hard time culling them down for them.
Enjoy! ~xoxo Kerri
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Wrapped Up In You
The amazing light and beautiful couple in this maternity session make me smile! Only God can create lighting like this...and then add fun clothing, simply WOW! I will let you take a look and see for yourself...but I am in love with all of the images & had really
hard time culling them down for them.
Enjoy! ~xoxo Kerri
hard time culling them down for them.
Enjoy! ~xoxo Kerri
Thursday, August 29, 2013
VINTAGE inspired session with old tricycle
Enjoyed a fun, on-location outdoor session for Ty's 2nd Birthday photos. My inspiration was easy since we had permission to use someone's personal property with an old barn, beautiful landscaping & gorgeous morning light!
He got to run, play & just be a little boy and I was there to capture it! So much more relaxing for moms to just sit back, watch, & spend quality time with their children while I do all the work!
He got to run, play & just be a little boy and I was there to capture it! So much more relaxing for moms to just sit back, watch, & spend quality time with their children while I do all the work!
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Beautiful night for a shoot...
Enjoyed a relaxing day at home but just couldn't sit around & not enjoy the beautiful evening light after being stuck inside past few days with lots rain!
Since it was sunny, Maddie was my muse..since she is usually so willing! My other two teenagers aren't so much these days :( They have to be "in the mood"!
I have lots more to share but here are few of this set- LOVE this girl! And she didn't disappoint, so many expressions & poses!
Since it was sunny, Maddie was my muse..since she is usually so willing! My other two teenagers aren't so much these days :( They have to be "in the mood"!
I have lots more to share but here are few of this set- LOVE this girl! And she didn't disappoint, so many expressions & poses!
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Part-time Photographer/ Assistant Needed
Looking for someone who LOVES newborns & is professional, patient, reliable, has understanding of camera settings and wants to work in a fun atmosphere! This is a part-time position with varying day hours plus some Saturdays. Only serious inquiries please!
I can message you full details if you think you are a good fit, please email me at kerri.zeien@yahoo.com. This would be great for someone with school-aged children or empty nesters looking for little extra to help out.
Thanks,
Kerri
Monday, January 28, 2013
LOVE at First Sight...Meet Oliver!
Literally, fell in love with this little guy the minute I laid eyes on him! He has soooooo much personality in those BIG EYES! He just wins you over with his expressions, which are many and then there is that hair, OMG!!!!
He just came in for his 3 month session and has hardly changed...still same great personality! His momma (and dad,lol)is one lucky lady :)
Can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings in!
*the first two are his newborn pics
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
When did I REALLY become a professional photographer?
I have been wanting to write this post for awhile, time just always seems to get by me! I would like to share a little about my journey..
Besides being in love with photography & my camera at an early age, like many other photographers I fell in love with it all over again capturing my own children.
I didn't really set out to be a "professional photographer", it found me.
I don't want to go into that, for another time.
Let me start by first stating, that to say I am a "professional photographer" has taken quite some time and didn't come without lessons learned the hard way. Oh, at first I thought I was a photographer, but definitely a pro I was not. The realization came to me in 2009, when I attended a large photography conference. I heard fabulous pro's speak & tell their story, share their talent and was blown away.
I was a little fish in the giant ocean! Wow, I was ready to go home & crawl under a rock. I learned those few days that being a photographer isn't flipping a switch to "auto" or even "program" modes. I learned new words like "soft focus", finding the light, depth of field, manual mode, proper exposure, and the list goes on. Soft focus, btw is not something you want to be told about your work unless it is intentional,lol!
I put my camera up for little bit and then got it back down, if those people could do it so could I! With the help & encouragement of an amazing new friend and fellow professional photographer I switched my camera to "M" or manual & promised I wouldn't take it off. I poured over books, practiced on my kids, my dog, my neighbors, family, landscape, you name it. I started to see differences, but still not where I wanted to be. Finally, I realized that I needed more education to help. In the past few years, I have spent many hours (and lots money!) attending workshops all across the country to learn. It has been amazing and hard work all at same time! I had to be away from my family, which was very hard!
There is so much more to the story, but I don't want to bore you with it..
In learning to be a "professional photographer" I also had to learn business aspects, it isn't just about taking photos. I get inquiries all time about pricing, how I do things, etc. There are photographer's on every corner just like hair dressers, doctor's, restaurants. Referrals are great, but just because someone has numerous fb likes or friends or a photo gets lots comments doesn't make you photographer.
When you are looking for a photographer, really look at their quality of work! It isn't about being "affordable" or cheap! The saying is really true, you get what you pay for- With facebook & internet it is easy to compare. And it amazes me how many people think they are "professional photographer's" because they bought a camera, setup a website or fb page & decided to start a business.
