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!


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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. 

Photo Session: L.F

I was given the opportunity to use my new backdrop system and photograph my best friend. The whole experience was so much fun. She is a natural model and there wasn't much work for me to do in the ways of posing her. I still fixed the small details-how her hair hung, told her where to look, and suggested other little details to make the picture perfect.  Just because we could, I also did her makeup and styled her hair. I am very happy with how the images turned out. Take a look for yourself..I've posted 1 image from each set we did that day and you can sure bet that  you'll be seeing more photos of her in the summer.

Getting Back on Track

I've been a little pre-occupied and hate to say that my photography has been pushed to the side for while but alas, it is starting to resurface! Ahhh, the joys of finding a long lost love.
 I am currently changing up  my webpage along with my web address.
 For Christmas I received the most awesome backdrop system and I am itching to use it.
I also created an email where you can email me with any questions or if you simply want to set up an appointment.
I also came up with new BETTER more affordable pricing along with new photo packages.
How exciting!

grayphotography@inbox.com

New Backdrop System...

...no more taping bed sheets to the wall!! 

Test Shot-of myslef in PJ's. Hey, I was excited.