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Hi There!

I'm very excited to explore the multi uses of this site.

Being a dynamic medium and not static like a traditional website, this blog will allow the viewer to see my latest work in the specific category of their interest simply by sorting the post by "categories", e.g. kids, events or furry BFF's.

Some posts will be educational in providing a little insight as to how some of these images are created, my thought process, etc.  And maybe "too much information (TMI) but some posts will share a little glimpse into my interests outside of photography such as wine, food and giving back to the community.

Would love to hear your feedback!

Enjoy!

Joni


Category Archives: portrait

Keris Collage

While in Honolulu visiting family last August, I received a phone call from Katie.  Hearing her sweet voice, memories of their beautiful wedding day flashed back.  Her voice softens to a whisper as if to tell me a secret…she and Todd are expecting.  My husband rolls his eyes at me as I’m shrieking with high...

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Techie Talk – On Location Bio Photo

In a previous post, I talked about playing with a directional light set ups using my camera flash units, Nikon SB-800’s.  The image above is using the Lastolite 15″ softbox + SB-800 on the subject and another SB-800 bouncing off an umbrella to light the Wells Fargo stage coach in the background.  ISO set at...

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“Girl Talk” Reduces Stress

I recall hearing a clinical research study which found health benefits when women get together for “girl talk”.  Seriously!
“The 2000 study found that when women are stressed, they feel an urge to “tend-and-befriend,” which means that women want to talk with, or take care of, someone. When they do so, a hormone called oxytocin is...

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Love the Curls!

I love this image for so many reasons.
From the technical aspect, the “halo” effect comes from the subject being “back lit.”  This means the strongest source of light (in this case the sun) is behind the subject.
In this “back lit” situation if you let your programmable camera select the settings for your exposure, most likely...

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Arthur

This little Pomeranian puppy  altered my view of the “little yappy dog.”  He never barked while I photographed his human owner.  He is pretty stinking cute and such a natural in front of the camera.  These images were taken within a short span of minutes while we were waiting for his human to grab a...

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Cyber Monday Break

For those of you needing a break from all the online shopping you are doing…what can be cuter than a baby’s bottom, toes and itty bitty fingers! Enjoy…now get back to stimulating the economy!

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Wonderland?

I asked Sam if he would step into the “camera zone” so I could test my lighting set up before the other family members were ready for this portrait session.  Though this was just a “test”, it is one of my personal favorites from the session but I couldn’t pinpoint the reason for liking this.
I...

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Plan B

FALL – my favorite time of the year where everywhere are rich hues of gold, red, and orange.  These warm jewel tone colors serve as great backdrops for portrait settings.  However this time of the year also brings the threat of rain.  Thus always have a “Plan B”.
Corbin and his  family came to our place...

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Lovely Ladies

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Furry BFF: Nora

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