Sneak Peek at Britany's Senior Photo Shoott

     I had the pleasure of presenting Britany's "Sneak Peek" of the senior photo shoot we did over the weekend. What a fun and diverse personality which was captured in these photos. We aimed to capture her with her favorite instrument, her truck, and pay homage to her favorite singer, Marilyn Manson....all in a day. I think we were able to capture what she was looking for and what Mom and Grandma were looking for as well. 

      I really enjoy imagining what a person is looking for in an image and taking the time to really get their unique vision captured. Thank you Britany for allowing me to express some creativity during this shoot. Good luck in your future endeavors. 

Michelle

Attention Seniors: Time is running short....email me at michelle@fredricksphotography.com to schedule your unique session today.....

Attention Seniors!!!! Have You Done Your Pics Yet?

     I had the opportunity to photograph Jessica, Class of 2010 over the past few days. We are working on her photo shoot during different sessions on different days so that we get a fresh look each time. 

  What a fun time and she was so fun to work with. 

Here is her sneak peek:

Awesome Portfolio Review

Since I graduated from the Center of Digital Imaging and Arts (CDIA) at Boston University last November, I haven't had the chance to get back there and spend some time with the awesome faculty and students until last evening. That is, myself and three other students (Belen Gabilondo, Gaston Lacombe, and Victor Johnson) were given the opportunity to spend several hours having our portfolios reviewed by local professionals during CDIA's ongoing Salon Group. 

     The panelists included Vincent Ricardel, an editorial and advertising portrait artist whose portraits include the Dalai Lama and Mikhail Gorbachev; Lauren Stockbower, a former Senior Photography Editor with the U.S. News and World Report and currently freelancing as a photography editor with assignments ranging from the National Geographic and the Nature Conservancy; Michael Lappin, who is currently working with the National Geographic; and Chris Alvanas, owner of Lightyear Imaging and the Director of Photography at the Washington DC campus of CDIA. 

    I was able to present ten images (see below) that I felt represented my best work and illustrated where I want to go as a photographer in the future. I will always continue to provide local clients with portrait art and coverage of their weddings, however there is an artistic side of me that would like to further purse commercial lifestyle and fashion photography with a hint of surrealism on the side. What a great opportunity to express those intentions and receive meaningful and honest feedback. I am recharged!

   

Darling Twins

   I had the opportunity to photograph thirteen week old twin boys. These boys are the cutest and make it so easy to make winning photographs of the two of them. I did photograph them when they were newborns, however now that they are just a wee bit older, their personality has definitely started to show through. 

     It's always hard to get two twins in a shot together, especially this young. I decided to photograph them individually so that I could focus on them and their personalities. The secret is to be patient and wait for them and that magic moment. That is sometimes easier said than done, I realize, especially with time constraints, tired mothers, and irritable twin siblings. However, getting those five to ten images is priceless and worth the time it takes to get that shot. I'm looking forward to their six month shoot and can't wait to share with everyone when I reach that point.