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Mermaid & Glitz | CT Photography

Judie — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:50:00 +0000

It’s been a quiet start to the new year, but I have this feeling that’s about to change!

I had a fun session with my young friend Abbie last weekend, she brought a cute mermaid tail with her. I really like this one of her looking bored.

While I take photographs, we always end up chatting. This time the conversation turned to Toddler’s and Tiara’s, you know the show with really young kids all dressed up and wearing lots of makeup, doing pageants. Abbie told me about this new photography technique I had never heard of, it’s called Glitz. I did a search and have to say those girls end up looking like avatars from a video game to me. Anyways, I went back to the session I did for Abbie for her dance costumes to find one of her with some makeup on and gave it a try.

Here’s my first attempt – it was a miss.

The before picture.

After:

Now my second attempt came out a little better.

Before:

After:

She kind of looks plastic-y and fake, right?

Success!!

Of course it’s a total fail in terms of her mascara – they must draw on those perfect long black lines around the eyes.

So here’s what I learned – the photograph that worked best was lit with studio lights instead of natural lights. Both eyes are evenly lit and so is her body and face. The first photograph she was being lit from above with window light and her arms and shoulders are darker than her face.

Thanks for the idea to try Abbie!!

~ Judie

Personality | CT Portrait Photography

Judie — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:49:18 +0000

A HUGE thank you to Hannah and Jen for coming over today so I could practice with my studio lights and take some personality shots for a new session idea I have!

I had a hard time picking just a few to share – I love all the action shots!

I had to include this movie star sunglasses shot….

…and this is the one I redid because I thought Hannah was too far in front of the lights, but in black and white I just love it! I think she looks a lot like her mom in this one too.

This one is my absolute favorite – Hannah is on the swim team and just rocks these swim goggles!

I still need to practice more so let me know if you have a ten-year old with PERSONALITY who would like to be my model.

~ Judie
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Happy Valentines Day!

Judie — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:41:56 +0000

Sunrise | Photography

Judie — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:43:07 +0000

Winter seems to have the most beautiful sunrises. Such intense colors that it appears unreal, but let me assure you these are straight from the camera. I took these photographs on Saturday morning, saw another glorious sunrise this morning. Maybe I should plan to be up early and in a perfect spot to take a photograph tomorrow. Of course the weatherman is predicting an ice storm so….maybe another morning would be better.

Happy New Year!

Judie — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:59:03 +0000

A big thank you to each of my clients for helping to make 2010 a great year. I so enjoy spending the time with each and every one of you to create a lasting memory for your family.

This time last year I was making plans for 2010, creating my home studio and focusing more on capturing that so precious time when a baby is new. The studio has worked out so well, especially after adding doors to keep those active toddlers in the studio and my own dogs out! Focusing on newborn photography has been very rewarding for me, I enjoy it tremendously and will continue to work on making Love Bug Photography the best choice for parents who wish to have a lasting memory of that oh so fleeting time in their baby’s life.

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy New Year!

I have a very hard time posting without a photograph; I also have a hard time selecting just a few of my favorites from 2010 so here is a glimpse at the past year.

Contests and Other Fun Stuff

Judie — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:21:20 +0000

Coming real soon, as in later today or tomorrow I will be announcing my first of many contests on Love Bug’s Facebook fan page. So if you haven’t already head on over there and fan it today!

Also starting with the very next blog entry your friends and family will have the power to earn you free prints!!!

Yes, you heard me right I am giving your friends and family POWER!!!

No worries, the power will not extend much further than the earning of prints – unless of course they are the type to REMIND you of how they helped you in the past. If that is the case you will have to deliberate on the value of the print against the cost of being REMINDED!

Keep in mind they won’t have to work too hard to earn you that print. It is simple really. All they have to do is leave a comment on your posting. When you think of how adorable, beautiful and down right cute your family members are then you realize the commentators have it really easy!

When your posting receives 20 comments you receive a free 8×10!!

Should your family and friends go all out for you and leave 30 comments you will receive a free 11×14!!!

Now if you are a past client and feel like you have missed out, just send me a quick message and I will create a post for your friends and family to comment on!

I’ve said it before and believe it to be true, there just can’t be a posting without some photographs, so I will share with you my favorites from this years around town autumn photographs.

Tiny Peek | Engagement Photographs

Judie — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:55:52 +0000

I’m not usually an engagement photographer, but I was asked by the daughter of a good friend and thought it would be fun. I was right! Great couple and I had a lot of fun, hope they did too. Here is the tiniest of peeks because I have somewhere to go – more later.

Tutu Laundry | Love Bug Photography

Judie — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:33:45 +0000

It’s laundry day at Love Bug – nice change from sweaty soccer uniforms – such sweet laundry!

Delightful | Child Portrait Photography

Judie — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:46:33 +0000

Delightful Mirabel came to smash our giant cup cake today! It was so much fun watching her with the frosting! I know her mom is waiting to see some of these so here’s a peek.

Smashing Good Fun!

Judie — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:51:55 +0000

Mirabel is coming to smash this giant cupcake later today in celebration of her 1st birthday! Check back later for the yummy fun!

Good Things To Come….

Judie — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:20:24 +0000

I’ve been working hard all day, but not my usual photographing and editing stuff. I have been looking up new products to offer and putting together some print packages. I also took a few minutes to update my portfolio, now located in the Information tab – then galleries. Still have lots and lots to do, but I am in need of a change. I keep checking the website with each update and I am quite tired of seeing that last posting!! So here is something new for me and you to look at!

A few of my favorites!

My Love

: Squishy Love

Sweetness

Siblings

Amazing

Since the computer is freezing between each and every photograph upload, I think it is time to say good night!

Alice in Wonderland – Vibrant | Connecticut Photographer

Judie — Mon, 31 May 2010 22:16:59 +0000

This is the vibrant look. Vote for your favorite with a comment below.