Nephi Niven photograpy exhibit

I met a really nice fellow photographer today when my husband and I dropped by to view his gallery exhibition in Murfreesboro, TN. Nephi has spent time traveling and shooting around Normandy and Paris, France as well as Turkey. He shoots interesting lines/textures in B&W as well as shooting "from the hip" for people shots. (Shooting "from the hip" is a technique photographers use to prevent people from realizing they are about to be photographed. It helps photographers to document what is happening in the world around them with honesty.)

I found Nephi's work to be very interesting and moody. It seemed the mood was affected by the noticeable different quality of light in the area he is shooting. I liked his composition and the mystery element in many of his photos.

Here's a link to his site if you'd like to check Nephi's photography out:
www.nephiniven.com

Nephi sold prints today at his exhibition and I'm guessing you can purchase them online as well. Thanks Nephi for the exhibition; I wish you well in your photography career.

Enjoy,

Danielle

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The colorful and baby-full Kreszwick family

The colorful and baby-full Kreszwick family

I got to shoot a great family session the day after Thanksgiving with Mickie Kreszwick; some of you may know or remember her from our fall TrashBash session as a talented stylist for our wonderful models.

I drove the beautiful, hilly, winding roads out to Thompson's Station for a big family session. Each family had their own color-coordination scheme which made it neat in the big photo, since a person could clearly see which family goes together.

There were so many sweet babies and toddlers there and it was fun being surrounded by so many kids. If you don't know, I have a cute little toddler of my own named Caleb, so I just adore kids. At the end, I got a few shots of them playing together and just having a good time.

Thanks Mickie for being so sweet and welcoming. I enjoyed working with your family though I know the day was hectic for everyone with all the little ones. I am posting the slideshow and uploading everything ASAP since Christmas is coming up fast. Feel free to forward this slideshow to your family members and friends who might enjoy it and just have those who are interested sign up on the Pictage website to preregister so they'll know when the event is released as well.

Here is the slideshow link for you
www.adefiningimage.com/Kreswickfamily2007/


Enjoy,

Danielle

Babies and Toddlers

So, I've decided the whole idea of "posing" babies and toddlers is slightly unrealistic for most kids. I enjoy "catching" them in their cute and natural expressions. The Montini family brother and sister certainly kept me on my toes, though the little baby girl was soooo sweet. She has this growly cry whenever her brother leaves the room; I found out she really likes to have her older brother around.

The older brother loves sports, including baseball...there were baseballs, gloves and other sports gear here and there in the house. Of course, we shot a few baseball shots in the cold outside. The shoot worked even with wiggly and energetic kiddos. (What do you know - they are just like my little boy!)

See the slideshow at www.adefiningimage.com/MontiniChristmas2007/

Enjoy,

Danielle Adams