I am excited to announce that I will be moving my portrait studio to a new location and be back open for business on March 31, 2011!
My new studio is larger and will be able to accomodate larger props, more people per session, and I have lots of new backgrounds and props.
Be one of the first 5 people to call and book your portrait session by March 15, 2011 and receive your session for free!! (Not valid for seniors, special events, or weddings).
Thank you to everyone for your patience as I get my new studio painted, cleaned up and ready to capture your special moments!
Give me a call today to book your portrait session TODAY!!
509-220-2783
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
“No good idea ever entered the mind through an open mouth.” ~ Barry Posner
One of my recent blog finds "Wise at Work" has provided me with very valuable work place insights in the last week as I struggle to 'find my personal place, space and meaning" at my current job. A job I enjoy very much and have gained an immense amount of personal growth as well as professional growth from during the short time I have been with this company. I have traveled the US, met wonderful people, learned to 'speak my truth' (more on that in another post) and learned what discrimination feels like first hand, and many other 'firsts' and wonderful experiences I would have not had the opportunity to experience if not for this job. But the job is changing....... and with it, so must I.
So Barry's quote summed things up for me as I prepare to make a decision that will affect my career and possibly many other things related to this position, but one that I know is right for me.
Thank you Barry for allowing me to open my mind and shut my mouth long enough to 'learn their truth' and for me to make an educated decision about my future.
So Barry's quote summed things up for me as I prepare to make a decision that will affect my career and possibly many other things related to this position, but one that I know is right for me.
Thank you Barry for allowing me to open my mind and shut my mouth long enough to 'learn their truth' and for me to make an educated decision about my future.
Monday, February 07, 2011
"Learn the basics and break the rules"
As I continue to grow and evolve as a photographer, one of my many joys is taking as many classes as my life and time allow. Tonight's class was about the basics of studio lighting and narrated by a well known photographer I truly admire. One of his sayings tonight that I connected with was "learn the basics and break the rules." While he was talking about lighting rules and studio light set ups, this really hit home as I struggled with my lighting this last weekend after finding out the previous day that my studio had been broken into and my expensive studio soft-box lights were stolen. I was ready to break ........... something, but not the basic rules of life.
I thank my dear friends and mentors Heather Slater of Heather Slater's Photography in Dixon, KY, and Shelley Potter from Shell's Photography Studio in Fairbanks, AK as well as many, many others.......... for walking me through my sadness and helping me to come up with a solution that would make most photographers shutter with horror but allowed me to keep my appointment and shoot some beautiful newborn images. (See Eli's pictures under sneak peeks)
While 'learning the basics" is something we are taught as children (such as: please, thank you and may I), learning how to properly "break the rules" is something that is not usually taught. So when I talk about breaking the rules here, I am not talking about hurting people, telling lies about them, stealing from them, or getting revenge or getting even. I am talking about how to take what life just threw at me and creating an opportunity for myself, but never at someone expense.
Just as I am "learning the basics" of lighting from mentors and extremely talented photography teachers, I am also learning how to "break the rules" properly.
What basics in your life can you productively break the rules with this week and come out on the other side with your head held high and feel great about what you have accomplished? I would love to hear from you!
I thank my dear friends and mentors Heather Slater of Heather Slater's Photography in Dixon, KY, and Shelley Potter from Shell's Photography Studio in Fairbanks, AK as well as many, many others.......... for walking me through my sadness and helping me to come up with a solution that would make most photographers shutter with horror but allowed me to keep my appointment and shoot some beautiful newborn images. (See Eli's pictures under sneak peeks)
While 'learning the basics" is something we are taught as children (such as: please, thank you and may I), learning how to properly "break the rules" is something that is not usually taught. So when I talk about breaking the rules here, I am not talking about hurting people, telling lies about them, stealing from them, or getting revenge or getting even. I am talking about how to take what life just threw at me and creating an opportunity for myself, but never at someone expense.
Just as I am "learning the basics" of lighting from mentors and extremely talented photography teachers, I am also learning how to "break the rules" properly.
