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Wow I updated this blog and added my own blog picture, how cool!  I'm such a geek.  Today is June 19th and really loving how I'm getting so much better with photography.  There is still a lot more to learn.  My next steps are using a reflector and learning textures in  photoshop.  I love these 2 new goals I set myself to do.  After that I'm definitely learning flash and going back to practicing more indoor studio work.  I have a great little studio in by 3rd bedroom, but I love outdoor shooting.  Too bad it wasn't all year long.  I need to take advantage of the summer it goes by quickly.  Casey currently has 3 bows to model but with the high temperatures this week, its going to be impossible to shoot.  I'm looking forward towards the end of the week once it gets a little cooler. 

I just did a shoot at the Naperville riverwalk and just loved this outfit Casey modeled.  It's awesome!! 

Have a great one!!

First Photo Family Session

Well being busy with my full time job, I seem to forget that I have a blog to update.  Today is Tuesday, June 5, 2012 and poor Casey is sick.  I had to stay home from work today.  I hope she feels better tomorrow.  We are going on a weekend trip to Wisconsin, so I want her all better so she can go swimming and have lots of fun.

I'm also feeling more confident in my photography.  I had my first family shoot this past Sunday for a friend and it was great.  The kids were great and I took some really nice pictures of the family.  I need to try to be a little more creative.  I was nervous so when she asked where to stand, I said anywhere.  I need have more of a take charge attitude and advise her where to stand and what to do instead of her asking me.  I was nervous, so I forgive myself this time.  I also wrote down some things to do in a journal so I can look back at it and say okay, lets try in this way, or remember to change the angle.  I missed some great shots by not changing my angle.  The sun was really bright at 10:30 in the morning so that was a bit of a challenge for me as well.  LESSON LEARNED! Overall though, I loved how the photos turned out.   I just need to keep in mind that this was my first session as a family photographer and to keep practicing and work hard to improve.

Here is a shot of Casey I took on Saturday.  I love the city of St. Charles, IL!

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Have a great day!!

Christine

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I'm not one for following blogs because I have trouble enough working on my own blog.  Though I have to to admit I do follow this one!  Forty Toes Photography has some amazing giveaways!  Why don't you check it out.  Here is the link to her site!

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The End of April

Well for some reason I don't find this blog site easy to use.  Maybe it's because I don't use it enough.  I'll get the hang of it. :)  Anyway, today is Sunday, April 29 and its looking to be a beautiful day.  Thank goodness because we have had some terrible weather.  So goodbye to April and I open arms to May!  Casey has two photo shoots today.  I've been  holding off since its been so cold.   I found a new conservatory we are going to check out in the area, so I'm excited.  I hope to get some fabulous pictures for the boutiques. 

Oh I started a new website, specifically for Casey so I can link the site when I apply for pro casting calls over at Little Diamond Models.  How excited am I.  :)  One day I hope I can make this photography a business but until then I'm very happy shooting my little girl! 

Have a great day!!

Christine

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