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Family sessions are always fun but this one was extra special. This year, my family and I flew to Philadelphia to visit my sister and her family. It had been 4 years due to the pandemic so we were overdo for a visit. It was so good to see my sister, brother-in-law, niece and nephew. During our visit, I photographed a family session, two senior sessions and a headshot. Phew.
I thought photographing family would be easier but it was actually quite stressful. Not because anyone was difficult; it was because I wanted to impress them. I did have the setting on my side. I was fortunate that we visited back east just as the leaves were beginning to turn. I did not necessarily plan for this but it definitely worked to my advantage.
Here in California, I have spent literal hours driving around the area looking for pops of fall color. I feel like it’s just not fair how beautiful their foliage is, but they do have snow so I guess it all works out.
Turns out we had lots of fun and I am happy to report that their photos turned out gorgeous and are now hanging on my wall. Perk of being the photographer. ;)
Of course we had to end on a fun note!!
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It takes a particular personality to meet a complete stranger…and then pose and take photographs. I do love swapping photos with fellow photogs because its probably the least stressful photo shoot I do. I don’t know why. Maybe I should be more nervous as I could be judged by a peer, but I usually think “they are probably feeling as nervous and silly as I do.”
When Britney, Your Creative Counterpart, reached out that she wanted to swap a shoot, I was game. Just like every other current professional using social media or Linked In, you need a current photo of yourself. You just do. And as a girl who loves to change her hairstyle/color every 8 weeks or so, it never hurts to capture the current hue of my hair.
Both a lover of books, we decided to meet at Barnes and Noble. Again. Meeting a complete stranger. Taking photos in the middle of Barnes and Noble. And then having MY photo taken. It takes a certain type.
I found a friend of like mindset in Britney. Couple minutes of small talk and we were shooting. We both wanted a couple working shots of ourselves for social media. Writing notes. Reading a book. Posing with our cameras. Nothing too elaborate or difficult but necessary and fun.
So I present to you Brittany’s photos from our branding shoot. Lots for her to choose from for many social media posts. I can’t wait to see how she uses them.
Check her out on Instagram at @yourcreativecounterpart
If you would like to discuss a portrait session, you can contact me at:
818-439-5290
mn@michellenicholsonphotography.com
Instagram @michellenic