Ohio Senior Photographer | Senior Photography | Senior Portrait Session
…And this is what happens when you get some seniors together from the class of ’16 just for fun…
Class of ’17, it’s your turn to step out of the smoke and into the spotlight… call us today to book your EPIC senior portrait session. 419.582.3260
Creative Concept Shoot | Wedding Vendors | Ohio Photographer
We are finalizing up some image for F1 Sound (a local Professional DJ Service) this morning! We have had the pleasure of Ryan Fullenkamp DJ’ing our MADFashion event the last few years and in exchange we are able to do some really neat work for them!
Any brides looking for a DJ for your wedding, you cannot beat this crew! They are goofy, upbeat and ready to have a party! Be sure to check them out, F1 Sound.
Tribal Creative Concept | Crew Model Shoot | Crew Model Team | Class of 2016
Our crew team girls have been patiently waiting to see a few images from the creative concept shoot we did with them at the beginning of June in Fort Recovery, OH. In the past, we’ve always done a special shoot with some of our models (a carload full), typically heading to Mansfield Reformatory. This year though, we wanted to do something with all the girls that could make it… hence the tribal themed creative concept shoot!
Let me just start off by saying… WE had a BLAST! We have such an AMAZING crew team this year. There is nothing they wouldn’t do… like stick their hair straight up in the air!
If you have worked with us before, you might know who Kate is. If you don’t, Kate is our collage summer help who has been with us for four years now. She did all the girls hair and updos! How talented is she? Sharon (Mara’s mom) came along and helped us out a ton by doing all the girl’s makeup. Mara, well she was all over the place… she has been begging to do a conceptual shoot forever! I of course work with each of the girls to capture their unique face paint, style and/or feather headdress. There are even a few shots of me while I was working (sometimes it’s fun to see things from the perspective of my camera).
The girls did freeze as it happened to be a very chilly June 1st morning (who would have thought!), but they handled it like champs! They either covered up under all the coats and blankets they could find or camped out in our cars with the heat blowing at 90 degrees!
Not quite all of our crew model team could make it (sadly we are missing a couple of them), but here are a few of our favorites from this fantastically fun shoot!
A BIG thank you again to all of our girls. We loved working with you during this shoot and cannot wait to work with each and every one of you again as we photograph your senior portraits!
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There are some really important + exciting things happening at the studio, and we wanted to make sure everyone knows!
First of all, Christmas is right around the corner (I cannot believe I’m saying that already!). In order to have prints + products turned around in time, you and your family need to be photographed by November 1st. If you are one of the lucky ones and we’ve already photographed you this year, than just give us a call to start the process. The final deadline for Christmas cards, prints or any products to be ordered is November 25th.
If you are trying to get into the studio to photograph your immediate family yet this year, we do have a special coming up that you can take advantage of! On October 25th we are once again having our Fall Family Special. It’s all about being outside one last time before the winter sets in. Sessions are scheduled every 1/2 hour for $35. Due to the limited times, please keep sessions to immediate family groupings only (this isn’t the time to get the whole clan together). You can check out more information for the event on our Facebook page by clicking here.
We have already started to fill time slots for that weekend, but we have a few left!
10:00 am | 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm
If the interest is there, we are willing to open up some more time slots.
Call the studio to reserve your spot! 419.582.3260
Ohio Portrait Photographer | Creative Portrait Photography
This is LONG over-due. The girls have been bugging us some, and we’ve been meaning to post these images for weeks now. Since we’re in our busy season, our ‘fun’ work gets pushed to the side while we work on our client work. That being said, I had a little free time this afternoon and made it a point to finalize some of our favorite images from the Mansfield trip that we took a few months ago with some of our senior models.
What fun we had! It’s about a three hour drive to the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, so we get to spend some quality time with a few of our models. Senior models Mandy, Jenna, Jenna & Olivia are the girls pictured in the images below. This years group was (a little quite, but) a blast to work with! They brought along fantastic urban, grunge and even a boho outfit or two… exactly the style of clothing we were hoping for.
It’s always a bit of an interesting process once we get there. We figure out hair and make-up from the parking lot. Always intriguing without a curling or flat iron! And then we’re basically able to walk the grounds of the building till we locate spots we’d like to photograph in. To some it could be a little random or unpredictable, but we manage just fine with what we’re given. And we end up with some really cool, beautiful images.
Let me say it again… IT’S SO MUCH FUN!
A big shout-out and thank you to the girls. They have a long day between the drive, waiting while we’re photographing, and being models in a humid, no air-conditioned building. We’re always thankful for the AC on the way home!
The old prison is just a neat piece of history that we have close to us. I encourage all of you to take a drive over and see it. And for you movie lovers, it’s where The Shawshank Redemption was filmed! Enjoy our view from Mansfield!
