We are so pleased to welcome back CG Pro Prints to Rock the Shot! Take a moment to learn more about their beautiful Canvas Gallery Wraps and their amazing everyday low prices. Also… be sure to enter their GIVEAWAY for a chance to win an amazing grouping TWELVE canvas gallery wraps {valued at over $300} – how SWEET is that!?

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CG Pro Prints offers professional quality canvas gallery wraps at a cost dramatically lower than any other professional photo lab (a 16×20 is just $27.99 everyday). By offering everyday low prices and professional quality, photographers are able to provide a better value to their clients, while increasing their own profits at the same time. And CG Pro Prints backs it all up with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If a customer is not happy with their canvas for any reason, they’ll replace it or refund it.

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Where did your inspiration for photography begin?
Inside my heart. I was born a passionate, emotional and heartfelt person. From as far back as I can recollect, I have longed to preserve; moments, relationships, feelings, etc. Photography has been a very natural progression, sustaining my growing need to preserve. My sense of perfectionism thwarted my desire to learn and grow and become better at this (photographic) craft that allowed me to ‘pause’ moments in time. I wanted my frozen emotions to be as tangibly beautiful as they were inside my soul. Photography is a gift almost as close to my soul as my sweet baby blessings and my perfectly imperfect marriage. It is substantially meaningful to me and I whole heartedly believe I was born to do this. I always listen to my heart – and I say that with confidence. My inspiration for everything starts there.

How would you describe your photography style?
Fulfilling. Complete. Consistent. Explanatory. Fulfilling because it is the gift that makes my heart sing; it is (my most profound) expression of love in this life. Complete because I cannot think of a better descriptive word for the feeling that washes over me when I shoot, download, process and post a set of images. It feels solid to me. Consistent because I am who I am. I willingly yield to that. Explanatory because (as my goal) a story is told through my imagery. I sincerely believe in detail. Life is all about the big picture sprinkled with beautiful details. I rarely post an image alone. I always feel like it needs a partner in the story telling; the explanation of the moment that was captured.

Did you study photography in school or are you self taught?
I am not formally educated in the area of photography. I have always followed my gut and of course read countless books, articles, etc. I always want to be better, show growth and daily challenge myself. Although I often wonder what I would have learned studying photography formally (instead of elementary education in college) I still thrive on the thrill and spontaneity of ‘teaching myself’ and being in the pool of ‘un-educated’ photographers.

Do you shoot Canon or Nikon, and what is your favorite lens?
Canon. The 85mm f/1.2L is on my camera body most of the time. I also love the 50, 35 and 16-35.

Do you have any tips for photographers on how to find the light?
Just feel it. Stop thinking so much. Light lives inside of all of us. Look around and just trust yourself to go with your gut. I’m a bit of a pin ball on shoots – a little all over the place. I get to where we’re going and I just look around, take a deep breath and roll with it. In general the only rule-ish standard I tend to follow is shooting INTO the sun. I love how it spills over hair, shines in between legs and creates flare in the most magical ways. You can shoot anytime of day, it’s true. Let the sun work for you. Don’t be scared of it; it’s a gift. Bump up your shutter speed and go with it.

What is the most challenging thing you’ve found in your photography business?
If I am honest, the challenge is not giving everything away. I am in constant reminder mode that I am running a business. I have to be profitable and successful to justify the time and emotional involvement I have placed into this adventure. When I pass a completed image gallery to a client I am seriously invested. Emotionally and physically. I have spent hours looking at their family, their laughter, their love. And I fall in love with those emotions I was blessed enough to preserve. It is certainly a challenge for me to have a business model with high investments for my clients when it seems like we (the client and myself) have bonded so much; a demographic that feels like family. It is, however, important to remain profitable and professional – although it has presented challenges for me.

What is a good lesson you have learned this year in your photography or in your business?
This year; it’s just pictures. Meaning when the stress is mounting, the kids are yearning for attention, the house is needy, friendships must be attended to, emails are sounding off, etc… I tell myself, “Michelle, it is just pictures…. do what is important in this life… not what is urgent.” Seems a bit contradictory to my emotional outpouring about the importance of pictures – however, above preservation is living in the moment and enjoying each day we have with those we love. My clients, my word and my professionalism are important to me, but my family will always reign supreme.

If you could encourage a new photographer in one area, what would it be?
Trust yourself. Go with your gut. Allow yourself to be happy with your work – at every juncture. Cut the noise and listen to your heart.

What do you love most about being a photographer?
Without a close second, the ability to artistically and meaningfully capture my children in the daily.

Where do you see yourself in five years?
Yielding the course lined out for my life and my family. Our life has been an adventure and an exercise in faith and I sincerely look forward to more life challenges of living, stepping and existing outside of the box. I hope to be on the continuous journey of growth as an artist and I pray I am always able to see my blessings – like I do now, in this amazing season of life.

