Heather Lowry Photography specializes in baby, family, and senior photography.

“I have loved photography for as long as I can remember!  I love the fact that you can capture a moment that will never happen again, keeping it forever.  I think there is beauty to find in everyone as well. I love getting those shots that are not posed, and just show a reflection of the person in front of the camera–those are usually my favorite shots in a session! Whether it is couples that are so in love you blush as you are shooting, kids who won’t sit still and are constantly giggling…or screaming!(:, or seniors who are about to embark on the next phase of life, I love it all!  I enjoy talking to my clients and building a rapport, having fun with them…without the chemistry between them and myself, sessions would not be fun and relaxed as they are.

I loved working with Jerry and Adrienne. I think Adrienne really understood what I was looking for in a site and a blog, and did whatever she could to make it happen!  Although I am a photographer, I am NOT a website designer, and I had no clue on how do to any of that myself. Thanks again for seeing my vision!”

- Heather

To take a closer look at Heather’s work, check out her new site at heatherlowry.com

Jaime Marland Photography specializes in wedding, seniors, and family photography.

“I enjoy photography because I love the creative possibilities, trying new things, going on adventures and meeting great people. With every new client, I usually end the session with a new friend after having a fun shoot with lots of laughs.  For my site, I was trying to go with a ‘vintage modern’ design, romantic and whimsical, all things I try to convey creatively in my photos when appropriate.”

- Jaime

Visit jaimemarlandphotography.com to view the rest of Jaime’s amazing images!

Shannon, of Clicking Through Life specializes in wedding, boudoir, and family photography.

What do I love about photography?

There are so many things that I love about photography that it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what I love the most about it.  I absolutely love that I get to capture moments that my clients don’t realize are happening.  The emotion as a Bride & Groom see each other for the first time, that snuggly moment with a mother and her child.  Those real moments, the laughter, the tears, the memories.  Photographs provide timeless memories and it makes me so happy that I get to provide those memories in print to wedding for them to cherish forever.  

My passion in photography is in weddings.  The day is filled with so much happiness, love and raw emotion all wrapped up beautifully in pretty little details.  The family and friends of the bride and groom are all together in one place celebrating and I get to document it and help tell their story through images that will forever be memories long after the cake is gone, the flowers have died and the guests have left.  I love my job!

You guys Rock!  I LOVE my new website!  You seriously gave me everything I wanted and then some, and fast!  I am grateful for the way Jerry guided me through the entire process from start to finish, answering all of my thousands of questions and in the end making my life way simpler.  

- Shannon

To click through Shannon’s photos, visit clickingthroughlife.com

Storytelling…New York and beyond. Hart Pictures specializes in wedding films and photography.

“We at Hart Pictures are award-winning narrative filmmakers (from Sundance to Berlin) who love bringing our cinematic, storytelling style to the world of wedding event videos. Using our small HD cameras and natural light, we capture the magic of these special days as they unfold. But the real magic comes in the editing room, as we use music and post-production film effects to create a dream-like vision, cutting to the heart and emotion of every wedding we film.”

- Jesse

To take a look all of Hart Pictures’ films and stills, please visit hartpictures.com

Hansen Images – Before

Hansen Images – After

Hansen Images from San Francisco Greater Bay area specializes in Equine, Wedding, Event and Portrait Photography. Debbie from Hansen Images contacted me for an extreme makeover of her web site, blog, social media strategy and on-line order fulfillment process.

Debbie writes to us:

“I’ve come a long way in my photography, but still have a long way to go…..  I think every photographer might think this way. 

There is always something new and challenging  to learn in this art world.   You never really “get there”.

I’ve had a camera in hand since I was 12, learned from the guys who shot album covers back in the day when my dad was a music engineer in the 70’s.  I was always hanging out at his studio.  (Graham Nash’s camera collection blew me away…….)

I started seeing the world TTL  … and was thrilled (to once in a while) have this awesome print in front of me, just as I imagined in my head.  I called it my “National Geographic Moment”. 

Fast forward 30 + years, many classes, workshops, trials and tribulations….. 

The thrill of the capture is stronger than ever.  I always have a camera to grab, from my phone to a compact digital Elph, G10, 5 D, Mark 11, and my current fav, the new Mark IV.  And, once in a while my Nikon FM2 film camera.

What to do with all these images and requests?
 

Found and started with SmugMug about 5 years ago as my platform to launch my images to the world.  Can’t imagine life without them….those heroes are amazing.  Brilliant.

Then Jerry found me shortly after,  from miles away …. And put together a great website on Smug Mug’s platform that launched me further.   And now again with this new awesome update complete with blogging.  And with help from Brittney Melton’s graphic designs,  I have had so many complements.

Beautiful, professional, easy, and profitable.  SmugMug has always been on top of what us photographers’ need.  Perfect showcase for what I do and how I want to connect with people.  I have complete control with absolute confidence. 

 
The team efforts of SmugMug, Jerry and Brittney have helped me get to my happy place and I love it.

How else should it be?” 

Visit Hansen Images to see more images…

Graphic design by Brittney Melton Photography and Design

Brittney Melton Photography and Design from Austin Texas specializes in wedding, senior and family photography.

