A Twinkling Encore in St. Pete | Heather & Cody’s Day After Session
St. Petersburg, FL | Encore “Day After” Session
Want to know a secret? I actually consider interweb browsing part of my daily work day. It’s completely true. But not just photography related places, all different places that inspire me. I actually have a bookmarks tab on my computers called “Inspiring Blogs” and I check it daily. I keep a series of little folders on my desktop with titles like: Business Ideas, House Ideas, Fashion Ideas and Concept Ideas. In that last one, I drop photos or screenshots that inspire me with ideas for future photoshoots. One of our goals for 2010 is to start to have a concept in mind for every single photoshoot that we do. (So if you’re a 2010 client, be ready for some crazy fun ideas!) The items in that folder are all over the board from food items, to architecture, to a lighting style I want to incorporate. The images are from websites like design blogs, retail shops, and even news streams. I’m telling you, it’s literally inspiration from anywhere. But, the great thing about that is that I don’t forget (because inspiration strikes kind of like lightning-never in the same place twice). And when Heather and Cody’s “encore” session was approaching I knew exactly what idea from the folder I wanted to incorporate. It was white, twinkling Christmas lights. I sent Heather the image to give her an idea of what I was thinking and she loved it! Here is their sneak peek with my favorites from our time using the lights…
Encore sessions are our “day after” and “trash the dress” sessions for brides and grooms that want even more dedicated time for gorgeous portraits in their wedding attire without the pressure of wedding day time restraints or having to stay completely clean. ;)
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Ooh so fun session! I love it! I do the same thing with the inspiration folders. Little storage boxes for ideas to come all tucked away on my computer so I can get at them whenever I need some creative motivation! :)
Oooooo, beautiful!!! I can’t even begin to describe how much I love it and am jealous! Christmas is my gave time of year and I loooove the lights!!! Awesome job and beautiful photos!!
what a great concept! love the twinkle lights – how perfect for the season! good luck with all of your shoots next year…i can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Love the lights! And love the concept idea – shoots always turn out fabulous when you have a distinct idea/theme/etc. in mind.
I love it! Fun, crazy ideas are always good!!! And i love twinkle lights, the more the better in my opinion!
GREAT concept. I do exactly what you do… make TONS of folders with new ideas. Tear our magazine ideas, store catalogs… pretty much anything that inspires me. Because, as you know… in the ever changing world of photographer (and life in general) we tend to forget things. Great shoot and I can’t wait to see what other fantastic ideas you bring in 2010.
Becka, I can’t stop smiling about these pictures! I’m so glad we could be a part of one of your new ideas. We had so much fun with you guys!