Elisa B. Photography | Wedding and Portrait Photography
- Name: Elisa Bricker / Elisa B. Photography
- Located in: Charlottesville, Virginia
- Started in: 2008
- Status: Full Time Professional
- Types of Photography: Wedding and Portrait
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: I love my Nikon D700s. I shoot with them all the time and they have some wonderful features. My favorite lens is the 24mm 1.4. It's a beautiful lens, gets big groups well in small spaces, let's me float around on a crowded dance floor and has a great effect with detail shots as well.
- Interesting Personal Fact: I grew up in a large family, taking portraits of my siblings and learned on film cameras from my father, who studied photography in college. I'm the oldest of ten children, so I had lots of faces to practice on!
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Main Site: www.elisabphotography.com
Blog: www.elisabphotographyblog.com
Twitter: @elisabphoto
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/elisabphoto
I am an artist, a wife, and a consummate romantic. I have a minimally processed photographic style with modern touches. My mother always said that makeup should make us look like our best selves – not like we’re wearing makeup. I feel the same way about the post production of my work. I’m reflecting the beauty of who people are – their best selves – and not making them look like something they’re not. Good post production is subtle.
I began my love of photography with a strong desire to create beauty in high school. I found other loves that I studied in college, but found myself right back where I belonged after graduating. I’m blessed to have a family that I love to spend time with and a growing business that desires my time as well. My biggest challenge is finding the work/life balance – something that I suspect will be a constant. J
I shoot all of my weddings with my husband, Edward, who is my partner in the business. I’m blessed to be able to work with him, and our clients benefit from his great eye and grounded personality. We love working together.
I'm a member of the Professional Photographers of America and Wedding Professional Photographers International.
Fran Ruchalski | Music Photography
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- Name: Fran Ruchalski - The PhotoGuy of Amelia Island - The Photographer, LLC
- Located in: Amelia Island / Jacksonville Florida
- Started in: January. 2008
- Status: Made the jump to full-time June, 2010.....hence the new name
- Types of Photography: Music Photography & Portraits
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Nikon D700 / Nikon 80-200 2.8
- Interesting Personal Fact: I have a blue spot in the middle of my forehead from an "extreme sport" accident....I was racing a shopping cart, lost control, and went skidding across the Wal-Mart parking lot head first. My pride was hurt more than my head. My mother always told me not to do it....maybe someday I'll listen.
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Website: www.photoguyofai.com
Blog: www.ishootmusicians.net
Twitter: @PhotoGuyofAI @IShootMusicians
Facebook/MySpace: The PhotoGuy of Ameila Island
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I am many things to many people. I am Dad to 4. I am Pop to 8. I am the “significant other” to 1. I am “the ex” to 2. And I am the master to one crazy German Shepherd.
I have lived in a very large city and on a farm outside a small rural town. Yes, I’m a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. These days, I live in a little beach town on a small island in Northeast Florida, and I am very happy to be here. It’s a place that I truly feel at home and may be the place where I was always meant to be. For a beach bum like me, nothing beats living less than 5 minutes from the beach.
If I don’t have a camera with me, the universe seems somehow out of kilter. I’ve been doing this since I was quite young. And people…not only my mom…think I’m pretty darn good at it. I'm really good at candid shots of people. An art school professor once told me that I have a special way of capturing people. Who am I to argue with her? Actually, I think she was right.
While I've always loved photography, it's only fairly recently that I decided that I wanted to try to make it my full-time gig, and I am seriously studying everything I can to become better at it. I have fallen in love with lighting and stobist type shooting.
Concert & band photography is my passion. The combination of photography and live music is just so natural for me as they are both such a big part of my life. I went to my first concert when I was 12, over 40 years ago; it was The Grateful Dead at the Spectrum in Philly and they played for 5 hours. I’ll never forget it. I spent most of my teen years and beyond going to as many concerts as I could, sometimes 3 or 4 in a week. I’ve seen most every rock artist of the 70’s, a lot of them several times. These days, I get out to probably one live performance a week, sometimes quite a few more. I Shoot Musicians and I make people look like Rock Stars. I love to capture the moment when a performer shows their spirit and personality. It’s like magic. Capturing that energy and emotion is what it’s all about for me. Someone told me that I do it so well because I feel the music so much more than most people. Some of my photos have been published in Guitar World, Guitar Player, Guitar Edge, Musicians Friend, The Buzz, Axis Magazine, and other national and local publications as well as many sites on the web. While I take most of my photos in the Northeast Florida area, I have traveled throughout the Southeast to cover musical events. Now, if I could just figure out a way to make real money at it!