I am sharing a few photos from my early days when I thought I was a photographer and some from recently. I thought it would be more helpful to use the same subject in all, my daughter Maddie. They are all edited/processed the same way. The first two were taken with camera on program mode and are soft in focus besides using an external flash. The last two were taken in manual mode, using natural light, & sharp in focus.
You be the judge-
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Besides being in love with photography & my camera at an early age, like many other photographers I fell in love with it all over again capturing my own children.
I didn't really set out to be a "professional photographer", it found me.
I don't want to go into that, for another time.
Let me start by first stating, that to say I am a "professional photographer" has taken quite some time and didn't come without lessons learned the hard way. Oh, at first I thought I was a photographer, but definitely a pro I was not. The realization came to me in 2009, when I attended a large photography conference. I heard fabulous pro's speak & tell their story, share their talent and was blown away.
I was a little fish in the giant ocean! Wow, I was ready to go home & crawl under a rock. I learned those few days that being a photographer isn't flipping a switch to "auto" or even "program" modes. I learned new words like "soft focus", finding the light, depth of field, manual mode, proper exposure, and the list goes on. Soft focus, btw is not something you want to be told about your work unless it is intentional,lol!
I put my camera up for little bit and then got it back down, if those people could do it so could I! With the help & encouragement of an amazing new friend and fellow professional photographer I switched my camera to "M" or manual & promised I wouldn't take it off. I poured over books, practiced on my kids, my dog, my neighbors, family, landscape, you name it. I started to see differences, but still not where I wanted to be. Finally, I realized that I needed more education to help. In the past few years, I have spent many hours (and lots money!) attending workshops all across the country to learn. It has been amazing and hard work all at same time! I had to be away from my family, which was very hard!
There is so much more to the story, but I don't want to bore you with it..
In learning to be a "professional photographer" I also had to learn business aspects, it isn't just about taking photos. I get inquiries all time about pricing, how I do things, etc. There are photographer's on every corner just like hair dressers, doctor's, restaurants. Referrals are great, but just because someone has numerous fb likes or friends or a photo gets lots comments doesn't make you photographer.
When you are looking for a photographer, really look at their quality of work! It isn't about being "affordable" or cheap! The saying is really true, you get what you pay for- With facebook & internet it is easy to compare. And it amazes me how many people think they are "professional photographer's" because they bought a camera, setup a website or fb page & decided to start a business.
I am sharing a few photos from my early days when I thought I was a photographer and some from recently. I thought it would be more helpful to use the same subject in all, my daughter Maddie. They are all edited/processed the same way. The first two were taken with camera on program mode and are soft in focus besides using an external flash. The last two were taken in manual mode, using natural light, & sharp in focus.
You be the judge-
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Meet the Boys...and be ready to FALL in love!
Can't wait to share pics with everyone of each of the boys & let you get to know them a little bit!
To back up a minute, I have been wanting to focus little more on boys for some photos. I have 3 girls of my own, which I love to capture, but feel like I always use girls for models, or to "play" when trying out something new or creative. I also hear from many clients that boys just don't seem to have as many choices with clothes and accessories so I want to help change that. AND, I want to show them having their picture taken is fun, not boring & something they have to do because Mom said to do it!
So.... take a look at 6 local boys, all regular kiddos who joined me for few hours on a school night (THANKS to all the mom's!)
First, we met up at my studio to pick out outfits from clothing they already owned. Once everyone was there and dressed, we walked over few blocks to do few group shots and some individual ones outside. With it being a weeknight, we didn't have much time to stay & play outdoors so we headed back inside for few of each in the studio.
It was a great experience for me and hopefully each of them! New friendships were made and a new perspective on getting your photo taken. I think they are each considering a modeling career on side now, lol.
Look for several upcoming posts about each of them individually!
Thanks for allowing me do what I love :)
Kerri
To back up a minute, I have been wanting to focus little more on boys for some photos. I have 3 girls of my own, which I love to capture, but feel like I always use girls for models, or to "play" when trying out something new or creative. I also hear from many clients that boys just don't seem to have as many choices with clothes and accessories so I want to help change that. AND, I want to show them having their picture taken is fun, not boring & something they have to do because Mom said to do it!
So.... take a look at 6 local boys, all regular kiddos who joined me for few hours on a school night (THANKS to all the mom's!)
First, we met up at my studio to pick out outfits from clothing they already owned. Once everyone was there and dressed, we walked over few blocks to do few group shots and some individual ones outside. With it being a weeknight, we didn't have much time to stay & play outdoors so we headed back inside for few of each in the studio.
It was a great experience for me and hopefully each of them! New friendships were made and a new perspective on getting your photo taken. I think they are each considering a modeling career on side now, lol.
Look for several upcoming posts about each of them individually!
Thanks for allowing me do what I love :)
Kerri
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