The Other Side of the Lens

I finally received the CD that's full of my family pictures by my personal favorite photog, Collyn Ware.
This woman can out do Wonder woman any day of the week, & twice on Sunday. Collyn teaches English at my high school (so I guess I should be referring to her as Mrs.Ware, right?) & as I already said, she's a photographer, she's also a mother & a wife. Without this woman, I wouldn't be anywhere near where I am today. I mean, she taught me everything from sharpening, to lighting, to how to interact with your consumer. She's amazing at everything she does, her photographs are absolutely amazing, her daughter is just adorable, and she runs her household like a pro. Mrs. Ware, this ones to you, thanks for everything you do!
Back to the photos! We had winter family pictures taken because, well, I wanted them done. So I lassoed in the fam & made sure they were wearing matching socks and we headed out into the chilly winter weather for some pictures. I read all of these photographer's blogs where they talk about hating to get their own picture taken. I adore it. I find it so much fun, just knowing you're the focus of a picture are people are going to be ooo-ing & aww-ing over you? Invigorating. So I thought I'd share a few, all courtesy of Collyn Ware Photography.

For Lindsey.

I love this girl, she's gorgeous inside & out. I don't get to to take pictures of her often due to the fact she lives 45 minutes away, but we some how meshed our schedules so we could finally some some photos. Here are some of the favorites!

Ooo la la

I've been home sick today, hacking up a storm, but atleast I got a few more pictures edited. Oh, & btw, don't these two make the cutest couple?

A Day In The Life

It's been an interesting week in the life of a 16 year old photographer/waiter/student/driver. I've had multiple session this past week thanks to snow & ice here in SE Iowa, causing school cancellation/delays. & in the midst of this weather, I managed to hit a tree. Hysterical? Oh, I know. But what makes this story even better is that it occurred during a photoshoot. Oh joy! Wreck my car, check.
These pictures aren't from that particular session, but this girl is just gorgeous, whether she belives it or not! This girl is Kari, & even though it was freezing out and we didn't take many pictures, at all actually, these are 3 out of the 4 pictures that turned out.

Model Collection

Is it Friday yet? No? Just checking. I've been so busy lately between work and school that I squeezed time into my schedule to take some photos of some models I've round up. It's been a blast to get the opportunity to take photos of the ladies who're lovely inside & out. The first set of pictures are two girls from Ottumwa who volunteered for some pictures. We trekked around the Ottumwa area for some great spots (which I don't get the opportunity to do alot). & don't worry reader, I have Jessie & Caroline lined up for so many more pictures. :)





These next few pictures are of my friend Emma, this girl did awesome. I'd tell her to go stand somewhere and tell her the feel I wanted for the picture & she did the rest. I could take pictures of her all day. Everyday.

Winter Modeling

This is just the first edition of my winter modeling collection, I have more winter models lined up for tomorrow and 2 more later in the week that I will post asap! But enjoy this beauty's face, and for the fella's, her name's Betsy. :)

Happy New Year!

Post number dos, & my first post of 2011! I hope everyone enjoys the new year. This cutie patootie is my cousin Brinlee, and after some promises that I'm struggling to keep (buying her a unicorn) I got her to sit still long enough to take some pictures.