Baby D - Photo Shoot - Babies, Newborn

I haven't done a photo shoot with a newborn in quite a while. This one was a handsome little dude that was perfectly mannered. He was an angel.


Don't you just love how peaceful he looks?


As I was trying to get him to smile, his mom said he hasn't really ever smiled before. WOW! This might be proof of his very first smile! I love the gleam in his eyes.


I love it when I can capture those special, unexpected moments. I also decided to make this one look like the "Seventies" with the color and the rounded edges.

Knit Hat Models - Etsy

This afternoon I did a photo shoot for a friend who is selling knit hats. These hats are so cute. I will be adding some of them to my bag of props to use in the future.









Make sure you check out my Flickr account for more photographs of these darling knit hats. Each hat is carefully hand made and includes a knit flower or other accessory.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/photostudiob/sets/72157622633400029/

When I find out the places she is selling them I will let you know. For now, if you are interested, just leave your e-mail in a comment on this blog and I will forward them on to her.

Photoshop Tutorial - Textures

Well, I decided to apply some texture to one of my earlier photographs. This is a beautiful flower I found growing in my neighbor's front yard.



It really is amazing with it's own beauty and color. I also love the bokeh in the background (especially the red bokeh).

After applying some textures and changing the hue/saturation and burning the edges a bit by hand, this is what I got...



Let me know what you think by leaving a comment.

Photo Printing

I just signed up with www.whcc.com for my professional photography printing. They are VERY HIGH quality and very fast! I was impressed with the quality and speed. I had my five 8x10 test prints on my doorstep in 2 days. I have lots of options from photo books, christmas cards, metalic, canvas and much more. Ask me for details and prices.

B.N.R.2 Photo Shoot - Wheeler Farm

This was my second photo shoot at Wheeler Farm today. It was TONS of fun AND beautiful! I could take pictures there all day long. If any of you want me to take your pictures there while the leaves are changing, let me know.


What a cute family if I do say so myself!


Every single picture I took of this guy turned out awesome. He is quite photogenic.


Ironically, this picture was at the very end and the kids were playing on a saddle and I snapped pictures of them as they were playing. This is why I love doing lifestyle photography. You just get those random pictures that turn out so wonderful.

Check out my Flickr account for more pictures. Here is the link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/photostudiob/

B.S.M. Photo Shoot - Wheeler Farm, Family, Portrait, Lifestyle

I had my first opportunity to do a photo shoot at Wheeler Farm today. It was incredibly beautiful. I couldn't believe it. There were lots of people with the same idea. I had to laugh that as I went to different spots and had my subjects pose, I noticed that different photographers would follow me around and do the same things as I was doing. Same poses too! I guess that is a complement. It really helps to have nice looking subjects.


I just love the way the fall colors come alive in these pictures. They are so vibrant.


Don't you love those dimples? I hear he gets his way when he flashes that smile.


This guy is a little stud! Look at how G.Q. he is.


Of course I have to include my standard "Sample Page" to show the different styles I can do to any picture.

There are more pictures over at my Flickr account. Follow this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/photostudiob/

B.N.R. Photo Shoot - Western Springs

This photo shoot was done at the pond at Western Springs.