I had the pleasure of photographing this little man for his 1st Birthday. His family came to me by referral and I am so glad they came my way. There were lots of laughs during our 2 sessions. Yep 2! In the morning we captured all the craziness that comes from a cake smash in the studio (let's just say the studio always needs a good scrubbing after) and then we met again later that evening to capture some beautiful outdoor memories. Little man "D" was trooper through it all! I can't wait to see the little toddler he grows into! Round 2 Thanks for stopping by! I know it's been awhile...
Fall sessions are booking fast. If you want those great Fall colors make sure to schedule yours today! monique@moniquecurryphotography.com Another year, how do they go so fast? I was fortunate to be able to photograph the "P" family again this past Fall. These girlies always make me smile. Two completely different personalities! Mama always has them all picture perfect and ready to rock the session! I also love photographing in apple orchards, both in the Spring when the blossoms are around for a week or so and in the Fall when all the apples are on the trees. So looking forward to the ground drying up! Please no more SNOW! Thanks for stopping by today! Do you love photos in the apple orchard? Message me to get on the list for Spring. The blossoms only last a few days!
'til next time ~ Monique This winter seemed to go by super fast for me. That's a good thing for me because I loathe winter. I do like the little break it gives me to recharge my batteries from the crazy Christmas rush. It gives me time to catch up on some personal projects also. Typically because I try to not reveal on social media a client's entire session prior to Christmas card season (there is just something fun about the surprise of those Christmas card gracing your mailbox) I will highlight a few families after the rush. WELL this year I am a little late with it. To be fair I have spending a lot of time volunteering and working on some personal goals. I thought for the month of March I would highlight a few of my favorite photographs on the blog. So you might be bombarded this month! My goal every year is to blog more, and I am not off to a great start.....I try! Please enjoy some of my favorite captures from this session. Th G family is a crazy busy family of 6! All 4 kiddos have a very unique personalities and it's hilariously funny to watch them all come out. Especially the youngest. Well she is only the youngest by a few minutes, but she came into the world the last child birth right and she owns it! Originally I photographed them as part of large family session, but as happens from time to time with sessions of 15+ people not all that personality is captured. So Mama contacted me and we took another run at! Second time was a charm! Blessed is the Mama who can get these kiddos all picture perfect on short notice. We decided to do it quick on rare and warm random November presented us with. These turned out to be some of my favorite images of 2015! Are ready looking forward to Fall color! Thanks for stopping by! Spring is upon us and Senior sessions are being to book. Can't wait I love working on Senior sessions! Message me today to book yours! I started out just like you and I am ready to share all my secrets. I will break it down for you in plain English. No fancy editing software needed.
Just one afternoon for a lifetime moments captured. Still on the fence? Just message me and I will answer all your questions. Make the most out of your snow photos!The snow is here and here to stay for a while. Truth be told I didn't mind that it arrived a little late. I am not a cold weather gal. I do love taking photos in the snow however. I love how the snow provides a simple white backdrop to highlight the subject. Shooting in the snow can be tricky so here a few tips!
I hope these tips help you capture some great photos in the snow! Want more tips make sure to subscribe to the blog/newsletter for the latest tips and tricks. Want to learn how to shoot in manual mode or more information on Snap Shops Workshops? If you put these tips to use I would love to see your photos. Post them on my Facebook page! ~Monique
I am like a broken record, but seriously how is it Christmas already! I have been slacking terribly on blogging, but with Christmas upon us I thought I would share my tips for capturing Christmas morning. I tend to only shoot a few key photos on Christmas morning and then I put my camera away. I hate being stuck behind the camera missing all the fun. 1. Prepare a few days before: Prior to Christmas, make sure you take note where you are going to take your Christmas morning photos. Is there clutter? Do you need to move furniture out of the way? Is the room well lit. Make a list of shots you want to get. Also, the night before, make sure your camera is ready to go. Don't forget to make sure you have extra batteries! 2. Check your settings: Adjust your White Balance BEFORE you start shooting. This is where step one can come into play: you can practice a few mornings before to make sure you will get it right. All cameras are different,but you can often find your White Balance in the settings. Typically indoors Incandescent and Tungsten work well. Also, remember to adjust the ISO to let in as much light as possible and make sure your shutter speed is at LEAST 1/125. 3. Use natural light: Open up all the blinds and curtains, so you can use that natural light as much as possible. Turn your pop up flash off if possible. Create a Story: The story for your kids might begin the night before with cookies for Santa. Position yourself so that you can capture them coming around the corner to see the presents under the tree. Document family, expressions, and what Christmas morning means to your family. 5. Get down: Get on a child’s level to capture the morning from their perspective, especially when opening gifts. 6. Capture the details: Don’t forget the little things like ornaments, discarded wrapping paper, lights on a tree, and little hands opening gifts. 7. Put your camera away : After you have captured the photos you need (thanks to preparation and that shot list), put down your camera and enjoy your family. Merry Christmas!!! In the next few weeks I will be using my downtime to post some of my favorite photos from the sessions at the end of the year. I tend to like and wait until all the Christmas cards and photo gifts have gone out, so I don't spoil any surprises ;) Don't forget to mail me your Christmas card to be entered into the drawing for a free session in 2016!!!! Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. Today I am thankful for so many things. One of those things is YOU! I want to send out a giant cyber hug and say THANK YOU. Thank you for choosing me year after year, as your photographer of choice. With so many options on every corner I am truly honored when you choose me. Words will never be able to express my gratitude. From our home to yours we wish a very joyous and blessed day of giving thanks! Blessings ~
Monique
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The big question....WHAT ARE WE GOING TO WEAR??!!!
