Should I or Shouldn't I?

Trying to decide if I should have another set up for Christmas kid-mini sessions

Excuse the River Hawthorne tag -- I tried to change my name for a while...

What do you think? Leave your comment below.

Family Fall Promo

UNC Seniors

Sarah and Amanda:

I had so much fun yesterday! Thanks for getting me back out there doing what I love! Thank you ladies for all of my crazy requests I had and the uncertainty of some of the shots we had. You ladies we're definitely troopers! Thank you for the opportunity to let me take your senior photos! I hope I hear from you guys again soon and I hope you both have wonderful lives after graduation!

-Ash

Fall Family Giveaway

...Fall Family Giveaway...
To Enter:

  ..Email your family photo to - photosbyash@outlook.com
..Include your name and city, and put your contact information for my use.

Dates:

Upload will begin Friday October 25th, 2013 and will go until Sunday October 27th, 2013. So get your photo to me by Friday and it'll be up Friday evening for a head start.

Voting will begin at the time of upload.
 
End Date: Voting will end Sunday November 3rd, 2013.

RULES:
...You have to like my page! (I can see who and who doesn't.)
...Share you photo for your friends to 'like' and link them to like my page as well
...Comments DO not count as votes but are always appreciated.
...ONLY Tag the famiy members IN the photo. No outside friend tags.

Prizes:
FIRST Place - Free Session for up to 7 people (1 location) Unlimited outfit changes up to two hours Includes disc

 SECOND Place -- Free Session up to 5 people (1 location) up to 90 minutes. (Disc not included but purchase available for $25)

 THIRD Place -- 50% off your family photo shoot! Disc Included. 1 hour session.

A Wedding Giveaway

Photosbyash is giving away 1 free wedding!

…Say what?

…Did I hear that right?

Yup! You did! I’m giving away 1 free wedding package!

What does it include?
…Engagements
…Bridals
…Wedding and Reception

Do I have to pay for anything? …If you want your disc of photos it would be $50 for the disc with a copyright release
…Gas for travel (if more than 20 miles)

How do I enter?…send an email to – ashbybee@hotmail.com
…title your email – Wedding Package
…Include – Names, Photo, wedding date and wedding location

Now I do want to do this package soon – Not a year from now. So please keep that in mind!



THROWBACK THURSDAY!

In honor of throwback Thursday!

Here is my very first photo shoot!

I can't believe how far I've come since then..

Garrett...

So my little man has been quite sick!

I got a call Monday the 15th from his daycare that he had a 102 degree temp! 

So the next morning I took him to the dr and he has tonsillitis!

Poor little guy!!

He is feeling better now but we'll see how he's doing tomorrow!

Prayers for my little man to feel better!

Not a recent picture...

ISO: Passionate Couple

I know it shouldn't be this hard to give away a free couples session!

I'm looking to add some new photos to my couples portfolio for 2013! 

and

Summer time is the best time!

If your passionate and feel you and your SO would help expand my portfolio email me! 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/photosbyash12 

OR 

photosbyashbybee@hotmail.com

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Awesome Hair Tutorials!

Thank You Pinterest!!

The Three Amigos!

I had the pleasure of meeting with these three beautiful ladies to shoot a boudoir session with. They were so much fun! These girls made my day! They're so happy with each other and truly are best friends. 

I wish you ladies the best in everything you do. 

Tips and Tricks -- Found on Pinterest!

Just because you don't have a fancy studio or fancy equipment doesn't mean you can't find a way to create great images

I don't know about any of you but I'm living on a VERY tight budget and I'm barley making ends meet, so all of these tips are AMAZING to me!

1.

A simple reflector to add some light onto facial features on just a simple white wall background

2.

A paper floordrop that a photographer found for only $7.99!!!

3.

Studio Lighting for those that can't afford regular studio lighting (ill be getting these ASAP)

4.

Backdrops! Fabric and PVC pipe! Very inexpensive!

5.

Soft Light Exposure! No expensive covers, just a frame made from PVC pipe and vinyl!

6.

Tips for shooting with a newborn (self explained)

7.

Reflector as a backdrop!

8.

 

Use wrapping paper as a backdrop!! Just tape to the walls and floor!

(This is my image using wrapping paper)

9. 

Christmas lights as a backdrop! Perfect for Christmas cards!

       (this is my image.. however at the time I was trying to switch  Photosbyash to River Hawthorne Photography)

10.

Always try to get a flattering angle! Don't be afraid to tell them to tilt just a bit!

Just so everyone is aware -- I have not done all of this yet -- these are not my demonstrations, they were found via pinterest and shared with you as they were shared with me!

Current Giveaways!

What is Photosbyash currently giving away?? 

2 Senior Portrait Sessions

1 passionate couple session

2 birth stories

If your interested in any of these options please email me - photosbyashbybee@hotmail.com

or write me on FB www.facebook.com/photosbyash12 

Looking forward to hearing from you!

How to -- Make your own light panal -- Can't wait to try!

Thanks So much for sharing! I can't wait to try this once I have all the equipment I need! Visit their site directly to see the video! http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-make-your-own-light-panel-for-portrait-photography/


Let’s face it, lighting equipment can be pretty expensive once you add up all the power supplies, light stands, light modifiers, power packs, slaves and whatnot. This is where DIY and nice guys likeKevin Kubota come in. The video below explains how to make your own lighting scrims inexpensively with a quick trip to the hardware and fabric store:

Light panels are great for diffusing light both indoors and outdoors. Position it outside to maximize the effect of sunlight of your subject, or use it with a speedlight for a soft window light effect.

(3) 10-foot sections ¾” PVC Pipes
(4) Elbow ¾”
(2) T-fittings ¾”
White ripstop nylon 60” by 2 yards
Elastic cord ¼” by 10 feet

Small hacksaw
Marker pen
Tape measure
Instant glue
Sewing machine

Measure the pieces and cut the PVC pipe. Divide one 10-foot PVC pipe, into two 34-inch sections and one 36 1/2 –inch section. This makes half of the frame.

Lay out all the pieces so that you’ll have a general idea of what everything will look like once assembled.

Glue one side of the pipe to the T-fittings to make it easier to dismantle. Mark which sides to pull apart.

Step 4:

Run the elastic cord through all the pieces to help hold it together.

Step 5:

Stitch/sew the elastic pieces onto the corners of the nylon fabric.

Step 6:

Set it up!

Senior Giveaway

Congratulations Seniors!

Its that time of year to get your senior portraits done!

I'm currently able to give 2 free senior sessions away!

I will be holding a small contest where the top two winners will receive a complete free senior session!

(all other entries will get discounted rates) 

Please visit my facebook page - www.facebook.com/photosbyash12 to view a full complete portfolio!

Email your name, photo and city to - photosbyashbybee@hotmail.com to enter the contest! Please title the subject line as senior session

Here's some great senior examples I've put together for you!