With Brave wings She Flies

This beautiful girl was an awesome model.  She was willing to try out some new fun things and the portraits came out amazing.



"I got lost in him and it's the kind of lost that's exactly like being found." ~Claire LaZebnik

The cute couple was celebrating their 10 year anniversary.  I love the beautiful connection they have and you can just feel the love pouring off of them.  Happy Anniversary guys!



She Walks in Beauty

"Her messy hair is a visible attribute of her stubborn spirit.  As she shakes it free, she smiles knowing wild is her favorite color." ~J Iron Word


This beautiful lady is my niece.  We had such a good time running and laughing and enjoying this beautiful location. 



I am not a girl, I am a storm with skin

This sexy lady agreed to have some awesome outdoor boudoir portraits taken.  I love her funky style.  This location was amazing.  Boudoir doesn't always mean nude!  Boudoir is empowering portraits of someone.



Senior Rep Program

I’m looking for 3 fabulous, outgoing Seniors from the class of 2016, to represent KRP Photography!

So here are the details, read carefully!

Senior Rep Requirements:

·         You must be graduating in 2016.
·         You must have session by 8/31/15
·         You and your parents must agree to promote only for KRP Photography for your senior
           portraits from the time of acceptance through the entire 2015/2016 school year.
·         Your parent or Guardian MUST sign a model release, allowing KRP Photography to use your
           images for advertising and promotional purposes.
·         Applications will be accepted Through 7/31/15, you will be notified if you are one of the 3 by
           August 1, 2015

What do you get??

·         A FREE session this Summer (2015) before school starts. You will receive a minimum of 3
           watermarked, web-sized images to use as your Facebook profile pictures. (must use for at 
           least 30 days)
·         20% off all products and session fees for your entire senior year
·         A gallery of your images to show off to friends
·         25-50 senior rep cards to hand out to fellow seniors

Need more incentive??

For every referral you send you will get $20 towards prints/session fees

All of your referred friends will receive 16 free wallets from their session!

Okay so now you’re interested. What do you do next?

Before you can become an official Senior Rep for KRP Photography, you must fill out the Senior Rep application. Contact me at krpphotography@comcast.net to fill out an application.  I look forward to working with you.

 

 

Lovey Dovey

So I decided I wanted to tweak my shooting style a little.  I want more emotion out of my session.  So of course I needed someone to help me practice and get what I wanted.  So I called up some friends of mine.  When I explained what I wanted and showed them my ideas I said bring your "lovey dovey" faces.  Well that caused lots of laughter and believe it or not I got those lovey dovey faces, even though they swore they didn't do lovey dovey faces.  Thanks again so much Meg and Ferg for letting me practice on you guys.  I loved how the images turned out!

Here are a few favs:

March Casting Call

WOW it is March already, where is the time going.  Well the weather didn't cooperate for February's casting call so moving on and we will come back to those at a later date.

MARCH CASTING CALL:

 KRP Photography is currently seeking models for the following types of photo shoots.  These are very specific and all criteria must be met to quality.  The participant will receive digital files with a print release at no cost in exchange for participating.  Participants are required to sign a model release for the images so KRP Photography can use them for internet, media and print advertising.  Interested applicants should email KRP Photography at krpphotography@comcast.net with the words "Casting Call Response" in the subject line.  Spaces are very limited and will be filled on first come first serve basis for those who meet all criteria.

This month I am looking for models for 5 sessions:

1.  I would like to do 5 sessions that are "Uniquely You".  Do you have something that you do or love that is uniquely you, that when people think of you that is what they see?  Email me with what is uniquely you and we will work on a shoot.  The first 5 to respond will get these sessions!

EXAMPLE:
My friend LOVES books and reading so to capture that we did a session in the bookstore:

Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you.  If you are interested in either of these sessions please email me today so we can set up a time!

Stay tuned for next months session ideas!!!

Copyright - Why is it important

Everyone always hears photographer and many other artist talk about copyright infringement.  Do you know what it means?  Or that something you can break copyright without even realizing it?

What is copyright?
Copyright is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution, usually for a limited time, with the intention of enabling the creator of intellectual wealth (e.g. the photographer of a photograph or the author of a book) to receive compensation for their work and be able to financially support themselves.
Copyright is a form of intellectual property (as patents, trademarks and trade secrets are), applicable to any expressible form of an idea or information that is substantive and discrete. It is often shared, then percentage holders are commonly called rightsholders: legally, contractually and in associated "rights" business functions.^{[citation needed]} Generally rightsholders have "the right to copy", but also the right to be credited for the work, to determine who may adapt the work to other forms, who may perform the work, who may financially benefit from it, and other related rights. (www.wikipedia.com)

Ok so that's the formal definition.  Here it is in lemans term.  You can not copy, reproduce, alter or change any image in any way with out written consent from the creator.  Basically no changes or printing without permission. 

