b&w8

b&w8, originally uploaded by bella vista photography.

Everything is how i wanted, a nice group shot with no 'Meh" feeling to it. Go for gold and add a border i think it adds some class.

j7

j7, originally uploaded by bella vista photography.

ok i had a photoshoot with a great family on the weekend, when i went through the shots i thought the colour ones were a bit "meh". So in true form i played with them and came up with the wonderful Black & white . Now you cant mess up a B&W this one is from www.pioneerwoman.com and one i use often.

Just married

Just married, originally uploaded by laurajane 1980.

for amy 17

flowers are a girls best friend

flowers are a girls best friend, originally uploaded by daviddettmann.

for amy 16

romance

, originally uploaded by J. Phelps Photography.

for amy15

Carla & Bo - July 18, 2009

Carla & Bo - July 18, 2009, originally uploaded by Shannon Lepere.

for amy14

sorting the dress out

sorting the dress out, originally uploaded by Aga 82.

for amy 13

Valerie et Francois

Valerie et Francois, originally uploaded by photogenika_studio.

for amy12

Vicky & Jerry - 05

Vicky & Jerry - 05, originally uploaded by ~Landis~.

for amy11

Red Leaf Studios

Red Leaf Studios, originally uploaded by Red Leaf Studios.

for amy 10

sargent_092

sargent_092, originally uploaded by elevatephotography.

for amy9

Tom and Olivia's Wedding - Select Color Bouquets

Tom and Olivia's Wedding - Select Color Bouquets, originally uploaded by perez sisters photography.

for amy8

2009 © Dekuji Photography

2009 © Dekuji Photography, originally uploaded by Dekuji Photography - Moving house & Office... brb.

for amy 7

Luke and Jasmine-40

Luke and Jasmine-40, originally uploaded by Joseph Yarrow. Bristol Wedding Photographer.

for amy6

June 13, 2009-042

June 13, 2009-042, originally uploaded by MATTaddington.

for amy5

344 - 8x10 crop

344 - 8x10 crop, originally uploaded by mistymemoriesphotography.

for amy4

beach

, originally uploaded by Wellington_Feitosa.

for amy3

6406

6406, originally uploaded by SCGreyguy.

for amy 2

eddie and amber 05/24/09

eddie and amber 05/24/09, originally uploaded by johnstonfoto.

for amy

Just playing about

I've been playing about lately and wondering if this is something I want to get involved in ...............its WEDDINGS. I havent done a wedding shoot yet and I'm not sure if I want to but ive been messing about creating a one of a kind style of invitation. You see I don't like store bought invitations they all look the same and if you are like me and all your friends are getting married at the same time you can have up 5 invitations all with roses, ribbons and god forbid the odd teddy bear (blah) stuck to your fridge or notice board. So..... in this fiancial climate brides want more for their buck and they always want to show off a little and have something a bit better than the next bride.

These are all photos I've taken and them had a bit of fun with. I live on the Australian Eastern coast so alot of weddings are either beach or country. I made up 4 themes so far FLORAL, BEACH, COUNTRY , and RURAL.

I'm a big fan of country so I could not resist doing one for myself and Wayne should that day ever arrive.

All of the themes come as a package

50- printed and backed invites

50- named place cards

50- printed and backed thank-you cards

NO THEME WILL BE USED TWICE WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE ORIGINAL BRIDE AND GROOM. SO YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A ONE OF A KIND SET.

The prices for this package vary to how elaborate they are. And as always I can be contacted by either E-mail- danielleattwood@yahoo.com.au or just drop a comment right here.

Editing is not a crime

I love photoshop if i could print that on to a t_shirt i would wear it all the time so im going to show off with some before and afters.

Before boring ,way too dark,the main subject being the mini cowboy is too far away and there is no atomosphere.

After with a crop, lighten and a hint of 70's action from Pioneer Woman and to me its a heap better. Later I could out a black border around the image.

Although there is really nothing wrong with this one i like PW'S heritage action.

Just seems to make the mist stand out more.

Never work with kids or animals? part 2

I have an idiot dog her name is Gypsy she thinks she is a person and should be treated as such. she is also my doggie model and a poser.

I approach pet sessions the same way i do kid sessions......... no plan what so ever. It saves alot of heartbreak and editing later. I just let them go nuts and be themselves. When I take photos of Gyp I make sure there is a ball nearby that will pretty much keep her distracted long enough so I can get at least one pic where she is not trying to climb all over me.

Just let them play and be natural.

They are just kids with fur.

There is nothing left of these tennis balls maybe a bit of fluff under the clothes line.

here are some other pet sessions.

D-DOG

COCO

GYPSY

Never work with kids or animals?

There is that old showbiz saying "never work with kids or animals" don't believe it. Get you camera out and just snap away while the kids are playing their actions and expressions will be so much more natural than posed. Try and get down to their level get eye to eye, too many shots are ruined by standing over them from 6 feet high!

I had a shoot with my neice not long ago and Riley just did not want to be a part of it. I dont force kids to pose they don't like it. So i just left him alone and continued taking pictures of mum and his sister , after a while he snuck closer and closer wanting to be apart of what was happening until he was sitting on the lounge at my shoulder

thats when i got this one. I love it its one of my favorites.

Make a theme kids got through so many phases one days its spiderman the the next its trucks. Get some photos of them playing with their favorite toys they'll laugh when they are older going through the family albums.

Have fun with kids pics and even if you don't have kids like me i steal my neices and nephews kids.

The best advice i can offer is relax have fun.

My creation

My creation, originally uploaded by bella vista photography.

I was having a bit of fun on flickr and could not resist doing one of these.

I've been unemployed for about 3 months now and really not enjoying it at all. But it has given me a chance to rediscover an old friend. i have always love the art of photography and how one image can evoke emotions and memories both good and bad. My wonderful partner Wayne gave me the best birthday gift a Nikon D40 and i have been clicking away ever since.

My love of photography started in high school back in the 80's where i was taught by Mr Brown I learnt how to roll on my own film cannisters, develop and print my own images. I still have them today. I worked as a developer for Kodak ,fought the monster that was digital for so long and gave in when i saw what can be created and how much of myself i could put into each image.

So here i go my giant leap into the great blogging world wish me luck!

My Inspirations

Thanks to Ree Drummond of Pioneer Woman (who i have been fan of for years) for giving me the inspiration and courage to start my own blog. If no one visits oh well! But if people do and like what they see please let me know.