LA Shoot This! Event 6.27.10

Just a preview.  Full post to come...

:: Sponsored by http://FolioMojo.com/ ::

Event produced by http://JoelleLederPhotography.com/, founder of the Shoot This! Photo Group and LA Shoot This! events.

:: LA Shoot This! Partners ::
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~ Patty Cakes - http://www.pattys-cakes.com/
~ ShootQ - http://web.shootq.com/
~ JLP Model & Talent
~ JustDaisy Handcrafted Jewelry - (http://www.facebook.com/pages/JustDaisy-Handcrafted-Jewelry/316979452646?ref=ts)

SPEAKER - Kerry Garrison with http://CameraDojo.com/ & OC Photo Club
GROUP LEADERS - Kerry Garrison, Allen Taylor, Derrick Yazzie, Lloyd Graves, Isaac Trotter, Stephanie Albao & Sarah Caperton

FASHION STYLISTS - Rachel Amara, Sharon Kohout & Marissa Pipitone

MAKEUP & HAIR ARTISTS - Michelle Cheng, Julia Cheng, Sheena Rush Roark, Jamie Elise & Reanna Rozunko

MODELS - Rachel Amara (LEAD), Lindsey Cloud, Devon Ligus, Chelsea Tados, Mera Zero, Ashley Rush, Maite Imbert, JK Delapp, Dean Karasinski, Harper Allen & Evan Harney

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Stu Stu Studio

Did I mention I have a studio?

Yep. In Fullerton.  It's become sort of a photographer's co-op, with people at all levels learning and sharing and growing.  It's freaking exciting.

So I met up with some others there last night to learn about studio lighting (since I have never touched a studio light in my life!) and got some quick shots.

The whole studio environment is so new to me, but I do have some quick thoughts about it I wanted to share.

It's all about composition and lighting.  Like, ALL about composition and lighting. Because the background is gone, the focus is squarely on your subject.  This freaked me out a little bit.  I generally like to incorporate the environment and have subjects interact with their surroundings.  So, having no surroundings threw me off.

The lighting.  Dear God.  This shit is even more technical than I had thought. I swear to God, there was a point where Marcus metered in nine different places for one shot.  WTF. Nine places.  One shot.

So, yeah.

I come from a place where I like to just have my subjects play and relax and be themselves, and here, in this new place, it seems I'm going to have to plan.  Hmmmmm.  It's a little addicting, having complete control, however.  Being able to move lighting, change lighting, move backgrounds.. I can see why photogs enjoy that part of it.  Control freaks, pssssshhhh.

Anyway, I'm so new to this, but I am pretty proud of some things I got last night.

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Pluggin away.

Ordered the Ringflash, got a bajillion new business cards in three different styles, got the promotion postcards for the Te Ao Maohi event on July 10th, meeting Joelle and others at the Fullerton studio tonight for some lighting discussions, prepping for Sunday's OC Shoot This event....

Lots going on backstage in the Intuitive Workshop.

Stay tuned.

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By Popular Demand

Due to the high volume of requests, we are doing our first ever Boudoir Mini-Sessions day!

Perfect chance to use the new studio, and I gotta say, it is a killer deal since it includes makeup artist as well. 

Contact me at stephanie@intuitiveimagesphotography.com to book a spot!

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Ia ora na!!!!

If you don't know me personally, you don't know that I have an extensive background and history with Polynesian dance.  I've danced since I was five, and the roots run deep. A few years ago, I danced for a group that eventually went to Tahiti to compete in the Heiva 2009 (I, of course, wasn't with them, as I had just had another baby!).  The Tahitian group that hosted them was Ahutoru Nui.  Ahutoru Nui is Tahitian.  Real Tahitian.  Next month, they will be making their first trip to the U.S. (complete with a trip to Disneyland!) and while here, they will be performing in a one night only exhibition of Tahitian dance and culture. 

I'll be photographing the event.

I'll also have a booth there, with products and a special deal for attendees only.

If you're anywhere near Anaheim on July 10th, you won't be disappointed if you choose to spend the evening with us.

Buy Tickets HERE.

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B and A Day

From a recent boudoir session:

All manual editing: skin smoothing, airbrushing, eye pop adjustment, sharpening, lip color adjustment, add wallpaper texture and vignette.

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Intimate.

My boudoir line, Intuitive Images Intimates, is seriously taking off.  Turns out, there are a TON of gorgeous women out there who want to look and feel sexy for their significant other, or even just for themselves.  Yesterday was alot of fun, and I honestly can't post MOST of the photos we took, but here are some non-nudes to enjoy this afternoon. (after the break, of course. Mature audiences only. :) )

The Ramirez Family

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Nolan's First.

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brb.

I've really been slacking in the blogging department.  I'll catch up soon, I promise. 

I've got 2 new shoots to blog, and this week will bring two more.

If I could lern how to type in my sleep, this would be alot easier....



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Workin the Shop.

Just snagged a last-minute ticket to the Business workshop by Marc Weisberg.  Isabella just emailed me with the good news.  More to come... :)

Fleur.

While waiting for clients at the park the other day, I decided to make the most of my time and photograph some of the flowers.  I'm not big on still life.  It's all about composition, and to me, it's kinda simple.  I like dealing with personalities better.  In any event, I shot a few cute little flowers here and there, and forgot about it.  When I opened the images, it kinda struck me. Hmmm. These would look so good with some texture!  So, my time-waster has now become a full collection. Sometimes serendipity just smacks you in the face, huh?

Now available in prints and canvas. :)

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Just a quick thought.

If you think you UNDERcharge for your services, then you probably don't.





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Just a nip and a tuck....

Listen, tech-savvy I am not. 

This blog is template after free HTML code after template. 

And it's nice.  But it's not GRRREEEAAAT, and certainly not in keeping with my company's branding.  That's why I've been considering a little BlogMakeover... or, Blogover, if you will.

The cool people over at Studio M Designs can make it happen.

If I can win this little giveaway, it'd be a miracle.  If not, looks like I'm gonna have to dip into the emergency Marketing budget. Come on giveaway!!!

Selfish.

I've discovered that I'm a better photographer when I take time to photograph for myself. When I'm only photographing clients and nothing else, it starts to get to be too much about them.  I mean, of course, it has to be about them, to an extent, that's sort of the point (obviously).  But I feel sometimes that my creative tank starts to empty, and I need to shoot for myself to be able to recharge that battery (sorry for the mixed metaphor, but you know what I mean..) So I took my 6 year old to the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival for a little bit on Memorial Day.  I got to take some shots just because, and I gotta say, I absolutely love them.  While we were on the ferris wheel, the couple in front of us was just so adorable and in love, I couldn't help but take some shots of them.  I hope they email me like I told them to so I can get these shots to them.  Anyway, it's funny how something so easy and simple can refresh your perspective. 

Now I'm ready for more.  Bring on the clients!!!

(P.S.- You can always click on each photo here on the blog to see it full-sized!  Totally worth it- they look better larger. :) )

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