Logo Contest!

It's no surprise...I always think about my photography. Lately, I've been wanting to get a new logo design...I could probably come up with something myself but before I try I thought it would be fun to have a

Logo Design Contest! 

Here's what you need to know:

My name is(obviously): Gray Photography

My motto is Bringing Beauty Home

Here's what I'm looking for:

Something that depicts my motto while showing off that I am a photography business.

What else do you need to know?

Photography is my passion so having a heart or two would be great. 

I also love stars and spirals and pretty much anything girly. 

Here are the rules:

Must be 100% original. 

Business name or initials(G.P) must be present

Fun but sleek and stylish

Contest ends Sept. 30 2013

Email your submissions as an attachement (jpg, or pdf) to grayphotography25@gmail.com

If you win:

I'll use your logo on my blog, facebook page and business cards. 

I will also make known who made my logo!

Let the contest & graphic making begin!

Time to Shine?

It's been a while...I don't need to tell you that.
I've forgotten about my Gray Photography Facebook Page.
I forgot about this blog.
But through all that, I have not forgotten about my passion: photography!

Just uploaded a whole bunch of photos on my Facebook Page and now I'm writing a blog post!

Life has been tossing me around and pushing me against the walls a bit lately and right now my current job position is up in the air...I'm jobless. Maybe this is my chance to REALLY get my Gray Photography going?? I will soon have the space for it, and a whole lot of time. I am reading articles, and newspapers and doing a lot of thinking.

Maybe now is my time to shine??

Photographic Journey: Newborn

What's not to love about newborn babies? Their cute, soft, smell good....except when they poo. And pee, & puke. Ok, and maybe they can be really loud when they cry.....

Why I love it: It shows a more loving & nurturing side to people that isn't shown often.

What I find challenging: Everything!! This is my most challenging category for me. New mothers+fragile babies+stranger taking photos=awkward!! I don't want to hurt the child or cause alarm to the mother & once the baby starts crying(which has happened every time so far!!) my face gets really hot with shame & embarrassment.

What's Next: A nephew is on the way so stay tuned for photos....of a crying baby I'm sure!

Photographic Journey: Individuals

Out of all the categories of Photography that I offer Individual Portraits are my favorite. 

Why I love it: It let's me get really creative. I love doing just the normal "pretty girl" photo shoot but I also love when they dress up and put on crazy amounts of makeup. 

What I find challenging: Sometime's it can get awkward. The silence is not my friend, and making conversation while I'm thinking of poses really quickly and directing my client is very difficult for me. I have found that playing music helps ease the tension or any feelings of awkwardness. 

What's next: Hopefully a fall fairy themed photo-shoot this Autumn season! 

Photographic Journey: Welcome

I want to take you on a photographic journey with me. I want to share with you what I love about different aspects of Photography that I offer and what I also find challenging about it. With it, I am going to attach a photo collage that I made using my photos of that particular category. Keep in mind, that not all my photos from that category are in the collage. 

In this collage I've selected one photo of the following categories:

Individual

Engagement

Graduation

Family Portraits

Maternity

What You Don't See:

Newborn

Couples

Collections 

Another Wedding!

I'ts been a while. But I'm back!

I had the amazing opportunity to be a wedding photographer! Again! This wedding was way easier than my last one and way more simple and low-key. I was still able to learn a great deal though!


Too see more photo's from this Session and more photos, click here:

http://www.facebook.com/BringingBeautyHome

Photo Session: L.W

I was really excited to do this photo shoot. We were going for an dark fantasy look and I think we did a good job. These were taken in a forested area off a dirt trail. I had a lot of fun with this shoot because I've always wanted to do a dark themed session, and I'm happy with the results. The model knew how to pose well without too much direction which is always appreciated, although I did throw in a few of my own ideas. Below are 3 separate photos.