Monday, April 28, 2014

Inspiration Monday...Featured photographer!

Today's feature does lovely work. So inspirational. She has a unique style that sticks out to me. I know her images are hers before I see the name. Her style is dreamy, soft and thought provoking. Please take some time and read a bit about Hayley Hay Photography




 How did you come up with your business name?

It’s my name...yes it’s my real name, even if it does sound like a joke name, it’s my name!




 What brought you to photography?

I became interested in photography after the birth of my first son.  I just wanted to capture every little detail and moment of his life.   I became frustrated when I couldn’t quite get the photo that I imagined in my head so I embarked on some photography training and my interest and love for it grew from there!





 What do you like to shoot?

People, particularly children, I love their innocence and the fact you can capture their little expressions and personalities all in one image! I also love maternity sessions...I love getting creative with those lovely bumps and taking more time to compose the shots as with children it’s usually a much faster pace!





 who is you favorite muse?

Our two little energetic boys are my muses.  I could photograph them all day long!  Not sure they would feel quite so happy about that though!





 What is in your camera bag?

I’m a Canon girl, my 5D mark III is my baby and I’ve got a few lenses but always come back to my nifty fifty! I have some memory cards, flashes, and numerous toys to entertain the kids!





 What type of camera bag do you rock?

I have a cool satchel style leather camera bag when I am only going out with my camera and a small lense, I’ve got a big old beast for carting around all my gear the rest of the time.  So not rocking anything fancy at the moment but have my eye on a couple that I would like to get!  A gal can never have enough camera bags...or just bags in general for that matter!







 photoshop or Lightroom?

Both!




Jpeg or Raw?

I used Jpeg for many years but then switched to Raw and have never looked back...gotta love Raw!











 In three words only how would you describe your photography style?

Natural, candid and fun!










 Top 2 favorite photographers and why?

Now this is a hard question to answer as I have so many photographers that I admire...I think I have a list of around 20 top favourites so I’m finding it hard to pick just two...however…..Adriana Varela is one of my total and utter inspirations.  Oh her photos are just magical...every single one of them.  Having all boys too I really relate to her photos of her boys exploring in the outdoors, dressing up and generally just doing boy stuff! I love her processing too, you just get totally sucked in to every one of her images!
Another favourite photographer of mine is April Burns, her images are so natural, her use of light is fabulous and those skies that she captures are just magnificent and she is the nicest person!









 Favorite season to shoot and why?

I love Autumn, for me it’s all about the colours and the light and it’s not too cold to be outside exploring and playing in the leaves!





 what is your non photography related down fall? (example:  chocolate, soda..)

Oh dear, this is most definitely wine and biscuits (not together!), I just can’t give them up, however hard I try!  






 What is your most embarrassing moment at a shoot to date?

Hmmmm it has to be when I was doing a maternity session and I was wearing a dress...as I stepped back I tripped over a rock and went flying backwards, legs in the air, you get the picture...I managed to save the camera but not my dignity but a nice man picked me up off the ground and asked if I was ok, whilst looking at my bleeding ankle!  It really hurt but I was too embarrassed so just carried on shooting!  I think I put the couple at ease at least as it broke the ice!






 What is your one best piece of advice to give someone just starting out?

I think it is so important to be confident in your own style, stick with it and practice practice practice and to keep on learning and growing and to not compare yourself to anyone else!






 If you weren't photographer what would you be, any dream careers?

Well my original career was as a scientist.  I studied for years as an immunologist and did my PhD many moons ago.  If I hadn’t have taken up photography after the birth of my first son I would probably have continued along this path.  I still find it so fascinating and like photography you can never stop learning, I love to learn!





 What is you goal for photography for the next 3 years?

My goal is to become a better photographer, I still feel like there is so much to learn so my aim is to keep on practicing, learning and improving!  



If you would like to continue to follow Hayley, follow her Facebook page here Hayley Hay Photography. Please go show her some love! Until next time, XOXO


Friday, April 25, 2014

Simplicity winner and top 9

WOW, you all blew me away this week. This was the hardest week I have had to pick. All such beautiful simple images. Thank you all for participating week to week. Lets get right to the winning image.

winning image...




I chose this image as winner because I love how simple it really is. But at the same time so gorgeous. Amazing composition and beautiful light! Great shot!


Top 9 in no particular order...





























Please join us this week in the theme "First thing in the morning" Guest judge Nicki of Nicki Bosch Photography. Until next time, XOXO!


Monday, April 21, 2014

Movement top 10

Happy Easter to all. I hope you all enjoyed your weekend with family. We had a quiet weekend at home with the kids. Well we only had them on Sunday. They were in Vermont at my mom and dads for their spring vacation. So we got them back on Sunday and had a quiet easter dinner at home with them. It was nice. 

You all ROCKED the movement theme. Ya'll made it very hard for me to choose the tops. So inspiring. Now on one of the most amazing top 10's yet!

Top 10 in no particular order...



































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Please join us this week for the theme "couples" post up to two images on my wall here Privizzini's Passion Photography for chance at top 10 feature! Until next time, XOXO

Inspiration Monday...Featured Photographer!

Today's feature is such an inspiration to me. Her work is flawless. So soft and subtle. Her processing is dreamy and stunning. Please take a few minutes to sit back and read a bit about Erin of Erin Mcgregor Photography!


 How did you come up with your business name?

It's nothing fancy, just my name. :)




 What brought you to photography?

I always loved photography and took classes in HS. But when I had kids that is when I really took a serious interest in it. I want to be able to document all our memories day to day.




 What do you like to shoot?

Lifestyle all the way. It really documents the realness of life. If you look at my work you will mainly see images of my littles. I don't take on many sessions at the moment, as I am enjoying my kids before they all grow up on me. :) Which is happening faster then I want it too.




 who is you favorite muse?

My littles would have to be it! They inspire me everyday!




 What is in your camera bag?

I am a Canon girl. :) 
5D Mark iii
85mm lens
35mm lens
Lip gloss
Hair ties
Extra batteries 
Charger
Cleaning brush
CF cards
GoPro {personal use}




 What type of camera bag do you rock?

I have a Ketti in chevron. I love it.




 photoshop or Lightroom?

Photoshop.




 Jpeg or Raw?

Raw all the way! 




 In three words only how would you describe your photography style?

Oh wow! I could never come up with words on my own so asked some of my favorite photography gals and they helped me out! ;)

Expressive. Organic. Nostalgic. 




 Top 2 favorite photographers and why?

Oh my gosh! I have a list that never ends so this is really hard!!

Molly Flanagan Photography is one of my favorite lifestyle photographers. 
Dylan & Sara Photography…amazing TS work.




 Favorite season to shoot and why?

Summer or Fall…I can't just pick one! Winter is LONG here in MN so I love the warmth and sun for pictures!! I am really missing it right now!




 what is your non photography related down fall? (example:  chocolate, soda..)

Cheesecake anything!! You put cheesecake in it and I will eat it! :)




 What is your most embarrassing moment at a shoot to date?

Thankfully I have not had one yet! I guess I need to take on some more sessions so I can answer this someday! ;)




 What is your one best piece of advice to give someone just starting out?

Go slow. Be yourself. Don't compare.




 If you weren't photographer what would you be, any dream careers?

I am actually looking into going back to school now that my kids are a little older.  And I still have no idea what I am wanting to do. Way too many options out there! 




 What is you goal for photography for the next 3 years?

Get my self out there more and step out of my comfort zone!





To continue to follow Erin and her beautiful work here is her Facebook page Erin Mcgregor Photography. Please go show her some love. Until next time, XOXO!