Alissa's Masterpiece Photography goes nashville

Okay not really... Well sordof.  I recently took my children to Nashville to see a Taylor Swift concert.  While we were there we of course walked around the streets of Nashville. I took a casual approach this time to my photography. I was actually pretty pleased with what I got.. When ever I am in a big city I am always captivated by the size of the buildings. I always look up and realize my miniscual size in comparison. While doing this on several occasions I saw wonderful "portraits" of buildings. 

The one I loved! The blue building up against the blue sky with the the blue skies reflection in the building, but just like us there was an imperfection. There was one window missing. Inthe whole big building one window missing. I thought it very strange, I wonder what happened? A bird, a mad employee? Hmmmm. anyway I got a cool picture.

Then The one of the Ryman Auditorium (I know I spelt that wrong). I did not have a wide or fisheye lens on me. So I saw the reflection of the Ryman across the street so I thought it a great shot. Also, while downtown we checked out this water fountain, we played around in it for a little bit. I got some other great shots.. Just too many to try and post.

We had a great time!

Labor of Love Part II

My husband and I were checking out some websites this evening. As part of my photographic growth I often frequent photography websites. Some "moms with cameras" websites, while others are high end fashion websites. 

I am very careful while looking through every picture. I analize, study.... Watch where the light is placed look in the eyes of the subject. In doing this, my husband said something to me. He said, "it must suck being a photographer". I paused turned around and asked him, "why would you say that"? He said, "you don't just look at the art the artist created for you, you pick it apart and analize it". I thought about it for a moment... My answer was this, being a photographer is magnificent! I have the luxury of looking at a portrait of a person, as not just a portrait of a person. I study it, truly look at it. I "SEE" the light, how it wraps around the subject, I notice how the light transforms an object. I look in the eyes and know how the portrait was taken. I am not analizing I am admiring. I admire a photograph that it is very obvious the photographer did not half hazardly throw a light on top of a camera and blast the light straight on. I admire when it is obvious the artist took their time to study the subject and place a light in a position as to accentuate the positive features of the subject.

It is this that is lacking in todays "professional portraits" there are so many "moms with cameras" who get a fancy camera and get lucky with one average shot and think "I am a photographer" (I can say this cause I am a mom). And then take 500 images and sell them on a disc for $25. Then that person comes to me and thinks I am ripping them off for charging what I charge.

So no, it does not "suck being a photographer"! My heart flutters when I think of photography, when I photograph I seriously get so excited.  Yes, I analize "GREAT" photography but not because I am picking out flaws, but because, I am memorizing and learning. Picking out lighting patterns. And yes, I do analize my subjects. I want every portrait I take not to be just some photograph that pays this months bills. I genuinely want it to be a work of art. Something someone passes and actually stops turns around and studies. I yearn to be more, to grow and be "GREAT". I want people to look at my work and say WOW! Any one wanting to share in my adventure don't hesitate to say so. I love talking and critiquing, not just critiquing, but also being critiqued. It is what helps me grow!

A website worth checking out

www.micheallavine.com

Kristina Senior Photos Camden county Ga

Just a quick note of the session I did this evening. 

This session was so cool! Kristina chose all her own locations. I think her choices were magnificent. I feel her pictures will totally stand out from the rest. Kristina you are AWSOME!

I know that where ever your future takes you it will be a bright one. 

Rebecca, the tears will dry and before you will be standing an amazing woman that YOU helped shape and mold. I am quite sure you will not be disappointed, she is an amazing young lady.

Congrats to you for all your achievements. It was a priviledge meeting you and photographing your senior photos!

The labor of love

I was thinking about the joy I receive when I take pictures... Cheesy I know....  I hope this never becomes a "job" to me. I often think how truly lucky I am that I actually get to do what I love! 

To see a family react to my photographs sincerely touches my soul. I can skate through a whole day of happiness on that feeling. The fact that my images will be loved by someone and enjoyed by a family for a very long time, means so much to me.

I pray the Lord continues to bless me with the gift of photography, as long as he does I will continue to shoot.....

St Mary's Ga Family Photography

I just got finished photographing the Gombaski  family and absolutely could not wait too edit this picture! 

First let me tell you about the family. Shelby is one of my senior ambasadors for  2010 class. 

I enjoyed photographing her and getting to know the family. Rhonda let me know her son and his wife were about to have her first grand baby, and she gave me the honor of photographing him for the first time. 

He was so sweet and such a good sport about the whole wing thing (he really was an angel).

I love photographing families who allow me to have the creative freedom and really allow me to "play".  I hope they enjoy these pictures as much as I truly enjoyed taking them, not only for the photography end of it but because I truly enjoy their company.

In the other picture is me! I asked Shaun (the babies dad) to hold my camera, so he started taking pictures! Hilarious it is not too often I see my self in pictures.. Thanks Shaun for enlightening me, I think I like myself on the other end of the camera!