Ssshh...It's a Surprise

A few weeks ago I did a little session that was on the down low. It very hush hush and had to be rescheduled more than once ;) in order to keep it a secret.

It was a Father's Day Surprise for her Hubby.  I've been Dying to share but had to wait till after he recieved his framed Prints.

Here are just a couple from the session...This May not be everybody's style but I have a thing for GLAMOUR.

I am in Love with this Image.....So If you LOVE Glamour as Much as I do, go ahead call and schedule your appointment today ;)

Happy Thursday!!!

The Eye of the Beholder...

Everyone has eyes and everyone sees the same thing Differently....

I have recently been approached by many wanting to know and learn about Photography. I am NOT a teacher by any means and I don't pretend that I am an expert.  However, I am a Trained Professional and that should count for something :) I am really proud of the work I do.

I had someone tell me that they have approached many photographers and was basically turned away not wanting them to "copy" their work.  Well here's a little something I learned in school. Ask 10 Photographers how to do the Same thing and you WILL get 10 different answers.  It's simple, you have to know your equipment and develop a style that is your own.  Really...It's whatever works for YOU!  I don't have a problem helping others find their own way. I also don't feel threatened because the truth is that everyone's style comes from what they SEE. In helping a friend who is very eager to learn, I stumbled across a site that said it well.

3. Information does not equal ability

The important realization out of this perhaps overly self-centered and egotistical perspective is that information is not the equivalent to ability. What you share is the information on how to compose a shot, to take a photo, and to post-edit that photo properly. What you can never share is your ability to compose a shot, to take a photo, and to post-edit that photo properly. So don't worry; you're not giving away, and never will be able to give away, what makes your photography special and what makes you unique as a photographer. ~ JFotography

So go ahead ask me anything I will share what I know :)

With that said..I was invited into a Catholic Church to do some first communion photos. While touring I took a couple of shots. When I showed these to the person giving me the tour, her comment confirms what I just said.

"I have walked by that 1000 times and I never saw it like that"

 My Point?? You can never give away what YOU see with your eyes so why not help others, see what they can with their eyes...

Happy Thursday!! 

The Future...

They Say BE what you want your children to be...That they Learn by example.  I Say that's not ALWAYS the case...but In HIS case it might be exactly that..

He is always taking Photos any chance he gets...He offers to take pictures with the disposable camera, with my phone and as of late he keeps questioning what My Camera does and when he can use it.  He is only 8 and handing him expensive equipment makes me a little nervous, but knowing that If I don't let him try he won't learn makes it easier.  I am going to teach him and little by little he will learn. He already has a good eye and great angles. I know this from the images he's already taken.  I am overwhelmingly happy that he is interested. I am looking forward to this time of teaching.

Last week in my office having a face off...Enjoy ;) I'd say he's learning fast....

The Aldrich Mansion Wedding..

I was invited to 2nd Shoot a Wedding with Audrey of Souvenir Images..

I didn't shoot ANY weddings last year at all, and I must say I really did miss it. I am passionate about weddings. For me shooting a wedding is almost like stepping into someone else's fairytale...yes I am a hopeless romantic but it's so much more than that. It is like stepping into the book and everything else just falls off. They are a lot of hard work, crazy busy, and tiring, but at the end of the day when you look at your images, you just know it's all worth it.

During this Wedding, we started at the NYLO hotel where the Wedding party was getting ready.  Then we headed to the Aldrich Mansion. It's an amazing property.  First to the Cathedral for the ceremony and then the Mansion for the reception.

Here are just a few of my Favorites of the Day....

Congratulations to the Happy Couple Mr. & Mrs. Roda 

If you wish to see more of my images from this wedding you can find them at www.facebook.com/violetfotos.Photography

In about about a week or so ;) 

Pin Up Collaboration

Some Days I just amaze my self at how daring I am :)

I was contacted By Audrey of Souvenir Images.  She asked if I'd be willing to help out with Make up on a 1940's Pin up shoot she was putting together.  I'm no make up artist but I do pride myself on my own applications of glamour, and I've gotten a few compliments here and there ;)

I am a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant so I definitely know my make up...1940's though Hmm... I have to say I had to watch a couple of tutorials in order to really know what I was doing.  Lately, I have been working on losing fear and stepping out of My comfort zone.  So I was just a bit hesitant. But Hey, when she told me I could also be be one of the Models it gave me the push I needed and said YES!!!  The Bonus?  I got to shoot the models too!!  Wow! Who knew I could be so Multi-Talented ;)

I am super excited to Present to You The Pin-Up dolls 

Thank You So Much Audrey for letting me join in on this Project! Feel Free to Leave comments on how I did with the Make-up.

The image Below is a Self Portrait...Because I realized that My Hair and Makeup was totally awesome and glamorous and I like instant gratification ;)

I do it all in the name of Glamour <3

Not a Baby Anymore..

Can I just say WOW!! Where did the time go?  As I watch her go I still can't believe how grown she is.  She is my baby girl except...she just isn't a baby anymore. She's turning 15 this year.  She is oh so special to me. She has turned into a wonderful young lady.

I wish you a bright future and great choices in Life...

You hold my heart Baby Girl and no matter how grown you are you will always be my baby <3.  

The Fighter...

Sometimes what you see is not always what you get.

What's that saying? Don't judge a book by its cover...nope that's right you shouldn't. Here's Why.

Meet Igdalia

If you just meet her casually you'd never know she's a fighter...But she IS. She is one of the nicest people I have met in a long time.  I am so happy to have met her. She is just a big boost of positive energy. All that aside she really is a Fighter in training. She trains at Rivera Athletic Center right here in Milford. 

Here are a few with the Gloves ON ;)












































I Wish You the Very Best in ALL of your fights!