MINI sessions

So I’m on this “everyone should have a family portrait” right now. I just think even if you go out in your back yard and have a neighbor or friend snap a picture, EVERYONE should have one. I was chatting with my bestie, Heather, and decided Mel, Josh and Bailey were very deserving. Never had one. And they are BEAUTIFUL, so they needed one Who better then YOURS TRULY to handle that problem for them. If you know someone deserving, email me. I’ll see what I can do.

I really enjoyed ya’ll.

I know all the famous photographer’s tell you about what settings they use and what photoshop actions.  In all complete honestly, I don’t think I’m to the point yet where everyone even CARES!  But if you do.  These were all shot Jpeg at 100 ISO, f/2 and speed varied.  That sun just couldn’t decide what it wanted to do.  I don’t use flash, all natural.  Tried a little different edited technique on these first few.  Did away with so much color pop.  I want my photos crisp and clear.  And I want the color to affect the FEELING of the picture.  This action is called Grandma’s Tap Shoes from Totally Rad Actions.  I used it on each one of the family pics.  Just toned it down a bit.  Seems to soften everything and add a nice vintage color over the photo.  Well bla bla bla,….here ya go!

Bailey wasn’t really interested…

Dad had to step in…

And bribe her with “swinging”

Kisses for mom

and now SWWWWWWWWINGING!!!

I have to finish these up in a couple…I’m what you could say WAAAAAAY BEHIND!! So this should hold ya over till then Heather

Here’s a couple more from Laura’s session the other day. Laura if you’re reading this, your proofs are up at www.jhicksphoto.photoreflect.com. Just got your voicemail and will get you your CD tomorrow!

And between then and now, also met Olivia. Addddddddorable BABY!!

And this shot was by window light.  ISO 240 f/1.4 and honestly I don’t remember the speed!  I’ll have to look it up!

OK WHEW ALL CAUGHT UP!!!

I’ve always wanted people to ask me what’s in my camera bag.  I’m a huge loser ok.  I just think it’s cool, cause as a photographer, if I go to another’s page, I’m alwasy like “I wonder what lens they used”.  Mine is weak right now

Canon 40D (5D coming soon)

50mm 1.4

28-135mm IS

Fisheye

Some cheap Macro lens that is TOTALLY awesome for ring shots.

Coming soon – 17-40mm L , 70-200mm L, 50mm 1.2L and a SHOOOOOOOOTSAC

Muah!  Thanks for stopping by