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Spring Color Trend Atlanta Photography

Today was gorgeous in Atlanta and gave us a big taste of Spring.  So, before tomorrow when we flip around the temperature from 64 to 46, I have some colorful inspiration on what to look forward to this Spring. Waking into almost any clothing store you will be able to find colorful jeans with bright pops of color.  Go bright and bold this Spring.  Look for not quite neon colors but ones that are bright and clear.  Emerald is the color for 2013 (that makes me happy)!  I’m also very happy to see some color scenarios using grays and yellows. (visit my Gray and… Pinterest HERE)

Designer, Rachel Roy, created a Spring line of clothing with “a new balance pairing aquarelle pastels with vibrant pops of color — the contrast of Amethyst with Soft Shell, Bloom with Hibiscus, and Flax Linen with Candy Pink creates the emotion of unbalanced beauty.” Her favorite must-have item is a jacket in Limeade which I hope I am lucky enough to come across.

Try throwing an economical pair of colorful jeans into your existing wardrobe.  My favorite places to shop for them would be Gap, Old Navy and The Loft. It is fun to stay on-trend without breaking the bank.  If you aren’t bold enough for the pants there are plenty of bright and colorful jackets that will go with your existing jeans.

Spring Color Trend Atlanta Photography

It is the perfect time for Senior Portraits. I love for my High School students to have timeless outfits that will never grow old for their Senior Pictures.  I also encourage doing something really fun and representative of their last year of high school.  My sessions include lots of variety and is a really fun experience. I expect to see many ice-blue jeans and other colorful outfits soon and can’t wait!

Happy Spring to you – even if just for today!  ‘Punxsutawney Phil’ (The Groundhog) did not see his shadow this year so we are definitely going to have an early Spring! (right?)

What to Wear Wednesday: 2013 Color Trend Report | Check out www.pantone.com/spring2013 for more information and ideas.

Spring Color Trend

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what to wear spring coral

It is Wednesday so I guess that makes this a What to Wear Wednesday post.  It has been so cold this week! I like the above color scheme because they are appropriate for this time of year and also have a pop of color to carry us in to Spring.  I’m ready for Spring weather now! Change the coral to red and it is perfect for Valentine’s Day.  Note the thick textured sweater and ruffle skirt which are great for family portraits as they just add another layer of interest to a photograph.

I attended ImagingUSA this week.  It is the largest annual convention & Expo for Professional Photographers hosted by the PPA (Professional Photographers of America) and lucky for me it was in Atlanta this year.  I spent 3 days in educational classes full of info and inspiration.  I feel a bit overloaded and overwhelmed (and exhausted) but am looking forward to the new year and all it holds.  I was able to view in person the latest and greatest products the industry has to offer.  I have lots of new and exciting products I am going to carry this year especially for my Seniors.

I am inspired by a lot of people that don’t specialize in what I do and really enjoyed getting to hear many of them talk and share what they do.  Just a small group of my favorites are listed here in case you are interested.  The first was Robin Layton and you might want to check her out especially if you are into Pet Photography.  She doesn’t specialize in that either but has a new book and video out that you will love.  She has a very impressive resume but seems to have stepped away from a lot of it to follow what her true passions in shooting are. Matthew Jordan Smith and Brian Smith (no relation) had similar messages of following your own passion and always having personal projects to work towards.  It is easy to say that when you are very successful but they have all the years of hard work to back it up which I can appreciate.  It is always fun to hear Zack Arias talk on any subject and he didn’t disappoint.  I love his candid way of telling it like it is; Our industry is very difficult and…get over it.

Below are some of my Instagram pictures taken during the show.  I am fortunate to have several photographer friends in the Atlanta area you will see and have also included pictures of our get-together last week.  We shared info and made good plans for 2013.  Some of us specialize in different things but always have something to share that is helpful and inspiring.  I always say being a photographer is mostly an individual sport so getting the chance to work with other people in the same boat is really fun and encouraging.

Bottom Row: Seniors Ignite! (John Pyle & Jennifer Tori at the ICELIGHT booth);  One of my Senior Rep Cards was featured by a pro Lab; Models/Entertainment(?) at the opening party.