Michelle is a full time professional child and family photographer.  Her work has been published in print over 30 times and her imagery has appeared in more than 10 magazines, including editorial pieces as well as covers.  Michelle has been married to her high school sweetheart for 11 years and they have three small boys.

Visit Michelle at her WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM pages today!

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Summer is finally HERE – time for some fun in the sun.  This month, share one of your favorite “SUMMER FUN” images with us!  There are no specific rules for this challenge, you may interpret the theme in any way you wish.  Everyone is invited to participate!

Special thanks to our very generous sponsors for the FABULOUS prizes for this months challenge!

Here are the prizes you can win:

 1st Place PRIZE: Bag of choice (depending on availability) from LUA Handbags {$195 Value}

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As a professional photographer and busy mom of a toddler and a baby there are a lot of “things” in my handbag, including my camera.  That is why I designed these wonderful/useful/multi-use handbags.  Whether you’re a professional photographer, or a mom who loves to take photos of your kids and need a large bag to carry it all, our gorgeous handbags will allow you to bring your camera along,  everywhere you go! LUA Bags are handmade in Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

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Intuition Backgrounds by Becky Gregory Myers specializes in unique hand painted backgrounds. Becky paints the design and now has 2 production facilities to offer her work on poly paper, canvas and fabric! Becky has a fresh approach to her art by her use of color, texture and pattern. She loves to find items that also compliment her work and has started carrying props, floors, flokati rugs and more! Watch for the New Summer Line of Backgrounds, Floors and lots of new fun items coming soon!

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1. Create a post on your blog and include ONE photo submission for the challenge. If you like, include some fun facts about the photo, and any tips or tricks you might like to share about how you captured and/or processed your image.  For this month’s submission, the only requirement is that the image relates to “SUMMER” in some way.
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]]> http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/2013/06/07/june-photo-challenge-summer-fun/feed/ 0 http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/2013/06/05/may-photo-challenge-winners-2/ http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/2013/06/05/may-photo-challenge-winners-2/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:34:35 +0000 Karlen http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/?p=13856 We are so excited today to announce the WINNING photos for our May Photo Challenge.  Our theme last month was “SILHOUETTE”, and the images were OUTSTANDING!!   We want to thank all of our readers who submitted entries for the challenge, and a really BIG  THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors Stickyalbums and  Hazy Skies Designs for their generous prize donations to the challenge this month.

Here are our winners for the “Silhouette” photo challenge.

1st Prize:  #109 by Claire Delgarno Photography

2nd Prize:  #42 by Shari Saysomsack of Everyday Little Moments Photogr

3rd Prize:  #134  by Kandi Anderson Photography

 

Honorable mention #1:  #180 by Captured by Carrie Photography

Honorable mention #2:  #96 by Abbey Lynn Photography

If you’re one of our top five, proudly display the button “Top 5 Photo” button on your blog and Facebook pages. This button can be found HERE.

Winners, please contact Karlen at karlen@rocktheshotforum.com

Thanks to everyone who entered, and STAY TUNED for our June Photo Challenge…

]]> http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/2013/06/05/may-photo-challenge-winners-2/feed/ 1 http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/2013/06/03/photographer-spotlight-shannon-sewell/ http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/2013/06/03/photographer-spotlight-shannon-sewell/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:02:51 +0000 Kathy Campbell http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/?p=13764 The amazingly talented Shannon Sewell is on Rock the Shot today! Learn why she is so highly sought after for commercial and family photographs in this interview and get lost in the worlds she creates for her clients.  Thank you so much Shannon for sharing your thoughts and beautiful work!

Where did your inspiration for photography begin?

It began with documenting my kids. I couldn’t get enough pictures of them. It then spread to documenting my friends kids… and a business began

How would you describe your photography style?

Playful, whimsical… I shoot editorial stories through the imagination of kids.

Did you study photography in school or are you self taught?

I am primarily self taught… I took some photography courses in the beginning to learn the basics and ran with it.

Do you shoot Canon or Nikon, and what is your favorite lens?

Canon. My go to lens is my 85 1.2L.

Do you have any tips for photographers on how to find the light?

Circle your subject and watch how the light plays- from bright twinkles in the eye to shadows that accentuate features, emotions… you do that enough times and you will learn what light brings out the feel you are looking for.

What is the most challenging part about being a photographer?

The whole business aspect is a challenge for me… I do well with the organization of it all, but I do horribly with the monetary part. Trying to put my value into a dollar amount and then asking people to agree with me by paying it? ah! So nerve wracking.

What is a good lesson you have learned this year in photography or in your business?

