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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220305550967569299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081091457733027585.post-47124214947324563872015-09-09T07:36:00.004-07:002015-09-09T07:36:40.427-07:00Tread neat so small those little feetEaston Patrick Myers was born in August. This little guy and his big sister Olivia are almost too much cuteness to handle. Good luck Mom and Dad! <div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220305550967569299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081091457733027585.post-15089376626297438392015-08-03T12:35:00.000-07:002015-08-03T12:35:27.164-07:00they have made for you a friend...Hard to believe but the due date for this little guy is fast approaching. Without doubt his big sister Olivia is eager to meet her baby brother. In the meantime, it's still her show...<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220305550967569299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081091457733027585.post-5480035340368845802015-08-03T12:23:00.002-07:002015-08-03T12:23:59.756-07:00i have my books, and my poetry...<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Another great turnout for this now annual gathering of prolific local writers. Honored to be asked again to document the event in photographs.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220305550967569299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081091457733027585.post-73256450121693336742014-08-17T09:58:00.000-07:002014-08-17T09:58:09.864-07:00Come again another day...<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.44444465637207px; line-height: 20px;">The rain threatened last weekend to postpone this family shoot, but I'm so glad it did not. I had so much fun chasing these two little guys around and capturing some three generation photos of their family!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.44444465637207px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220305550967569299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081091457733027585.post-3526639720186472162013-05-11T00:44:00.001-07:002013-05-11T00:44:40.142-07:00and you've seen more than i...<span class="userContent">This little family tucked away in NoVA brought me back to my earlier parenting days! I remember so well the first year after having my second son - big brother leading the show and baby brother watching, smiling, soaking it all up, waiting, and every now and then joining the games. It was such fun to revisit that energy and watch how friendship starts to grow between brothers... This is the Hertzbergs. </span><br />
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<span class="userContent"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220305550967569299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081091457733027585.post-66200693477476278162013-03-29T02:12:00.001-07:002013-03-29T02:19:53.354-07:00like a wildflower...blowing in the wind...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNfPRKhifNTzphD3opA0syXuRV8v98SDNpEiVTsTgVcd78q2SZKR8pME436IPWbkPT-UW_EyApmCZMTOkYpzTmroJxfp9QjtgM5Ot4Cb4Mpm5kSElZu46kG3yOY8fW6snbrO5GZuWMg/s1600/banner_125px.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNfPRKhifNTzphD3opA0syXuRV8v98SDNpEiVTsTgVcd78q2SZKR8pME436IPWbkPT-UW_EyApmCZMTOkYpzTmroJxfp9QjtgM5Ot4Cb4Mpm5kSElZu46kG3yOY8fW6snbrO5GZuWMg/s1600/banner_125px.jpg" /></a>One of my favorite fun places to hang out and hear about photography trends, tools, and tricks of the trade is Rock The Shot. <a href="http://www.rocktheshortforum.com/">www.rocktheshortforum.com</a><br />
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Not only can you catch up on Nikon and Canon gossip here, you can connect with fellow photographers around the globe, share insights and inquiries in the Forum, and members get lots of freebies from partnering vendors. Photoshop templates, how-to guides, actions and presets, etc....so many wonderful freebies to keep your inventory of products and ideas fresh.<br />
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Rock the Shot also holds photo contests, and this month's contest includes "flower" submissions. Still life, fields of gold, etc. Anything goes, as long as there's a flower in frame!<br />
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The funny thing is, a few weeks ago, I started editing old photos I had never gotten to and trying to weed out my hard-drive by removing old photos backed up elsewhere. In my Windows travels, I came across a folder on my desktop overflowing with digital photos never before seen, even by yours truly. A good many of the photos are from this Photo Safari around Harlem, NY, that I was a part of last year. I'm still attacking neglected photos as time permits, but I took a special effort to get this one cropped and edited for the monthly contest. I spotted this little fellow holding very still and staring at me, as I adjusted aperture setting and prepared to shoot. He was waiting for me to take his mug shot, so I did...<br />
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Enjoy the end of March!<br />