Mandy Call | Children Photography
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- Name: Mandy Call - Sweet Cheeks Photography
- Located in: Ogden, UT
- Started in: 2009
- Status: Part Time (Hope to be full time soon)
- Types of Photography: People-Maternity, Newborns, Children, Family, Engagements, Bridals & Weddings
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Pentax K10D /50mm 1.7
- Interesting Personal Fact: I really, really want a pet chicken! One day I will get one. (I would also be happy with a pet goat.)
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Blog: www.sweetcheeksphoto.blogspot.com
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/sweetcheeksphoto?ref=ts
Short Bio
I never thought I would be able to make money doing photography. I took a few classes in High School and fell in love with it.
When I was younger I always thought I would be a nurse. After working for 3 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant I decided that was definitely not the career for me.
I have lived in Utah my whole life, probably will stay here forever. I got married in April 2009. My children have fur, feathers and gills. I love any type of animal.
I'm currently going to school at Weber State University. I know I don't need a degree to be a photographer, but having a college education has always been important to me.
Taking pictures of babies and children is my passion. Little toes, sad cries, sweet smiles, playing, fighting, I love it all. There is something so precious about a picture of a sleeping baby in black and white.
Holly Johnson | Family Photography
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- Name: Holly Johnson - Holly's Hobby's Photography
- Located in: West Jordan, Utah but I service in the Salt Lake City area as well as the Provo, Orem, and Ogden areas. I am willing to travel if the need is there.
- Started in: 2005
- Status: Part Time
- Types of Photography: Families, kids, missionaries, senior portraits, engagements and weddings.
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Canon rebel xti, 24-70mm 2.8 L
- Interesting Personal Fact: Photography isn't something I thought I would be doing 10 years ago and here I am 5 years later.
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Website: www.hollyshobbys.smugmug.com
Blog: www.hollyshobbysphoto.blogspot.com
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com
Short Bio
I have always been a creative person. I was always interested in art. I used to do alot of scrapbooking, (alot) and had many friends who admired the pictures in my albums. One of those friends hired me to do her family pictures, all I had then was my little kodak digital camera and my brain, and it pretty much snowballed from there. This wasn't something I would have ever thought of doing as a career let alone having my own successful business. So along the way, I have had to learn (alot of times it was by doing things the wrong way) how to get the effects I wanted. Gradually got better equipment and try to learn things along the way. I also make collages with all of my shoots to capture some of the feeling. turning a few pictures into a work of art. The best part of being a photographer is all the friends you make along the way. When I gain a client, they always come back for more, and that trusting relationship goes along way. Helps me to build the self confidence I need in making this successful business.
Leah Miller | People Photography
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- Name: Leah Miller Photography
- Located in: Salt Lake City, UT
- Started in: 08/2009
- Status: Part Time
- Types of Photography: People (wedding/portrait)
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: 5D Mark II, 24-70mm 2.8
- Interesting Personal Fact: It hurts my throat to drink soda. I'll manage to choke one down about once every 5 years.
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Website: www.leahmillerphotography.com
Blog: www.leahmillerphotography.com/blog
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com
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If someone would have told me 18 months ago that I would have my own photography business one day I would have laughed!! Here I am and I LOVE it.
I grew up in a Utah. I spent most of my time playing in high school and college playing in some sort of sporting event. I graduated from Utah State University with a BS degree in Business and Info Systems. I became a computer and web programmer. I met my husband during my last semester in college. Since we've been married we lived in France, Montana, Kansas City, Virginia, and now Utah. We have 2 very entertaining children, who are now my full-time job, and take up the majority of my day.
About 18 months ago I pulled out a DSLR camera that was given to my husband before we were married. I dusted it off and started reading the instruction manual for it. At first photography was a technical and creative outlet...something I very much needed as a stay at home mom. It has since evolved into a passion. My favorite part of photography is editing...I'm not kidding. No worries, I like to shoot as well 
My goal for the next year is to shoot more weddings AND more pictures of my own kids.
