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Learning | Fort Wayne Photographer

I’m having a blast  hard at work here in St. Louis at the After Dark photographers’ convention.  I’ve met some pretty awesome people

and sat in on some amazing workshops. We’ve even had hands on learning by going out around our hotel and shooting models.  Did

I say I was hard at work?  It’s really more like fun, but this is what I love to do so….tomato / tomatah ;)

 

Here’s an image from a class yesterday that was presented by Neil Van Niekerk.  Amazing body of work and super teacher.  My brain

is absolutely spinning on what can be done!  I’m especially looking forward to bringing some of this new-found knowledge back to

my clients.  So, if you’ve been following my photography be prepared to (hopefully) see a shift in what I’ve been producing.  Because

it’s going to be all new stuff, baby.  All new stuff. :)

-thanks for stopping by!

Posted by  |  April 23, 2013 | Categories: Fort Wayne Photographer, Michelle Davies Photography, Personal, Photographers Fort Wayne, Professional Photographer, Senior Portraits | Tags: , , , | Leave A Comment »

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Road Trippin’ | Fort Wayne Photographer

 

I’m so excited!  I’m headed to a photography conference with some very good friends.  There will tons of learning, laughing, and snapping of shutters going on.  And, as you can guess by the name, it will be at the perfect times for this particular night owl ;)

I’m hoping to be able to come back with lots of fresh ideas, some new lighting plans and tons of new things to offer to my clients.  Should be a win-win for all!  If you follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram then you’ll probably see some pics of the ongoing thrills.

So, I’m off to pack my bags (in typical photo geek style I packed my gear yesterday) and charge up my camera batteries.  Ready or not, St. Louis, here I come!  Oh, and if you see my husband and boys looking lost and dejected throw a cookie at ‘em would you?

-thanks for stopping by!

Posted by  |  April 17, 2013 | Categories: Fort Wayne Photographer, Michelle Davies Photography, Personal, Photographers Fort Wayne, Professional Photographer, Uncategorized | Tags: , | Leave A Comment »

In Training | Fort Wayne Photographer

This past weekend we picked up my girl so she could come home for a 5k race.  It was held at Indiana Tech and the proceeds sponsored the St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen.(I always like hearing that races help organizations that do good things.  Especially when it’s a local charity.) Anyway, the race started early.  I’m NOT a morning person.  At all.  But I eagerly got out of bed to go watch her run.  Of course, there was a little extra time so I grabbed some coffee ;)   Danielle couldn’t have coffee since she was running and it was a little chilly.  I felt bad for her while I was sipping my White Chocolate Mocha.  LOL!

She’s off!  She’s a slow and steady kind of runner.  I’ve always been the mom that said I don’t care what place my kids finish as long as they finish.  Danielle has always been a finisher.  I wonder if she’s thinking “I think I can, I think I can”? Probably more like “I wish I had my mom’s coffee!”  lol

Here she comes around the last bend!  This race was run entirely on campus.  Which is about 3 blocks long by 2 blocks wide.  I didn’t see her run much of it because
of the buildings in the way but I sure did look for her around that last bend!  Always nice to see them coming!  Plus it gives me something to shoot :)

The triumphant finisher with a drink and a banana.  Why does every race have a bunch of bananas at the end?  Maybe if I ran I’d know the answer….not gonna risk it! lol  Isn’t that happy smile the best?!  I love how she takes pride in her accomplishments!  Of course, I do too ;)

PLUS!  Not only did she finish but she won first place in her age division!  Her first plaque ever!  Definitely a perk!

If you are interested in following Danielle’s running accomplishments she has her very own blog.  She’s over at Truffles n Treadmills.I may be biased but she does a pretty good job of writing her blog.  She started it to document her training for the Indy Marathon she is running to raise funds to help her aunt who has ovarian cancer.  Check her out! Oh, and if you’re a zombie lover like she and I, come join us at the Run for Your Lives 5k on June 22nd. She’s running and I’m covering it.  I can’t wait!

In the meantime…

-thanks for stopping by!

Posted by  |  April 9, 2013 | Categories: Family, Family Photographer, Fort Wayne Photographer, Michelle Davies Photography, Personal, Photographers Fort Wayne, Professional Photographer | 2 Comments »

My Baby | Fort Wayne Photographer

This is my baby.  By five minutes.  He’s the younger of my twin boys.  And, as the baby, he’s always been the benchmark for how fast my children are growingup.  Now, I’m forced to face,  with bittersweet excitement, the fact that he is a Senior.  Soon, he’ll be out of the nest.  Flying on his own.  I can only hope that
I have served him well and that he has learned the lessons that he needs to get thru this crazy little thing called life.

