Pieces of Me | 30 Day Journal Project

It feels as if I have 101 projects on my plate. And I've noticed that there all for other people. It seems that my projects always get put on the shelf. I don't have any ME time. So one of my great photographer friends, Hi VAL :) decided to do this great idea/project. We will both be doing it for the month of November. It's a 30 day documentary on our lives through pictures. It will work as my personal project and as I go through this journey I'll be sure to share some of the pages so that you can follow along with me as well as give you a little more insight about me. At the end of the thirty days, Valerie and I will make the photo pages into a mini book. I am really bad with printing my own pictures be it family and friends, then I wonder why everyone is upset with since they haven't seen pictures that I've taken of them years ago. LOL. So this is a great way to start shooting and printing. You can check out my girl Valerie's website and blog. I am very blessed to have her in my life (although we have never met in person) our five years of online friendship has proved to be a great one. We motivate and support each others businesses. She's a great photographer and friend. Love you girl!!

Here is my first entry.

Essynce Meets The Country : Alyssa : Sneak Peek | Senior Portraits

Another Senior! I was asked to photograph Alyssa at The Nature Center. I like to Google my locations before hand when a client chooses it especially if I am unfamiliar with it. I immediately knew that this was going to be a great session. The location was well chosen and it really fit Alyssa's personality. Anytime I shoot a senior, they usually seem shy during the first outfit, but by the last outfit they become so comfortable being in front of the camera that I am able to really capture who they are. Alyssa definitely demonstrated that when she took the initiative of coming up with her own poses. I was so impressed that she wasn't afraid to try something outside her comfort zone.

Emmanuella | Birthday Shoot!

This is my second time shooting Emmanuella. The first time I shot her was during a fitness studio session to promote her business as a pilates instructor. But this time it was her birthday shoot! I love doing personal shoots because the subject gets to dress up and do anything they want. I was excited since Emmanuella had a theme in and mind as well as great outfits. I want to thank my friend Chantal for helping me with lighting and posing. I think the three of us worked very well to put together on this shoot.  So without further ado here they are! click here to view the previous session.

Brandis | Sneak Peek: Senior Portraits

Another great shoot! And another beautiful senior. I am guessing that Chattanooga Christian High is full of beautiful athletic young women on their basketball team. Brandis' eyes and modelesque features just drew me in. I had a great time shooting her. Go Lady Chargers!!

Tea Time Tuesdays: Location, location, location

Let me get my sleepy time tea and I will be right back...

Ok, I'm back. I know its late and Tuesday soon will become Wednesday, but I guess I work best at night.  I've noticed since I've been here in Tennessee, besides the obvious that I'm in the south now, is the difference  in locations. Being upstate I was surrounded by lots of buildings, abandoned houses, alley ways, graffiti walls and trains, etc. But not here. The scenery is so different. It's a lot prettier, that may not be the exact word I'm looking for. Its not as grungy which is what I'm used to. There's a lot more nature filled settings and I like that.  I've been shooting in environments that are not the norm for me but I've been making it work. I love the challenge of something new and I look forward to discovering more locations and places to shoot.

G'nite and Be Blessed

Ms. CJ | Sneak Peek: Senior Portraits

This was my first female Senior shoot here in TN. Thanks to my senior rep, I was able to capture Ms. CJ's essence. This young lady is a beautiful athlete! I had such a great time with her, such a great spirit and a smile that won't not quit.

The Walkers | Family Portraits

This was my last family shoot in MA :(. I was so excited when I got the email asking me if I would photograph them. I'm always a bit nervous when I do a family shoot because I want to make sure I capture their essence. But this time I wasn't. It helped that I knew them :). Although we hadn't seen each other in a very long time, but it was so refreshing to see familiar faces. It also helped that the Walkers have this calm and loving spirit. Thank you for allowing me to capture your family.