoulder
and never take away
And all the troubles and worries will never reach you
I will ask my friend angel to visit you
and after this darkness light is coming
and it will never ever leave.

who stole my winter wonderland ???

remember old days when every day closer to Christmas was a step closer to that present what you sneaky discovered in moms closet?
But not the crazy rush thru stores and shopping moles to BUY, buy, buy presents...then cook, clean, eat and tired and exhausted try to smile when you are getting something what you really even do not need, but....he is just a man :) and he tried soooo hard (next year i will give better clues) and the same time thinking about house cleaning tomorrow.


remember those great old days when snow was fun??? snowball fights. snowmens. coming home with read nose and all wet. Now word snow means traffic.

I want to now who stole my winter wonderland!

and since my winter wonderland is stolen this year i'm going to Florida to survive winter.
You will see a lot of reports made underneath of palmtree or from beach or from french cafe.....what ever you prefer.

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Found this interesting artist. great for my winter night by fireplace reading time

Comments For Cans!!! Christmas Charity!!!

Comments For Cans!!! [Charity]

I have been inspired by one of the photographers from the Flicker forum.

A few fellow photographers have been donating a can of food for every comment received on their blog. So why don't you do some good this season, for every comment made on our blog starting today, we will donate one can good to a local mission.

Its free of charge to you, so help make someones holidays better !

Make a comment! And i will donate :)

Wanna help even more? Check out some of the others who are doing this.
Kristel Wyman
Chris + Lynn
Lori Miles
The Bebbs
Blue Olive
CJ Scott
Erin Gilmore
Amber Hughes
Jamie Delaine
Tracy Heppner
Michael Wachniak
John Heil

Thank you for all your comments!

Any other photographers who want to join in, let me know, post something similar on your blog and we will swap links.

Wedding photographers Christmas

Finally Christmas is Coming to Wedding Photographers house to.
Today i will bring home Christmas tree, decorate my house
will post pictures after finishing up everything.

Photo Session with Anette

portfolio session with anete.
Last Sunday we did great photo session for new upcoming model Anette.
More images coming in day or two.
Some tips how to build model book for upcoming models.

A portfolio is a collection of a model's best model. portfolio is an essential part of your modeling career and it is very important that you keep updating your portfolio regularly There is a few tips to help you build a model book.

The model portfolio has to [present you and-



1. Give the client a chance to see just how you look in a variety of situations.

2. Shows the client that you have experience as model.

3. It demonstrates your ability and shows that you are photogenic.



A model portfolio (also called your "model book") should have 12 to 16 photos placed in sheet protectors so your images will be easier for a client to see and use. Only your best photos in your should be used for your portfolio.

A proper model portfolio case is absolutely essential

Always put your best 3 pictures in the front of your model portfolio and be sure to place them on the right side of the portfolio as you have it opened. Leave the left side free

Be sure to leave a strong finish to the conclusion of your model book. Do this by placing one of your best images on the last right hand page, and leaving the left side with no photos to distract.

Always try to use fashion model tearsheets form published work in your model book. It will give you a professional edge in the model market.

Make sure all your pictures are in perfect condition.

Use a real model portfolio case to hold your pictures and not a standard photo album.
You can get portfolio cases at professional photographers stores. I know Calumet carries great portfolio books.

You will want to include fashion magazine tearsheets in your model portfolio if you have them to give you a professional edge!

In your model portfolio there are certain model photographs you have to have in order to build a successful model look. These shots include: modeling headshots, full length photos, a photograph of the model smiling in the photograph, plus one or two action shots, several different photos with various hair styles, and a really outstanding body shot. These are just the basic types of photos you need to have in your model portfolio to make it a success.

All your shots have to be powerful.

You can't build a successful model portfolio overnight either. It takes months to create a powerful fashion model portfolio.

Good luck for all of you!

I want to be the biggest looser

today is a big day.....the big project called "FIT photographers" started.
Inspired by Carlos from SWPB, group of wedding photographers started this to lose weight and get fit.
if anybody is interested to see all participants - please go to http://fitphotographers.com
This should be marked PG 14 page:)
ok - mu start weight is 150 pounds. My goal is 125 by April.
Follow my blog to see how i'm doing.
will be posting updates every week.

Anete portrait session

boudoir session...

boudoir session...i would be glad if somebody would be brave enough and sing up to do boudoir session with me. Imagine you boyfriends expression when he will receive album with your gorgeous pictures as a Christmas gift.
If you are ready....session is on me. You will pay only album costs.
I promise to do my best :)

i would like to do something close to this
http://skyebluphotography.com/bmain/
go to boudoir tab

i'm on the top of the page

Reflections of Love

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, While loving someone deeply gives you courage.
- Lao-tzu

Friday night we went to Bill Sossin's opening reception.

http://billsosin.visualserver.com/Portfolio.cfm?nK=5342

All the pictures were taken through cars window during the rain.
colors and bypassers silhouettes are painting nice pastels in background.
pictures reminded me times when i was doing winter shots through frosted windows...those were on film. and i do not think my mother kept film in safe and film friendly environment.
I have to start everything over. This quite time between wedding seasons is right time to start new project :)

some tests

Sundays engagement session

sunny September Sunday....glowing couple....interesting exhibition.

result?
different and great engagement shots :)

getting ready for New Years celebration

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Like a sweet French movie

This is like in sweet French movie.....
she - a bride who is not sure that in couple hours will be marrying the man of her life and she runs...away from everything what little girl dreamed all her life - caste, prince, Maybach
Then he shows up - saver ... life guard from the beach. His arms are so strong....there is still couple hours time to decide.
Wedding is planed to happen at sunset....will wedding limo arrive at the beach empty?


