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Take Group Photos Like a PRO

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Group photos are some of the most popular photos around.  At a wedding they are especially popular because you get to see everyone who attended! There are many challenges to getting good pictures though. The problem is, there is always that one person looking away or blinking isn’t there?  Or it’s just not a good shot, it’s too far away or too close up or one person is in focus and everyone else is blurry.   Plus, how do you get everyone to smile at the same time?JJ PhotographyCR (56 of 149)

  1. TIMING – Take your group photos at the beginning of the event.  Everyone is happy and smiling and looking their best.  Plus the alcohol hasn’t set in too much yet.  But if it’s too sunny – you may have to wait until a little later so you don’t get a bunch of squinty eyes.
  2. TAKE CONTROL – you may seem a little bossy but everyone will thank you later.  If you get lost in the crowd, you are going to have a hard time getting a shot.
  3. SMILE – You should be smiling. Think “follow the leader.”  Motivate them.  Give them a reason to do this shot.  Talk to them and explain what you are doing

4. VISIBILITY – If people can see your camera, it can see them.  Remind them of this!

5. POSE POSE POSE – Pose people…if they are your friends this may mean literally grabbing them by the shoulders and moving them into position.  If you don’t know them, we don’t recommend this! 🙂 Get the heads of everyone on different levels. People have a natural “bubble space” they do not want to invade but get everyone to tighten and squish together. But don’t take too long or get too creative with posing or you will start losing people fast.

6. CREATIVE ANGLES – Get up high, looking down to everyone.  Or get down low and look up at people.  Switch it up.

7. TAKE LOTS OF PHOTOS – like…a LOT.  Put your camera on continuous speed. Then you have more to pick from later.
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8. USE WIDE ANGLE LENS – if possible

9. SET APERTURE – to f8 or higher so you get everyone in focus

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And remember, the larger the group, the harder it is to get that perfect shot.  Don’t beat yourself up.  Just take a lot of pictures and even if it turns out there was a kid picking his nose in the corner…well it makes a great funny story later.  Happy shooting!

Choosing a Wedding Photographer

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Choosing a wedding photographer is SO important to your big day.  That day will come and go but your photographs are the only thing that last.  Don’t skimp on your photographer.  I have a few questions listed that you should ask, but also just make sure you meet with them well in advance.  Pick someone that fits your personality and has the experience.  Pick someone with a style you like and don’t be afraid to ask questions and spend some time with them before you make your decision.  Here are just a few questions to keep in your back pocket at that first meeting.JJ Photography (78 of 197)

1. Do you have photos of entire weddings that I can see?

You want to make sure your photographer can tell a story. You also want to see the beginning posed photos on into their evening candid photos.

2. Can I see a variety of different style options?

Make sure your photographer shoots in the style you most like.  If you are going for a more classic, romantic look or the more modern, edgy look – you need to make sure your photographer can shoot that.

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3. Who will be photographing my wedding?

Just make sure you aren’t hiring one and getting another.  Make clear how many and who your photographer/s will be.

4. When will my proofs, prints, and wedding album be available?

Find out your photographer’s turnaround time. You want this expectation determined from the beginning.

5. How many pictures will you take?

A photographer usually shoots about 500 exposures at an average wedding, but how many of those images will you have to choose from?

 

We can’t stress this enough: Don’t be afraid to ask questions.  This is an important day and you want the right fit for it!

New Trends in Senior Portraits

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Senior portraits are becoming a much bigger deal than they used to be.  There aren’t many times in this teen’s life to get all glammed up and treated like royalty for the day.  Teens want to stand out from their peers.  Senior portraits are now more elaborate. Kids want to be unique and make a statement with their photos.  They want to go a step above their predecessors. This is a huge event and something many kids look forward to from the time they can understand what it means.  Now we are seeing things like

THEMED Portraits – from disney charaters to sports stars to favorite color pallets and or music.  Themed photography give a sense of direction and are be a lot of fun!

CANDID Shots – the standard posing has gone out the window from some young folks.  They want to be captured mid laugh or pondering life’s important questions as they look out over the water.

GROUP SHOTS – sometimes best friends are added to pictures or maybe cousins or coaches, etc. How cool is it to see who you used to hang out with?

UNIQUE LOCATIONS – instead of beside the water, what about IN a waterfall?  Wide angle lenses are becoming more important as backdrops are becoming bigger and better.

TEXTURE – photographs in front of or next to some interesting texture really adds dimension to any photo.
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FURNITURE – an old sofa in the middle of a field?  Yes please!JJ Photography (47 of 69)

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A Touch of Color….

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What is your style?