Ok, enough nostalgia…on with the post!  This guy does not like to have his picture taken.  By this time in their Senior years my girls had dozens of photos.
This is probably it for this guy.  And, luckily for me, I got some real smiles.  This one is because he said I looked like a “creeper” while taking his photo.  ;)

This is his serious look. Good thing I like this look.  Don’t tell him or he’ll revert to the silly smiles I get.  No, I’m not going to post one here.  I’ll save those fordays when I feel the need to blackmail.  You moms understand, right?

This one?  Definitely a favorite.  This is a serious contender for the canvas that I’ll have made.  I have one of each of my girls and plan on two more of my boys.I’m a HUGE fan of canvases…I’m always encouraging clients to purchase them.  And I practice what I preach :)   Oh, and this is a totally real smile.  With teeth!I wish I could remember what I said to get this smile.  I need to start taking notes!

So that is my baby.  Hopefully he will allow me to capture a few more images of him before he graduates.  But, if not, at least I got a few photos that show who
he is right now.  And really, isn’t that what all us moms want?

Now to get that older boy in front of my camera….

-thanks for stopping by!

Posted by  |  April 3, 2013 | Categories: Family Photographer, Fort Wayne High School Seniors, Fort Wayne Photographer, High School Senior Photography, Michelle Davies Photography, Personal, Photographers Fort Wayne, Professional Photographer, Senior Portraits, Seniors, Snider High School | 3 Comments »

A Good Cause and A Giveaway | Fort Wayne Photographer

I’ve told you before about my daughter Danielle.  It’s been a while but she’s still in training for that marathon and she’s still raising money for her aunt.  She’s pretty awesome.

A part of her fund raising includes selling t-shirts.  They’re pretty cool:

And, to encourage you to perhaps consider buying a t-shirt (like I did), I’m doing a special give away!  Purchase a shirt, take a photo of yourself in it–you don’t need any fancy equipment, a cell phone snap will work–and email it to me.  I’ll  put all the names in a hat (random generator) and pick a winner.  What do you win, you ask? A photo shoot with me!  It’ll be at least an hour long shoot, mutually agreeable location (I’m pretty agreeable ;) ) and you can do some clothing changes.  No, you don’t HAVE to wear the shirt for your shoot! LOL  The only rule is you must live or come to the Fort Wayne area.  I consider that anywhere withing 20 miles of downtown Fort Wayne.  Pretty easy, huh?!  So, go buy your shirt here and then send me a photo here: michelledavies@michelledaviesphotography.com   Danielle will also be posting the photos on her blog so you’ll definitely be famous for a day either way!

I can’t wait to see you all in pictures!  And t-shirts, of course.

Thanks for stopping by!

Posted by  |  March 11, 2013 | Categories: Fort Wayne Photographer, Michelle Davies Photography, Personal, Photographers Fort Wayne, Professional Photographer, Uncategorized | Tags: , , , | 2 Comments »

Snow Beast | Fort Wayne Pet Photographer

You remember Maci, right?  She’s been a frequent visitor to the blog.  Of course, with all the personality that she’s got how could she not get some web time? ;)
What you may not know about Miss Maci is that she is an avid fan of the great outdoors.  If she could stay outside all day she would.  She loves nothing morethan to sit in the yard – with her back to the house – and keep an eye on the neighborhood.  And snow?  Snow just makes it all that much better to be outside!Here she’s keeping an eye on me.  She’s pretty sure that I’m going to throw snow and she’s preparing herself for the onslaught.

I LOVE this shot!  She’s attacking the snow I threw at her.  It totally looks like she’s spewing snow though!  Oh, yes, I am easily amused….lol

She’s totally out of focus and I totally adore the feeling of this shot.  So much energy and excitement in that little squat pup!  Just after this she convincedEthel to run around in the snow with her.  Ethel is not such a fan of being outside but she’ll let herself be convinced on occasion.

We’re supposed to get rain this weekend so you can be sure that Miss Mace and I will be back outside again tomorrow.  Making snowballs while the snow falls.

-thanks for stopping by!

Posted by  |  February 4, 2013 | Categories: Fort Wayne Photographer, Michelle Davies Photography, Personal, Pet Photography, Photographers Fort Wayne, Professional Photographer | Tags: , , | Leave A Comment »

Checking In | Fort Wayne Photographer

We had a great Christmas and start to the New Year.  So far January has been a great start to 2013.  I’ve made quite a few resolutions (I was going for 113, but
who am I kidding?)  So far though I’m doing fairly well.  Of course, the year has just begun ;)   I thought I’d pop in here and share a few of my favorite photos
so far from this month.  I did really well with the Project 365 last year and thought I’d continue it.  It’s really fun to be able to look back at the photos from last
year and see what happened.

