Nov 18, 2009

Photography







Hello Again! Two posts in one day! I'm setting a record! I also wanted to announce that my husband and I have finally decided to jump into starting our own business together. The full story can be found on our website, along with other details. Anyway, recently, we launced and created our official business, JC Photography! Please see the website at http://www.jcphotographymaine.com/ and friend our fan page on Facebook! Tell all of your friends and family, near and far because WE TRAVEL!!!
One of the things that makes us unique is that we have built our business on creating a convenience, and providing a service to busy families. We bring the studio to you, where ever you may be. We shoot location sessions, and can set up a formal studio in your home, or even do portraits with no studio at all, using just your natural surroundings. Later, we plan to purchase a trailer, and make that into a mobile portrait studio where we can literally bring the studio to your drivewyay!
Instead of marketing to a "niche", such as maternity or newborn photography, we wanted a broader range. To some, this may not seem like a wise business decision. However, we love all different kinds and styles of photography. My husband enjoys landscape, macro, and scenic photography. I perefer portrait photography of all different styles. I love the artistic styles where I can capture moments, instead of posing people. At the same time, I also love those studio style portraits where the picture is take "on purpose".
Due to our wide range of interests, we are able to offer some unique styles and market to other, more forgotten groups of people. For example, while we do offer maternity photography, we also offer paternity photography. Many women are attracted to their husbands who delight in their fatherhood, and there is nothing more attractive than a big tough guy holding a soft little newborn in his loving arms.
We also offer photojournalistic style birth photography. Yes, I (not my husband) will travel to the place that your child will be born, in the wee hours of the morning to photograph the entire event from beginning to end, excluding the shots that you may not feel so beautiful in upon your request. Birth photography does not have to be graphic at all, and I can create a photojournalistic account of your baby's birth based on your desires and your style (whether graphic, or sentimental).
JC Photography also offers other event photography services such as weddings, birthdays, anniversary parties, fund raisers, engagements, parties etc. Pricing can be suited to meet your needs. We have the ability to offer two, even three photographers to cover one event, with professional editing service available.
Of course, we also do babies, children, tweens, teens, seniors...and pets. I mean, most of us that have pets consider them to be our children anyway, right? We can get very creative with this and have a great time.
Contact us today to schedule your session! See us on the web at www.jcphotographymaine.com , friend our fan page on facebook under JC Photography or email jmconnor@fairpoint.net.



Explanation

Hello all! I know I've been far away from my blog for quite some time now. Our baby, who is now 9 months old has been dealing with Failure to Thrive for the last 5 months. She seems to be holding steady now, but we've been on the road all over the state to doctors of all kinds with little answers. She has a few other issues as well that are complicating the situation, but Lord willing, we'll figure it out in due time.

Anyway, I apologize for not posting as frequently as I have inteded to. I hope to be back on the bandwagon soon, so please check back!

Nov 6, 2009

Tutorial: How to Make Wall Stickers From Contact Paper


I found this new tutorial on making wall stickers. This is ideal for those renting properties, or for those who just don't feel like painting an entire wall. It's also a great alternative to using a wallpaper border. It's very easy, you can even get your kids involved! The great thing is that the contact paper will not pull paint away from your walls!

You will need:

Contact Paper
Acrylic Craft Paint
Scissors
Sponge brush, or sponge

1) Cut Several pieces of clear contact paper into squares, and flatten them over night. Heavy books work well for this.

2) Using a sponge brush, paint the entire surface of each square with undiluted acrylic (white) paint in smooth strokes. Or, dab it on for a more textured look. It's your choice.

3) Draw your design in pencil, or marker as an outline. In this photo, they drew butterflies.

4)Paint inside the lines, in any design you choose.

5) Cut them out and apply!