Alyssa has so much personality.
She fits in everywhere and with everyone.
LOOK at how much fun we had taking her senior portraits.
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Showing posts with label FHS Seniors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FHS Seniors. Show all posts
Thursday, February 11, 2016
The Beach Scene
If you live in California of course you need to go to the beach and breathe in that salty ocean air, splash around, surf, build a sand castle, and have your picture taken there to make others jealous. Or maybe not jealous but remind them that they want to come here too.
We had so much fun with these 3 lovely young ladies at the Oceanside Beach and Pier. We hope you will want to join them.
We had so much fun with these 3 lovely young ladies at the Oceanside Beach and Pier. We hope you will want to join them.
Love portraits under the pier at low tide.
Wind blown beauties
The sun glimmering on the water makes for a beautiful cast
Sun kissed hair
Hey, hey, lookie there!
Such fun, come join us.
Halee
Halee shows why she is such a great young lady. She has been part of the Miss Fallbrook pageant for a few years. Her heart is huge and her smile and friendship are the best.
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Hannah
So great taking senior portraits. We will give you the best experience.
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Friday, September 18, 2015
Behind the Scenes - Obstacles
It may seem to the world that photography is one of the easiest businesses in the world. If you have a good camera just point and shoot right?
Well there is a little more to it than that. Actually most of you may already know that there is a lot more to a great portrait versus a good portrait and it doesn't all involve photoshop either. There is a lot to do with setting up the scene.
And that is where a few minor challenges or obstacles that sometime come into play. But Shelby and Bill are great and they can work with each little detail and overcome any obstacles that might pop up.
Obstacle #1 - lighting; maybe it's too bright or too dark but with a little reflecting things will be golden.
Obstacle #2 - wind; it can blow hair right across faces but if you turn just so, the wind can make for a truly natural picture.
Obstacle #3 - Height; you might never have know that Shelby, our photographer, was a little height challenged with this picture but there is nothing like a little tiptoe stretching to make sure your subject isn't looking down on you.
Obstacle #4 - Nature; yup nature itself can hinder a great view but we just deal with it. Perhaps a few branches are temporary pulled back or we just wait out the waves or nature is what makes a great portrait.
Obstacle #5 - people; when you are taking pictures in a public location you will always be managing around other people, sometimes even other photographers. A quick fix for a great picture is to change the angle or a closeup.
Obstacle #6 - friends; friends aren't really an obstacle but sometimes if you are doing a photo shoot with other you might feel a little self conscious, this is easily overcome by laughing at yourself, loosing up, and have just having fun.
There are good pictures that those great cameras take but there are great pictures that an awesome photographer will take by just being prepared for any obstacle that comes your way. Bill and Shelby know how to do that. They are your awesome photographers.
Visit Ahrend Studios for more great shots.
Well there is a little more to it than that. Actually most of you may already know that there is a lot more to a great portrait versus a good portrait and it doesn't all involve photoshop either. There is a lot to do with setting up the scene.
And that is where a few minor challenges or obstacles that sometime come into play. But Shelby and Bill are great and they can work with each little detail and overcome any obstacles that might pop up.
Obstacle #1 - lighting; maybe it's too bright or too dark but with a little reflecting things will be golden.
Obstacle #2 - wind; it can blow hair right across faces but if you turn just so, the wind can make for a truly natural picture.
Obstacle #3 - Height; you might never have know that Shelby, our photographer, was a little height challenged with this picture but there is nothing like a little tiptoe stretching to make sure your subject isn't looking down on you.
Obstacle #4 - Nature; yup nature itself can hinder a great view but we just deal with it. Perhaps a few branches are temporary pulled back or we just wait out the waves or nature is what makes a great portrait.
Obstacle #5 - people; when you are taking pictures in a public location you will always be managing around other people, sometimes even other photographers. A quick fix for a great picture is to change the angle or a closeup.
Obstacle #6 - friends; friends aren't really an obstacle but sometimes if you are doing a photo shoot with other you might feel a little self conscious, this is easily overcome by laughing at yourself, loosing up, and have just having fun.