Dustin Izatt | Wedding Photography
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- Name: Dustin Izatt of Dustin Izatt Photography
- Located in: Layton, UT
- Started in: 2006
- Status: Full Time
- Types of Photography: Weddings and Portraits
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: 5d mark II with 1ds mark II as backup. Favorite Lens Canon 135 f/2
- Interesting Personal Fact: I love nachos and slurpees, enough said.
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Website: www.dustinizatt.com
Blog: www.dustinizatt.com/blog
Twitter: www.twitter.com/dustin_izatt
Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/utahweddingphotography
Short Bio
I grew up in Layton, Utah and have lived here all of my life. I love shooting weddings and getting to be involved in such an important part of peoples lives. Over the years I have met some of the greatest families and couples.
I am a lover of life. I am grateful to be alive. I love all types of music and music is a huge part of my life. I am a lover of mexican food and love spicy foods.
Many of my past clients have become very close friends. As we work together, I hope we can become good friends too. If you need anything, let me know, it is my pleasure to help. If you have questions, ask, I love answering questions.
I met my wife Tiffany in high school. It was October 3rd, 1998. We were both going to homecoming dances at different schools with different dates. She was at a mutual friends house getting ready for her date and another mutual friend was in town and wanted me to come visit. When I arrived at the house, my friends told me there was a girl inside getting ready and I needed to go and tell her that she looked just like Celine Dion. So I played along, I walked up the stairs to the bathroom where she was curling her hair. As I turned the corner, there stood the most beautiful girl I had ever seen in my life. To this day she still takes my breath away. I said "Wow, you look just like Celine Dion" and the rest is history. We had our first date a week later in Park City. I enjoy spending my life with her by my side and would be nothing without her. I want to thank her for her support and her friendship.
Samantha Loosle
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- Name: Samantha Jane Images
- Located in: Layton, UT
- Started in: 2009
- Status: Full Time
- Types of Photography: Wedding, Portrait, Children
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: 5D Mark II, 50mm f/1.4 or 24mm-27mm f/2.8
- Interesting Personal Fact: I hate the feeling of carpet on my bare feet, so I always carry socks.
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Website: www.samanthajaneimages.com
Blog: www.samantha-jane-images.blogspot.com
Smugmug: www.samanthajaneimages.smugmug.com
Short Bio
A bit about me…My name is Samantha (Sam) and my middle name isn’t really Jane. Although I grandmother has called me Samantha Jane for as long as I can remember, I think it was out of spite to my father for not giving me a middle name.
I have an addiction to my iPhone. I love to ski. I tend to be a bit of a dork, although I try to act like I’m not. I am a bit accident prone, some call it endearing, others amusing, but it’s just me.
Photography for me is love, passion and obsession all wrapped up into one. I think of my clients as friends, and treat them as so. I love capturing the little moments, the ones that generally go un-noticed. My style can be described as lifestyle, with a bit of sass and glamour.
Danielle Bernier | Portrait Photography
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- Name: Danielle Bernier of Danielle Lynn Photography
- Located in: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Started in: Officially in business in 2009
- Status: Part time (with hopes of being full time in the next 2-3 years!)
- Types of Photography: Family, Couples/Engagement and Children
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Canon 5D Mark II and 24-70L
- Interesting Personal Fact: I traveled to Ethiopia in 2007 to adopt my daughter and have been hooked on Ethiopian food and culture ever since!
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Main Site: http://www.daniellelynnphotography.com
Blog: http://www.daniellelynnphotography.com/blog
Twitter: http://twitter.com/DLPhotography
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com
Logo design shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/daniellelynndesign
Short Bio
I wish I could think of something exciting and interesting to say, but the truth is, I'm just your average gal who's in l-o-v-e with photography!! I have been involved with photography and the arts for many years but it was the adoption of our first child that really kick-started my passion and gave me the motivation to finally turn nthis talent into a business. My favorite part of my job? I love to help others see the love and joy in their own families and children. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing a Mom's face light up (or sometimes cry!) when she holds the images of her family in her hands for the first time. Its what keeps me fulfilled, striving to learn and
develop my craft and my business as a whole. Its also a constant reminder of how precious these little moments are to a family and how easily they can slip away, going completely un-noticed.
Heading into my second year of business, I am more excited than ever before! There are so many exciting things on the horizon that I cannot wait to share with the beautiful, amazing clients of Danielle Lynn Photography!!
