Sneak Peek: Headshots for a Young Model

This young man is an up and coming child model who just finished participating in a model search for a local children's hair salon. The stylist suggested that he try modeling because he was so cooperative and had great hair. (I am jealous; can you imagine having great hair days all the time at that age? lol)

He was so fun to shoot and loved to chomp on pretzels in between takes! But I think he's more sweet than salty :)

Want some incredible photos of your kids or a family portrait? Ring the studio at 913-602-8061 and set up your appointment today.

To see some more great portraits of children, families and seniors, go to http://www.strikingphotography.org/.

Sneak Peek: Senior Session!

This young man is a graduate of BVNW and a proud member of the Huskies! We had a really fun time shooting on the football field, and some incredible, dramatic skies to go with the shoot.

In addition to straight portrait shots, we wanted to get a little bit of action as well and so he tossed the ball up into the air and caught it. It took three takes, but on the last one - BAM! - he nailed it and I was there to capture the shot at exactly the right time, as the ball was coming down into his hands, but not blocking his face.

I thought I'd also take this time to showcase some of my own Photoshop work. All retouching, editing and special effects (such as the awesome charcoal sketch shown here) are done in-house and by me, personally. I do not farm out my work and have it mass-produced generically. I do everything custom and by hand because I want the post-processing work to remain true to the vision that I have created with my client. If you like it and want more, you got it. If you don't like it, it is easy for me to change. I can tailor any special effects exactly the way you like it. Black and white? No problem. Aged vintage? You got it. Crazy Andy-Warhol poster effects? Done :)

If you'd like to get some custom artwork created for you, please give me at call at 913.602.8061 or visit http://www.strikingphotography.org/.

Sneak Peek: Natalie's Senior Session II

So as I mentioned previously, Natalie had done a couple of senior sessions with me, and they were split. Here are a few more highlights from her shoot. We went out to a local park that had an incredible lake, wide open fields, and wildflowers galore. We had a blast and even saw some wildlife -- a gorgeous blue heron landed right behind where we were shooting, and turtles were poking their heads up from the water.

We were fortunate to get some incredible skies as well. No, this lighting is not photoshopped, although it looks like it was done in HDR. I love how this light is so edgy and dramatic. It feels completely different from the softer, more gentle shot in the wildflowers....

So I am wondering... what's YOUR style? :) Give me a call and let's create something together!

913.602.8061
http://www.strikingphotography.org/

Sneak Peek: Natalie's Senior Session

Ms. Natalie is one of my favorite people to work with and she always, always creates fantastic images! One of my favorite things about her is her incredibly dazzling smile - that is some star power if I have ever seen some! She is also able to pose beautifully without smiling, but when she smiles she completely lights up the place. People (including me) are simply charmed by her!

These are some from a session several months ago, and we also just shot the second half of her session last week. (Keep yer eyes peeled for the second half sneak peeks, coming up later this weekend!)

This is one of the very cool options I was offering last season - the ability to split your session. So you do a mini-session in the fall, and then another in the spring. What I love about this for a senior picture session is that the looks are almost endless! You can do a very warm weather, sunny, summery feel for one session, and you could do a cozy, wintery session for the other. Or you could do one that is much more casual, and then glam it up on the second. It really offers a great way to express your personality in your senior pictures!

Technically, I am not offering the split session this season BUT... if you've got your heart set on it, I'm sure we can work something out ;)

Call me at 913-602-8061 and we can chat! To see more of my work, don't forget to check out http://www.strikingphotography.org/ too.

Early Bird Senior Special!

Book your senior session* by June 15, 2010** and choose your savings!

$50 off the Basic package
$75 off the Upgrade package
$100 off the More package
$150 off the The Most package

Seriously? It would be crazy to NOT take advantage of this deal :) Or if you prefer, take that same savings and use it on some great add-ons to your package. For example, suppose you like the Basic package, but reeeeeaaally want a sterling silver necklace to give to a special someone? Take the $50 you save with the Early Bird Booking Special and get that jewelry. Need a few more wallets? Use the savings to get them.

Sessions are filling up fast, so please call 913.602.8061 or email the studio (debra@strikingphotography.org) now so you don’t miss out!

*requires a deposit to hold your session date
** you can schedule your shoot for later this summer, just reserve it now

Senior Style Portfolio: class of ‘eleven

STYLE + PORTFOLIO = unforgettable senior pictures

Choose your STYLE:

POP: clean. minimalist. white backgrounds. studio. modern. bold graphics / Inspired by J. Brand, 7 for All Mankind, Apple, Rampage, Bebe, Stella McCartney

SEA: surfer. summer. outdoors. sepia tones. natural. boho / Inspired by Hollister, Abercrombie and Fitch, True Religion, Missoni

NEON: urban. graffiti. splashes of bright neon colors against white or black. '80s retro / Inspired by Hot Topic, Buckle, Adidas, Ecko Unltd, Tokidoki

VINTAGE: romantic. lush. floral. vintage. faded Polaroids / Inspired by Victoria's Secret, Urban Outfitters, H&M, PacSun, Ralph Lauren, Prada

DRIVE: strong. sporty. intense. driven. gritty / Inspired by Nike, Gatorade, Halo, Killzone 2, ESPN

VAMP: black-white-red. silver moonlight. goth meets grunge. magic. mystery / Inspired by Twilight, M.A.C. cosmetics, New Orleans, Alexander McQueen

Choose your PORTFOLIO:

BASIC: 32 wallets, 2 4x5s, 2 5x7s, 1 8x10

UPGRADE: 64 wallets, 2 4x5s, 2 5x7s, 2 8x10, 1 11x14

MORE: 80 wallets, 4 4x5s, 6 5x7s, 2 8x10, 1 11x14
Proof book of all your proofs
Bring a Friend – FREE
Custom open house invitations – FREE

THE MOST: 120 wallets, 4 4x5s, 8 5x7s, 4 8x10, 1 16x20
Multimedia DVD slideshow of all your proofs
Accordion mini album (great for display)
Keepsake sterling silver photo locket on a black or brown leather cord
Bring a Friend – FREE
Custom open house invitations – FREE

STYLE + PORTFOLIO = unforgettable senior pictures

Sessions are filling up fast, so call 913.602.8061 to book your date today!

Keep Yer Eyes Peeled...

for the Class of 2011's new offerings! Will be posting them first on my FB, then here and on the site. Oh, and on my FB, I will post the Senior Early Bird Booking Special, which is going to be a very good deal indeed! If you haven't had a chance to friend me, please feel free to do so by going to my FB page here:

http://www.facebook.com/StrikingPhotography

To be honest with you, I get a little bored with things that stay the same, year in and year out. Same old packages being offered, same old lighting, same old poses, same old backdrops.
*** yawn! *** For me, photography is about being an innovator, and I like to change things up a lot. That's why I really didn't mind that some studios were copying my ideas for packages. You know what they say: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! ;)

And so each year, for all my new seniors coming up, I offer completely new packages. Keep yer eyes peeled, should be up within the next week...