<a href="http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/" target="_blank">www.rocktheshotforum.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220305550967569299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081091457733027585.post-54886619943854612042013-03-03T01:34:00.000-08:002013-03-29T01:36:14.487-07:00we've got to get ourselves, back to the garden...Getting ready for spring ... <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220305550967569299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081091457733027585.post-3977881773325183342013-02-18T15:24:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:27:05.894-08:00we can only look behind from where we came...<span class="userContent">Look at this great deal on photo albums!</span><br />
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You can't have a professional photographer in tow all the time, and a DSLR is a bit clunky (and expensive) to drag around in your purse. (Of course, that doesn't prevent <em>me </em>from doing so, but I'm kind of crazed about photos! What can I say? I love a good shot.)<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihe7J57s5lk1lMWJFW1SdQYhyf_60pcB1x8XvN5CS0JX0RqnAniYLw8BpCPv7Fnc-dAMWZM5Wk4JVkbM3GP04pns1kPBofX86w71Sd2_F0qdNzH8ZHvfWh_Hskcmm9PyOHvK3Ya-6D3Q/s1600/IMG_2269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihe7J57s5lk1lMWJFW1SdQYhyf_60pcB1x8XvN5CS0JX0RqnAniYLw8BpCPv7Fnc-dAMWZM5Wk4JVkbM3GP04pns1kPBofX86w71Sd2_F0qdNzH8ZHvfWh_Hskcmm9PyOHvK3Ya-6D3Q/s320/IMG_2269.JPG" width="320" /></a>You could throw a point and shoot compact camera in your purse for those candid catches, too, but let's be honest - not many people want to carry that around, either. Or, worse, when you finally encounter the masterpiece moment, the mommy memory of your first born's first [fill in the blank], you grab the point and shoot from the bottom of your bag, and, yup, the battery is dead after spending two weeks with no love in there.<br />
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So, by default, the best camera you've got ends up being your iphone's or another phone camera, 95% of the time.<br />
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Knowing that, you may be inclined to brush up on your iphone camera skills. You can take phone photos with it, good photos, or great photos. The great thing about an iphone is, that the difference between good and great photos does not require an exorbitant investment in photo or studio equipment. The difference lies in knowledge. So, if you're considering sharpening your skills and increasing your knowledge about what that iphone camera is capable of, how to make sharp photos, how to print them, and what apps to buy to experiment and improve your budding artistry...you're in luck!<br />
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I learned a great deal about iphoneography last year with <a href="http://www.scoutphotoexpeditions.com/" target="_blank">Scout Photo Expeditions</a>. Cindi is a wealth of knowledge about this medium and her energy and enthusiasm for it are contagious. The expeditions she holds are right in our backyard and range from beginner skills to those who wish to master it as an art form. You can see her page, class offerings, and some of her breattaking images here. <a href="http://www.scoutphotoexpeditions.com/">http://www.scoutphotoexpeditions.com/</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5kzQWdLefTBiJZ9489vOjyi4KSPBrH-3UuJ9-X5aDjf1Er7E1iXvmxkmoDCBz4Wj7MTdcWhcRbWY5H5lbud7Xl0txea5EsktAYvmcf5D8_AROH6r4qE9jMVP1kUG63etnxgBVxp3qA/s1600/IMG_6091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5kzQWdLefTBiJZ9489vOjyi4KSPBrH-3UuJ9-X5aDjf1Er7E1iXvmxkmoDCBz4Wj7MTdcWhcRbWY5H5lbud7Xl0txea5EsktAYvmcf5D8_AROH6r4qE9jMVP1kUG63etnxgBVxp3qA/s320/IMG_6091.JPG" width="320" /></a>A less personalized, yet still informative option is <a href="http://photojojo.com/">Photojojo.com</a>'s new <a href="http://photojojo.com/university/" target="_blank">Photojojo University</a>. I love these guys for fun, useful camera and iphone camera accessories - not to mention the amusing tone of their content. They make buying a camera strap sound better than winning the lottery. Woot! <br />
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In their own words, the new university entails, "No homework, no class, just a basket of kittens and a series of bite-sized lessons delivered to your inbox. Learn the basic principles of photography in the funnest four weeks ever."<br />
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Well, there you go. With these two options at close hand, there really is no reason not to jump in and learn a little more about that block of metal you drag around all day. Right?<br />
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"What should we wear?"<br />
I get asked this question quite a bit from clients before their family portraits, usually by the default family wardobe coordinator, aka Mom.<br />
I'm a Mom, too, I know it's tough to manage the outfits of a gaggle of kids, that just want to run around in pajamas, or worse, naked, all day, every day.<br />
Hope this post can help you sort through their closets, and give you some idea of what to wear...or at the very least...what not to wear, since that may actually be more important when it comes to the family portait.<br />
So, while there is no uniform code for what to wear to your next family portrait shoot, there are some good guidelines to follow, namely:<br />