Chuck Liu | Wedding Photography
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- Name: Chuck Liu Photography
- Located in: Chicago, IL (or wherever I happen to be)
- Started in: 01/2009
- Status: Part Time
- Types of Photography: Mostly Wedding and Engagement, occasionally portrait and families
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Canon 5d Mark II, 50mm 1.2
- Interesting Personal Fact: I used to be a geek and have one of the largest Transformer collections in the world.
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Main Site: www.chuckliuphotography.com
Blog: http://www.facebook.com
Short Bio
Photography has been a beautiful journey for me. When I started booking weddings, it was because I needed something to support this expensive habit of buying cameras and lenses. But the more I did it, the more I enjoyed being there in the moment, seeing things in a way that no one else would. No wedding is the same, and each is an opportunity to push myself artistically. Also, I try to keep commercialization from creeping into my work. I believe that real art involves people and relationships, as well as a lot of time, heart, and hard work. It's a process of giving freely and receiving with open hands. It's always my hope that my images reflect those values.
Photography by Megan Brown
- Name/ Business Name: Megan Brown/ Photography by Megan Brown
- Located in: Provo, Utah
- Started in: 2001 just as a hobbyist then became more serious the beginning of 2008
- Status: Part time
- Types of Photography: maternity, newborn, children, family, weddings, portraits
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Canon 5d mark ii 24-70L 2.8 and 50mm 1.4
- Interesting Personal Fact: I went to Long Island New York to be a nanny when I was twenty years old and had a wonderful experience. Also, I married into a bowling family. My husband, along with all of his immediate family, bowls and so now I have become a bowler too. My average isn't that great, but I try
I'm very competitive. As I was getting pretty serious into photography, I became pregnant with my fifth child. It became a high-risk pregnancy and I was ordered to be on bed-rest for ten weeks. Photography had to be put on hold. My baby came three months early and I was able to document his journey with my love for photography. He's now out of the hospital and doing really well. I'm now getting back into it and LOVING it!
Find out more
- Main Site: www.photographybymeganbrown.com
- Blog: www.photographybymeganbrowntheblog.blogspot.com
- Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/_meganb_/
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/Photographybymeganbrown
I grew up one of three girls, I was the middle. I became very independent, strong minded, strong willed and responsible at a very young age. I was always concerned about others and dreaded the thought of anyone being mad at me. I honored and respected my parents. I had dreams to be someone...someone successful. I wasn't sure how I would acheive that. I spent time going to college,
working, then trying to find myself while being a nanny across the country. After returning to where I called home, two weeks later I met my sweet husband. We were inseparable, in a whirlwhind romance, constantly joined at the hip. Eight months later we were married. Six months after that, we were expecting our first little baby. After becoming a mommy, it became one of the biggest parts of defining my success. Longing for the baby pictures that were never taken of me, I started to become obsessive with recording my own babies life. There grew my love for photograhy and one other way of defining my own success. Along the years, more children blessed and enriched my life. And each of them helped to nourish, cultivate, and strengthen my desire to learn photography. I was always told I had an eye when others saw my work. It encouraged me and I eventually took the plunge and bought my first Digital SLR camera in 2008. Many friends and family helped me practice by being my subjects. And many other photographers inspired me all the while deepening my strong urge to pursue this passion. While at first my love for photography was self-serving, I really saw the happiness I brought to others when taking pictures for them. They say you find pure joy in serving others, that you lose yourself in service and your problems become the least of your worries. My way to serve others is to help them keep the memories they hold dear to their hearts. I'm lucky to have found something that is my passion in which not only benefits me, but all those around me as well.
Eric Kelley | Wedding Photographer
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- Name: Eric Kelley Photography
- Located in: Charlottesville, Virginia
- Started in: 2006
- Status: Full Time Professional Photographer
- Types of Photography: Wedding, Commercial, Portrait, Engagement, Editorial, Aerial
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Cannon - 85mm
- Interesting Personal Fact: In 2005, I walked across the country of Nicaragua to gain support and raise money for a feeding center in Nicaragua.
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Main Site: www.erickelleyphotography.com
Blog: http://www.erickelleyphotography.com/blog/
Short Bio
I began my work as a photographer in high school after I bought a camera and lens off of my brother. I fell in love with photography, and majored in art with a concentration in photography at the University of Virginia.