Brittney writes:

“I’ve always loved photography. I took film classes in high school and just fell in love. I earned my degree in Graphic Design and have used so much of what I’ve learned in my own photography. I just recently started my business about 2 years ago and I’ve loved every minute of it! I’m SO excited to see what the future holds! Photography has always been an interest and a love and I’m so thankful that I get to take beautiful pictures of [beautiful] people as a part of my living!”

“I’m brand new to this “smugmug” world but I am LOVING it! Jerry made me love it even more – I think I’m hooked! Thank you Jerry for the awesome work – as always!”

Visit Brittney Melton Photography and Design to see more images…

Note: To see an example of the client login, enter ‘jenheadshots’ (no quotes)

LT recently had the opportunity to work with SPC Creative Photography. SPC Creative Photography from Houston Texas specializes in portraits, sports and event photography.

Shelly writes to us:

I am convinced that given a nice cape and a tiara I could save the world – or at least photograph it for posterity.

As a child, I was the one who always brought home stray dogs and people – and then wouldn’t rest until they were safely fed and cared for. Then when I grew up, I learned that I really could do my part to save the world by working for a variety of nonprofit and health awareness organizations. In 20 plus years I did it all: Public relations, program management, fund raising, event planning, education, volunteer management, grant writing — and naturally photography often fell into my realm of responsibilities.

Just any old snapshots simply wouldn’t do; I wanted mine to be great, so I signed up for a lighting seminar with portrait guru, Dave Newman. Suddenly I saw everything with fresh eyes. It was like falling in love for the very first time, and I couldn’t think of anything but the pictures around me waiting to be captured.

So . . . I added more classes to develop and polish my skills and then launched SPCcreative as a sideline business. Before long, I was blessed enough to take it full time. My nonprofit/PR background gives me a unique perspective for telling my clients’ stories through imagery.

I believe that the photography experience should be stress-free and fun for everyone involved. I enjoy portraiture, weddings, action sports , product photography, nature, and travel. Most recently, I have added boudoir photography with a special niche for women who are 40 and older. After all, beauty doesn’t stop at age 25 and 125 lbs. The women who have paid their dues DESERVE to show off their beauty – if only for themselves and their husbands. The other day I had a session with a gorgeous 59 year old. Talk about FUN!

Few things make me happier than sharing a picture with someone and seeing them smile. It doesn’t matter to me if the picture is a portrait or candid snap, a game-winning touchdown, or the intricate stamen of a tiny orchid. I still get downright giddy at my prospects when I see a beautiful child in perfect golden-hour light. I love to watch storms approaching. Teenagers moody expressions light up my engines just as much as their million-dollar smiles. God gave us a beautiful world and I just want to photograph every square inch of it, every special occasion and every day-to-day moment that will become a memory only if it is recorded for the future

One of my funniest photography stories included a big lesson learned. I started shooting high school football for our athletic booster club. At my very first game, I positioned myself on the field after halftime alongside several other more seasoned photographers. We were going to catch the team running onto the field behind a couple of brawny flagmen who carrying huge flags. These banners are at least 8 x 12 feet, no joke. I had a fantastic shot of one of these guys coming straight at me. As he got closer, I decided it was time to get out of the way. BIG MISTAKE. He and I danced left and right all the way to the sideline. That was when I learned to stand still and get as small as I can. If the ball is not in play, these guys will go around me. During play . . . I am pretty strategic about where I stand, and I place a great deal of trust in my guardian angels who protect me every day.

Visit SPC Creative Photography to see more images..

Starving Photographer specializes in National Parks, Landscapes, Animals, People and Abstract photography.

Mahesh writes why he loves photography : “I’ve never actually used film. That’s not entirely true. I’ve used those disposable cameras you find on tables at wedding receptions. I suppose I should say, I’ve never used film in any serious way. I’ve never developed film, worked with photography chemicals, or even been in a dark room. I am a product of the digital age. My first camera was a Kodak DC220, which had a maximum resolution of 1152 x 864 pixels (sub 1 megapixel), and I took that thing everywhere. Going through medical school at the time, I was intimately familiar with delayed gratification. The Kodak allowed me to explore my creative side, and LCD screen on the back gave me instead gratification. From my first digital photograph, I was “hooked.” It’s been over a decade, and I now use 20+ megapixel cameras, but I still feel the same excitement every time I press the shutter release. My favorite photography subjects have always been landscape and nature. It makes outdoor activities such as hiking and backpacking even more enjoyable.”

Jerry is a gifted and patient web designer. He took my ho-hum website and turned it into something I’m proud to show everyone. I’m extremely happy with his work and dedication. His expert skill allows me to concentrate my efforts on photography rather than web design. Thank you, Jerry…you’re one in a million!

Graphic Design by Melissa Carlos Graphic Design

Visit Starving Photographer to see more…

Jarvie Digital specializes in weddings, concerts, events, family lifestyle and travel photography/videography. Both the smugmug site and blog look exactly the same. Jarvie Digital also uses slideshow pro – wide screen verison. Jarvie Digital was a big hit at WPPI 2010 – check out ‘the Jarvie window’ !!

Visit Jarvie Digital to see more…