It has been a little bit since I have last posted. Life just seems to get so busy once spring hits I find. We start hauling things out that we have not seen in so long... dusting under our couch and finding a winter's worth of dust and children's toyz! And then as soon as the sun shines, we open up the curtains, place the children gently in their strollers and head outside... only to leave our chores until 10 minutes before the husband (or company) comes over!
I have been busy putting together a portfolio for some dear clients of mine. It is a time consuming process as you go through each photo individually (a technique that I cherish as you get to ensure that each photo is perfect.. or close to it). Though this is what I learned. I spent a bit of time at the beginning manipulating photos in a way that are artistically pleasing.... kind of mystical in a sense. Though something did not sit well with me. It was not until I had gone over things in my mind a couple of time and finally clued into what it was.... it wasn't me. As much I really enjoy looking at really mystically produced shots for weddings and family photos... it is not me! I love color.. the bolder and fresher the better! Give me deep tones of burgundy, blues, greens... reds, oranges... anything that I can sink my teeth into! And I want it sharp and focussed. I cherish looking at soft edges, though that is not my style when it comes to photography. That is my lesson learned..... I have a style, and I am sticking to it! I just hope my clients like it too!!!
