2/18/12
The Massage & Lash Image
I love eye lash extensions and highly recommend them to all my brides... and everyone else for that matter :) This week I had the privilege of photographing the lash application process and I had so much fun. Leslie has a steady hand, a good eye and is very patient. Here are a couple detailed shots documenting the process. A big thank you to Andrea Larson for being such a lovely lash model. http://www.massagelashimage.com/
2/17/12
Liam | 3 weeks old
This morning I had the pleasure of photographing baby Liam. I was hoping he would sleep so we could do some fun poses with him, but he just wanted to be awake the whole time. Since he was bright eyed and bushy tailed I was able to capture a wide array of emotions and expressions. Here are a few of my favorites.
2/14/12
Jeff & Laine | Family
Yesterday I had the privilege of photographing Jeff and Laine Barnsley and their two young boys Noah (4) and Levi (1). They were the winners of our February contest that gave away a free 1 hour family photo session. For the shoot we went downtown around the historic distric, Track 29 and the train depot. The weather cooperated nicely and I was able to get some fun photographs of the family hanging out. The two boys had lots of energy and kept me on my toes. I hope they all had as much fun as I did. Here are a few of my favorites.
2/3/12
Professional Photographer vs. Uncle Bob – who should you hire?
Part 1 -
Good ole’ Uncle Bob – every family has one or two of these fellas. You know who I am talking about. He’s the guy with a DSLR Camera and is itching to prove he can use it. Occasionally we find ourselves in competition with Uncle Bob for the privilege of photographing a wedding.
Uncle Bob may be a perfectly capable photographer, but unless he’s an aspiring wedding photographer chances are he hasn’t shot very many of them. Weddings are many things but most tend to be at least a little chaotic. It’s a job that demands professionalism and the ability to respond to changing lighting situations, manage timelines and people, etc. For the sake of brevity, this blog post is just going to focus on the differences in gear between amateurs and professionals.
Just in terms of equipment the difference between the images Uncle Bob will produce and what we will produce is profound. Uncle Bob probably has an entry level DSLR, like the Canon Rebel or the T3i .These are nice little cameras, no doubt, but they are not what the professionals are using. The cameras used by professionals make a difference in terms of the quality of the images, particularly in low light conditions.
The lenses used by professionals are also far and away better than the lenses commonly found on entry level DSLR cameras. We exclusively use ‘L’ series lenses from Canon and they are the best lenses they produce. Compared to their cheaper Canon built alternatives they focus faster (critical in fast moving action), take crisper images (in part due to their state of the art image stabilization technology) and employ better quality glass for their lenses which reduce chromatic aberrations (a technical term used to describe how the lens distorts color). I could go on but you get the idea – lens quality plays an equal if not greater role than the quality of the camera itself.
Last but not least we have off camera flash. Honestly when it comes right down to it this is what ultimately separates amateurs from professionals. Some call themselves ‘natural light’ photographers which is a cleverly marketed way of saying they don’t have off camera flash. Shooting ‘natural light’ is great and we do it all the time, but there are many situations that require more light, like when taking pictures indoors. Why is having the flash off the camera better than on camera? Simple: On camera flash is so close to the image sensor that it fills in all the areas of the subject with light. What you are left with is a flat looking image because there are no facial shadows to reveal form for the viewer. The cameras we use don’t even have a flash built into them, which should speak volumes about the value of on camera flash to the average professional.
All of this gear takes a fair amount of capital investment to accumulate, and that is one reason why professional photographers charge what they charge. Honestly this photography subject really deserves to be more in depth, so I promise to follow up with more details including examples using photos.
-Written by Cameron Baron
1/18/12
Stefanie & Tyler | Maternity
After this session I'm pretty sure I love maternity shoots! Stefanie & Tyler are such a nice couple and I really enjoyed getting to know them. Stefanie had really creative ideas for the shoot & it made it even more fun for me. It was hard to choose just a couple, but I think these are among my favorites.
1/17/12
Brides Choice Award 2012
Yakima, Washington – {1.17.2012} - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce that Kira Baron Photographyhas been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Wedding Photography!
Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.
Kira Baron Photography stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.