2005 found me in Nicaragua documenting Orphans for Nicaraguan Orphan Fund via Orphan Network. I was terrible, and learned quickly how to adapt to light changes, environment, and how to capture the reality of each moment and person.
In 2006, I began working for Holland Photo Arts (ahhhmazing photographers from Charlottesville, VA) - and they trained me on the craft of documenting weddings. In 2008, I began my own business, Eric Kelley Photography. Since 2006, I have had the privilege of documenting over 100 weddings in Virginia and on-location: California, New York, Brazil, Texas, Dominican Republic, Oregon and Washington.
Photography is my passion. Daily life finds me documenting people, events, homes, news for editorial work, capturing the intricacies of nature, snapping shots of my wife and son, and basically relishing the beauty of the world. I also love the post-production aspect of my job that allows me to create concepts for photography sessions or weddings for the client's taste. This is art, and I love it.
My wife, Lora Kelly, works with me to do hair and make up for the brides during the bridal shoots.
Michael Kormos Baby Photography
- Name / Business Name: Michael Kormos Baby Photography
- Located in: Forest Hills, New York
- Started in: 2009
- Status: Part Time (and aiming for full time soon!!)
- Types of Photography: infant, baby, toddler, child, and family
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: 35mm digital Nikon. 85mm F/1.4 lens
- Interesting Personal Fact: My hobby is landscape photography, and once I perfect my craft of children’s photography, I intend to find a way to combine both passions.
Find out more
- Business Site: babies.michaelkormos.com
- Personal Site: michaelkormos.com
- Personal Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/gordonf238/
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/MichaelKormosPhotography
Short Bio:
With ten years of experience as a commercial photographer, I felt accomplished and successful, but something was missing. Becoming a father was the catalyst that caused my love of photography to blossom all over again. With so many special, once-in-a-lifetime moments, I found myself being constantly inspired by my daughter. I spent countless hours staring at my precious miracle, snapping endless pictures in hopes of preserving every amazing bit of her. Children are the most genuine and revealing of creatures; there is nothing like capturing those moments of uninhibited emotion. With the assistance of my wonderful wife, Sophie, I use a fun and energetic approach to elicit natural expressions that come from deep within: a burst of laughter, an impish grin or an intense gaze. I tailor my images to each child, in order to present you with images that truly represent the child you love and cherish. Our babies grow so quickly. This is your chance to cheat time and embrace these precious moments that will bring you joy and lasting memories. I find nothing more rewarding than being able to provide parents with images to be treasured for a lifetime. I draw on my photographic expertise to ensure that you receive stunning portraits of the highest quality.
Rich Legg | Commercial Stock Photography
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- Name / Business Name: Rich Legg - RICH.LEGG.PHOTOGRAPHER
- Located in: Draper, Utah
- Started: 2005
- Status: Full time
- Types of Photography: Commercial stock
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Canon 5D Mark II, 24-105 f/4L & 70-200 f/4L
Find out more:
Main Site: richlegg.com
Blog: leggnet.com
Twitter:@leggnet
Short Bio: Rich Legg is a commercial photographer based in Draper Utah specializing in Microstock Photography.
After beginning his photography career while in school and continuing it working as a studio portrait photographer during the 1980′s, he stepped away from serious photography for over 10 years.
It was after his successful career working for a large corporation in the 1990′s when the advances in internet technology and digital photography lured Rich back into the world of professional photography. He returned to his roots as a professional photographer in 2005, working full-time creating images for his stock portfolio with iStockphoto.
In March of 2010, Rich marked a milestone in licensing his 100,000th image on iStockphoto. He is ranked in the top 100 worldwide of the thousands of contributing photographers on the site.
Based out of his nearly 1,000 square foot studio in Draper Utah, Rich continues to expand on the thousands of images in his stock photo portfolio.
In addition to the commercial photography work, Rich is a prolific blogger, a founding member of Photowalking Utah and a member of the Professional Photographers of America.
Anthony Perez | Architectural and Landscape Photographer
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- Name: Anthony Perez
- Located in: Preston, United Kingdom nd Madrid, Spain
- Started in: Preston
- Status: Spare time
- Types of Photography: Architectural, Lomo, Landscape
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Sony A330/Kit Lens
- Interesting Personal Fact: Soy medio Español.
