Traveling Studio

Did you know that KRP Photography offers a traveling studio.  I do not have an actual studio space, I bring the studio to you.  I have lights, backgrounds and props that I pack up and come to your home.  This helps provide a calming, comfortable feel to your portrait session.  No dragging the kids out to an unfamiliar place or taking your newborn out into the nasty weather.  You don't have to leave the comfort of your home!So even though its cold outside you can still have beautiful photos taken, right in your home!

Here is an example of the traveling studio setup:

Here are a few examples of photos taken using the traveling studio setup:

How to Prepare for your Photo Session

So you found a photographer you like and have booked your session.  Now you have a few decisions to make.

1.  Choose your session style -
      A.  Formal - Usually done in a studio and everyone is dressed up

  
  B.  Casual - Can be done in a studio or at an outdoor location.  Everyone usually wears
            comfortable everyday clothes.

So as you can see the style of your session has a big impact on how your photos will look and the feel they will have when on display.

2.  The next choice you have to make is your location.  Usually you can choose between a studio or on location setting such as a park, your house, the beach, etc.

3.  Then you need to choose the clothing everyone will wear.  Everyone does not have to match in exact colors or patterns.  You want to coordinate with a pop of an accent color but not match.

                                                                        Formal sample:

 

Casual Sample:

4.  The last thing to think about is if you want a theme, like valentines, super hero, etc and what poses you would like to try.

Be sure to contact your photographer before you session to review all these item so everyone is on the same page and your session will go smoothly.  Its a great feeling when you get the photo of your family that you wanted!

 

Before & After

Ever wonder what your photographers photos look like straight out of the camera.  Or how they got to the end result of a really cool photo?  Today I decided to share some before and after images of a pretty popular session I did, the Day of the Dead shoot.

Last October I got the idea I wanted to do a Day of the Dead photo shoot.  I had the location in mind the look I wanted to achieve I just needed a willing model.  A model willing to wear the makeup and willing to shoot in a cemetery.  So of course my sister jumped on the opportunity to go out and have some fun with me.  After several hours of makeup (all done by her, she's crazy good at hair and make up.) we set off on a 15 minute car ride to the cemetery through a small town.  She got some pretty funny looks along the way!

In my mind I wanted really dark, contrasty, moody images to portray the feeling you get when you think of Day of the Dead and a cemetery.  I think these came out perfectly, even though they started nothing like they ended up.

For the editing I adjusted, white balance and exposure.  Then converted to black and white ( I shot with this in mind, planned on them all being converted).  Then I added a vignette to the edges to darken the image a bit.  Then for these I also made them matte, just added to the feel.

Here are a few before and after images:

Who is KRP Photography???

Ever wonder how your photographer got started?  Did they always love photography? What do they do besides photography?  Who are they?  Well here's your change to find out.

KRP Photography is pretty much a one man band.  My name is Kim and I am the photographer for the company.  Have I always loved photography?  Yes, for as long as I can remember there has been a camera in my hand and I have always loved to take photos of everything.  I knew I really wanted to do photography when I was young, I loved photographing just about anything.  Macro seems to be my go to and gets my interest quickly.

Who am I you ask.  I am a wife to my husband George for the last 12 1/2 years, mom to my son Alex, Sister, daughter, and friend to many.  I love all things creative and the arts have always influenced my actions.  I love to be outdoors, especially at the beach.  My family and friends are super important to me. I also love tattoos and competition BBQ.

What do I like to do besides photography?  I like to scrapbook all the photos I take, roller skate, do competition BBQ, go to the beach, listen to music and read lots of books.  All those things influence my photography also.

I am the face of KRP Photography.

 

 

So you see all the photos of me and wonder who takes them.  Usually me.  I get out my tripod and remote and take self portraits or better know as "selfies".  Wonder how to get better selfies?  Here are a few tips.

 

 

1.  Use a tripod with a remote or the interval timer on your camera.  This is easier then stretching your arm out as far as you can to get that photo.

 

2.  Use a reflective surface if you don't have a tripod, mirrors, windows, etc.

 

3.  Try different angles.  Don't be afraid to experiment, you can check it out and if it doesn't work try something new

 

4.  Props aren't necessary but can help tell who you are or what you want to convey.

 

5.  Shoot a lot!!!

Behind the Scenes

Who hasn't wondered what its like behind the scenes at a photo shoot.  At my most recent Dramatic/Glamour Shoot my hubby/assistant helped me out by taking a few behind the scenes photos.  These were from just a very small portion of the day as there were 3 girls.  Hope you enjoy them and if you have questions let me know.  I have the pull backs and final images below.