~Fun Family time with the Sanders~

I had the great pleasure of meeting and photographing this incredibly fun and sweet family! This was their first photo shoot and you would never have guessed that! They all looked so great in front of the camera! We really lucked out on weather too! Here is a small peek into their shoot! Thank you guys for a great afternoon in Tacoma!

When mom and dad are looking they are on their best behavior....
...but, once those backs are turned...they are true 'Boys Being Boys'~ LOL!

What a great looking couple!
Hope you enjoyed this sneak peek and cannot wait to get the rest of the photos ready for you to see!

10 tips for your photo shoot!~

Ten Tips for your photo shoot

1. Decide on a “feel” or Theme for your shoot. Some ideas for the “feel” would be sexy, classic, flirty, sporty or fun. A theme idea could be Urban, country, nature, vintage or rustic. Once you figure out the feel or theme you can then better come up with a perfect location!

Here is an example of an urban theme choice...

And here is one for nature theme

Here is a casual sports idea:

they are both big Boston fans and wanted that captured!

2. Once location is chosen, think about what to wear! You should coordinate your outfit style to the feel of the location. It is best if you pick out 2-3 outfits too that would be easy to change into while out on location. Having different outfits in the same location can create a whole different look. A suggestion; bring a fun and trendy and more casual look and one more dressy, semi formal look Also, you want to coordinate with those in the photos with you. You do not need to match but keep your styles similar and in the matching color schemes. This will create a better impact for the overall photo. Here are some clothing tips too: Try to wear solid colors, layer your look, bright colors are fun, cute trendy shoes are always great, and pick clothes that are most flattering for you, not what is most in style. Try to AVOID logos, busy patterns such as stripes and polka dots, and unflattering outfits.

Here is an example of nice solid colors that are not to "matchy" but coordinated...

Here is another nice solid color coordinated look:

3.Be Comfortable! You want to look great for your photos but don’t go out and buy the trendiest outfit that is way out of your comfort zone, If you are not comfortable in the clothes it will translate in your photos. You want to pick an outfit (or outfits) that will flatter you and make you feel your best

Here is a photo of myself in an outfit that I felt best in:

4. Don’t forget to ACCESSORIZE! Lots or a couple accessories can go a long way! Great earrings and scarf, or those textured tights, hair accessories are the quickest way to liven up a photo, great shoes and hats, ties, and great watches for guys are great too! There are many choices, find what makes you feel great and wear it!

Here is an example of a small hair flower, but look how soft and pretty it makes this image:

5. If possible, get your hair and makeup professionally done! If you do not have a regular hair dresser or makup artist I can refer you to some great ones in the industry that I know and trust! Beside, is there a better way to start a photo shoot than just after being pampered and beautified??

6. Bring props! Especially those that have a special meaning! Pictures, gifts from each other, chalk boards to write cute notes to each other, save the date signs, and what ever else you can come up with!

Here is a maternity prop! this little bear has the recording of their daughters heartbeat:

Here is another one, Evan is a huge sea hawks fan and always has his mega phone and cheering pom with him!

Here is one with a bride and her mother and what her mother chose to write on the chalk board:

7. Bring pacific northwest props! Things like cute umbrellas, hats, cute rain jackets, and maybe and all weather blanket that we could put on the ground to take some cute seated shots and not have to get wet from the damp PNW grass!

Here is a cute sample of a shoot that started to sprinkle a bit:

Here is another one:

8. Be ready for ANYTHING! I strive to create beautiful and very unique photos which sometimes means it may require you to sit in an unlikely place, climb a small hill, kiss your lover in PUBLIC, walk out in a field, or lay on the ground! I will try to keep you as comfortable as possible while doing so, however if I get caught up in a moment and ask you to do something you are just not comfortable with please let me know!!

9. Speak up! If you have a vision or saw an image that you just have to have in your shoot, tell me! I strive to make these photos just the way YOU want them! This always helps if you let me know ahead of time too, you can call, email, facebook, text me! Lots of ways to let me know! Or you can just let me know at the shoot too! Not a problem!

10. BE yourself!!! I want to capture YOU and the real you! Not the one that straightens up and shows me the biggest smile when I pick up my camera! Yes, I will direct you through your shoot, but it is all the innocent moments of you being you that I will strive to document. So just look at this experience as a day out with your loved ones and a friend with her camera to be able to preserve your MOMENTS!

Here are a few sweet moments that I caught in between shots:

Ok, hope this helps all my current and future clients! And if you have any questions or want to get more suggestions please feel free to contact me! www.angiearmsphotography.com, angiearmsphotography@gmail.com or 206-940-6735!!!!