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One of the marks of a good photographer is someone who can be versatile to meet the needs of client personalities.   A photographer should be able to adjust. At JJ Photography we have had the joy of working with brides with many different styles.  Funky and fun, classic, modern, romantic, silly, and everything in between. JJ Photography wants to capture YOU in every frame.  When you look back on your photos 10, 20, 30 or more years from now we want you to love your pictures as much as the day you took them. Yes fashion changes and culture changes and hairstyles change but you be you.  There is only one you and will never be another like you.   Before the big day Jackie will meet with you to see what look you are going for. We take this seriously and so should you! When that day has come and gone all you will have left are the memories in your head and the pictures you get printed. That is why our tag line is “Memories that Last a Lifetime”.  We believe it…We live it…

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Hair and Makeup Round Rock

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All my JJ Brides out there….we are looking to partner with a Hair and Makeup artist for a special shoot.  We are looking specifically in the Round Rock/Georgetown area.  Who is your favorite?  Why do you like him or her?   Shoot us an email or just comment on this blog post. Spill….  and we thank you!

Have a fabulous day!!

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Engagement Pictures in Austin Texas

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Austin is a beautiful place for all pictures but Engagements are especially important because people want to remember WHERE they got engaged and what happened exactly.  Maybe they are making their home in Austin so they want pictures that represent that.  Maybe it’s just cool.  No matter the reason, we love shooting engagements in Austin! “How did he propose?” is the question often asked.  And we are there to capture they event in real time or celebrate the engagement after the fact.
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My engagement was funny.  Plan A foiled so my now-husband had to go to Plan B.  It happened in Las Vegas at one of my favorite casinos..the Rio.  There is an awesome restaurant on the roof of the Rio overlooking the whole strip.  The plan was to propose there but my husband didn’t check to see what time the restaurant opened and they were closed when we got there!  I had no idea what was going on and he was so disappointed.  We were standing outside the restaurant so he just got on one knee and proposed.  No time like the present right? We were overlooking the penny slots at the Rio instead of the whole Las Vegas strip! We laugh about it now.  Unfortunately Jackie was not there to capture it but she did take our Engagment Pictures here in Austin after we got back.  These were done at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock!

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What is your engagement story?  We want to hear about it! Tell us in our comment section or email me at sarah@jjphotographytexas.com.  The most interesting one will get a custom blog to celebrate your love and share your story on our website on Valentine’s Day!!  

February…the Month of Love…

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It’s February and love is in the air!  You are either excited about this news or you just threw up in your mouth a little bit.  Valentine’s Day is a love or hate sort of thing.  I happen to love it myself.  Celebrating love is a joyous thing and we are celebrating here at JJ Photography.  So what are you getting your sweetie?  Here is a man’s guide to the ultimate Valentine’s Day gifts.JJ Photography-29-L

  1. Lingerie
  2. Perfume
  3. Flowers
  4. Chocolates
  5. Wine

The problem with this common and expected list is that most women are a little health conscious these days.  These gifts are kind of an oxymoron.  I don’t know many women who want to eat a bunch of chocolate and then get into something slinky and silky.  So I made my own list for ladies because well….this is reality.

  1. A year of house cleaning (she will love you forever)
  2. Babysitting coupons attached to Massage Gift Certificates (trust me this will go over well)
  3. Amazon gift card (be careful here, she may dry up you bank account, especially with Prime)

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  4. Fitbit (even if she is not a fitness guru, there is something exciting about counting steps after you push a stroller or work all day.)
  5. A Vacation (enough.said.)

Whatever you do….get her something. Even if she tells you not to because the truth is, everyone loves to feel loved.

See you around the blog! Peace!

Sarah

 

 

Photo Parties…the new craze!

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We have all been to them… Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Scentsy, and many more…. This party crazy started with the soccer moms but now everyone is doing them.  Why not?  If you host, you get something cool and free or a percentage of sales go towards your purchase, etc.  Your friends usually have a blast (depending on what you are serving) and it’s just an all around good time for some girl fun.  The newest hostess with the mostess has a photo party!  What a brilliant idea!  You can get as fun and creative with this one as you wantWith half the league looking pretty good and half the League looking pretty bad here’s your NBA Power Rankings: 1. order cheap viagra bought this.  How does it work?  To host a party means to invite all your friends over.  We set up a backdrop or choose a cool outdoor setting and one by one each group gets their picture taken by a professional photographer.  Prints can be ordered online later and the hostess gets one free!  You could do this for a birthday party, family portraits, or a fashion show for little girls! Throw in a little grub and some icy cold beverages and you’ve got yourself a party people will talk about for a long time!

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2015 Bloopers!

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Every so often we will get that funny shot that was totally unexpected.  They may not be worthy of social media for the client but they sometimes make my Blooper List.  Here is the best of 2015 wacky, funny, totally unexpected and even gross (but funny)!  Enjoy!JJ Photography-1

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