Here’s a few from this month:

1) The girls spent their last day home from break at my counter.  I really enjoyed having them around.  They’re becoming quite enjoyable young ladies. 2) North Eastern Indiana is experiencing another unseasonably warm winter.  I, myself, like a winter that looks like a winter. 3) I picked up some fun goodies for the girls.Stephanie collects rubber ducks and Danielle is a budding fitness guru.  You can check out her blog about it here. 4) One of my goals is to create more.  That includesjournaling / doodling.  I’d forgotten how nice it is to pick up a colored pencil!  5) Another goal is walking the pups at least twice a week.  So far so good and I’ve gota pair of happy pooches!  6) Trying to look up more.  And look around.  There’s SO many cool images just waiting to be made out there!  This year I’ll be on the searchfor them!  7) I’ve discovered Maci is perfectly camouflaged on the living room couch.  8) Trying to spend some more time with the boys.  They’re seniors this year and I know all too well how quick the rest of this school year is going to go.  I can’t believe my babies are just about ready to fly the coop!  9) After years of me badgeringhim the hubster is finally texting!!  Woohoo!  I love being able to shoot a quick thought without having to get into a long conversation.So, that’s the first part of my month.  I hope your New Year has started off well and that you’re sticking to any resolutions you may have made.  I know I haven’tin the past so we’ll see how long this lasts!

-Thanks for stopping by!

 

Posted by  |  January 14, 2013 | Categories: Family, Fort Wayne Photographer, Michelle Davies Photography, Personal | Leave A Comment »

That’s A Wrap!

As you may or may not know, I work full time for the local newspaper along with my photography business.
It’s an ideal job because, between the two of them, I get lots of opportunity to be creative.  I love the fact
that every day is different.  Yes, I may photograph the same teams, go to city council meetings, and take lots of photos of weather related things, but every day is a new photo.  Never the same.  It’s perfect for acreative type who lives on the edge of ADD. ;)   So, even though I really didn’t think I would, I rounded upa few of my favorite photos from the year.  Here ya go:

2012.

Yes, I took WAY more photos than that!  Yes, it was extremely hard for me to narrow them down but,in the end, I went with the photos that mean something to me.  That hopefully tell a story.  Because,really, all photos should tell a story! :)

I hope your 2012 was all you hoped for and that your 2013 will hold more happiness, see more dreams
fulfilled, and be filled with love and laughter.

-thanks for stopping by!

 

all photos in this post are copyright of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Posted by  |  January 2, 2013 | Categories: Fort Wayne Photographer, Photographers Fort Wayne, Professional Photographer | Tags: | 9 Comments »

That’s A Wrap!

As you may or may not know, I work full time for the local newspaper along with my photography business.
It’s an ideal job because, between the two of them, I get lots of opportunity to be creative.  I love the fact
that every day is different.  Yes, I may photograph the same teams, go to city council meetings, and takelots of photos of weather related things, but every day is a new photo.  Never the same.  It’s perfect for acreative type who lives on the edge of ADD. ;)   So, even though I really didn’t think I would, I rounded upa few of my favorite photos from the year.  Here ya go:

Yes, I took WAY more photos than that!  Yes, it was extremely hard for me to narrow them down but,in the end, I went with the photos that mean something to me.  That hopefully tell a story.  Because,really, all photos should tell a story! :)

I hope your 2012 was all you hoped for and that your 2013 will hold more happiness, see more dreams
fulfilled, and be filled with love and laughter.

-thanks for stopping by!

Posted by  |  January 2, 2013 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave A Comment »

Sweet Girl | Fort Wayne Pet Photographer

If you’ve followed this blog for any length of time then you know that I am an animal lover.  As far back as I can remember I’ve always had pets, mainly dogs, but always a pet.  There have been gerbils, hamsters, rabbits, fish, cats and dogs.  (My mom drew the line at reptiles and so do I.)

Anyway, there have been dogs.  Lots and lots of dogs.  None sweeter though then my Ethel.  She is a rescue dog.  My oldest begged and begged to bring her home and, despite our better judgement, we allowed it. Happily,  we have never regretted that decision.  This dog has totally woven her way into the very fabric of our lives.  So much so that, as she ages, I wonder how we will cope with the huge hole that she will leave.  But, for now, she is here, with us.  And those soulful eyes of her suck me in every time she gives me this look.  The look that says “I trust you.  I love you.  Please, just let me lay here and guard you.  And don’t take my picture anymore-I hate the camera.”

-thanks for stopping by!

Posted by  |  December 8, 2012 | Categories: Fort Wayne Photographer, Michelle Davies Photography, Personal, Pet Photography, Professional Photographer | Leave A Comment »

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