There are good pictures that those great cameras take but there are great pictures that an awesome photographer will take by just being prepared for any obstacle that comes your way. Bill and Shelby know how to do that. They are your awesome photographers.
Visit Ahrend Studios for more great shots.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Behind the Scenes
Ahrend Studios Photography recently took a few Class of 2016 seniors on a photo session around Fallbrook. We had so much fun! our seniors were great, so photogenic, and crazy.
There are times when we just don't think about the person or people that make a photo session happen. Of course there is our photographer, Shelby is one of the best - so creative, helpful, and relaxed. Although she won't admit had hard she works, we can tell by the droplets of sweat on her forehead and that look of always thinking for the next best pose.
There are times when we just don't think about the person or people that make a photo session happen. Of course there is our photographer, Shelby is one of the best - so creative, helpful, and relaxed. Although she won't admit had hard she works, we can tell by the droplets of sweat on her forehead and that look of always thinking for the next best pose.
Kaylee came on this photo shoot, she was our pack horse plus shade holder, wind blocker, and sun protector. Kaylee is Shelby's niece; hard worker and never ever complains but does her job without question.
My job, Ellen, was the most fun this time around. I got to take a few of these behinds the scene pictures. I loved it! But sometimes I am doing what Kaylee did and smoothing hair, remove sticks and twigs on the path or a tiny piece of lint from clothing.
And of course there are our models - YOU! We know you work hard as we tell you to twist and turn, bend this way, cross your legs that way, sit here, chin up, nose to the left, tip your head right, and on and on. But we think your favorite part is seeing the great pictures we take and the selfies you take because you want to share how fun it is for senior portraits.
We know YOU are what makes our job fun!
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Saturday, July 12, 2014
What do I Wear for my Portrait Session
What should you wear for your portrait session? One of the most commonly asked questions. Here are a few tips.
1. Show some personality in your choices. If you have a favorite outfit or that item of clothing you wear that makes you feel good or everyone compliments when you wear it, that's a good choice. Feel free to show some color and even a very simple pattern (simple is the key, too big or busy will take the focus off your face)
2. Pick a color palette. But what colors? Look around your wardrobe and see what you normally are drawn to. We usually recommend medium to dark tones, if you choose white your eye is going to be drawn there first and you really want the focus on your face. But some sessions lend themselves to white.
Next consider where the portrait is going to hang, consider the colors in that room and see what will compliment what is all ready there. Do you want formal or casual, or something in between. Now is the time to decide.
Where are you having your portrait session done, a bright wall of graffiti? wheat field? or green grass park setting? you might choose your clothing according to the location or the location according to what you want to wear.
3. Don't show too much skin. I know you look really cute in that tank top but it doesn't matter what size you are, if your arms are bare or you have a low cut top on it's going to make you look bigger. It is best to wear a sleeve that covers your upper arm and 3/4 length sleeves are even the most flattering. The same is true for leg wear; pants and capris look better than shorts. Skirts are great but are most flattering at knee length. This will allow for the attention to be drawn to your face, which showing those beautiful eyes and that welcoming smile is what the portrait is all about.
4. Pick staple pieces and build on them. For example pick a solid item and then layer on the simple pattern or extra color. Girls, you can layer in so many different ways - tank tops, shirts, cardigans, skirts with leggings....
Guys, a shirt with an open button up, vest, or jacket works well. Have fun adding that extra pop of color in the socks, belt, or tie; or layer in jewelry, hats, and shoes.
Make sure your clothing is comfortable, fits well, and is ironed - the wrinkles really do show.
5. Speaking of shoes and socks, many of our sessions include head to toe portraits so make sure your socks are what you want showing and your shoe bottoms or feet bottoms are clean plus go with your color scheme.
6. Layout your clothing ahead of time, everything you picked out, even your shoes and jewelry. Now squint, if anything sticks out remember that is what your eye will be drawn to first in the photograph. You want to make sure you have a nice even distribution of color, patterns, and accessories.
