The Clark Family Session

As promised, I'm back to blog about another session done in November. The Clark Family was such a pleasure to work with. Their three girls were just the sweetest thing. Each of the blessed with such big bright eyes. I enjoyed our session in the park before making our way to a local waterfall. So many great shots were taken, it's almost too hard to choose my favorite, although the one of mom and dad dancing in the sunset are pretty close to being the winner. Here are a few for a sneak peak.

Miss V

So it's been awhile since I've updated. I have been busy for the past two weekends with sessions. I do promise to blog about each and every session at some point in time. One of my first sessions last weekend was with a beautiful young lady. We started the session with Miss V being quiet and shy but by the end of the session she lively, stunning, and working the camera! It was a pleasure working with such an awesome girl.

Moving Forward...

So recently I had my first newborn photo shoot. I was nervous. Thoughts of failing ran through my head the entire drive over. This was a friend. A good friend. I've known her for three years at least. Why was I so nervous when she had so much confidence in me? I started setting up with only a few ideas in my head of what shots to get. I laid prop after prop and slowly it all started coming together. Mom & Dad were amazed at the results and loved her every portrait. I finished. I lived. It was great. That's it though. I can't ride this thrill forever. I can only move on to the next session.

My next session is a family photo shoot. Also friends. I've known mom of this girly bunch for four years. I was touched and honored when she asked me to do them for her. I'm looking forward to it. Sneek peeks to follow, of course!

It's a Girl!

She was such an angel.

Everyone loves a princess.

She opened her eyes for a only a moment. I was there to catch that sleepy look.

She was following the sound of Daddy's voice.

From the womb, she was fondly referred to as Pumpkin. That she was.

Recently a friend of mine, a very dear friend, allowed me the opportunity to take portraits of her little girl. It's been a while since I've held a baby that small. Her scent, the sound of her cooing, and the touch of her soft skin quickly too me back to when my girls were small. I spent a few hours with the family taking pictures of anything I thought they might like to cherish forever. I was very happy with the outcome. I've been getting some great feedback from her portraits and can not wait to do it again! I've already been told I am going to be taking more in just a few weeks when her new holiday hats arrive! So here are Princess E's portraits.

Keep watching. There will be more sneak peeks to come!

Follow Me On Facebook!

I have managed to update myself. Carty Photography now has its own page on Facebook. Isn't that exciting. I do believe it is! Keep following for more information and specials. They'll be coming soon now that fall is on its way.

It's finally here....

It's been a long work in progress, but I have finally completed my website. We wanted to add another page before uploading it all. I will be the first to admit, it's not as high-tech as some others I have seen and loved, but its simple and to the point which is what I like and hope customers will too. I've also created a family and friends package available for the month of August. This is a sweet deal only available to the ones I hold dear to me. Check it out when you get the chance http://www.peggycartyphotography.com/Monthly-Specials.html.

Urban Teen

I recently found this awesome red building in my small town of Willis. I've driven by it many times and never thought anything about it. Recently, I took a short cut on the street behind this building. What normally would have just been a worn out back door with overgrown weeds around the steps became more to me as I invisioned it as the perfect backdrop for Senior portraits, you know the kind with the urban flair to it. Naturally, just starting out on this adventure I have no sessions booked until August so I was off to photograph my neice as usual. She had the look to pull it off. I really L-O-V-E the outcome and judging by all the OMG's I got, she did too. Have a look.

Oh Its Fun to be One!

My favorite wiggle worm is getting ready to turn one. I can't believe I've watched this little girl grow. I was there the day she came home from the hospital and I'm still here as she crosses a major milestone in her life. I had the opportunity to photograph her this past week in search of the perfect portrait for her birthday party invites.

My Girls

My favorite subjects to shoot are of course, my girls. I've taken a few and wanted to share what I've created. Some photos of them I find need no editing and look better in the truest form. Others, I find I can create a totally different image just by editing color or light. Their smiles bring out the best in me.

Lights, Camera, Action...

Okay, so I only have the camera and the action, but soon I will have the lights as well. I am still in the process of purchasing a lighting kit. Which to buy? I don't want the cheapest equipment, but since I am just starting this project I don't want to spend money on the top of the line equipment just yet either. We, my husband and I, have discussed it and I do believe we've found the one that's just right for me and my camera, a Sony DSLR A200. I'd love to invest in another more professional camera, but I do feel the one I have does the job perfectly. Even more so when I change the lens and such. So let's recap on what I've done so far in this endeavor. I have my camera, I have a website (www.peggycartyphotography.com), I have a price list for services and portrait packages, and I also have this blog ;o). I created my logo, which is proudly displayed on this blog. I have also chosen to make it somewhat transparent so that it can be used as my watermark for my images as well. Can we say "dual purpose?" So far so good and I look forward to posting more as I learn it.