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<li><strong>Coordinate. Do not match.</strong> You're trying to look like a family, not like a marching band. The subject of the photos should be your faces and your family bond - not your clothes. If Mom shows up in a plaid skirt made with the same plaid fabric that Dad and brother's pants and ties are made out of, and little sister's jumper is, too, do you know what the theme of the photo is? That's right, it's not your family anymore...it's that plaid pattern. Nobody will see your faces when they look at the photos, their eyes will immediately be drawn to the repetition of that plaid pattern. "Oh how cute, you all match! Adorable...NOT!"</li>
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So, try to coordinate colors and blend similar colors that go together well - browns and reds, blue and white, etc. I always tell clients the neutrals are a safe bet...black, white, khaki, and gray.<br />
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<li class="p_line_height"><strong>Formal or Casual? You must decide!</strong> For casual family photos for the holiday card or celebrating another year together, jeans and comfortable clothes like khakis and polos, dress shirts, or sweaters are perfectly appropriate. (Solid color sweaters...not reindeer-themed, but I digress...) If you're trying to capture a formal family portrait to commemorate a special occasion, hang in the gallery of formal portraits on your staircase walls, or just show that you do, indeed, have a dapper side...jeans aren't going to cut it. Suits, and skirts, nice dress pants and shirts, and nice dress shoes, too. Coordinate the colors and the fabrics as best you can.</li>
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Again, neutrals work well here, as they can be dressed up or dressed down, and can range from black-tie formal attire to clothes that just look nicer than the playgroup sweat pants you wear every day. The neutrals are also classy enough to allow some flexibility with the kids' outfits. So if Mom and Dad are dressed to the nines in the little black dress and Hugo Boss tailored suit, the picky little brother who refuses to clip on his tie, or wear a jacket with his dress shirt, should still look just fine if his black, khaki, gray and/or white clothes are solid colors that coordinate and blend with Mom and Dad's.<br />
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<li><strong>Consider the season and the setting.</strong> If you're taking the annual holiday card portrait in October and the days are hitting 75 degrees (woo hoo) the week before your shoot, please don't take this as the burning bush message from Mother Nature that you were meant to wear shorts and flip flops on this year's holiday card, featuring snowflakes and hot chocolate. Unless your family is well-known for its quirky sense of humor or original break-the-mold way of life, you should still dress with the card in mind. Dress fall-appropriate to emphasize the season you're celebrating. Think autumn classy for more casual shots and suits and long-sleeve dress shirt and dresses, for more the more formal portraits. You don't necessarily have to throw the kids in their Xmas outfits for Grandma's house, but you probably shouldn't be in bikinis and beach towels, either.</li>
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Likewise, if you've decided on the local family park to get some portraits posed near the changing leaves and candid shots of the kids playing on the playground, you probably shouldn't wear the Hugo Boss suit and tie or little black dress and high heels. Think about the setting you choose for your portrait, and dress accordingly.<br />
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<li>Lastly, <strong>Be yourself</strong>. The best family portrait showcases the personality of your family. It's nice to dress up and look grand once in a while, but if the kids refuse to smile while wearing their shiny mary janes and loafers, is it worth it? If your family spends every weekend playing and watching baseball and singing "take me out to the ball park," don't show up in football jerseys because your cousin Joe said that's what his family is doing for their family portraits this year. On the other hand, if you love football and obsess every Sunday in front of the TV as a family, by all means, wear your jerseys! Or, at the very least, bring them along for a shot or two. Capturing the spirit of your family, is my goal.</li>
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So, show your true colors.<br />
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For more help with color coordination and examples of what to wear for Mom, Dad, son(s) and daughter(s), check out my Pinterest board "What to Wear." It's loaded with photos to help you choose the "look" you want for your family portrait, and helpful hints on how to get it.<br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/winnphotography/what-to-wear/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e5df45;">http://pinterest.com/winnphotography/what-to-wear/</span></a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220305550967569299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081091457733027585.post-42518675105004319992013-02-02T22:51:00.002-08:002013-02-02T23:04:27.735-08:00take my advice...be fearlessShopping for a wedding photographer can be daunting. We all have different approaches to capturing your memories, documenting the story of your wedding day, and delivering the final goods to you.
