Moving my Blog,

March 30, 2008

I am 100% complete on upgrading my new Unscripted Moments Photography Blog. Please change your bookmark to:

www.unscriptedmomentsphotography.com/Blog 

I was able to transfer all my post (but not the comments) from this blog to the new blog so you can start going to the new site. All new post will be posted at the above link. Sorry for the inconvience and I hope to see you at the new place!!!!!

 

 

This Blog will self destructive in 60 days. :-)

today

March 28, 2008

The girls and I spent the morning with friends at the Museum. We had gotten a few inches of snow so it was a perfect day to be inside. Kids love the museum, they aren’t at the age where everything is boring and historical. Actually, I am not sure if they even noticed any of the displays. If we walked by a set of benches they would good from spot to spot sitting, standing, and crawling over them. It goes along the theory of the best part of a gift (for children anyway) is the cardboard box the it comes in.

bench 

I finally was able to get a photo of R.’s new skirt from Matilda Jane Clothing. We were at the Henry Ford Museum and everyone comments on how cute it was. Never mind the girl in the skirt or the sister and mom, but the SKIRT was so darn CUTE. hehe.

 

skirt

 


 

Poll #1

March 24, 2008

When I edit my sessions I edit the images fully in {classic color}, {black & white}, and then some in {vintage texture} or {not your ordinary photo}. I am in a vintage texture phase and love the look. In my opinion it makes the photo a little more artsy. Some photographer on edit photos in black and white or color etc. There is never a “right” way to do art so my question is what editing style do you like better. If you need to check out the different styles beside color and bw go to the Unscripted Moments Photography website and click on the {galleries} tab.

free polls What is your favorite Unscripted Moments Photography photo editing style?
{classic color}
{black & white}
{vintage texture}
{not your ordinary photo}


Watch and Learn from the Pro’s

March 22, 2008

You may have to scroll down and turn off the music playing in the side bar to listen to the video. Sorry. The girls are talking quietly. :-)

Many days while I am doing what ever it is I do I will stop and listen to what the girls are playing. I have tried to capture them on video before but both girls have stealth hearing. As soon as they hear the beep beep of the DVD Cam go one they stop playing. WELL, I got this this time!!! I turned the camera on way in the back of the kitchen and quiet snuck up on them. How they did not see me pointing the camera or hear me giggling I do not know. Just in case you miss the beginning part, they are playing "America’s Next Top Model" R. is the Photographer and H. the model. Watch closely how R. poses H. ever so perfectly. H. is turning into such a great model so addeds her own little style to the photo just before the "shutter" is cllllicked. :-)  

This recording is unauthorized by those participating in the video, hehe.

just another photo.

March 21, 2008
dress

Cry.

March 20, 2008
cry
 
Here is one of the adorable MJC dresses I received yesterday. I wish H. was more excited to be out in the cold to take photos of it. The only way I was able to get a shot was to hold the camera at my side, point and shoot away.
 
WHich reminds my….Melissa C. I haven’t forgot about the tutorial for. :-) The weekend and week have gotten away from me…long story that I do not want to get into. I will get the tutorial for you though.
 
Also as of 5pm Thursday 3.20.08 I am on vacation until Monday morning. It’s long overdue that I spend time with my family without feeling like I should be doing something for Unscripted Moments. All emails and phone calls will be answered in order they were recieved Monday morning. :-) Thanks for understanding.  

Wait a minute mister postman…. Update..

March 19, 2008

The postman heard my cry and left me a nice little package today. I didn’t get it until late so I will have to take photos tomorrow!!! Reese was soo excited about the clothes she ripped everything out of the bag before I could get me jacket off.

 

Thank you Heather F. for being such a wonderful trunk keeper and helping me with my order for Amy’s show and My recent trunk show!!! 

Wait a minute mister postman….

Where are my Matilda Jane outfits I ordered for my girls????  LOL!! I never get excited about clothes but I am sooooo in love with Matilda Jane Clothing I can’t not wait for the girls outfits to arrive. I my order something for myself too. :-)  

 

If you have cute outfits for your children and want portraits give me a call or email. I have a few spots available in October for photo sessions.  I know, OCTOBER!!!! Yep, I am booked except for the month of October so do not wait to schedule and hope you can get an outdoor fall holiday session. Hope everyone has a Happy Easter!!!! 

 

 

Nature.

March 18, 2008
nature

Why is it???

When I need to get the entire house dusted, vacuumed, bathrooms cleaned and laundry done I can do it In a matter of hours. BUT when it comes to everyday chores they never seemed to get done??? I didn’t do the deep clean I wish i could do but my house is picked up and all the laundry, except Chris’, is washed and put away. It feels good to have a clean house, makes me feel like my life is organized and I can think much more clear.

JUMP if you love Spring.

March 15, 2008
jump
 
We are jumping for joy, spring is starting to appear in Michigan. I had the windows open yesterday and Reese asked me "what is that smeeeellll?" My reply "FRESH AIR!!!" LOL! Reese had her tonsils and Adenoids taken out this past winterso maybe she never smelled fresh air before. Yay, that can be her excuse. hehe.
 
splash
I am excited to finally see "splashes" of color come out. While I love the purity of white snow when it blankets everything, it also makes me appreciate the newness of spring. So get your brightest colored shoes and do a spring dance. :-) my girls did.
sparkle
 
Speaking of new. If you are interested in having newborn portraits / photographs / photography taken give me a call or email. My regular portrait sessions are full until October but I schedule newborn portrait sessions on a as needed basis.  

Baby J.

