Calgary | Carly Carlson Photography, Baker City Photographer

Calgary is so natural, so beautiful, so fun. I loved this session and I hope you love it, too!

I think I'm finally getting catch-lights in the eyes down! :)
I did no additional processing to her eyes,
they looked that bright and beautiful in real life! High five, me!

Be sure to leave a comment and let Calgary know how awesome she looks!

Soundtrack for this sesh: Led Zeppelin

The SUMMER OF LOVE CONTEST!

But first... one of my favorite sights of summer...

And now... the official rules to the Summer of Love contest...
(because love is just awesome)

The prize: A FREE couple session ($175 value) and $75 worth of free prints & products!

How to enter: You may nominate yourself, or you may nominate a couple that you feel deserves the prize. (Who wouldn't want cute pictures with their honey?!)

To enter, email me (info@carlycarlson.com) with "SUMMER OF LOVE" as the subject line. Then, in 500 words or less, explain why you or the couple you've nominated should win (*refer to "Who Wins?" for ideas on what I'm looking for!) Please include your phone number and email address so I can reach you if more info is needed.

Who wins?: There will be 3 finalist couples, chosen by yours truly. I'll choose them objectively, and with the assistance of neutral third parties. There is no specific criteria, but the 3 finalist couples will really stand out from the rest. Perhaps they're the most deserving? The longest-in-love? The best first date story? The hardest working? Really think about what makes them unique or win-worthy when nominating!

There are 3 finalist couples, but only 1 couple wins. YOU, blog readers, will cast your vote and that will determine the winning couple!

The contest begins NOW, and entries will be accepted until
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10th at midnight!

The fine print...
The 3 finalists will be posted online for voting by Saturday, June 13th. The winners will be announced shortly thereafter! The winning couple must either live within 30 miles of Baker City or be willing to travel to Baker City for their free session, and the offer is only good for the winning couple (not for them and their kids, not for their best friends, not for them to give away, it is non-transferable) and the print voucher must be used on their own photo session within 180 days of their session.

Don't forget the PDN virtual tradeshow, fellow photogs!!

Click HERE to register, in 10 minutes Zak Arias is doing a schpeel on Creative Lighting in the virtual auditorium- not gonna miss that! :)

Savannah

Seriously, now. It is ridiculous how good looking my clients are. Check this girl out!
Thanks for choosing me to do your senior photos Savannah, it was an absolute joy.

We actually got plenty of smiley shots- this just happens to be the only one I chose for the blog! haha!
















Savannah's a softball player so we had to get a shot at the dugout.

I love, love, love my job. I had a great assistant helping me as well, thank you Shannon for tagging along last minute! You did great!

Be sure to leave a comment and let Savannah know what you think of her Senior shots!

Soundtrack for this sesh: The Cranberries on pandora.com

{Morgan}

Morgan and I shot in the RAIN (the really stinking COLD rain), we found a nice cozy indoor place to use for a bit, and then headed back out into the freezing cold RAIN! She's a trooper. :)

(see the RAIN!?!)

Don't forget to comment and let Morgan know what you think of her Senior pix!!

Soundtrack for this sesh: Vampire Weekend

Calling ALL Photographers who want to improve their skill!

If you are a photographer looking for a good workshop but you can't afford to GO anywhere or pay the ridiculous workshop fees (though they are worth every dime if you COULD afford them), then CHECK THIS OUT!! PDN is putting on a Virtual Trade Show/Workshops... and it is FREE! (Did you see Bedtime Stories?? "For freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!")

Seriously, after going to my first trade show a couple months ago, WPPI, I have nothing but good things to say about them. And I'm sure even you can see a POSITIVE change in my business and my photography since that trade show.

So sign up, interact, meet new photogs, learn new things, explore new brands and new products, ENJOY yourself in your PJ's, in your own home, with a bowl of Kix, all while experiencing a Trade Show... I can't wait!!

Are you coming? Comment and let me know- I'll ... look for you? :)

{Angie & Chelsea}

When a mother-daughter duo comes to you and says, "We want something fun, funky, and we're leaving it all up to you..." you say, "YES!" and do it! Double YES when they are beautiful AND hilarious.

Meet Angie & Chelsea, the real life Gilmore Girls of Baker City.

(yes... they laughed... a lot... and i loved it.)


























Her laugh is seriously contagious, can you tell?!











Sigh... Any other mom-daughter duo's up for a fun girls night?
Book a photoshoot! (Hey... that sounds like a great Mothers Day gift!)
I bet Angie & Chelsea would tell you it was a blast. It was for me, thanks girls!

Soundtrack for this sesh: Tom Petty

Andrew

It was nice to take shots of a GUY for once! :)

Soundtrack for this sesh: Catch 22

Angie & Chelsea Sneak Peek...

Okay okay, just a QUICK sneak peek... :)

{many. many. many more... coming soon.}