Short Bio
I'm a fairly young photographer (17) from Preston in the UK. I love photography and exploring. I'm also half Spanish and get to spend a considerate amount of time over there in Madrid and Santander. I am in my first year of college studying digital photography and have only really started getting into it over the last six months since I bought my first SLR.
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- Main Site: http://Antp.info
- Twitter: @antp
- Flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/ant93
- Krop: http://krop.com/antp93
- Facebook: http://facebook.com/antp93
- Tumblr: http://antp.tumblr.com
Tamara Young | Glamour Photography
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- Name / Business Name: Tamara Young / T Style Photography
- Located in: Laguna Niguel, CA
- Started: 2007
- Status: Part Time
- Types of Photography: Special Events, Glamour and Boudoir Portraiture
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm 1.2
- Interesting Personal Fact: I always get dressed up for events that I'm shooting, even wearing heels. I can run pretty fast in a pair of Stilettos and do the "Carlton Dance" in them, too. I'm left-handed
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Main Site: www.TStylePhotography.com
Blog: www.TStylePhotography.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com
Short Bio:
I really enjoy getting to know people, so for me, Photography is another way to communicate with the world. I'm a Southern Girl, born and raised in Memphis, TN and currently residing in Laguna Niguel, California. Of course, being Southern and all, I'll probably want to hug you because that's just what we do.
I admit to being fascinated by shoes. I wonder where people have been in them, where they are going in them. I wonder what special day was spent in those sling-backs. I find that shoes can really tell you a lot about a person’s journey through life. While I do love my stilettos, I also like to put my hiking shoes to use. I'm also very passionate about my traveling boots and dancing shoes. When a good song comes on, I start to move without thinking about it. In case you're wondering, YES, I'm that girl in the car singing at the top of her lungs and making faces as if she's performing for a crowd of 50,000.
I’ve been mentored by some of the best in the industry and am always looking to learn more about my craft and new ways to offer something fun and fresh. Being involved in non-profit organizations in my community is also a very important part of my life as a Photographer. I find giving back to the community and helping others as the best way to show my appreciation for the mentoring that I’ve received.
I love to capture the emotion of people enjoying a special event in their lives; a Birthday, an Anniversary, or even an Awards Ceremony.
But there’s a different kind of magic that happens with Glamour and Boudoir Photography. I have the opportunity to inspire women to be happy with themselves. No matter what title they hold or how they are seen by others (Mom, Wife, Daughter, Employee) beauty exists in every size, race and social status. I believe that every woman has an inner Goddess who’s confident, strong, and incredibly beautiful; flaws and all. I want them to see themselves as beautiful and confident FIRST! Many have said it, but I’ll say it again…."confidence is both sexy and attractive."
Phill Monson | Landscape Photography
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- Name / Business Name: Phill Monson / Phill Monson Photography
- Located in: Centerville, UT
- Started: 2008
- Status: Part Time
- Types of Photography: Landscape, Architecture, Travel
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Canon 5D Mark II/ 17-40mm
- Interesting Personal Fact: My thumbs are double jointed and can be wrapped backwards around my hand. I also hang out with Merlin Olsen from time to time.
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Main Site: www.phillmonsonphotography.com
Blog: phillmonsonphoto.blogspot.com
Flickr: flickr.com/phillmonson
Short Bio:
Hi, I’m Phill Monson. I was born in Idaho Falls, ID, lived in Portland Oregon and Ireland for a few years, but call Utah home. I got started in photography in 2008 by getting a dSLR camera in anticipation for a trip to Europe, and have been hooked ever since. Once I got into photography, I thought I would dabble in weddings and portraits. However, I soon realized that mountains and buildings don’t blink or complain, and decided to focus on those subjects.
I focus mainly on my own backyard of the amazing landscapes in Utah and the Colorado Plateau. Southern Utah has so much to offer it would take me a life time to explore. While Utah is easily accessible for me, I live for traveling to new places- especially Europe- and photographing amazing scenes.
I am husband to an amazing wife, and father of a beautiful 6 month old girl. If I may be so self indulgent, I’m much like Billy Zane; a pretty cool dude.
Amy Leavitt | Family Photography
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- Name: Amy Leavitt Photography
- Located in: Las Vegas, NV, Henderson, NV
- Started in: March 2008
- Status: Part Time
- Types of Photography: Portrait
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Canon 5d, my favorite lens is a toss up between the 24-70mm and 85mm.
