Melissa Cockman Photography {the blog}: December 2008

Monday, December 29, 2008

Christopher {my bubby}

This is a special blog post for a special boy! He checks my blog regularly and was gracious enough to pose and smile and just be cute in general! He is my cousin, my 'little bubby' in Kentucky and Ben is his "Number 1 Buddy!"... We Love you bub!

Friday, December 26, 2008

Trying out the new....

Lens! December is a wonderful month! We have our Anniversary, Christmas with family in NC & KY and my Birthday! Poor Ben! So my Christmas/Birthday gift this year was my new 28-70mm f2.8! Here are a few images from trying out my new baby today!

Thursday, December 25, 2008

The More the Merrier....

Hawke

I found a lot to talk about with this guy! He has a great appreciation for photography, and quite a talent I admire.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Myrtle Beach, SC

This past weekend, Ben and I went to the Myrtle Beach area to celebrate our two-year anniversary! I didn't take many photos...but we had a great time and the weather was beautiful - it was around 70 degrees the entire weekend! We visited a neat locale - Myrtle Beach State Park. I highly recommend the area for families or those just wanting to get away from the crowds and enjoy untouched beaches!

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Sweet Little Girl...

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Pink...

I had a great time with "M." taking photos! I loved her style and imagination for fun poses! Thanks, I look forward to our next photo shoot!

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Cade's Cove, Tennessee

Sunday afternoon, we made an impromptu visit to Cade's Cove in Tennessee.

Monday, December 15, 2008

..Sweet Sisters..

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Senior Photos for K.

I had a great time with K. as we shot her Senior Photos last week! She was so photogenic and reminded me of the beautiful Kate Winslet in so many ways. I COULD NOT take a bad photo of this girl!

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Color Tones

I love working with various editing effects and this is just one example of how I can work with your photos. Let me know if you have a certain request for a 'mood' in your photo!

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Jenny & Roger C.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Grace Anne...

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Teen Session: Miss S.

Details

My style is very natural, photographing you just being you! And at my photo sessions, no one is allowed to say, “Cheese!” I strive to make you feel at ease, and establish a friendship between us. If you have an idea for a neat pose or action, tell me! We’ll do our best to make your idea picture perfect! If at any time, you or someone in our photo shoot needs a break, we’ll stop and take as long as you need!

Location: I shoot on location (of your choice, or my recommendation) using available ambient light taken outdoors, usually in the late afternoon or early evening. The Midday bright sun is many times too harsh, especially when photographing children. If you prefer to do indoor shots (in your home, for example), we will use available light from windows or doors or a flash if necessary. We will always be sure and check the weather forecast before our scheduled shoot to keep en eye out for dismal conditions.

Props: I might bring a few props to our shoot that I think might add interest or enhance the beauty of the photos. Feel free to offer any ideas of what you think might appeal to the photograph using props or other items!Family or

Group Portraits: When photographing you and your family or group, we’ll make sure you are comfortable in the location, and we also want you to feel relaxed in what you’re wearing! When it comes to colors, it’s a good idea to dress everyone in a similar color tone range, you don’t want a single member of the group standing out because the clothing is too light or dark compared to the rest of the group. Light pastels, bold stripes or patterns are sometimes too distracting. It’s a good practice to stay away from logos, decals or brand markings on clothing, as this can be distracting. Short sleeves or sleeveless tops tend to photographer wider than they actually are and can take away from the beauty of the face; therefore long sleeves or mid-length sleeves work better. Often, white or like color shirts and khaki or denim bottoms look great for a casual look!

Time Frame: Anticipate our photo shoot to last anywhere from 1-2 hours (or more!), especially if photographing more than one individual. As long as we have available light to shoot, it’s fine with me if we continue over this time frame! Sometimes those twilight silhouettes are just dazzling after the sun sets!

Clothing Changes: Feel free to do a wardrobe change during our session! The photographs I take are a reflection upon you, and if you’re happy, I’m happy! If working with children, it’s a good idea to bring along an extra set of clothes for those inevitable spills or accidents.

What to Bring: With small children, you might want to bring their favorite toy and blankie. These serve to help comfort the child and sometimes assist me in getting an emotional photo showing the relation between the child and the object. If your child plays a sport or certain instrument, be sure to bring along any sports equipment or uniform or instrument if you so desire!

Photographs: Shortly after our session, I’ll work hard to get your photos edited in my digital darkroom. Expect 20 of our best shots together!

Communication: You are welcome to call or email me at any time prior or subsequent to our session with any questions, comments, ideas or concerns. I want you to be happy with the photography I shoot!

Full Disclosure: Some of the photography I take during our session may be used for advertisement purposes (either on the blog or marketing materials)

Copyright Notice © Melissa Cockman Photographs may not be used without my prior permission. Please do not copy any pictures from my blog without my knowledge and permission.

*Pricing and Details subject to change at any time.*

Melissa Cockman Photography
melissam254@hotmail.com
www.MelissaCockmanPhotography.com

Senior & Teen Photography

If you are a teen or a senior, the Photo Session is all about you and your unique personality! Bring along your favorite skirt, pants and several tops if you would like to do clothing changes. Remember: it’s a good idea choose apparel without logos or decals, as these are sometimes distracting. Solid colors usually work best. Earthy colors, such as brown and green, look great outside. Just a reminder: black makes you look thinner, white is the opposite. Leather jackets can be worn or thrown across your shoulder for a more casual look. Don’t forget to bring your school jacket, sports items or instruments along! Jewelry, hats or other clothing accessories are great to have along. They can be mixed with every outfit, giving some really distinctive images! During our time together, don’t be afraid to make suggestions! We’ll be sure to use your own ideas during your photo session! Have fun!

What to Wear