Archive for January 2010

I’m clearly a sucker for colorful photos…but sometimes black and whites just get the message across more effectively. This session was so inspiring. Embracing natural light, shadows, angles…truly captures the miracle and beauty of the pregnant form.

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Baby it’s cold outside! I just love cold weather. The air is so crisp, so clean – especially after the rain. It’s also a perfect opportunity to accessorize with scarves, jackets, knits & lots of layering. Here are some ideas for family photo sessions with cooler weather in mind.  I adore winter clothes!

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…when I walked into this sweet boy’s home, I was greeted by an entire family of loving uncles, grandmas & grandpas! I’d have to say that this was the most people I have had as an audience during a photo shoot of all time! It doesn’t surprise me one bit though, because just look at how adorable this little boy is. It’s no wonder why the entire family was present!

I don’t always get nice sleeping shots of babies at this age (around 2 months old), but he was such a fantastic sleeper — so I totally lucked out! He was completely okay with having his outfit changed while sleeping…all the while, maintaining this adorably sweet & content look.

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It literally hurts me to watch what is going on in Haiti. Horrible…so much sadness, loss and grief. I’m in complete awe of those brave, giving, beautiful people out there helping put all of the broken pieces back together.

I feel like I should do something, I feel like I NEED to do something. I want to try to contribute in a way even though it may be small. So, I’m teaming up with a group of amazing photographers – lead by Lyndsay Stradtner of Life in Motion Photography and Michele Anderson of Pinkle Toes Photography – and together, we’re going to try to do something to help.  But, we need you, too! Here’s the deal:

You could win a sunset photo session at my favorite outdoor location in the Torrance/Manhattan Beach area!

• This session will be photographed by me (Julie) – It will be in March or April 2010. Date will be confirmed once we have a winner!
• Session is for up to 3 people and will last between 1-2 hours (Family, baby or maternity session).
• Winner will also receive 25 fully processed, high resolution images on CD. Print to your heart’s content!

How to win:

• Make a MINIMUM donation of $10 to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.
• Forward a copy of your receipt to blueberryskyphotography@gmail.com
• All entries must be RECEIVED by midnight (Pacific time) on January 31st.
• Winner will be drawn at random and announced on February 2nd.
• You can enter as many times as you’d like, but each entry must be the minimum $10 donation.

Other details:

• Session participants must sign a model release.
• Session must be held at photographer’s outdoor location of choice (Torrance/Manhattan Beach area).
• Session will be around sunset (somewhere between 3:00 and 5:00).
• If the winner does not claim his/her prize by Feb. 3rd or cannot claim the prize, then another winner will be drawn.

But wait! There’s more!

PLEASE blog, Tweet or share this link on Facebook! More donations mean more help for Haiti!

As if this precious angel’s mother wasn’t beautiful enough for our maternity photo session…to be honest, I knew she was going to be a beauty – but truly, to see her in-person – wow – she is just so lovely. Rosy-peach complexion and so very delicate…It’s true – the world just got brighter because of her

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…his mommy will tell you what a miracle baby he is. He is truly a blessing to his mommy & daddy, and I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to document these memories

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