SEE YOU SOON TO CAPTURE YOUR MOMENTS!!!!

Angie

I heart Faces/SHAWDOWS

Ooooh, I just posted my mother daughter shoot and then realized that there is a Photo Challenge on I heart faces using shadows! I keep meaning to enter this contest but always get in to late! So I am going to try this for the first time! (Hoping I did it right!!! :)

www.iheartfaces.com

Here is a photo that I was able to capture while walking along redondo beach, wa. It had been cloudy and rainy all day (all month for that matter) and right during our scheduled shoot time, the sun came and made an awesome appearance! I took advantage of it too! Anyways, here's the shadow shot of this shoot!

Kris and Reagan

Man, what a fun mother daughter shoot! I have now known Kris for a little over a year and I heart her to pieces! She wanted me to take some great photos of her in her "backyard" with her gorgeous daughter Reagan to give as wonderful gifts to the men in their lives! Of course I was all over that! here are a few from that weekend shoot (oh yeah, by the way, it was going to be fathers day surprises but the hubby found out!!!) Enjoy!

Thanks Kris and Reagan! I had so much fun! I hope to be able to capture more memories for you in the future!!!

Senior Model Representatives WANTED~

Are you (or is someone you know) a trendy, fun, outgoing and non camera shy JUNIOR that will be graduating in 2012 that is ready to ROCK some awesome senior photos to show to your fellow classmates?? AND...what if I told you that you got TWO senior portrait sessions forFREE?? NOW interested?? If so, then Angie Arms Photography wants to hear from you!!!! AAP is now accepting applications! Here is what is included and HOW TO APPLY!

As a senior model:

*One mini session (has to be photographed by May 14th, 2011): FREE

*One Full session in summer or fall (includes: 60 min's, location of choice, 3 outfit changes, One 8x10 image, 4 wallets, AND you can bring up to 2 friends to this session to take some photos with you!): FREE

*20% discount on all print orders from your sessions

*Another 10% discount for your print orders for EVERY rep card that you hand out and makes its way back to me with a booked session

**Also, every student that gets one of your rep cards and remembers to bring it to me when booking their session THEY get 10% off their package!

*Senior Rep KIT: $50 (Includes)~

1.One special Blog/facebook post featuring YOU and some of your best images from the mini shoot

2. 10 watermarked images on a disc for you facebook/twitter/myspace pages

3. One Accordion Brag book with your best images

4. 50 Rep cards to hand out to your peers and teammates.

To apply PLEASE EMAIL ME AT: angiearmsphotography@gmail.com or Visit my website and click on CONTACT ME and send me an email there.

***THINGS TO SEND IN YOUR EMAIL TO ME:***

1. name, address, and phone number

2. name, address, and phone number of your parent or guardian

3. Your email address and the web address of your social networking sites (facebook/twitter/myspace, etc)

4. Name of your high school and graduation year

5. A list of any sports or clubs that you are involved with.

6. Any hobbies or interests that you have

7. A short description of your personality and why you think you would make a good senior model rep for Angie Arms Photography

8. Also please attach your 2 favorite photos of yourself in the email and tell me why they are your favorite of you!!!!

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a graduate of the 2012 school year at a school in KING COUNTY

2. must be able to represent AAP to other students in your school and in your extracurricular activities

3. MUST be able to shoot your mini photo session by may 14th *weekday and weekend times available

4. MUST have parental/guardian consent

EMAIL TO ME NO LATER THAN APRIL 30TH!!! ONLY ACCEPTING SIX 2012 SENIORS for the KING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS! HURRY DONT MISS OUT!!!!

Cinnamon and Paul's Engagement session~ Pike Place

I got in touch with this beautiful couple through my cousin (thanks Nicole!) and I am so glad that I was able to take their engagement session photos! They are the meaning of LOVE and you can see it written all over their faces! Seattle's Pike Place and Hard Rock Cafe mark a special place in their hearts as it was the location of their first date! I LOVE sentimental photo shoots! Here are a couple shots from their session today! (And, let me mention that we were SO lucky to have a mostly sunny and not to cold of a day in JANUARY!!)

His first time to the GUM WALL! Eeeewww...

Thank you Cinnamon and Paul for a great morning in Seattle!!!

Jammin Action!

So I have to say that I was so excited, and nervous, when I was approached about taking photos of a Volleyball team. I definitely wanted to accept the challenge. I did learn that I will be buying a zoom lens in the very immediate future, and I learned that I loved every minute of watching and shooting these girls playing some GREAT Volleyball! Also, both teams won while I shot them! Yay! Next week, their team pictures! I love my job!

Here are a couple shots!