Useful Guides for Photographers - Issue 1

This Weeks Photography Friday is all about helping the wedding professional avoid a disastrous mistake by showing up in all the wrong outfits.  The well meaning wedding professional may well be considering some of these wardrobe choices today.  Be warned, they will not yield positive referalls or happy clients.

Top Ten What not to Wear Outfits as a Wedding Professional


          10.

She is off to her "other" job after the reception

          9.

No...Just...No

         8.

 Just because midrifts are in does not make them professional...gentleman

          7.

 I don't care if it's a beach wedding...

          6.

 Men this rule applies to you too.

          5.

If you are undead the bridal party has more important things to worry about than your outfit i suppose.

still try to avoid bloodstains.

          4.

Do not dress like a douche. The End.        

          3.

 Camouflage pt 1-its good to blend in; its bad if the bride thinks your camera may be a deer hunting rifle

          2.

Camoflage pt 2-it's good to try to be invisible; however your camera should be too.         

and finally #1

Bridezilla skipped the firing and went straight into attempted murder

Have more ideas for wedding professional wardrobe? What about an idea for another useful guide you would like to see.  Let me know in the comments below!

What to Wear Wednesday: February 15, 2012

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Winter is (hopefully) on its last leg but if your family is planning a portrait session before the end of the frost here is another What to Wear Wednesday winter look using cool blues.  This is a bit more casual than the last look but definitely offers potential for a fun lifestyle portrait session.

A Eulogy for Picnik

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Picnik

2005-2012

We are here today to honor a great friend of many. Picnik was born in Fall 2005 to beloved fathers Mike, Darrin and Jonathan.  Picnik started quiet, shy and illusive but soon grew to be incredibly popular amongst people wishing to make the most of cheesy photo edits.

I feel a deeper connection to you already wild bill

Picnik was taken under Google’s wing in 2010. His hopes and dreams seeming to come to fruition. For more than a year Picnik flourished under his new ownership and it seemed nothing could stop him from reaching the stars.
In Jan 2012 those dreams were ripped from him when his mentor and new father figure, Google announced they will be killing him in April.  This imminent doom has not dampened his spirit. Picnik continues to bring joy to millions through text and image overlay

the walrus died of shame 1 week later

Picnik is survived by Picasa, Flickr, Yahoo, and API partners across the country.  You will be greatly missed Picnik.  I challenge all people everywhere: do not forget what Picnik brought to you.  The joy, the magic, the ability to feel like a professional photographer for a day.

just like the pros

How will the world survive without your wisdom and knowledge the the art of face-paintery?

RIP Picnik

Friend Counselor Professional

Thinking of Becoming a Wedding Photographer? Step Away From the Red Button!!!

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It's Photography Friday again here at the Sarah Linnea Photography blog.  Today we will be talking about weddings.  To you, well informed photographer, you can dismiss the following as surely you are keenly aware of these situations:

So you are considering becoming a wedding photographer? The idea of capturing that special day for someone in a wonderfully artistic fashion makes you practically giddy, and the thought of a shallow depth of field shot of the wedding rings makes the right side of your brain quiver with anticipation.

originality!!!

You may be thinking "Yeah! Weddings! That's where the money is!!"
Although it is true most people will earn more monetary income from a wedding than a single portrait session, reading this article will explain how little money there is in wedding photography.  But that is not the subject of this blog.

Before you make that WeDJ account and post your services on Craigslist you should consider some challenges you face when taking on this blending of portrait and event photography.

doing anything to get the shot

Here is a short list of things to consider:

Did you know that many churches do not allow photographers to use flash photography and sometimes do not even allow the photographer to move from the back of the sanctuary? No?

consider a zoom lens....

You just ruined their Wedding. Congratulations.

Did you know that most brides prefer a darker often candle lit atmosphere to create a more intimate ceremony making it incredibly difficult to capture action without a Very high ISO which many lower end camera bodies cannot handle without a tremendous amount of grain? No?

the blur is an artistic choice

You just ruined their wedding. Congratulations.