Outdoor Children Photography | Children Portraits
Anna-banana was at the studio again! I cannot believe this little girl is one already, the time flies by. We wanted to head to Sidney for her session, but as the morning rolled around the weather wasn’t too promising to the south. Instead, we headed up to St. Marys and were able to get her session in before the rain. I love the different images and texture that urban locations have to offer! Here are a few of our favorites from her session!
Lately, I have been lucky enough to photograph quite a few newborns and it has reminded me why I love this type of photography so much. There is something incredibly special about those first few days with your newest addition.
I prefer to photograph newborns up to two weeks in age because sessions tend to run smoother during this time. The baby is less likely to be disturbed during sleep, allowing for a wide variety of poses, usually mimicking positions held in utero. Baby acne can start to flare up around 2-3 weeks of age and photographing early alleviates this concern. Plus, it’s the perfect break for moms (and dads) to kick up their feet and rest for a couple hours while we take care of their bundle of joy.
As a parent, I know all too well how quickly children grow. As much as we try to remember how small their hand was when they gripped our finger, the memory fades. One of the benefits of a newborn session is capturing those small details before they vanish. Everything from the wrinkles on the bottom of their feet to the curl of their hair can forever be documented.
This is a great time to capture the connection between mother, father, sibling and baby. I realize that not everyone wants to be incorporated, but the resulting images can serve as powerful memories (not only for the parents but for the child).
I love when parents are up for some skin to skin contact! It’s such a beautiful way to capture the love between a child and parent.
This is often the perfect session to include the parents’ or family’s hobbies, interests or heirlooms. Newborns can sleep in almost any position on any type of surface, allowing us to incorporate a variety of different props. Whether the parents are musicians, painters, teachers or big sports fans, we can integrate their interests into the portraits.
bonnet and cardigan were crocheted by great grandma
Dad’s guitar made a perfect prop. You may have great props around the house as well!
Have you ever seen lifestyle newborn photography? These images often take place in the family’s home. Although I do not get the chance photograph in clients home often, I have and am willing to do so. If this is something you are interested in, please let me know. Just keep in mind that we will invade your home and ask you to turn up the heat… newborn babies love to stay warm!
With every image we take, we are not only trying to capture something for the family to cherish, but the newborns’ safety is always our first concern. It’s important to realize that the images you may see on the Internet and/or Pinterest of newborns doing almost unthinkable poses are most likely the work of a professional, combining images together to achieve the desired end result. For example the first two images below where combined together to achieve the look of the newborn resting their head on their hands.
Let the team at Portrait Identity capture all the details and love that a baby is sure to bring. Let us share in your joy and allow us to get to know you and your family. These moments are fleeting and should be captured to remember forever!
“There’s really nothing quite so sweet as tiny little baby feet.” – Author Unknown
That first snowfall of the year, the untouched lingering snow on evergreens branches, ice cycles hanging from the eves of your home, the pure white void of color… winter in Ohio is beautiful. These winter scenes can provide stunning backdrops for children, seniors, families, engagement and wedding portraits.
Of course it’s always a little chilly in the winter season, but that’s what makes a winter photography session unique. Get out your favorite warm winter coat, a bright colored scarf and possibly your hat and mittens and come play in the snow. Winter landscapes are typically very monotone, making any color combination the right option.
Winter portrait sessions are a great way to decorate your home (or a great finishing touch to your holiday decor).
If you’re interested in a snowy scene for your images, timing is crucial. Planning in advance for these winter sessions is difficult, next to impossible. It’s best to wait to schedule your session until the snow falls. Once the snow arrives, call Portrait Identity to help you capture these fleeting moments before it all melts!
Yesterday afternoon we took a few of our senior crew models and headed to Mansfield Ohio to the Ohio State Reformatory for a local photography outing. What fun we had roaming the inside and out of the old prison! If you’re familiar with the movie The Shawshank Redemption, this is where it was filmed. It is such a neat dilapidated building with pealing paint, corroded metal and eerily abandoned rooms.
The girls (along with ourselves) were very anxious to see some of the final images so we spent some time today working our favorites! Hope you enjoy.
Thanks Taylor, Kate, Courtney and Kristin for a wonderful afternoon!
We had the opportunity to photograph a different type of session the other day when fourteen soon-to-be seniors from Marion Local High School came to see us! We spent our outdoor portrait session at Stillwater Prairie Reserve capturing some fun moments. The morning was filled with lots of giggles and even a few screams (out of concern for the snakes we never saw) but the end result was fantastic!
The girls shared that with this many friends sometimes things get a little crazy, but they always get along. It’s pretty easy to see each one of them has their own unique personality that adds to the group!
We wish the best of luck to each of these gorgeous girls in the future!!
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