Letting some of the responsibilities go and letting the experts in their field help you, it will allow you to excel at what you do best and take you to a level you couldn’t get to on your own.

If you could encourage a new photographer in one area, what would it be?

Don’t work yourself into begrudging your work… don’t let the work take on its own agenda. If you keep focused on why you started and keep true to what makes you happy in your work, you will never have to ‘work’ at all

What do you love most about being a photographer?

That I get to wake up each day and pick my adventure and that my adventure always involves my family. We get to travel to the most amazing places and I get to document it all…

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

That is the hardest question for me because I have found, through the years, that I never end up where I think I will so I’ve just quit guessing and just go with the flow The only place I care to be is with the people I love and happy…

About the Artist:  I believe the most important thing we can do is love & be kind. I found my perfect muse for this (& all I do) in my children. I have made a career of taking pictures of them (and playing dress up). When they let me, I dress up other people’s kids & take pictures of them too.  I’ve got a hippy soul with a touch of OCD. I believe that animals are friends, not food & I probably won’t remember your name but I’ll always remember your smile.

Visit Shannon at her WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM pages today!

]]> http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/2013/06/03/photographer-spotlight-shannon-sewell/feed/ 1 http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/2013/05/31/add-sizzle-to-your-studio-with-cinematic-sessions/ http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/2013/05/31/add-sizzle-to-your-studio-with-cinematic-sessions/#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 14:21:37 +0000 Kathy Campbell http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/?p=13789 by guest contributor Carrie Anne Photography

Say you need to hire a craftsman for a very special project: refinishing an ornate antique armoire that belonged to your Great Grandmother. Who would you trust? A specialist who painstakingly restores antique wooden furniture, or a generalist who lists “furniture repair” along with 20 other services in a yellow pages ad? If you care about getting the very best results (like I do), you’d hire the specialist, even if it costs more.

When I first opened my photography studio, I was very much the generalist— I’d take any kind of session I could get. Over time, I learned that I could create better photographic art by specializing, and creating art makes me happy! So I decided to set my sights on becoming the best photographer in my area in a particular niche: high-end fashion sessions for senior girls. I wanted to create a premium product and boutique experience that set me apart from other photographers, and this has taken focus and discipline. As a first step, I stopped accepting sessions for guys, and I started including professional hair and makeup with every session for the girls.

This year, I wanted to take it up another notch by offering something really special for my senior girls who want a truly unique experience. I already had two session types for my seniors: The Fabulous Session and The Ultimate Session, differentiated by the number of locations, outfits and finished images included with the session. I decided to add a new high-end session above these two. I had seen some of the top senior photographers post cool conceptual sessions from time to time, and I wanted to do something like that. I didn’t think that “conceptual session” was very easy to understand for my clients, though. After some playing around with various ideas, I hit upon a high-end session idea that I absolutely love…

Introducing: The Cinematic Session!

For inspiration for my premium, styled sessions, I’m turning to the silver screen for inspiration. My new Cinematic Sessions include everything you’d expect in a high-end senior session: professional hair and makeup, imaginative locations and props, classic and modern poses and premium image processing. On top of this, I bring in a stylist to help recreate the look of a particular film, Hollywood star or era. I brainstorm ideas with my clients via Pinterest, and once we land on a concept we love, I go to work with the stylist, chasing down props and locations, and gathering specific iconic images to use for inspiration.

In a recent Cinematic Session, I played up my senior’s blonde bombshell looks and styled a Marilyn Monroe look-alike session. Using several classic images of Marilyn for inspiration, we went to work, finding vintage jewelry, clothing and accessories at a local antiques shop, matching hair and makeup and setting up poses to evoke memories of the actress. The resulting images are stunning, and best of all, we had a blast!

Tips for a Successful Cinematic Session

1. Find a great stylist or two who shares your vision: Troll the Facebook pages of local stylists, hair & makeup artists. You’ll notice some that have a flair for vintage retro looks. Others will have a high-fashion, red carpet style, while some may do cool special makeup effects. Awesome. More options for you!
2. Make friends with local business owners and barter photography services for props and locations. For my Marilyn Monroe session, I hit the jackpot with City Antiques in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I felt like I had stumbled into the wardrobe department at 20th Century Fox!
3. Be imaginitive! Movie-inspired session ideas are endless. The Great Gatsby; Snow White and the Huntsman; Breakfast at Tiffany’s; you name it! Best of all, trendy new movies are bringing fresh style ideas to the fore all the time.
4. Do your homework: study production art, movie posters and iconic scenes from films you love. Dissect the images you collect and reverse-engineer the shots. Pay attention to the composition, lighting, posing, props, etc. Details make a difference!
5. Don’t get hung up on recreating a particular shot. This is a senior session, and you’re still focused on capturing the beauty and style of your client. Better to go for a variety of shots that coordinate with your theme and keep moving. The best shot from the session is often a surprise.
6. Price your cinematic session high enough. To get great results, you have to bring a lot to the table. This may include paying a professional stylist for a special one-off look or renting a special prop or wardrobe item. Make sure that you have the budget you need to deliver.
7. Do great work. This is a high-end product. You should be confident in your ability to produce high-quality results on a consistent basis before offing this to clients. If you are unsure try a session or two with models first and make sure you can pull it off.