Did you know that most wedding ceremony's take place in mixed lighting conditions making it difficult for the in camera white balance to properly adjust? Are you staring at the previous sentence in confusion?

it's uh......a warming filter?

You just ruined their wedding. Congratulations?

Did you know that the Bride's parents are divorced and this will be the first time they have seen each other in 10 years and have no desire whatsoever to be in photograph together? No?

family love...

You just ruined their wedding. Congratulations.

Did you know that cameras break, or stop working randomly?  Do you have a back-up incase that happens? No?

 ...stupid destination weddings!

You just ruined their wedding. Congratulations.

Did you know that the Bride told everyone to arrive at the church 30 minutes prior to ceremony and the reception immediately followed? No? You now have no time to take any photos and the bride is irate.

get what you can...

You just ruined their wedding. Congratulations.

Did you know that the Bride spent countless hours individually sorting through a bag of m&ms to find the colors to fill her gift boxes she left at each table-inside of which was a special handwritten note with their wedding date explaining the importance of m&ms to their relationship and the over arching metaphor of the melty chocolate-y goodness to their wedding night…..No? You didn't get a picture of the m&ms?

please join us in eating our face...

You just ruined their wedding. Congratulations.

Did you know you could be sued for not delivering photos of key moments throughout the day? No? You just ruined your business. Congratulations.

There is nothing stopping the well informed photographer from doing a bang up job.  These warnings are not for you, well informed photographer.  These warnings are for those eager to dive into the pool because it "looks like it could be fun" and "I've been to a lot of weddings".

How confident are you in shooting events? Do you know how to quickly adjust your camera for varying lighting conditions and different focus needs?  During the ceremony, if you miss the exchanging of the rings, or the kiss, you cannot request a do over and posing the shot after the ceremony will not be the same.  Everytime the bride looks at that photo she will remember how annoyed she was at you for missing the real thing.  

happy shooting

Are you "well informed photographer?" feel free to leave more advice in the comments below and help the less fortunate who have not seen what you have seen.

Sarah Linnea is officially Blogging!

Hi!

you can't say you don't want This face taking Your pictures

I am Sarah Linnea Tatom. Thank you so much for reading my blog. As this is my first entry I will do some introduction and let you know what you can be looking forward to. I live in Florence, AL. I moved here from Memphis TN about a month ago after getting married to the most wonderful Jordan Tatom.

when you look away the photograph becomes more meaningful

So much for the introduction. I suppose the most important thing to know about me as far as this blog is concerned is...I love my Job.

don't forget to pet your camera after a hard day's work

Truth be told I love a lot of things in life

David Tenant picking me up in the Tardis for instance

But I find a passion for photography that has led me to where I am today. Now I know what you may be thinking. “Everyone who owns a camera seems to think They are a photographer, what makes you different?”
Well...I will tell you...

Cash Money!

yes that is right, a paycheck from the man-paying me for my photography services. I worked for the largest studio in a 200 mile radius before moving to North Alabama. I think that deserves some street cred.

Do I think I will be the next Ansel Adams?

black and white is the prettiest color

No. For starters I would look horrible in that hat. He was also a Nature photographer. I will leave the sumptuous mountain ranges and crisp clear blue water flowing from a natural spring over a multi-colored rock that has been worn down by the minerals of the water flowing over them since the dawn of time......to the people who find that more interesting than I do.

"you are going to be this year's christmas card!"

Well, in a nut shell. The purpose of this blog is to keep my fans and clients informed on what’s going on with Sarah Linnea Photography. Including specials, deals, and the first look at projects. I will also be sharing information about myself, and photography in general. As I am also a photography tutor I want this blog to be informative for photographers as well as clients.

I am going to start my blog off right with a little deal for you.
go to my website: www.sarahlinnea.com and email me which country banned Donald Duck because he didn’t wear pants. The first person gets a Free sitting With a DVD of your images. The next 10 people get 75% off a sitting of their choice. (Wedding collections not included Sorry!)

And here are some links for you to be aware of

My Facebook Fan Page

Follow Me on Twitter

Thank you again for reading. Coming up next time: Photographing Children and the dangers the photographer faces. (Helaina’s First Birthday)