These are the people that make the photographers job easy. Hair and makeup, done properly, can cut down the processing time for me by 10-20 minutes per model. When I have 5-600 photos to go through, that’s a lot of time for me. I am very grateful to these hard working artists.
The models are already beautiful, but a good make up and hair artist can turn a beautiful gal into “Drop Dead Gorgeous”.
Also, for brides, I would highly recommend a makeup and hair stylist. Less stress and they know how to make up your face so that it will look good in pictures. If you need some recommendations, ask me.
I was fortunate to be able to participate in a photo shoot at the California Museum in Sacramento, CA. It was a fun place with colorful walls, great architectural details and wonderful exhibits. The models were gorgeous and fun to shoot. The event was put on by Mark Behrens and, as usual, was run professionally and smoothly.
I love these events because I get to meet other photographers and learn from them. I also get to work with up and coming models and I end up with great photos. Here is but a small sampling of some of the shots I got from this event.
Just for Fun!
I’m trying out a new storyboard for web design. I thought I would use some pics I had from a day spent with some wonderful friends a couple of weeks ago.
I was so fortunate to be one of the photographers for the delightful wedding of Daniel and Melissa in Southern California at the end of April. It was a beautiful wedding with a huge bonus for me. I’ve known Daniel and Melissa’s families for over 20 years. We lived in Southern California until about 1996, when we moved up to my hometown, Placerville, CA. My daughter used to play with Daniel when she was young. My oldest son played with Melissa’s older brother. There were many, many people who were invited to this wedding that I hadn’t seen since 1996. It was like a homecoming for me.
The weather was beautiful on the day of the wedding and so was the bride. Her dress was gorgeous and her bridesmaids were adorable.
Jack and Julie Winkle (our best friends) provided the transportation for the bride and groom. (That’s Jack Winkle playing chauffeur for the darling bride.) My dear friend, Debbie Mangiafridda, shot this wedding with me and it was wonderful to work together. Together we shot over 1400 photos, which I am still going through.
My favorite shot of the day:
God bless you both, Daniel and Melissa. Thank you for letting me be a part of your wonderful day.
We all had such a great time at a wonderful winery at the top of Spring Mountain in St. Helena, CA (Napa Valley).
There were a variety of models with many changes of clothes. I brought some props (sunflower and bubbles) just for fun.
Then when the sun went down, we brought out the lights and had more fun.
All in all, it was a fantastic weekend. I have skads of pictures that I haven’t even touched yet, so I may be putting up some more as we go along.
by Karen Schmautz
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