More babies!

I don't know what it is about the end of the school year that makes life so crazy, but as hard as you prepare, it always seems to be the same way.

I am trying to catch up on my processing. I thought for sure I would have this shoot done by now, but I just finished it! I thought I would show off a few more from this shoot since the two boys were just so cute!



Storyboards are such an awesome way to show off multiple pictures on one place. They can come all different sizes, but the typical size is 10x20. They are mounted and can be framed or hung just as is. I try to design at least one with every shoot, but if you would like something different designed there is an option for custom designed storyboards in the ordering system. You can even pick your own pictures!

I know I just used this quote, but how could I not use it here too?

Class Details!

When is it?
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Where is it?
***UPDATED LOCATION!***

Springdale Farm Bed & Breakfast

242 County Road 9
Victor, NY 14564

What is it?
Tired of looking at blurry pictures and wondering if it is your eyes going bad or your camera? Do you find yourself looking at your camera totally confused wondering what Av or Tv or that little green box is? Can’t figure out how in the heck you get your pictures off your digital camera and to Grandma? Beyond “Cheese!” can help! This class is for BEGINNERS* who want to learn more about their digital camera (point and shoot or D-SLR), shooting subjects and post processing after the shoot.

What is so fun about this class?
First of all. it will be taught by Kristin Williams of Kristin Williams Photography from Victor, NY and is limited to 7 “cheese heads”. Get ready for four hours of instruction, fun and laughs with the following planned schedule:

8:30-10:30 AM - Coffee and food (nothing can be fun without food) and then off to the classroom for topics such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, different types of cameras, exposure, metering, megapixels, picture types, etc..

10:30-11:15 - Bring your camera because we will be shooting outside around the Village of Victor with kids (aka models). We will talk about lighting, positioning, composition, etc..

11:15-12:30 - Back to the classroom for some post processing fun! Now that I have all of these pictures how to I get them off of my camera? Is there a way I can edit them on my computer? How do I e-mail them to Grandma or store them online?

30 Days AFTER - Open question and answer opportunity with Kristin as you take some of what you learned at Beyond “Cheese!” and put it into practice at home.

How much is all of this going to cost me?
$85.00. That is like ONE tank of gas (okay, a little more)! You will go home with a boat load of instructional material, a whole new set of tools to improve your pictures and an open 30 day window for questions and answers with a professional photographer!

How do I sign up?
Forms, I love forms (especially forms that include questions about food)! Just e-mail Kristin at kristin@kristinwilliamsphotography.com to grab your spot and then fill out the form below and mail it back with your “tuition”**. If the form doesn't print off of my blog, just write down the following information on a piece of paper and send it in.

NAME: ____________________________________________ PHONE:__________________________
ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________________________
TOWN:________________ STATE: _____ ZIP: ________
E-MAIL: _______________________________
TYPE OF CAMERA: _______________________
FAVORITE DONUT: __________________________

Mail to: Kristin Williams Photography ~ 6674 Pond Side Cir., Victor, NY 14564 ~ 585.924.8546

THE SMALL PRINT:

*I stress beginners here, we will leave DOF calculations for another day. ** Tuition is due by 7/26/2008 to hold spot in class. Class limited to the first 7 people. Class will be held rain or shine. Yes, the coffee will be hot. If you know what an L lens is or own a fisheye, again, this isn’t the class for you. If for any reason the class is not held (I break my leg (don't laugh, I have done it before)), your money will be refunded to you. FREE gift to anyone that comes to the class wearing a “cheese head” hat or who can bring me a piece of my favorite carrot cake from my favorite bakery. Oh yeah, don’t forget your camera.

Questions? Just e-mail me at Kristin@kristinwilliamsphotography.com

Don't know who I am? You can check out my work at www.kristinwilliamsphotography.com.

.michigan miracle.

I had the honor of shooting a friends sister and her family from Michigan on Sunday morning and it was such an honor to meet them. They had two little boys, this amazing little guy that just made me laugh -



And this little miracle that was born 2 months early and is doing so well!



I really had a great time meeting you all and really enjoyed my time with both of your boys! More awesome pictures coming! :)

Sorry it took so long for me to post these sneak peaks I spent my Monday doing this -



Because CJ's arm looked like this after a bad slide on Sunday afternoon -



I am very excited to announce that some how...as bad as it looks (it looks worse now) it is NOT broken! Thank God! It would have been a long summer here in a cast!

My Last Spring Baby

This was a newborn that I was scheduled to do in the beginning of June but just did because she decided to hang out in her mother a bit longer then what they expected!

She was just beautiful...Welcome to the world Abby!

She was wide awake for the beginning of her shoot -





And sound asleep for the second part -



Congratulations on your new little miracle!

Booked!

I filled up my last two open sessions of 2008 in the last 24 hours. Thank you!

Just as I did last year, I will start a waiting list for the rest 2008. If a session opens up, I will start at the top of the waiting list and work my way down. I am considering adding a couple of additional shoots in the summer and fall based on the boys schedules, so if you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible to get your name on the list.

If you are interested in a shoot for 2009, I will begin a "waiting list" for those shoots as well. Pricing for 2009 has not been finalized yet, but I hope to get that done shortly because families are already asking to book for 2009.

Again, I can't say thank you enough.

Someone please pinch me.

Also...keep checking back for an announcement regarding some exciting news that might help you learn more about your camera!

.I LOVE FEEDBACK.

I love feedback....all of it. I love hearing from my clients what they think of my pictures. I love seeing my clients faces when I deliver their prints.

Why? Because it keeps my going through the long nights of processing. It encourages me to move forward. It proves to me WHY I am a photographer. I want to capture families as they are so that they will never forget that moment. I love working with the families that I have been honored to meet through my business.

This morning I received the e-mail below from a client I did a shoot with last weekend. Her amazing little boy is above. I seriously cried reading it it meant that much to me. I love what I do. I know that I couldn't do it without each and every one of you....so thank you! Thank you for taking the time to share your feelings on my work. Thank you for the e-mails that I get from complete strangers saying how much they enjoy my work. Thank you to all of you who see me around town at functions and take the time to tell me how much you enjoy my web site or love looking at the blog. I am humbled by all of it.

Anyway, thank you to the Hopson family for your awesome e-mail. It really made my day.

"I had to take a minute to send you an e-mail to let you know how thrilled we are with our pictures! You managed to capture our children's spirits! The way you see life, love, and laughter actually comes through your camera. I've never seen anything like it! The minute the slideshow started, I was crying and overcome with emotion because you saw my kids. You saw them through your camera the way I see them everyday. The fact that you captured that amazes me.

I understand that I probably sound like a complete freak right now but I am seriously blown away. I can tell you that you just may have to quit your day job because of all the referrals you will be getting from us!"

ONE MORE DATE!

Only one more session time left for 2008! It is this Sunday, June 22nd.

First of all....THANK YOU to all of you for your support, feedback and inspiration to make all of this possible.

Three years ago when I started portfolio building I never ever would have imagined that in less then three years I would have over 50 sessions booked in one year and be booked for the year in June!! I am humbled by all of it and know that NONE of this would be possible without all of your referrals and support.

So, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!!