Break Out Your Camera
Most of us are spending our days at home waiting for the green light to socialize & work again. I have been catching up on things like sewing my son's oversized teddy bear (that tore about 2 months ago), organizing my hot-mess basement & trying out new recipes. Some of you may love to sew, organize, cook or bake. While I enjoy all of these things my favorite pass time is....wait for it....photography! So I thought I would create a little blog that would inspire others to break out their cameras & try capturing new pictures to help pass their quarantine time!
Everyone reading this blog owns a camera-everyone! What's your camera like? Is it built into your phone? Old & vintage? New & modern & mirrorless? Mine happens to be a Canon & I love it! No matter what name brand, make or model your camera is now is the time to use it! Here are some photo ideas for you to try at home!
1) Sunlight! When the warm spring light is shining in the window & your pets are sunbathing...take advantage of them & shoot away! Or step outside & practice focusing on a tree...try standing so the sunlight is behind the tree then move & take the same picture with the sunlight shining next to the tree!
2) Perspective! When your kids are busy playing take a picture of them that tells a story without asking them to pose. Think outside the box and do not even include their face in the frame. My examples show when my son climbed a tree & played football. Without showing his face or the entire picture you know exactly what he was doing in each picture.
3) Nature! You may have a large field behind your home, a row of trees or a tiny window garden...regardless the size of landscape you can use it to practice the settings on your camera. If you have your camera on automatic take time to try manual. Both of my sample pictures below I took my time with (because flowers don't mind waiting on me) & I changed my settings to create that nice bokeh background!
Hopefully I inspired you to try something a little different with your camera!
When this shut down is over I hope to book many sessions & photograph portraits...I'm enjoying trying new recipes & sewing but I simply love creating photographs!
Where My Peeps At?!
Easter fun!
Where's my peeps at? Parents...this blog is for you, my peeps! I'm offering Easter mini sessions with fun in mind...read the 5 quick steps below & view the sample pictures!
Step #1
Give me a call 330-469-0012 or shoot me an email [email protected] to book your session!
Step #2
Treat your kiddos to new spring threads!
Dress them in something fun & trendy...check out H & M, Target or Cru for the latest spring fashion!
Step #3
Session time! Help your little ones find eggs! That's right...I will gladly hide a few eggs around the studio for kids to find!
The last thing kids want to do is sit in one spot & say cheese. Soooooo let's help them have fun during the photo shoot!
Will some of the pictures end up being their little butts because they are facing the wrong way-probably! But guess what little kids' bottoms are cute! Just check out this next picture...
Step # 4
Sort through the pictures with me! Directly after your session we will look at all the pictures together! We will laugh at the bad pictures, write down your maybes & purchase your must-haves! You do not have to wait weeks to view your gallery! I show you your pictures fresh out of the camera!
Step # 5
Enjoy the pictures we capture for years to come!
Bonus!
Mention this blog to save 10% off your Easter session total!
Sports Edition
This sports edition blog is geared to all my fellow parents with children in sports.
When our boys play a sport I often take my camera & capture action shots of the teams. I also take studio pictures of my boys for our own personal fun & memories. Our boys LOVE seeing their images...it's not your average picture! Our latest session is showcased in the slide show...check it out!
Mini Sports Session Run Down
- Throw on your favorite team apparel or dance outfit.
- Look like the strongest player is about to pass you the ball or look like you're about to dance your heart out.
- Let the photographer direct you & pose you.
- Show off your muscles & body!
- Embrace studio lighting & a plain backdrop so the spotlight is on you!
- Use minimal props-such as a ball or pair of cleats, jersey or even shirtless.
- Trust the photographer to add a few photoshop actions & a little cropping-it creates a big impact.
January 2020 Sports Special
Studio Session
3 edited digital downloads with print release
$99 + tax
Details
$50 due at time of booking with balance due at time of session.
Basketball or football is provided. If you would like a different sports prop please bring it.
Length of session about 20 minutes.
Digitals will be emailed with print release one week after session.
Prints and extra digitals may be purchased.
Location: 5555 Youngstown Warren Rd. Unit 906 Niles, Ohio 44446
Inside the Eastwood Mall next to JCPenney
Thanks for reading! Now let's create your sports portrait!
Call 330-469-0012 or email [email protected] to book your session!
You have your Christmas Picture...Now What?!
Christmas family pictures...an American staple for the holidays.
Each family has a different approach or style for this timeless tradition.
Some wear their 'Sunday Best' and hire a professional photographer-booking a year in advance. These families are my personal favorite. Some search high & low for the cutest matching pajamas and all say cheeeessseee when the camera flashes - this is always adorable! Some families pose themselves in a line from youngest to oldest in each picture while others sit on the couch in a big happy pile of people! The ugly sweater families make me chuckle, I find them funny! Some families always wear the same color or the classic jeans & a white shirt. No matter which category your family partakes in keep up with the tradition...it's truly heartwarming to reminisce through the years, isn't it?
So now you have hired (Shyla Wolf Photography) to capture your family Christmas picture...what to do with it? Yes, you can leave it in the digital world-that's completely fine...but you can also...
1) Black & white photos add a little glitter! The photograph can be any size you would like. You probably have some sort of clear glitter glue with your craft supplies-if not next time you're out grab some or visit Amazon Prime then simply apply it to just the Christmas tree in the picture or the Christmas bulbs. Just a touch of glitter will add sparkle to your picture!
2) Deck the halls with your photos! No time to frame your prints but want to display & enjoy them? Place holiday garland on your mantel or in a special place in your home or office. Simply set several of your fav 4x6 or smaller photos along the garland!
3) For the fun candid pics you have on your phone & social media print them out as wallet size & use them as gift tags on your Christmas gifts! Use a hole punch to create a small hole in the top of the picture & slide a small piece of ribbon through it to hang on the handles of a gift bag or easily tape to the top of a wrapped present. This is useful, creative, simple & fun!
4) Personalized Christmas cards is a must and a given...seal the deal for the best Christmas Snail Mail with a coordinating personalized stamps! Simply visit USPS for more details on how to easily create & order personalized photo stamps!
5) Give your family photo as a holiday gift. Choose the family member or friend who would truly appreciate your picture. Your bestie who lives on the opposite coast or your fav family member who displays your family pictures proudly all the time! The picture can be framed for a tabletop, turned into a magnet or even an ornament for the tree!
This holiday season don't forget to capture your family photo and be creative with it.
To book your next family session with me simply email [email protected] for more info!
Tour Our Studio
Our studio has featured many different backdrops, sets, furniture, layouts and wall art samples since we moved in nearly 3 years ago! I thought it would be nice to take a few photos of what it currently looks like!
Between myself, Michelle and our interns we have samples of family pictures, weddings, engagements, seniors, babies, cake smashes & boudoir throughout the studio. We also have sample products...metal prints, canvases, albums & greeting cards to name a few. We enjoy filling the studio with smiling faces...book a session & come see for yourself! We would love to photograph you!