7. Please avoid large logos, graphics, or sayings on your clothing, unless that is what you want to be the center of attention.
8. GUYS - unless you regularly are showing a beard or the unshaven look, come clean shaven. Shave just before the session. Plus make sure your fingernails look good and are clean.
LADIES - check your fingernail polish, make sure your nails look good and aren't chipped. Natural and clean always look good. If you are wearing sandals, this all applies to your toenails too. Feel free to bring extra makeup to touch up during the session, and even for those who don't wear lipstick a clear or slightly pink gloss can add a little extra sparkle.
9. If you wear glasses, they could catch a glare with the sun or flash, so having the clean them day of the session can help. If you wear contacts, it is better to wear those instead of your glasses.
10. The day before your session it not a good time to change your hair. If you want a new style, try it out a few days before to make sure it is what you want. Guys, if you need a hair cut get it a couple of days before the session to avoid that tan line around the ears. And feel free to bring some styling products for those last minute touch-ups.
1. Show some personality in your choices. If you have a favorite outfit or that item of clothing you wear that makes you feel good or everyone compliments when you wear it, that's a good choice. Feel free to show some color and even a very simple pattern (simple is the key, too big or busy will take the focus off your face)
2. Pick a color palette. But what colors? Look around your wardrobe and see what you normally are drawn to. We usually recommend medium to dark tones, if you choose white your eye is going to be drawn there first and you really want the focus on your face. But some sessions lend themselves to white.
Next consider where the portrait is going to hang, consider the colors in that room and see what will compliment what is all ready there. Do you want formal or casual, or something in between. Now is the time to decide.
Where are you having your portrait session done, a bright wall of graffiti? wheat field? or green grass park setting? you might choose your clothing according to the location or the location according to what you want to wear.
3. Don't show too much skin. I know you look really cute in that tank top but it doesn't matter what size you are, if your arms are bare or you have a low cut top on it's going to make you look bigger. It is best to wear a sleeve that covers your upper arm and 3/4 length sleeves are even the most flattering. The same is true for leg wear; pants and capris look better than shorts. Skirts are great but are most flattering at knee length. This will allow for the attention to be drawn to your face, which showing those beautiful eyes and that welcoming smile is what the portrait is all about.
4. Pick staple pieces and build on them. For example pick a solid item and then layer on the simple pattern or extra color. Girls, you can layer in so many different ways - tank tops, shirts, cardigans, skirts with leggings....
Guys, a shirt with an open button up, vest, or jacket works well. Have fun adding that extra pop of color in the socks, belt, or tie; or layer in jewelry, hats, and shoes.
Make sure your clothing is comfortable, fits well, and is ironed - the wrinkles really do show.
5. Speaking of shoes and socks, many of our sessions include head to toe portraits so make sure your socks are what you want showing and your shoe bottoms or feet bottoms are clean plus go with your color scheme.
6. Layout your clothing ahead of time, everything you picked out, even your shoes and jewelry. Now squint, if anything sticks out remember that is what your eye will be drawn to first in the photograph. You want to make sure you have a nice even distribution of color, patterns, and accessories.
7. Please avoid large logos, graphics, or sayings on your clothing, unless that is what you want to be the center of attention.
8. GUYS - unless you regularly are showing a beard or the unshaven look, come clean shaven. Shave just before the session. Plus make sure your fingernails look good and are clean.
LADIES - check your fingernail polish, make sure your nails look good and aren't chipped. Natural and clean always look good. If you are wearing sandals, this all applies to your toenails too. Feel free to bring extra makeup to touch up during the session, and even for those who don't wear lipstick a clear or slightly pink gloss can add a little extra sparkle.
9. If you wear glasses, they could catch a glare with the sun or flash, so having the clean them day of the session can help. If you wear contacts, it is better to wear those instead of your glasses.
10. The day before your session it not a good time to change your hair. If you want a new style, try it out a few days before to make sure it is what you want. Guys, if you need a hair cut get it a couple of days before the session to avoid that tan line around the ears. And feel free to bring some styling products for those last minute touch-ups.
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