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Friday, July 25, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
NEW BLOG ADDRESS
I am in the process of updating and customizing my blog... but in the meantime I will be over at:
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Lifestyle Portraits
There is a "buzz" term floating around the photography community ~ "lifestyle" portraiture. I am sure there are a dozen eloquent descriptions of just what this is out there on the web, but here is a brief CHP description with some photo examples.
Lifestyle portraiture is a departure from the traditional posed, staged portraiture of the past with its muslin backdrops, artificial lighting etc. Instead, this new type of portraiture strives to capture more than just a picture or snapshot of a person or family dressed in their Sunday best, which we all know can really be faked. Rather, it strives to capture the lifestyle of a person or family, or child, which is definitely hard to fake. Lifestyle portraits are diverse and unpredictable. There is nothing cookie-cutter about it, as each and every person's lifestyle is as unique as their person-hood is.
These two pictures prove that you don't have to be saying "cheese" to capture a great and memorable portrait. These funny faces reflect the true essence of this 3 year old... sure, its a stage, but its HIS stage right now. And that is worth capturing and remembering in the years to come!
And it sure doesn't take much to get the imagination churning with these little ones... here James is coming at me "like a tiger."
What does lifestyle portraiture look like? Well, it should look like YOU. Your life, your style, your environment, your comfort zone, your activities and hobbies... When I shoot a portrait session, I ask my clients to pick out places that bring them joy and comfort and/or nostalgia (i.e. a back yard, special park, the restaurant of a first date, or "memory lane"), to pick out clothes that reflect their personalities (with maybe a little coaching from me :) ), and props that reflect their personalities or memories (i.e. a special stuffed animal or toy for a child, a basketball, guitar or instrument for a senior). I like to get down on the ground when photographing a child so that I can capture them in their world... which is vastly different from the world that is just a few feet higher. I like to hear a client's love story in detail before we meet so we can incorporate some significant places or things into the shoot if possible. This, in a nutshell, is lifestyle portraiture.
This photo was taken at a splash pad... pure joy. You just can't "stage" that!
Just the other day, I met a friend at a local park and brought along my camera. We weren't there for a portrait session, we were just there to have fun. But had this been a portrait session, the pictures would have been just the same. With lifestyle portraiture, you don't have to dress up if you don't like... you don't have to pose in awkward positions for insane amounts of time. I love capturing kids in their element and often that is when they are oblivious of the camera. I love to follow a child onto the playground equipment and capture those priceless and effortless smiles and giggles as they come down a slide, swing high into the sky or make sand castles. I love to capture kids interacting with their parents playing catch, tag or as we call it in our family "gettchyoo." :) That is lifestyle portraiture. Now, to be sure, I do ask you to look at the camera at times, I do gather the family together to get THE family portrait. But even that should be unique, casual, and most of all comfortable. I have captured the family together blowing bubbles, walking hand in hand, jumping in the air, rolling on the grass in a family pile.
I absolutely love this photo... what a moment! These two were spying through the steps on some other kids playing at the playground. Don't they look like they are plotting something sinister?!
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SUMMER SPECIALS!!
(for those in the Phoenix metro area)
Don't forget to book your summer lifestyle portrait sessions for 30% off the package prices!! Or if you or someone you know is looking for a wedding photographer, book by August 1, 2008 for 30% off any wedding package price!
Contact me for more details at info@chelseahudson.com !
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Texas Photo Sessions
~ Marathon sessions: mini sessions for a fraction of the price - 30 minute sessions scheduled back to back in one location for a nominal session fee (all ordering is a la carte).
~ CHP referral promotion: refer your friends to book a session with me and receive free prints, upgrades and/or even a free session.
~ Blog contests for the Texans.... keep checking back for more!
All of the above are contingent on whether or not there is enough interest in booking sessions in the San Antonio area in mid July so EMAIL (chelsea at chelseahudson.com) me if you are interested!
Monday, May 26, 2008
drum roll please.....
and the May Blog Contest winner is................... not a local. :)
Due to the lack of blog comments from LOCALS, I will just have to run the contest again sometime in the future after building up more of a local client base. Guess I need to get out and meet some more Phoenicians!
Just for kicks, though, I drew a random number just to see which commenter would have won....
Amber... girl you have a free photo session if we ever connect in your state or mine, or anywhere in between! :)
Ok, thats all for now.... I am one tired mama! My hubby and I celebrated our 5th anniversary this weekend! Lots of fun celebrating with and without the two girlies of ours!
Monday, May 19, 2008
IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!
Its finally LIVE! I have been working on a new website, actually TWO websites - CHP Portraits and CHP Weddings! Check them out here:
In honor of the new website and new pricing (contact me for a 2008 price list) and new location (Phoenix Arizona baby!), I am going to be offering some killer "specials" this summer. These specials are for local clients only at this time. I want to get to know some fellow Phoenix-onians (or whatever we call ourselves here)!
Here are the first batch of specials ~ stay tuned for more! This is going to be a fun summer! :) :)
WEDDING & PORTRAIT SPECIAL
In honor of my 30th birthday this year, I am offering a 30% discount on all weddings and portrait bookings this summer!! Hurry and jump on this special as it
ends August 1, and my full prices will be in effect from that time on.
Portraits ~ Book your session by August 1, 2008 and you will get a 30% discount off whatever package you choose. This discount applies to the package price only, and not to prints and products purchased in addition to the portrait package. Contact me if you have questions or want to book soon! ALL sessions must be booked by August 1 and completed by August 31 for the discount to apply.**
** Bookings are limited to availability so book soon to ensure an available date!
Weddings ~ Book your wedding by August 1, 2008 for 30% off your package price!! This discount applies to the package price only and not to prints, albums, or other products not included in the package price. The wedding has to be booked (with a retainer and signed contract) by August 1, 2008 to reserve your date at the discounted rate.**
** I only take on a very limited amount of weddings each year, so book soon to ensure availability!
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May Blog Contest
(this is the first of many CHP blog contests to come so stay tuned for more fun this summer!)
This month I am offering a FREE portrait session* to a random local commenter this month. On May 25th (Memorial Day Weekend as well as my 5th anniversary weekend), I will be choosing a random commenter from this blog post to receive a FREE session! So check out my new websites and head back here and let me know what you think, what you like, what you don't like :), to just say hey! or be the one to tell me what residents of Phoenix call themselves (Phoenix-onians? Phoenicians? Phoenix-ites?) and you may be the lucky commenter of the month! On the 25th, I will write out the number of comments on pieces of paper, and will randomly draw the number of the winning commenter, and announce it on this blog.
* The free session is for the CHP Digital Package which includes one full portrait session and a CD of full resolution digital files with personal printing release. Contact me if you have questions or would like a full 2008 price list.
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STAY TUNED FOR MORE FUN SOON FOLKS!!!!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
wait for it.... wait for it...
COMING SOON to a computer near you... the new and improved www.chelseahudson.com experience!
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