Why you should hire a professional photographer

I don't consider myself un-photogenic. In fact, although I have qualms about being in front of the camera, I sometimes like the pictures that are taken of me.

Sometimes.

For my birthday last Wednesday (yay for the big 21!), my adorable husband got me a free photoshoot and free 10x30..... with... (wait for it!).... Sears.

As in... the place where you go to buy tools (at least I think so).

I was shocked. And horrified. See, my husband is an Indian. And that means that he gets all the best deals in town - including that free photoshoot with Sears (with the 10x30 - can't forget the 10x30!!). He knows how much I hate JCPenney, Target, Walmart, and Sears Portrait studios... so he thought it'd be a grand 'ol time for a "fake" date. At Sears. On a white background. In a corny pose.

(Side note. I'm not trying to be mean, it just so happens that Sears did a horrible job on the photos. Side note #2. We've never gone on a let's-make-fun-of-those-people date before... and I doubt we ever will. I really hate making fun of people.... but it just so happens that... well... Sears did a horrible job on the photos. Side note #3. Our photographer could've just been having a rough day. We've all had those. You can make that call. Side note #4. I don't believe in using other people's weaknesses to make me look better... but it just so happens... you get the picture. No pun intended.)

For the sake of not being a snob, I decided against taking my camera.

 

 

Do you have a queasy stomach? Than don't look here: http://www.SearsPhotos.com/ViewSharedAlbum.aspx?ShareID=d67f7d40-fc62-4745-a83b-2ece01b7948b   (If you have issues viewing the photos, our session number is: 121099 and the password is FJPPC.)

 

So, for all of you that would prefer not to go to Sears...  Here's another reminder - I'll be in Minneapolis, MN from September 21-October 1st. Send me an email at Amanda@amanda-joy-photography.com and we'll hook up for some pictures - minus the white background. :)

Happy Tuesday!

Kiko - Class of 2013

Foxy.  

 

That was the first word that came to mind.

 

 

The way she interacts with the camera...

 

 

Her expressions...

 

 

And the way she's naturally GORGEOUS(seriously girl)!! It all says foxy to me. :)

 

 

Kiko and I met up for senior pictures when I was in Minneapolis last week...

 

 

And we had a blast!

 

 

She was perfectly willing to smile...

 

 

Laugh...

 

 

Giggle...

 

 

And even sit on a random couch by the dumpster! (Dear person who threw away your couch last Monday - thank you!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She loves drama - and she LOVES showing off for the camera!

 

 

So I took full advantage of every opportunity...

 

 

And there were lots. :)

 

 

Kiko, I love your giggle...

 

 

I'm jealous over your hair...

 

 

And you have amazing eyebrows. (Is that weird that I noticed?)

 

 

And if you ever want to do another photoshoot...

 

 

Just for fun...

 

 

CALL ME! :)

 

 

 

Congratulations, Kiko!! I hope your last year in high school is a blast!