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<span class="userContent"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>melissa winn photography</strong> Booth #89 at this weekend's <a href="http://www.bridalshowcase.com/" target="_blank">Bridal Showcase</a> in Northern Virginia </span></span></div>
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<span class="userContent"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I met so many excited, interesting, and fun brides and grooms to be, their mothers, their entourage, and of course, their bridal parties! Such a great experience. Many thanks to my twin sister Heather for manning the booth with me and handing out brochures and answering questions when the crowds grew larger. Could not have done it with out her!</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Although I didn't get to see much of the show outside of the booth, it was educational to see some of the upcoming trends in the industry and weddings arena. Namely, that Spring and Autumn wedding dates are on the rise. We heard more April, May, August, September, and October wedding dates for this year and next than June or July, for certain! We also heard Fun's "We Are Young" an estimated 300 times that day, as it played on a loop of only six songs, over and over and over and over, by the DJ in the booth next to us. I guess it's a popular reception song choice, and a lot of people like the song!? We used to like it, too. Used to. </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">We were also intrigued by the return to vintage in many realms, including rings and dresses. I'm excited to apply some of my vintage film presets to the photos and really capture the mood! </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">I was especially impressed by how many grooms were in attendance at the show, accompanying the bride and sometimes Mother of the Bride, as well, to taste cakes, peruse the music, and discuss photo visions with me!</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">I also heard from several brides, a request to return to the more traditional wedding albums and photos...meaning a more scaled-down version, excluding the photojournalistic coverage of bride and groom and their parties preparing for the wedding, or the full-day storybook behind the occassion. Some brides just aren't looking for the whole shebang, they told me, and inquired about alternative pricing for documenting photos of the ceremony, reception, and the formals in between, only. </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">"You don't want to take any pictures of me dressing. Trust me," one bride even joked with us. </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Other brides said they have small one or two hour cermonies planned with 10-20 people, and don't need nor want, 6-8 hours of ongoing coverage or candids from such a cozy event. </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">While some photograpghers may choose to turn down these events, in an effort to keep the dates open for higher paying customers/wedding packages, <strong>melissa winn photography</strong> is flexible and willing to discuss any and all options. If you're having a two hour ceremony and reception combined, of course you don't want to pay for four, six or eight hours of coverage at full price. But you still want big, beautiful, professional images from your big day, too! We can customize the photo coverage and options to match the event you're planning!</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Please get in touch with me at (703) 855-8193 or <a href="mailto:melissa@melissawinn.net">melissa@melissawinn.net</a> for more information.</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Also, visit my main Web site <a href="http://www.melissawinn.net/">www.melissawinn.net</a> for pricing guide, products, etc.</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Thanks again to all who stopped by Booth #89 at the Showcase! Hope to see you at the next big showcase soon!</span><br />
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Your friends have tales of college pranks, and your Aunt Martha has the goods on the embarrassing Xmas story starring you and your brother. It comes up every year over egg nog. Not everybody gets to stand up and toast the Bride and Groom with endearing thoughts and humorous anecdotes. Give all of your guests a way to leave you their memories and their (sometimes hilarious) predictions for your married life. How many kids will you have? How long until the snazzy sports car gets traded for a sensible sedan? Or worse...minivan!! This guest book offers your friends and family a way to share with you their thoughts, their congrats, their memories, and their humor. I can customize the book to your lifestyle and tell your love story, too, complete with photos from your engagement session for all to ooh and ahh over. Here are a few sample pages from the book, which is a custom hardcover, 10x10, layflat book with 20 pages of interactive fun for your guests and you to share.<br />
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(Thanks to the referral of another wonderful Mom and client from earlier in the season, Meredith West.) Wanting to ca<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">pture some of the D.C. charm, but shelter the kids from the ice cold temperatures that weekend, we decided to shoot at the Kennedy Center. Plenty of light and charm inside, but also a balcony view to catch some of the memorials in the backdrop. The families and especially the kids were super good sports about the wind chill factor on the balcony. And, you can see, we managed to get some great photos to complement their holiday cards. 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<span class="userContent">And this folks...is Rachel...</span><br />
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<br /><br /> Oh what a charasmatic sweetheart! I think you can see, she needs little introduction. What a doll!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220305550967569299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081091457733027585.post-62629265361299530492013-01-06T22:07:00.000-08:002013-01-06T22:07:00.100-08:00this xmas, baby please come home...<span class="userContent">With the holidays winding down, I finally have time to share some photos of the many friendly, eclectic, wildly interesting and wonderfully welcoming families I had the pleasure of snapping family photos for this season. Here are just a few of the dozens and dozens I met over the past three months. Thanks to every one of them!</span><br />
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