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What to Wear for the Holidays

Christmas is often the time when extended families are together.  I get a few requests every year to photograph families that have finally all come together for the Holidays.  It may be the only time it happens all year.  Whether your family portrait this Christmas is by a professional or on your own, it will really make a difference in the overall look if you take the time to coordinate the color scheme of your group.  Use this picture as a visual to have a clothing basis of creams, dark grays or black and tan.  Add a few pops of red or any bright color to tie it all together.

Click the above icon or here to see my Pinterest board of What to Wear.  Get lots of other clothing ideas for families that belong to other people as well as my own stuff.

On a more personal note, I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.  I don’t cook much during the year and I make up for it the days leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas.  If you need me, I am in my kitchen.  It is exhausting!  Pinterest has opened up a new world of things to try but I have one go-to cookbook that I always use.  It is my Nana’s Calling All Cooks  cookbook that I inherited years ago after she passed away.  I can’t believe I actually found it on Amazon!  I highly recommend this book.  It has good ole Southern recipes straight from Alabama.  It has the kind of stuff you will find at any church potluck.  Mine is a little more special than what you will find at Amazon because it is falling apart and full of flour and sugar.  The page with my favorite dessert, Four Layer Chocolate Pie, has chocolate on the pages from when she used to make it for me.  I know she made it for me more times than I can count.

Thanks, Nana!

You can find more of my favorite recipes (or what I love the idea of making) on this Pinterest Board.  We have cookie exchanges coming up so yesterday was dedicated mostly to cookie making from scratch.  I think store-bought Oreos are just as good (to me).

Happy Holiday Baking AND Happy Birthday to My Mom today!

Mental note: now that I found Calling All Cooks  online, I will have to buy it for everyone next Christmas.

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picture perfect family atlanta

Picture Perfect Family: Another edition of What to Wear Wednesday and I like this one because of all the Gray.  I am itching to paint a wall in my house gray.  It is a popular color right now and I see it paired with yellow a lot.  I guess the great thing about it is that you can put any bright pop of color and here I have a couple of bright pinks that stand out.  Red for the holiday season would work just as well or even more of the plum color (pants).

It may be too late in the year for a family Christmas portrait to be made by most professional photographers.  If you missed out on one this year you can still coordinate your colors and try to take your own Holiday card pictures.  Minted is a newer card company that your friends may not know about if you are looking for the latest and greatest designs for a card.  I have samples of their cards and they offer a thick card-stock and good quality products.  Take a look at my children below.  They are a tough crowd to get a decent picture from but I just go with it.  I like a more candid picture included on my Christmas Cards anyway. If you can’t get the picture-perfect shot you are looking for, do something fun.  Be real.  Life isn’t picture perfect so show your kids like they are.  For mine that means VERY silly.  Think about what you enjoy seeing on Christmas Cards from other people.

picture perfect family atlanta

I am a self proclaimed slacker blogger.  I’m going to make a big push at the end of this year and have 12 days of blogging.  I have lots of session shares and things I never got online and I also will share some favorite photography related products and gift ideas.  Enjoy your last few days of November.  My oldest turns 11 years old on Friday so it is a big week for us.

 

What to Wear | Picture Perfect Family

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Smyrna Family Photographer

Smyrna Family

We had a great time during this session.  It was a beautiful afternoon with lots of Fall colors and more use of the purples that I love so much.  Mom & Dad were easy going and the kids were just perfect.  I love that I got to “shoot” another middle schooler and that it was the same day he got braces!  What a milestone day for him and I’m glad I got to capture this family before these kids grow any bigger!

This brother and sister did whatever I asked but still were free to have a good time and be themselves so we got some fun candid moments of them together.  That is what I mean by perfect. 🙂

Smyrna Family Photographer

 

 

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What to Wear October

Want to make a bold statement?  Here are some great bold colors.  What better month to wear orange than October?  Boots Boots Boots.  Loving this time of year when we can pull out our boots!

If you don’t want to make such a bold statement, try the core base of this model with chocolate browns and denim.  You can add your own favorite colors to this.  Take note of all the different textures going on.  It makes for a great portrait to have chunky sweaters, corduroy, denim and different textures of clothing.

Lots of fabulous Fall colors right now.  Get out and take some pictures of your family in the Fall leaves now!  Throw in some sun and it makes for a fun picture.  Baby Grace knows what I mean:

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