So you are probably saying well if I have a session and buy a CD what Can I do with my images.  With each photographer it is different so be sure to have them explain it.  KRP Photography NEVER gives a copyright release to anyone which means we still own all photos.  However we do give a print release.  What is the difference?  Copyright release means you will own the images not me.  Print Release means I am giving you permission to print photos but not alter.

Here is an example of what is included in a Print Release:
To Whom It May Concern: The bearer of this notice (“Bearer”) has purchased high-resolution digital files from his/her photography session with KRP Photography. Bearer is hereby granted permission by KRP Photography to reproduce the images and make an unlimited number of prints, for personal use only. This permission applies worldwide. Bearer agrees that he/she may not use any KRP Photography images for commercial or editorial purposes, or enter any KRP Photography images into competition without the express written permission of KRP Photography. KRP Photography retains the copyright to all images, per USC Title 17 (US Copyright Law).

 Copyright and Licensing Notice:  KRP Photography retains all copyright to the photographs.   Photos cannot be altered in any way. The images that are being provided to you are licensed to you for any reasonable personal purposes, including but not limited to: printing, copying, emailing, and web publishing. Your license does not include use that results in financial gain, including but not limited to: advertising, stock photography, print sale profits, or resale of any nature. Your purchase of the original files releases KRP Photography from any liability due to loss or damage of the images, and also releases KRP Photography from any obligation to maintain copies of any digital file, image, or photograph. You hereby grant to KRP Photography the right to use and publish images and photographs taken at your photography session to further promote its service, including portfolio, web site, display, advertisement, and editorial use. KRP Photography agrees to limit the use of these images and photographs to promotional use only.

 KRP Photography may revoke this license at any time and for any reason. KRP Photography retains all copyrights to the images and derivative works thereof. By using any of these images, you are agreeing to the above terms.

 

 If at anytime you unsure about what you would like to do with a photo that KRP photography took, please ask first so we can avoid any infringements.  Thank you for taking the time to read!

How to get Natural Smiles from Children

Everyone has that moment where you are all set for you photos, hair is done, clothes are pressed and clean, you have the perfect location and then you get ready to take the photo and you get that wonderful cheesy smile.  The one everyone has gotten at some point ( even myself as a professional photography get that smile from my son).

You think to yourself how can I get a real smile.  Here are a few tips.
1.  Act Silly - Do anything to make them laugh for real, sing a silly song, make faces, jump around. 
     The sillier you feel the better response you will probably get.
2.  Don't Say Cheese - Say anything else, pickles, pizza, puppies, etc
3.  Don't Smile ( or do any face BUT smile) - tell the kids not to smile and usually they start to laugh
     or have them make their favorite silly face, then you make yours and it should cause the giggles.
4.  Make the session fun! - take breaks, make it a game, run around all the things to keep the kids
     busy but ready to take a photo here and there.
5.  Seeing is believing - if all else fails show them a photo of the silly smile and a good smile so they
     can see the difference in the two.

Here area  few of my favs:

February Casting Call & January Review

Well in January I put out a call for someone willing to wear a brightly colored dress in the snow and someone who wanted to do photos in a library.  I had people answer that call. 

Here are a few from those sessions:

 

FEBRUARY CASTING CALL:

 KRP Photography is currently seeking models for the following types of photo shoots.  These are very specific and all criteria must be met to quality.  The participant will receive digital files with a print release at no cost in exchange for participating.  Participants are required to sign a model release for the images so KRP Photography can use them for internet, media and print advertising.  Interested applicants should email KRP Photography at krpphotography@comcast.net with the wors "Casting Call Response" in the subject line.  Spaces are very limited and will be filled on first come first serve basis for those who meet all criteria.

This month I am looking for models for 2 sessions:

1.  Steampunk/Gothic themed photo session.  Attire is NOT provided.  Please contact me if you are interested and be prepared to send me a photo of the outfit you have in mind.

2.  A Pointe Dancer willing to dance in their shoes outside.  I have a cool graffiti bridge location I would like to take some photos at.

Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you.  If you are interested in either of these sessions please email me today so we can set up a time!

Stay tuned for next months session ideas!!!