For make up thank you - Daniel Vann
MAC
Palm Beach Gardens

Ring Shoots

Everybody who has done at least one wedding with me know how i love ringshots :)
that is my favorite part of wedding photography.
i'm posting couple shots from latest weddings - different themes.
I will let you guess which ring belongs to each theme.
Fall in Love
Hawaii
Architectural Artifacts
wedding in the barn
Nigerian wedding

If you are bride and reading this post....and if you will guess all ring shots correct, i will do your wedding for 1/2 of package price.

Great location for wedding portraits

if you are looking for great location for wedding portraits in Florida- try Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, FL
Lighting and locations are incredible and you can finish with great shots by ocean.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worth_Avenue

For make up- thank you Daniel Vann
MAC
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

why there is winter? why there is cold?

Trash the Dress

First ones....Straight out of camera without any adjusments. Will work on them more when will return home.

.... i'm so sleapy and my shoulder hurts ....will post more pics later

For make up- thank you Daniel Vann
MAC
Palm Beach Gardens

Leaving for Florida

I'm leaving for florida with big hope to come back with gorgeous Trash the Dress pictures in and by ocean.

baby picture

this past weekend i did great baby photo session with Evita and Hugo. Hugo was the best model :)
laughing and smiling all the time. Will post more baby pictures from that photo session later.

Maternity photo

fall in love

This was photographers dream wedding.
Lighting at the ceremony was divine and at the formals over divine.
And not only the light. Couple put a lot of thoughts in the smallest details at the ceremony and reception places. Everything was so tastefully decorated.
They have to submit this to Martha Stuart wedding site :)

Blue Dress Barn - diffrent wedding reception place

If you are looking for different wedding reception place check out Blue Dress Barn near by St. Joseph MI.
Blue Dress Barn is located in Millburg, Michigan. and was restored by husband and wife artists Amelia & Kirby Briske.

The barn has over 4,000 square feet of space, including a beautiful dining area, dance floor and stage, all beneath a beautiful beamed ceiling, accented with wrought iron chandeliers. The paper lanterns strung around the room offer a wonderful ambiance, and the lighting is beautiful! The barn can accommodate up to 280 guests, and along with the main barn area, has several balconies as well as beautiful grounds outside, including gardens, a fire pit, and a beautiful ceremony location…lots of opportunities for gorgeous pictures!

If you’re seeking a truly unique location–The Blue Dress Barn should definitely be on your list!

Blue Dress Barn featured in Martha Stewart Weddings Fall 2008 Edition!

This is not advertising (they do not pay me for blogging about location :) just recommendation because i really liked that place.
With winery next door ...for day befere activities or day after retrite with Lake Michigan 5 miles away and cute little town St. Joseph near by. This is dream location for romantic destination wedding.

http://www.bluedressbarn.com/
one thing what they have to do is update the website. Place is 10x more beautiful

I love thank you letters :)

Hi Inta,

The pictures look lovely! You even got the rainbow several times.
Thank you for making it and lending humor to the day. And most importantly, thank you for capturing our memories for us. Joe and I are very happy with the photos and will cherish them always;
you have a good sense of clicking just when the moment is right (and even corrected for delay :)).
We shall most definitely recommend you to all we know!
I look forward to the DVD. Thanks!

Best,
Shilpa

Thank you for great service and product!

I want to thank you and recommend to everybody people from PortfolioSitez, Inc.
I was struggling to get any help from my mac.com account customer services. Either that was very long process to even get to the point to ask the question, or.....they asked for payment first before even knowing what the problem is. I just wonder what the brides would tell me is i would tell the pay before i will start the consultation and i do not know my be i will not be able to help you." I would be out of bussines the same day. I love my Mac coputer, but i do not like the way how they handle other service(they were hosting my website) customer service. Thru the very helpfull people from SWPB i found PortfolioSitez, Inc. Thank you SWPB and PortfolioSitez. You are the best. Now i can do what i love to do _ "Make the pictures" istead of spending hours online looking how to solve my website problems.
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marriage certificate signing. Blue Dress Barn

wedding dress

I love summer weather and fall color combination.

My Baby

This is My Baby......today was her Names Day. Yes we do celebrate names days. Everibody has a DAY in calendar when your friends can visit you without invitation. Just bring a present and flowers ..hmmmm and some buzz if you are over 18.

Joliet Train Station wedding

Thank You for the great day!
I really would love to do TTD next summer with you guys. Keep in touch!

me/es/ja/sleaping while standing

it is me :) yes, i'm better in taking pictures then in front of camera.
that is why i'm on this side.
actually it was after very hard week, late friday night, long day shooting wedding.

At gorgeous Sofitel Hotel .
One day in will stay at bridal suite by my self.

Urban bump

urban girl with a dream

rose

This was something beautiful
wedding Guest card table filled with watter and flooding roses and orchids in it.
Beautiful wedding, bride and day