March 10, 2008

Baby J. was born 2.5 weeks ago and sooooo adorable. She was the BEST little girl ever through the session. Pam your family is so wonderful! I hope you lke the sneak peeks. I know you are a BW photo fan so I will give you a little tease. :-)

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4 month.

March 9, 2008

Poor little N. just had his 4 months shots on Friday, our session was on Saturday morning. He was such a trooper despite not feeling 100%, and did a WONDERFUL job. Thank you for having me into your home, you were such a great family. I hope N. feels better and see you in a few days. :-)

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  With every session there is one photo I fall in love with. This next one was one of the very first photos I edited and LOVE IT!!! The moment and teraction is perfect. Hopefully you do too, (but you won’t hurt my feelings if you don’t. :-)

a fav 

A Partnership

March 6, 2008
What makes a great photo? We all want our photo to be the best but what does it take to have a GREAT portrait. It’s not about what camera is used, who is the best looking, most creative, or the clothes we were. It’s about a connection between the photographer and the subject.
 
I can honestly say most of my favorite photos are not necessarily those in which a person is looking directly at the camera. Yes, direct eye contact makes a wonderful portrait but there is more. It’s the little twinkle in a person’s eye when that special someone walks into a room. A spontaneous moments where all the conservative thought is gone and you just go with the moment. It’s not being afraid to take that extra little step.  
 
freeze 
 
Think about actors for a moment. We all have watched movies where the acting has been horrible. Why where they so bad? Did they fit the role, made trying to hard?? On the same thought, why are some actors soooooo goooooood! I always think it’s scary to get so wrapped up in a movie because the actors wer so believable. Gives me goose bumps just thinking about some of those movies for me, for example Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lector in Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs, and Hannibal( and I hate scary movies); Jodie Foster in The Brave One (left me shaking for two days not because it was scary but believable); Charilize Theron in Monster (YIKES!). Did you see Monster? Charlize gain weight and looked horrible, she deserved every right to have the Oscar for that role. She didn’t know when she first started the movie how it would turn out but she gave all of herself and won.  They all really put themself out there.
 
 You are probably wondering what any of this has to do with your a photo session. Well, I ask that you think about what you have to bring to the session. Don’t be afraid to go with the moment and really put yourself out there. Don’t be afraid to look silly or serious. If I ask you to scream don’t hold back, let it go like you have never screamed before. If you are asked to look at your child, look at them and think about how much you truly love them and how you would do anything for them. Hold your significant other like you haven’t seen them in weeks. Allow yourself to belly laugh so hard you cry. I want to be able to not only capture you but your emotions too. Your photo shoot is your time to be a model or actor, only you are playing yourself. Most importantly, as much as we both want the session photos to look great, it’s about having fun too!

Happy Birthday To my Mom!!

March 5, 2008

Yeap, today she turns 36y {again} :-) I would have said 34 but then that would make her younger than me. Hope you have a great day!!!

Happy Birthday Grandma!

 

Go to her blog to wish her a happy birthday.  My Mom’s Blog

S’mores?

March 3, 2008
Who is thinking of making s’mores when there is still snow on the ground? Don’t you just love it when you walk into a room and there is a smell which reminds you of when you were younger. What about how the cold fresh air makes you feel. {Cold, I know :-) .}
 
Well, this past weekend my DH went out and bought an eight person tent, we only have four members in our family though, and a new sleepbag for me. The girls informed me, I was the only one without a sleepbag and needed one to go camping. :-) DH pitched this huge tent smack dab in the middle of our great room and we all camped out Saturday night. Waking up Sunday morning I know why I didn’t have a sleepbag. hehe. I digress. With camping comes campfires (a gas fireplace in our case) and the girls and DH roasted their marshmellows and made s’mores. Now, I did not not have one on Saturday but then we made them again tonight. Before the s’more hit my mouth I could smell the graham cracker and marshmellow, immediately I had thoughts of sitting around a campfire as a child eating these goofy sins. I didn’t think to much about the taste because I was thinking more about my thoughts and how the smore made me feel.
 I am always impressed with the way the human mind forgets but then in an instant is flooded with so many memories. Such a wonderful thing, isn’t it! 

Announcing….

March 2, 2008

New Spring Birth Announcements. They can actually be for anytime but tried to make the colors more for spring. Like most of my announcements they can be customize to totally make them you! Check out the clients tab on the Unscripted Moments Photography website, the password is "announcements". I hope you like them, here is quick view of them:

 announcements

 

 

If you are looking to have your newborn portraits done, contact me. Newborn photo sessions are done within the first two weeks of life in the comfort of your home. The sessions are meant to be relaxed and I work around your new baby’s schedule. Need to change a diaper, feed, calm the baby go? Go ahead and take your time do what you need to tend to your precious baby. Just call me ahead of time to schedule a tentative date for a session. While I try to fit in newborn sessions as needed, it always helps to have a tentaive session date schedule to ensure you get the photos you want. Do not wait to have them done, kids do not stay small for very long!!

|.Spring.|

March 1, 2008
spring
 
 The weather is going to be getting warmer starting this week, or so says the weather person. We can’t wait to be able to get outside and play, ride bikes, just burn energy. We are also going to be going on a few trips which will be a nice change of pace.
 
Do you see the adorable dress R. is wearing? Well that was last years dress from Matilda Jane and few new pieces should be arriving within the next few weeks. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Matilda Jane clothes. The dresses can be layered for cold weather/winter and as the girls grow used as shirts. So worth every penny. Check out her site if you are looking for something fun for your little girls to wear. Oh did I mention, the clothes look so adorable in photos. :-)
 
twirl
 
ta da
 
If you are looking to have a portrait done of your children or family send me an email. I am also booking now for fall Holiday sessions and there are only a few dates left so please do not wait.  
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