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/JinxedStud...

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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?&nbs...

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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)....

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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 togeth...

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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...

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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...

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