I had an awesome session with a beautiful girl the other day! My cousin Dominique asked me to take some photos of her for a calender contest, and I was totally excited, because, as I said, she's gorgeous! I just wanted to share a few of my fave shots from the session!

Check out my facebook page for the rest! http://www.facebook.com/JinxedStudios

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Check this out, boys & girls! I may be shooting this event, and it looks like it could be a lot of fun! So bring your booties out & party with us, 'kay? 

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Another fabulous contest for photographers!!

Wild Hearts Photography is hosting a big contest for valentine's day! You don't have to be a photographer to enter, but most of the items are geared toward photography (props, etc.)  You can check it out & enter here:
The Wild Hearts Photography Bestill My Heart Valentine's Contest

Good luck! :)

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I'm going to do a couple of giveaways! The first is for my previous clients! If I've taken photos of you or your family, you're automatically entered to win a FREE custom 8x8 photo book! I'll be making a list {in order of sessions by date}, and randomly choosing a client with random.org! Want a second chance to win?! Click the "Reviews" tab above, and leave a review, and a second winner will be chosen randomly as well! {The winner will be chosen when at least 5 reviews (by clients) are recieved!}

Prospective clients, don't think I've left you out! For your chance to enter, Send an email { danalanephotography@yahoo.com } or a text {502-724-9998}  to book your session! To be entered in the contest, you will have to submit a $5 retainer fee (which will be applied toward your session). An invoice will be sent via PayPal for the retainer, and you will be entered in the contest, and secure your session & your guaranteed free gift!!  Sessions are currently on special at $25, so this is a FANTASTIC deal!!! See this page for more details on the current session offer: http://www.jinxedstudios.net/2011/02/child-models-needed-and-how-to-get-free.html

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Branding

Working on getting my studio "image" together! First things first, my Logo! Not sure if this will be the FINAL one, but I'm trying it on! I'll be working on my business cards, marketing tools, etc in the next couple of weeks... Can't wait til it all comes together!

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Child Models Needed! {And how to get free stuff!}

I'm really excited to have gotten my home studio together, finally! So excited, in fact, that I'm offering up seriously cheap sessions right now, just to get to use it! $25 will get you a half-hour session, digital downloads of your pictures, AND a photo package that includes 1-8x10, 2 5x7's, and 8 wallets! {ala carte photos & products also available!}  Check around- you won't find a better deal for fun, quality photos. These sessions are done in my home, so we have complete freedom & privacy, and can be as serious or downright silly as we feel like!

I'd love to have a wide range of children to add to my Studio Portfolio over the next month or so, and to that end, as an added bonus, the first booking in each category below will recieve *50 FREE "rep cards", which are basically 2"x3.5" full color photo cards, and are perfect for passing out to friends & family! {a $35 value!!}

Photo rep cards (courtesy of WHCC)

So, without further ado, these are the categories in which I need models: 

Maternity-7 to 9 months

Newborn boy (under 7 days)

3 months old (boy & girl)

6 months old (boy & girl)

Twins or Triplets- Newborn, 6mos-1year, older (really any age- this just sounds like too much fun!)

1 year old- Birthday cake smash session! (These are fun, and messy!)

Toddlers (1-3 years old)

4-6 year olds (boy & girl)

If your child's age/sex isn't listed, this certainly doesn't mean I don't want to take their picture! I'm open to any and all sessions... These are just some that I haven't gotten to take many of.  If you'd like to book a session, please email me at danalanephotography@yahoo.com or call/text 502-724-9998 {please be sure to leave a message if I'm unable to answer!} 

*Free rep cards also available with any session paid in full via PayPal, whether you are the "first" in the category or not! Simply email me with your booking request, and I will send you an invoice. When you pay, you will be locked in on the free deal! Offer expires Feb.14, 2011. 

So now, you've read all this, and you're thinking, this is pretty cheap! What's the catch? Well, there's not one. I just really hope that you'll take advantage of this offer, and love your photos so much that the next time you need a photographer, you'll call me!  

Want to see some of my studio work so far?  Jinxed Studios- Studio Photography

Thanks for visiting,
Dana Lane

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Editing: before & after

I've been playing around with new options for editing lately, and I thought I would show off a few "before & after's"! So, without further ado...

This is my stepdaughter, Madelyn! I boosted the overall exposure & brightness in lightroom, as well as brightened up her eyes! Then I exported to photoshop to clean up the dark circles under her eyes.

I love these flowers, and I just wanted to "art" it up, a bit! 

This is one of my faves from a day at the park with my sister & niece- I love the simplicity, and the water droplets, and how it just makes me want to go splash around in a fountain! But the original was just a bit dark & gloomy looking, so I punched it up a bit! 

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