What basics in your life can you productively break the rules with this week and come out on the other side with your head held high and feel great about what you have accomplished? I would love to hear from you!
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Newborn Baby Day!
I am very excited to take newborn pictures today of my favorite and only grandson Eli today!
I am so thankful for TJ and Krissy allowing me to take his pictures! I can not wait to see them and capture some beautiful moment we will be able to cherish forever!
Watch for sneak peeks coming soon!
I am so thankful for TJ and Krissy allowing me to take his pictures! I can not wait to see them and capture some beautiful moment we will be able to cherish forever!
Watch for sneak peeks coming soon!
Friday, February 04, 2011
HTTP vs. HTTPS - Your security is important!
Important Security Information
"http" & "https" - Do YOU Know The Difference ?
Once in a while, there is something that comes down the pike that is of real importance.
What is the difference between http and https ?
Don't know how many of you are aware of this difference, but it is worth sending to any that do not.....
**The main difference between http:/// and https://
is it's all about keeping you secure** HTTP stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
The S (big surprise) stands for "Secure".. If you visit a website or web page, and look at the address in the web browser, it will likely begin with the following: http://.
This means that the website is talking to your browser using the regular 'unsecured language. In other words, it is possible for someone to "eavesdrop" on your computer's conversation with the website. If you fill out a form on the website, someone might see the information you send to that site.
This is why you never ever enter your credit card number in an http website! But if the web address begins with https://, that basically means your computer is talking to the website in a secure code that no one can eavesdrop on.
You understand why this is so important, right?
If a website ever asks you to enter your credit card
information, you should automatically look to see if the web address begins with https://.
If it doesn't, You should NEVER enter sensitive information....such as a credit card number, SS # etc.
PASS IT ON (You may save someone a lot of! grief).
"http" & "https" - Do YOU Know The Difference ?
Once in a while, there is something that comes down the pike that is of real importance.
What is the difference between http and https ?
Don't know how many of you are aware of this difference, but it is worth sending to any that do not.....
**The main difference between http:/// and https://
is it's all about keeping you secure** HTTP stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
The S (big surprise) stands for "Secure".. If you visit a website or web page, and look at the address in the web browser, it will likely begin with the following: http://.
This means that the website is talking to your browser using the regular 'unsecured language. In other words, it is possible for someone to "eavesdrop" on your computer's conversation with the website. If you fill out a form on the website, someone might see the information you send to that site.
This is why you never ever enter your credit card number in an http website! But if the web address begins with https://, that basically means your computer is talking to the website in a secure code that no one can eavesdrop on.
You understand why this is so important, right?
If a website ever asks you to enter your credit card
information, you should automatically look to see if the web address begins with https://.
If it doesn't, You should NEVER enter sensitive information....such as a credit card number, SS # etc.
PASS IT ON (You may save someone a lot of! grief).
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Welcome to Forever Photos by Sue's Blog
Welcome to 2011 and welcome to my new blog.
After much thought and class instructions, I have made the leap into the blogging world.
In this blog you will be able to find:
1. Sneak Peeks of recent portraits taken
2. Articles of interest, photographic and other
3. Links to websites and other blogs of interest as a way to network and keep in touch
4. Up coming events at the portrait studio
5. Contact information for Forever Photos by Sue
6. A place to leave comments and suggestions, which are always welcomed!
I hope you enjoy this blog and look forward to sharing a bit more of myself and Forever Photos by Sue with you!
After much thought and class instructions, I have made the leap into the blogging world.
In this blog you will be able to find:
1. Sneak Peeks of recent portraits taken
2. Articles of interest, photographic and other
3. Links to websites and other blogs of interest as a way to network and keep in touch
4. Up coming events at the portrait studio
5. Contact information for Forever Photos by Sue
6. A place to leave comments and suggestions, which are always welcomed!
I hope you enjoy this blog and look forward to sharing a bit more of myself and Forever Photos by Sue with you!
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