Fun at Superstition Mountain Museum

Posted on February 25, 2010

Couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to takes some photos of two young ladies I work with; we met up at Superstition Mountain Museum. They were very gracious on sitting model so I could build my portfolio. Thank you Erin and Gloria for agreeing — I hope you two had as much fun as I did.

I really start feeling comfortable to shoot with my camera on either fully manual mode or semi-manual mode. There were a couple things that I did learn during the shoot: check the clothing (as well as the facial expression) and to instruct the models better to get a good portrait shot. Although it is important to instruct the models, I am not good at ‘barking’ instructions – I am more the gentle type. I do start to get my point across though; which makes me happy.

Here are a couple of my personal favorite shots:

The first ones are of Erin…

…and Gloria…

Thank you again, Ladies :)

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Until next time…

Iris





Looking Ahead…

Posted on February 1, 2010

…with hope. I know it has been a little quiet around here. Well, I am not that well known around the Phoenix area (yet); the competition is large. There are some really good photographers out there like my friend Erin.

In the meantime I have been learning — a lot. I am also planning on getting my professional license to set myself a little apart from others. Did you know that only 8% percent of portrait photographers have their professional license? Well, that spurs me on.

I do have a photo shoot on Saturday — building my portfolio. I ordered some gear from Lastolite – I am very excited about the Tri-Reflectors (they will be here for my shoot on Saturday – yeah!!!). Thankfully I still have a full-time job to fund my photography :wink: …

I do want to share a portrait I took a couple of weeks ago at a Multi-Culterual Festival in a neighboring city. I am planning having a large print for your home. Let me know what you think:

Hopefully next week I have some photos to share from my shoot on Saturday. I will be out at Superstition Mountain Museum :)

Until then…Toddles,

Iris





Merry Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2009

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We  wanted to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Please keep your eyes on my website, because in January of 2010 I will be looking for ambassadors for my portrait business.

Thank you for stopping by today…

Iris





A Giveaway and A Template Switch

Posted on October 17, 2009

My sweet friend Lori directed my attention to an amazing giveaway over at “The Savvy Photographer”. Since I am still trying to build my business  I believe that the Workshop Workbook by Skye Hardwick will greatly improve the business side of my photography. Although my chances are slim in winning the Workshop Workbook, I still wanted to give it a shot. If I don’t win, I have to see if my funds allow to purchase the book (heavily discounted until October 21st).

Also, I made a template switch this past week. When I saw the template on my hosting company’s website, I knew that I wanted it :lol: . What I especially like about this template is that my visitors can see some of my work on my main blog-page. I probably will update the photos in my header more often so you can see what I am up to :) …

Thanks for stopping by today…have a super blessed weekend…

Iris