Looking for models!

I want to try my hand at a few new things and am looking for models to practice on. I won't charge a session fee for these model sessions and I'll give you a choice of:

5x7 portrait of your choice mounted in a folio (as seen below) + 8 wallets for you to keep

OR

8x10 Memory Mate/Composite or Print.

In addition to being able to purchase additional prints if you so choose.

I'm looking for models in these categories:

• Sports Photography - If you or your child plays sports (any grade level is fine), I'd love to take some shots in full uniform and where he/she plays (field or court).
• Modelling Portraits - Looking for environmental portraits, as well as some Studio shots of special occasions (prom type dressing), individuals or couples.

If you're interested email or call me for details.

Time for Fall Portraits!

Fall is one of my favorite parts of year.

I love the colors of autumn, it gives such a color punch to portraits.

Here's your chance to book a session for nice outdoor fall portraits - with such a wet summer in WV we should have great fall leaves this year to take advantage of if you want environmental portraits.

Or if you prefer studio setting, I still offer the fall themed setting with colorful fall leaves, apples, hay bale and wagon wheel, like above.

Cityscapes & Beach Photos

Went on a long weekend trip and got some nice beach shots of Fairport West Breakwater Lighthouse as well as a nightshot skyline panorama image of Pittsburgh. Thought I'd share them here. See more in my Lighthouse and Landscapes folders here:

http://www.pbase.com/timelessphotographywv/portfolio_pafp

Venice of the North

I spent the last part of July in Sweden visiting family.

And having 10 days needing to occupy myself with something I spent a lot of time walking around snapping pictures around Stockholm.

I visited Drottningholm (royal family's residence), Old Town, Djurgården, Kungsholmen, östermalm, not to mention several castles outside of Stockholm - Gripsholm in Mariefred, Skokloster in Sigtuna, Edsberg in Sollentuna, Rosersberg & Steninge in Märstal, Ulriksdal & Haga in Solna.

Above Left: Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred.

Above Right: Drottningholm Castle.

Below Left: Back street in Old Town, Stockholm.

Below Right: City Hall as seen from City Hall Gardens.

I shot approximately 1800 pictures, a few I'm showing on my website, sorted by category. I've tried my best to name the places and views in the photographs.

The images can be seen here: http://www.pbase.com/timelessphotographywv/venice_of_the_north

I'll be updating it a few more times until the beginning of August, as I finish up with my editing.

Enjoy!

Some New Props

I aquired some new children's props this spring and since I had to take some new portraits of my 2 youngest I decided to try out the new stuff. I aquired a new paper color - orchid.

And I got these cute little ducklings (& a rabbit which we didn't use, maybe this fall or next spring?) - my kids were SO excited about these. As you can see I got some good shots of the kids with them.

Then I got a new petal mat, this one will be good for newborns through seniors. The previous mat I got is a bit rough to lay on, esp younger kids and infants, but this one seem to work well. It's a nice cream color so its fairly unisex for newborns.

And I got these blocks which I've repainted in primary colors (+ green). I thought about adding ABC and 123 on them but I figured I could do that digitally or even put the child's name and age in the openings.

Be sure to check out my portfolio galleries for more cute photos: http://www.pbase.com/timelessphotographywv/inbox