First things first, choose a color palette. You will need to decide a color family or color palette that you like. Consider that these pictures will be on your walls for awhile, so pick colors that you love and match your style. Start with 2 to 3 complimentary colors that work well together. Then, fill them out with some neutrals: common neutrals are blacks, grays, whites, creams, khakis, and navy denim. If you want, you can add in a pop of color to create interest and fun. Once you have a color combination you love, start gathering options from your family’s closets that fit your color scheme. Go around the bedrooms and grab anything that fits your color scheme. Lay them all on the floor or a big bed, and and start combining them in possible outfits. You want to make sure that your color palette is distributed fairly evenly across the people in the photo. The idea is to coordinate colors, not match them! For instance, if you have a blue and yellow theme, you don’t want everyone to have yellow shirts and jeans on. Mix it up a little bit. Can you vary colors from top to bottom, or person to person? Is there an option for a dress or skirt to add variety? Can you include a pattern or texture that ties in your different shades, instead of all solid colors? The accessories and the details are the easiest way to elevate a simple color palette to a well rounded, balanced set of outfits! You can add texture and interest with scarves, belts, layered necklaces, big bracelets, headbands, flower clips, or hats. If you’re struggling with accessories for the males in your family, consider the smaller details like rolling up shirt sleeves, wearing a colored undershirt, tucking a shirt in, or adding layers. Accessories can also reflect the personalities of the individual members of the family, especially older children and teenagers. If you can, let them choose accessories themselves! Don’t forget to decide the shoes for each family member… And no we can not leave your feet out of the photo, so make sure your socks and shoes coordinate with your outfit. There’s a tendency to think family pictures require a whole new outfit for each family member. While you can absolutely buy something to finish off your outfits, remember that family photos are meant to reflect the people behind those clothes. One new item is fine, but a whole new wardrobe doesn’t usually represent someone’s individual style. You want to be able to look back on these photos and remember how that shirt was your son’s favorite, and that skirt was worn all the time because your daughter adored it. Shopping from your closet first helps you respect each family member’s unique personality. If it’s already in their closet, it’s probably a good reflection of that person at this stage of life. And that’s what family portraits are all about! ~Monique No seriously! Where did 3 months go? My last post was on June 3rd, 2015. Truth be told several times I have sat down to post and nothing I had in my head seemed interesting enough to write down. After all it's summer and we all want to be outside soaking it in. Not reading emails. Our family spent the summer doing what we usually do. Playing outside, swimming and making lots of messes! We enjoyed a family trip to South Dakota this year, watched A2 play lots of baseball, went camping and spent a lot time making memories with friends! I took up running. That has been an experience in itself. On June 1st I was unable to run 1 BLOCK (I know sad) and as of today, I have completed (3) 5K's in around 30min. I am looking forward to achieving other goals with that. The summer was also filled with lots of sessions. Some new faces and some old! As the kids go back to school I am anxious to get back into a routine. Working at home with 3 kids certainly has its challenges. As I type this I am enjoying my first quiet work morning in quite awhile! I am so looking forward to Fall. I love seeing all my old clients again, meeting more new faces and the gorgeous photos that become. I am also so excited for the Christmas studio sessions this year. Here are few highlights... I hope you enjoyed a few highlights from our summer, I hope yours was joyous as well!
Did you and/or your family do or try summer new? Any new traditions in the making? Til next time.... ~Monique |
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