Hello There!

So my many apologies for not keeping this blog updated since SEptember. I moved from Germany in October and went to TX for 2 months. Now I"ve been in Minot, NOrth Dakota for 3 weeks. I've been blessed and have met some amazing people here so far and I am happy. I am already booking up quickly and am loving it! WIll be posting some here for everyone to see my latest works.

Meanwhile I will be leaving you with some shots I took while at BRownsville, TX. EnJOY!

Some tips for everyone!

Hello everyone! So as I get ready to leave, I wanted you all take in mind when choosing a photographer for family, maternity, children.. etc portraits. Also why you should choose a local photographer rather than a chain one.

So I guess the 3 major points I’d like to make are that:

1) Photoshop is amazing, period. But, you have to begin with a good photo. And yes, a better camera takes a nicer photo but you need to know how to use it. I get many comments that I must have a really nice camera. I do, and it takes phenomenal photos. But, if I used the auto setting and had no idea how to light my subject they wouldn’t be as good.

2) Photoshop enables you to edit your photos in so many ways!! Some people may prefer the original image. I personally love lots of color in my pictures, although occasionally I like the vintage look. You have to find a photographer whose style you love, and know what kind of a look you’re going for.

3) Custom photos cost more than Walmart, Sears, JC Penney, etc., because you are getting a custom look (you can choose the location of your photo shoot, bring your own props, have your own “theme”, etc) AND because all this tweaking in photoshop takes time. I have included two photos below. One is straight out of the camera (whish is still nice) and the other is after a bit of tweaking in photoshop. The first one is what you might get in the local chain store, but the other is what you can get from a local photographer.








ANd last but not least, if you are in the Stuttgart area just want to point out some local photographers who you might want to check out. Definitely do the research and compare, but I think you will come out happy with any of the following:

1)Gaby Richards Photography- view her work through FB on her fan page
THis is an amazing friend with amazing natural talent. Gaby learned side by side next to me. She is an absolute pleasure to work with. (family/children/maternity)

2)Jonathan Lau PHotography- view his work on his fan page through FB
I have worked side by side with Jonathan and all you will say when you see his photos are WOW! He is just starting with building his family portfolio but he does amazing modeling shoots.

3)Tanya Price PHotography- view her work at www.tanyapricephotography.com This girl is absolutely amazing. She is a dear friend and a mentor for my family and children photoshoots. Definitely someone i will be eternally thankful to.

4)Imagine Photography by Kimberly Dodd-you can view her work on her fan page on FB. Even though she is new to this game, she has taken an initiative to become such a fast learner and is currently doing awesome.

And the X-Man returns!

My buddy Xavier will be returning every month for the first six months of his life. It should be lots of fun to see him grow! THis is his second shoot and we are already seing the changes.

Fun & beautiful!

So this is my neighbor who was just full of energy and lots of fun! Even though this was her first time doing any type of shoot like this, she did an awesome job! kudos to her!!

Teeny Tiny

This was a much anticipated photoshoot. We had thought about doing it earlier, but for one reason or another we didn't do it until now. Which now, I am glad because this baby was full of smiles!

Unity and Love

ONce again, I love the fact I get to meet all of this wonderful people in my community. THis family was just the sweetest. Just the love shared amongst them is so inspirational.

Family Matters

It is always such a pleasure to see family interact and show their true love for themselves. I have such an amazing family myself and am so extremely happy with them. To see other people just as happy gives me all kinds of warm feelings. I love it! This family was just full of love and harmony. You could see it in their eyes the way they saw each other. I LOVE MY JOB!!