The Hunt Family

Here they are in all their adorableness!! what a magical session this was. Who cares if we were scratched up from the weeds, Vanessas ankle almost broken from the pot holes, and Hot cause it was 100 degrees. . . it was soooo WORTH it!

I did this family last year and it was so fun to see how much their kids have grown.

Meet Abby

. . .Her and her family are up next.

I just love this image :)

September is lovely...

Apple cider
Apple Butter
Apple dohnuts
Caramel apples
honey sticks
Harvest
Beginning of fall...

LOVELY!

Alter Ego?

Hi guys!

Did you see the Americas next top model/ or real houswives of Atlanta, where they did the alter ego photoshoots? If you have not, I will tell you what it is. So you think of yourself and who you are... like for instance I would be conservative, christian, crafty, soccer mom, {kinda boring to some... but I do love my life!} anyway so my alter ego per say would be a high class fashionable/sexy/no kid/ powerful executive. And In my alter ego shoot I would dress both parts and do two shoots that are merged in a final image....

Very cool!

One of my clients is working on one of these, I hopefully will be shooting this session in a month or so with her and 4 of her friends.. it should be a blast and test my photography skills. Just so you can get an idea of what I am talking about you can see the images by Derek Blanks who specializes in these, he does an amazing job! I just hope my photoshop skills are up for the challenge.


So tell me... WHO IS YOUR ALTER EGO?....

Daddy's boys / northern Ca. family photographer / lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville, loomis, placer county photographer

Part of photography that I LOVE is getting to know families and there different dynamics. It really does not matter if you are adopted, step, half, or years apart. family is special. I was given the opportunity to photograph this father and his two boys, and although they are like 19 years apart, that brotherly bond is there. I loved watching the connection with this family as I spent time with them. Thanks Chris, I had a great time with your family.
We originally were going to old Sacramento to do an Urban session, but we had to change plans due to something going on downtown, we ended up at the capitol which was fine by me. I actually really like it there. It was a beautiful evening and I got some great images. It was also fun to start working again after taking some time during and after our move.


this first image is Dad with his mom (grandma) and his two sons.

How to make your back ground BLACK in a photograph

I have been asked a lot of questions, And I thought it would be nice to share a little of those questions with EVERYONE and make this a learning experience for all. I HIGHLY believe in giving back. I have learned so much from other photographers and if I can help anyone else it would give me great happiness.

alright well first of all I do not have a studio and all of my photos are done with natural light. even the "in studio" looking photos. I would love studio lighting, but I do not have it, and currently do not have a place to do it. As most photographers who are starting out. Also I wanted to say that so you will have the guts to try this out even if you are in your living room.

So what is the secret? is there one? no not really, most of it is just basic camera mumbo jumbo...so here it goes.

Metering is the tool that gets this done. When you look through your cameras view finder you will see the little lines that go from left to right? that is your in camera light meter. It is a fantastic tool that every photographer NEEDS to use. If you have a hand held meter you may use that as well. There are a lot of metering modes. I usually use spot metering as it gives me the ability to pick what I want to meter.

I do all this in manual. I highly encourage you to shoot in manual. To meter for a black back ground you should get in close and meter off of the baby (or persons) skin. set your shutter speed, ISO, and aperture so that your line is in the middle. {In a Canon} to far left and you are underexposed, to far right and you are overexposed I think Nikon is the exact opposite. Back up focus and shoot. Ignoring what your meter is saying now because it will change and go crazy.

Now what a bout the black ground? I have used many things... mostly black cotton jersey sheets that have been thumb tacked to the wall!! (I know classy right) I did build a wood frame (well actually Dear hubby did) that I wrapped black fleece like fabric I got at walmart and that worked Awesome, as it never had wrinkles and was portable. If you are doing natural light it is best to set up in a room with good non direct sunlight. Closer to that window or door is best for directional light.

Of course photo shop is a huge help in this area as well. sometimes in the black pictures, it's just not ALL black and if you do any kind of cropping or clipping or enlarging of the black areas there may be lighter areas that you may not see on your screen, but will show up in printing. I usually do a layer mask and darken the back ground and then mask and erase the areas I want black.


Alright so grab your kids or anyone who is willing to sit still for a few moments. (even if it is just a baby doll) and try this out! GOOD LUCK and Let me know if this was helpful to anyone as this is my first true attempt at trying to explain things like this at all.

Luv, Keri

It's time to start thinking about CHRISTMAS cards!!!

I know CRAZY...right? Even though it is hot enough to not even start thinking about christmas, it is going to be here before you know it!!! Actually I was at the mall and some of the stores have halloween costumes out already... And since my last session available is the last week of November that gives you only 1...2... 2! well 2 1/2 months before that happends. It can't be true you are saying . Well it is. So If you are thinking about getting family pics done this fall for your cards, call quick because I am booking up.

I realize that what I have to offer this year is a bit pricier and a little different than last fall, BUT

$100 print credit can get you a 16x20 portrait of your beautiful family done by an amazing profession print lab! plus a customized Christmas card {instead of the costco generic} if you wish. And the C.D. This package is an amazing deal!

If you are just looking for a quick session of just the kids or just the fam. DO A MINI SESSION!

I am hoping these will book. These are less expensive alternative, but will still be great pics and an amazing experience! If you have any questions about them...let me know.

Contact me:

littlekiwis@yahoo.com

916-295-0219




Ok! I am changing a little bit of my Mini session package. The Urban location date is being moved to November 7th. Sepetember is a little to early for most people, Also...for those of you who want something inbetween a mini session and a regular session I will book a one hour spot for you on a mini session day{only} for $200 and I will give you another 15 images edited.

(P.S. returning clients get 15% off)

Hugs...Keri