Business Results: Raising the Bar

I honestly didn’t know what to expect when adding a new high-end tier to my session types for senior girls. Would clients gravitate to the lowest-priced session and ignore this new option? It’s very early on (senior season runs from June through September in West Michigan), but the early results are very encouraging. The first two sessions I booked for this season are Cinematic sessions; the next two are Ultimate sessions, my prior high end tier. Last year, 90% of my seniors chose my entry level session, so I am thrilled with this! I had hoped that by adding a new top tier, more clients would step up to my middle tier session. So far, it appears to be working even better than I hoped!

Photography: Carrie Anne Photography
Hair & Makeup: Rebecca Gohl
Wardrobe & Accessories: City Antiques of Grand Rapids

About the Author:  Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Carrie Anne Chaffer specializes in creating high-end photographic art for high school seniors and for busy families. Carrie Anne has gained national recognition in magazines and numerous web publications, where she is admired for her use of vivid colors. “I dream in color,” confesses Carrie Anne. “Every part of my day— my home, my artwork, my clothing— is fully saturated and dripping with color. Some people live perfectly content lives in Kansas, but I’ll take Oz every day of the week!”

Visit Carrie at her WEBSITE | FACEBOOK pages today!

About Intuition Backgrounds

Intuition Backgrounds is a unique background company that specializes in creative, original art by it’s creator, Becky Gregory Meyers. Becky creates and hand paints each and every beautiful backdrop, with the photographer in mind.

She is a true artist and her attention to detail shines in all she does!

Intuition Backgrounds carries backgrounds on poly paper, canvas and fabric as well as a handful of props including flokati rugs, floors, furs, sheepskins, stumps and lots more coming soon!

About Becky - Becky Gregory-Myers is a fun loving artist that is a perfectionist at heart.  She has been painting backgrounds for over 12 years.  She and her husband Greg run their business from their quaint home located on the Mississippi River in the sleepy lil town of Chester, IL..  One day she longs to live in the Mountains.  Becky is fascinated by Weather and is addicted to the ever changing sky.  She prides herself on her knowledge of the different types of clouds.  She loves road trips and traveling.  She is a busy mom to 3 beautiful children; Molly, Matthew and Baby Michael.  The wonderful Clients both new and old have made business at Intuition Backgrounds BOOM!  Recently they have partnered with a second production/shipping center and hired a Sales and Marketing Director to keep their customers happy!   Becky adores her personal connection with her clients and hopes that her love and dedication shines through in all she does!  We hope you love our products and stellar customer service that we strive to provide!

Visit Intuition Backgrounds at their WEBSITE | FACEBOOK pages today!

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Enter the Giveaway for a chance to win a One Small Poly Background, One Small Canvas Background and One Small Fabric Background in your choice of Designs from Intuition Backgrounds!

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Congratulations to Nicole Mills on winning a $150 One Small Poly Background, One Small Canvas Background and One Small Fabric Background in your choice of Designs from Intuition Backgrounds!  Nicole, please email me at karlen@rocktheshotforum.com in the next 48 hours to claim your prize. Thank you all for participating and have a wonderful weekend!

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{6 Presets} Sampler Pack from Pretty Presets for Lightroom

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Pretty Presets for Lightroom is excited to support thousands of photographers around the world.  Their goal is simple: To make you work smarter, not harder.  They have so much to offer photographers through their Lightroom Presets, Brushes, Workshops and Free Tutorials.  They are known for their renowned customer service and support and look forward to working with you.  You can visit them at their website Pretty Presets.

• Compatible with Adobe Lightroom 4

Mini-Marketing Set from EW Couture Collection

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You want to show off your photography and delight your clients. You also want to use templates that complement your work without overwhelming it. EW Couture creates rich, elegant, and classic templates for photographers like yourself.  Whether you’d like to save on design time, increase your sales, wow your clients, or market your business, EW Couture Collection can help.

10×20 Storyboard Collection from Photographic Elements

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Photographic Elements (by Chris Parker) provides templates and a custom design service for busy photographers.  Chris began his photographic career in 1990 as a graphic designer and turned full time pro photographer in 2000.  Now he is expanding his skills to help busy photographers make their business more productive and profitable.

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