- Interesting Personal Fact: My kids think it's really cool that I'm super good at video games.
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Main Site: http://amyleavittphotography.com/blog/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/amyleavittphoto
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/amyleavittphoto
Short Bio
I believe happy people are the most beautiful people. And beauty has nothing to do with how someone looks. I believe everyone has a kind of beauty, and it's my job to bring that out and capture it. I love showing people how beautiful they are. I love beautiful photography, but I’m not interest in perfection in my portraits. I don’t do a lot of posing. Most of the time I will put you somewhere, stand back and wait for something to happen. “Say cheese” is not in my vocabulary. Hopefully, you won’t even know I am taking your picture when you give your kids a kiss on the cheek, or share a look with your spouse. To me, photography is about connections and moments.
Stuart Townsley
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- Name: Stuart Townsley Photography
- Located in: Beverly Hills and Woodland Hills
- Started in: 2000
- Status: Full Time
- Types of Photography: Weddings Portraits and other Events (Bar/Bat Mitzvahs)
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Canon 5d MkII and 70-200 2.8 IS
- Interesting Personal Fact: I love Jello am a bedroom DJ and triathlete
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Main Site: www.townsleyportraits.com
Blog: www.townsleyportraits.com/blog
Short Bio:
“I was born in 1970 to a poor southern family of migrant field workers my pappy beat me every night....”
I don’t know what to say about myself I started shooting in 1998 and just haven't stopped. I have shot for rich people and poor people and every type in between. I have shot happy people, nervous people and disasters. I only know how to do one thing and this is it and I love it!
I am always always ALWAYS trying new things to keep it fresh. 2009 was a real breakthrough year for me. My work changed a lot and by using the internet blogs/social networks etc.. I was able to add a lot of exposure to my work. 2010 is going even better! Stay tune.
Donald Norris | Family Photography
The Quick Survey
- Name: Donald Norris Photography
- Located in: Los Angeles, California
- Status: Full Time
- Types of Photography: Weddings, Headshots, Families, Corporate
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Canon Mark 2 , 90mm ts
- Interesting Personal Fact: Former White House intern, Lead photographer of the "Yearbook Camp" at Burning man, I did not want to get into weddings at all.. but after I did... I found that I LOVE IT. Like sickly love it. It's what I was called to do.
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Main Site: www.norrisphoto.com
Blog: www.norrisphoto.com/blog
Twitter: http://twitter.com/norrisphoto
Short Bio:
Donald grew up in Wilmington, Delaware and began photography at sixteen while shooting pet portraits for a local pet store chain. He graduated from Towson University with a BA in Business and served three internships, one at the White House under President Bill Clinton.
For four years after graduation, Donald worked as a business counselor for actors at an acting school. He then transitioned full-time into photography, and naturally began in the area he knew best: head shots.
Over time, Donald embraced the full art of photography and branched out into nearly every area of artistic vision.
Donald has since been blessed to work with some of the best wedding photographers in the world, and even shoots some celebrity weddings each year. He is an active member with the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International and the Professional Photographers of America. His work has been featured in People magazine and on FOX’s Good Day LA.
Andy Williams | Capturing the Beauty of America’s National Parks
The Quick Survey
- Name / Business Name: Andy Williams - Moon River Photography
- Located in: New York, New York
- Started: Forever ago
- Status: Full time photography. This also includes being COO of SmugMug
- Types of Photography: Mostly landscape work at the present time. Though I'm pretty good at Street and portraits too.
- Primary Camera / Favorite Lens: Canon 5D Mark II. Canon 24mm TS/E.
- Interesting Personal Fact: I can't draw to save my life.
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Main Site: http://www.moonriverphotography.com
Blog: http://blog.moonriverphotography.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/awilliamsny
Facebook: http://facebook.com/awilliamsny
Short Bio: I get out to 5 or 6 amazing locations a year while I lead workshops with Marc Muench. Together, we started Muench Workshops a few years ago, and have been thrilling 10 clients on really amazing workshops in Wild Utah, Hidden Catalina, Isle of Mull Scotland, Extreme Sierras, Glacier NP, and more. We've just launched our biggest workshop yet, a two-week Safari in East Africa. More at http://www.muenchworkshops.com
