Finally getting around to answer some of the questions I got asked. If you have a question you want answered ask me here: http://www.formspring.me/heathergarland If it’s relevant I will answer it here!
So what inspires me & keeps me inspired? What a loaded question. The biggest thing that inspires me is other photographers. I am subscribed to so many blogs (probably too many) all in my RSS feeds in my Mac Mail. I keep updated with all my favorite photographers from around the country constantly. When I see a pose, a location, a light, an outfit, anything I like I save the image in an inspiration folder on my desktop. Before a shoot or wedding I go to the right folder and look over them. I load any that I love on my iPhone and use them for inspiration. Of course, I never copy the photo I use the pose as inspiration and change it to fit whoever I am photographing.
I also love looking at amazing catalogs for inspiration. This is especially great for seniors. Some good ones are Alloy, Delias, Pacific Sunwear, and especially Antropologie. They all have online catalogs as well. So hope that inspires you too. Also, a good inspiration for clients are these catalogs as well! They have some amazing fashion ideas and some great ideas for what to wear to sessions.
If you are a twitterer (is that a word? haha) you might have seen the new craze going around, FormSpring. It is a great way to ask someone ANYTHING both with your account or anonymously. I love it because sometimes you can ask the questions you might otherwise feel silly asking if your name was attached. I have been sending out links to ask me questions on twitter but I wanted to open it up to my clients as well. So both photographers and clients alike, ASK ME ANYTHING at all, it can be photography related or about my favorite food. I promise to answer it, and if it is a big enough topic you might see a blog about it in the future. You can ask here with the widget or go to http://www.formspring.me/heathergarland. Ask Away!
Out of ideas for Valentines presents? Tired of giving teddy bears & chocolate and want something more meaningful this Valentines Day? Book a Valentine’s Day Mini-session. You can get couples portraits for your girlfriend, boyfriend, or fiance. You can get a session for your wife or husband, or for your whole family. You can get any kind of session you want! Guys, especially, I promise every girl wants pictures of the two of you together and you can’t go wrong getting a session for her this Valentines Day. You can book all the way until February 31st. (Yes, I know this date is after Valentines Day, but if you want the session after V-day, I will send you a gift card all wrapped up to give your special someone!) So go ahead and book now because there will be a limited number of sessions I am offering. I am only offering these in the Greenville, NC area (or within 15 miles of Greenville). If you would like to book more than 15 minutes, please just book multiple sessions.
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I got to photograph this beautiful aspiring actress this week and I am so excited to show off a sneak peak of her shoot. Can’t you see her face in a new TV show or movie? Check back for more from this shoot soon!
by Heather
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