Helena
Helena was absolutely so so so much fun to shoot! She is so much fun and, obviously, very beautiful. She is completely hilarious as well and had us in stitches the whole time. She's super ambitious, very involved in DECA, and I have no doubt the will go places and accomplishes a LOT in her life.
Merry Christmas!
Sweet Abby
You know when you meet someone and then you meet them again and when you meet them that second time you just know you’re going to love them? Well, Abby was for sure one of these girls. I was REALLY hoping she would choose me to photograph her senior portraits, especially when I was able to take her pictures at her Varsity Cheer Squad Shoot in June. Abby's session was a new location that looked just BEAUTIFUL from the street. It's gorgeous close up as well but we ended up naming it "The Ant Hill" because of all the ants! Never have I need ant hills this big!!
You can tell from the very first time you meet Abby that she’s one of the good ones. She has a heart of gold, this girl. Couldn’t love her more!! Thank you, Abby!! You’re a doll!
Peyton
When Peyton and I met for our in person consultation she wanted something different. She wanted a funky location that not all of her friends had. I delivered on that. This was a cool location that I got access to from another photographer. It was a location I was also dying to try so working with Peyton was a great fit! I have worked with her before a few times and was able to see her awesome personality show through. Thank you, Peyton, for giving me the opportunity to capture you!
Complimentary Colors~ Guest Blogger Meredith Ryncarz
I am so excited to have the amazing Meredith, with Memories by Mere, guest blog for me. I always try to educate my clients on how to make sure they don't mush into be background... but now you get to hear it from someone else! (YAY!) ;) Without further adieu... Meredith:
I often have clients ask me what they should wear for their photography session. While the quickest and easiest answer is to send them a “what to wear guide”, you may still be shooting yourself in the foot. For example, if I was photographing a senior session in a meadow and really wanted her to stand out, a green dress or top would blend in while an outfit with a pop of red would make the image more visually interesting. This is due to something called complimentary colors and they can be found opposite each other on the color wheel. In the case of the photo below, the red vest and pirate headband add visual point of interest to an otherwise very green image.
The three major complimentary color groups are green and red, orange and blue, and purple and yellow. By using this knowledge you can bring visual interest to an otherwise blah picture location. Let’s face it, while you may not be able to always control what your clients wear, you can control where they stand.
In the case of this little boy, if I had placed him in front of a green meadow or the blue sky, he would still be cute. By paying attention to what he is wearing and his eye color, I can plan for a more visually stunning effect. I noticed an old orange brick wall where we were and had him stand in front of it. By scouting my location ahead of time, I can map out where and what I want to photograph.
Whether you photograph children, landscapes, or objects, knowing your complimentary colors can vastly improve the look of your image. The photograph of this historical home was done at night as I experimented with HDR for the first time. The yellow stucco of the walls played will with the purple blue of the sky and made the home stand out from its surrounding brown Texas landscape. For your next photo session why not try implementing this element of art. It is one widely used in painting, marketing, and other art forms.
Meredith Ryncarz holds a M.Ed. in Art and has taught at several universities. She currently is the owner and principal photographer at Memories by Mere Photography. When she isn’t busy snapping photos or mentoring, she can be found chasing after her two crazy kids and trying out new foods with her foodie husband.
Emily
I met Emily at my make up night a few months ago. I knew right when I met her that I liked her. She has such a kind heart. I was SUPER excited when she chose me to photograph her senior pictures. I also got to take pictures of her at the Patriotic cheer shoot I did for her Varsity Cheerleading Squad in June. Thank you, Emily! I had SOOO much fun!!!!
Sweet Chelsie
I cannot begin to tell you how much I like Chelsie. She is so kind. She has a lot of friends and rightfully so. I first met her at Addilyn's 5th birthday party. I then met her again... and again... and again. I really enjoyed my time with her and am REALLY excited that she is one of my Senior Spokesmodels for the Class of 2015. That means I get to so another session with her at the end of her senior year! Woot!
Girlie Summer Outfit
I love it when girls go super duper girlie for one of their outfits for their shoot. Every girl has a wee bit of girlie-girl in her so why not flaunt it every now and again? I tell my seniors that if they would like their hair up for part of our session together to get their hair done so it looks great down, then have their hair stylist do it up BEFORE they leave her house! That way we can start with it up and let it down later in the session. It's really hard to put your hair up during the session... not to mention the valuable time it takes!
Also, I'm sure you're thinking, "Why have a hat AND put your hair up in a bun?!" Well, the hat doesn't have to be worn. You can use it as an accessory... something for your hands to do. Play with it. Throw it up. Use it to kind of hide behind while giving me a fun, flirty look. So many choices!
Gold Watch (In case the coral one isn't your thang!)
Class of 2016 Cheerleaders
It seems like high school girls grow up a lot between their junior and senior year... but they also really grow up once they become upperclassmen for some reason. These girls are no exception. Some of them I have been taking pictures of since they were wee little freshmen. They have really come into their own. They are so sweet and really fun! I'm sure I'll blink and they'll be seniors!
