The Appletons

The Appletons, doesn't that just sound so sweet? It makes me think of Ewan McGregor Standing in a field of Dafodills proclaiming his love to Sandra...okay, so it was Sandra Templeton...and it may have been tulips, but still, that is what I think of.

This couple loves their dog as much as I love mine, so we took him along for the session. He's a great pup, too, such a good attitude about sporting a tie :)

Photo Lesson Number Three: Don't leave your photo bag next to a tree when taking dogs on photo shoots-- we had some close calls there.

Dirty Laundry

What a weekend! It was relaxing and busy, all at the same time. I only accomplished 3 1/2 of the ten things on my list. But the most important, #5- do something seet for my husband, and #4 - have a great photo shoot got marked off the list, so those were the most important. I did get to go garage saleing (#1) and picked up some good stuff, and I got some of the floors cleaned (#1). We still have sawdust from the pergola EVERYWHERE!

The photo shoot went great, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the couple. They are super sweet, and super fun, and beautiful people (which makes my job easy), and love the Lord, which is apparent in how they were explaining how they want their wedding to be. And, they were such good sports when I trounced them all around OKC to take pictures. 

Our first stop was a cute little laundry mat, which leads me to my next photo lesson: 

Beware of the people you meet at laundry mats. We met some interesting characters while we were there taking some pics. I figured we could just hop in, take some pictures, and be out quick. But the very friendly man we met there was very interested in what we were doing...as well as my camera equipment...as well as our entire history of life...as well as showing us how well he could whisle...as well and telling us about being on the radio. Which was all good, it just made the experience interesting. And even more interesting was the lady to yelled at cussed at us for getting in her way. So, maybe we should only do laundry mats on weekdays when they aren't so busy.

Photo Fun!

I'm really excited because I have several photoshoots coming up soon, and I can't wait to get out there and start shooting! And it reminded me that I need to get on the ball and put some of my more recent picturs on the web site. I've atached one of my favorite from a shoot a couple of weeks ago, isn't it cute??  They were super fun, and had such good attitudes as I toted them all around Oklahoma City.

I've been learning from each of my photoshoots, and I'm going to try to keep a log that I can look back and remember how far I've come, and because I'm pretty sure that Candice and I will be the only one's who ever read this, I don't mind making personal notes to myself :)

Photo Lesson to Self Number One: Pace Yourself

Keep photoshoots from about 1.5-2 hours (unless bringing hefty snacks and a tent to take a rest for a good while because your feet hurt like no other). I think the excitement of nice weather and the first shoot of the season gave you too high of expectations. Try 2 or 3 great locations instead of 9 or 10. I know you, self, you tend to want to do everything, but I think it's more important for you and your client to leave the shoot in high spirits and excitement, as opposed to both parties being exhaused.

Mini Lesson: The silly nose glasses=unwanted hair in key picture taking parts of the face...try out your props next time.  xoxoely