“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Kira Baron Photography for professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”
1/16/12
New Toy Alert: 100mm f/2.8L Macro
Today we became the proud owners of Canon's 100mm Macro lens (f/2.8L). Having added the 50mm back in December we now have two Prime lenses in our arsenal.
The 100mm is often used for taking close-up shots with stunning clarity and detail. This is an excelent lens to use when photographing the bride & grooms wedding rings & also useful in capturing details on the wedding cake. I've included a couple of pictures shown below, one of Kira's eye and the other our wedding rings. This camera is no one trick pony, however, as it also makes a great portrait camera and will also be useful during ceremonies, receptions, etc.
- Cameron Baron
1/12/12
Lashes by Leslie | eye lash extensions
I've heard great things about eye lash extensions & I absolutely love seeing them on brides so I decided to give them a try. So far they're wonderful! It's nice to wake up in the morning & look beautiful before you even apply make-up. You might as well throw out the mascara because once you try these you'll be hooked. The lashes generally last 6-8 weeks & it's recommended that you get a fill every 3-4 weeks. It's a simple & low maintenance way to enhance your appearance.
I would highly recommend getting lash extensions for your wedding day, they look great in photos.
Here's the contact info: http://www.massagelashimage.com/
1/9/12
Central Washington Bridal Show 2012
The 2012 Central Washington Bridal show, and unofficial start to the 2012 wedding season, was held yesterday at the Yakima Convention Center in downtown Yakima. Featuring nearly 70 of the Yakima Valley’s finest wedding vendors the show offered a one stop shopping experience for hundreds of brides (and grooms).
New this year the show was held at the Convention Center and the comments from vendors and brides alike were overwhelmingly positive (from a photographers perspective, the lighting was much better). Another new feature this year was the fashion show. There were two shows, one at 3:00 pm and the other at 4:00 pm, and by 2:30 the line to get in was already several hundred feet long. Suffice it to say the show was a rousing success and the buzz generated from it substantial.
Below is a sampling of pictures from the Bridal show.
New this year the show was held at the Convention Center and the comments from vendors and brides alike were overwhelmingly positive (from a photographers perspective, the lighting was much better). Another new feature this year was the fashion show. There were two shows, one at 3:00 pm and the other at 4:00 pm, and by 2:30 the line to get in was already several hundred feet long. Suffice it to say the show was a rousing success and the buzz generated from it substantial.
Below is a sampling of pictures from the Bridal show.
- Cameron Baron
OUR BOOTH
CAMERON & KIRA
PETERSON VIDEOGRAPHY & COUTURE EVENTS | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
TAVIS GUILD (MMP) & CAMERON
THE NEW BLISS MAGAZINE
JUST ASK RENTALS (FONDUE FOUNTAIN) | SHIRLEY'S CAKES
DAVE ETTL ANNOUNCING DOOR PRIZES
EILEEN FROM CASCADE GARDENS
ASHLEIGH FROM CASCADE CATERING
MODEL AT LIN-PAULS
MASSAGE & LASH IMAGE
RITTER FARMS
CHRISTIE'S CAKES
MOONLIT RIDE LIMOUSINE
FASHION SHOW | IT WAS AWESOME!!!
1/6/12
Introducing BLISS Magazine!
What is BLISS?
A: It's the new bridal magazine publication for the Central Washington Bridal Show.
The magazine contains information & tips exclusively from the vendors that will be in the 2012 Bridal Show on January 8th. It also offers great advice to brides regarding choosing an officiant, nuptials, building a bilingual ceremony, inviting kids, photo booths, creating new traditions, incorporating pets & it includes a great wedding planning calendar!
The magazine is totally FREE & will be available at the Bridal Show THIS SUNDAY!
Oh, and one more note... Cameron and I are totally excited that one of our pictures was chosen as the cover image! Soooo Cool! We hope to see you at the show!
Location: Convention Center
Date: Sunday, January 8th
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Two Fashion Shows: 3:00pm & 4:00pm
12/10/11
Christmas Crafts & Family
Ornament Instructions: I used two pieces of wire to put the buttons on. After you get a long stack of buttons going wrap it around in a circle wind the wire together. Then tie a piece of ribbon on & make a bow! Simple:)
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