Chic Critique Magazine Cheerleader Feature! {Colorado Springs Senior Photographer}
I'm SUPER excited to have been featured in Chic Critique Forum's magazine! It's so cool to see MY images printed in a real life magazine!!! Makes me feel like a grown up. ;) Because this is so fun for me I am offering a GIVE AWAY! I will be offering a FREE digital copy of the magazine to one lucky person! In order to qualify, you must be a fan of Jennifer Wyeth Photography on Facebook as well as follow me on Twitter. For an extra entry, follow me on Google+ as well!! (So a total of TWO entries for that!!) Once that's done, you also need to become a fan of Chic Critique on Facebook as well as subscribe to their newsletter. (This is your THIRD entry!)
Please leave a comment for each "entry". So, if you did each of the things above be sure to leave THREE comments! One comment should include your email address so I can email you if you win. I will pick a lucky winner on April 1st!! YAY!
Here's the awesome feature!
Alex & Sydney {Colorado Springs Engagement Photographer}
This couple is just so darling. They are high school sweet hearts and have survived college (in different states for a lot of it!) and post grad. I'm so happy for them that they have found each other! And he's getting one amazing sister-in-law!
Jaden {Colorado Springs Children Photographer}
Gabby {Colorado Springs Children Photographer}
I loved photographing this girl. She was so sweet and willing to do anything I asked her to. She reminds me a lot of her beautiful older sister!
Chelsea {Colorado Springs Senior Photographer}
Working with Chelsea was such a treat. She models and has a part time job all while going to high school. The weather was… less than ideal but she rolled with it! It was actually a lot of fun. We made it into a little game… try to get a decent shop in between the gusts of 50mph winds. It was seriously insane. I haven't ever shot in that kind of wind before… and hopefully I won't make a habit of it. :) Thanks, Chelsea! It was a pleasure!!
Kyle {Colorado Springs Senior Photographer}
Normally I photograph senior girls. Every now and then I'm lucky enough to photograph a senior boy. This guy… such a sweet kid. He's a fabulous tennis player and just couldn't be sweeter. Thanks for letting me take your pictures, Kyle!!
Riley {Colorado Springs Senior Photographer}
Riley's pictures were an absolute blast. She found an amazing field that we were able to finish up at. The sun was beautiful. The balloons were a little nuts but we managed a few good pictures from them. And Riley... Riley is so very beautiful. She's got amazing eyes and a perfect smile. I loved taking pictures of her! (And hanging out with her super fun mama!)
The Big FOUR! {Colorado Springs Children Photographer}
I'm sure I'm not the first mom out there that has nearly gone gray looking at what should be a toddling, drooling baby and realizing that said baby is now running, talking up a storm, has opinions (more than you care to hear), and is turning 4 years old. My baby just turned 4. And, yes, I know that I'll blink and she will be getting married. So, I've chosen not to blink. :)
S'mores: Capturing Everyday Moments~ Colorado Springs Children Photographer
A few weeks ago we decided to break in the backyard fireplace and make some gooey S'mores. The kids absolutely loved them! Who doesn't love a throw back to your childhood, am I right? I took the opportunity to snap a few pictures with my "real" camera since I all too often just pull my iPhone out of my pocket and use that. (I blame Instagram!)
I want to make sure that I remember to capture these little moments. The details of these day to day activities WILL eventually go away. My kids will grow up. The cute little dimples are their knuckles will someday get wrinkles. Comforting the bad dreams in the middle of the night will turn to them rolling over and falling back to sleep on their own.
Because of this, my New Year's Resolution was to pull out the big guns and try to take more pictures of my sweet family; no matter the background; no matter the light.
Location Hunting~ Colorado Springs Photography Tips
As photographers we are always (ALWAYS!) looking for fun places to shoot... places that will inspire us... places that are unique and all our own... places that when people see the images they say, "Where did you take these?!?" Well, look no further! I'm here to give you a few tips on location hunting and finding those prime spots that will be all yours!
1. Always be on the prowl. When you're out and about, watch what you're driving past. You just may find a hidden jewel you've seen a million times.
2. Don't look for the Taj Mahal. Some of the best places I have ever discovered have been dinky places on the side of the road.
3. Don't be afraid to ask! If something is private property give it a try! It's amazing what people will do for a warm plate of chocolate chip cookies!
4. Look to the Internet. Often times you can find really amazing places on flickr, Instagram, or even Facebook.
5. Ask fellow photographers to go location hunting with you. Raise your hand if finding an awesome new place makes you pee your pants just a touch. (Trust me, everyone's hands are high in the air). Your photog friend may see a vision that you would have otherwise missed!
6. Watch the light. Light can be sneaky! Always moving around on us! Sometimes an otherwise boring location turns into a magical photographer's oasis at certain times of day. There are places I won't shoot at in the evening (you know, during that blessed golden hour?!) because they just don't work with the light the same as they do in the morning.
7. Don't be afraid to move things around. Break a sweat and drag that tree trunk across a field to where the light is yummy!
Here are some images of a shoot I did a while ago. My photographer friend and I found this location on the side of a busy road... there was even a bright blue dumpster there!
