South Florida photographer - from my inbox... to yours.

I'm having a lot of inquiries from my fellow photogs about different subjects.
One of the most common ones is about my templates a.k.a. collages a.k.a. composites, etc.
The answer is (because it's not really a secret):
I create my own :) just piling up layers... I don't go smaller than 11x14 (95% of the time).
I start w/ a transparent background, lay out the pics and then cover w/color borders...
I've been working with Smugmug (the platform that handles my private galleries and professional printing, yes! you can tell I love this co.) and I like their 11x14... not too big, not too small.
If I'm working on a wedding book I try to keep some steady measurements/colors along the process but most of the time the images dictate their display.
There are very good "ready to go" templates out there available for purchasing BUT... I like to have control of my collages, that's the major reason I do it this way.

Then, my fav of this week was the following one:
Professional question - I hope you don't mind me asking some professional advise :-) But you have been in business longer than me so I thought you might be a good resource for this issue.
I have a client that has scanned in prints from their order they received today here on Facebook. Do you confront a client about copyrights here on FB? I don't want to anger the client but also don't want my images stolen? Thanks,


My answer:
You mean... she purchased prints from you and then scanned and uploaded to FB? If that's the case, I won't worry about her friends/family re-printing from FB...
Uploads to Facebook are automatically resized to about 600 x 400 pixels :)
Am I understanding correctly? Hope so.

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What am I up to this week?

Believe it or not, I'm still around... after a M.I.A. "bad cold" week :(

- I've just enabled a CALENDAR @ my website so everybody can see when I'm available, when I'm not and... plan ahead! Appointments are offered daily but the majority of them are on Saturdays and Sundays. As always, I'm "on call" for newborns :)

- Feel free to check out Q&A new section: get the answers of some basic pre-session/event questions and then some...

http://www.letmegrowstudio.net

- I'm getting some new photog gear this upcoming week and I can't wait to start another month full of projects.

Ta-ta for now, R

Q & A

Hi Rosie,
I am 32 weeks pregnant and from what I've heard, should take the
pictures in the next several weeks before I am too big!
32/34 weeks is perfect timing to take pregnancy pictures.
After that it gets a little overwhelming for you.

In any event, I checked out your website and am interested in
finding out more information about maternity pictures -- does
your fee include being on location?
Yes, my session fee includes on-location (of your choice).
Your own home, next-door park, by the beach, you name it...
By the way, I always have suggestions :)

Also, it includes a complimentary first consultation where
I can go and visit you. I will bring a draft of potential captures
you may like to takes (different poses and such) and that will
provide ideas of general style and concept of your portrait.
No all sessions are the same and I love it that way. I just want
to make sure that at the time of shooting, we both are on the
same page and the images are according to your expectations.
Also, I'll bring my laptop to show you how a private gallery works,
along with photo samples so you can appreciate quality of prints,
which I personally believe is excellent. I'm sure we can cover
all the bases within a hour.

Also, once you take the pictures, it looks like, according to your
website, I have the opportunity to pick and choose which
pictures I might want to order?

Yes, once I create your private gallery you will have access to
all your captures. Quantity and size of your prints will be
completely under your control.

Feel free to contact me with your questions:
letmegrowstudio@yahoo.com

Most common question prior a photographic session

What to wear?

90% of the fellow photographers recommend plain outfits,
white top, beige/denim bottom.

Me? Nope! This is your moment. Wear all those combinations
you wish you had the guts to wear everyday.
Show-off your favorite winter stripped-socks, that 10 yrs. old t-shirt
which still reminds you the good old times, your last sweater investment
that cost you one leg and the other one, etc.
Do you still want to wear white and denim? It's fine with me.

The good thing about a personalized session is that we can have
as much fun as we want, and then some.
Be conservative, sexy, classic, rebel, unique, creative.
This is your time to shine! not mine.
I'll be there to testify you are being just... yourself!
FYI: I can be a great partner in crime :)

Rosie