Moms with Cameras Workshop

If you know me, you know that I am constantly following me kids around with my camera. Oh, you're walking around the house wearing your sister's oversized shoes? (click, click.) Oh, sitting inside of the tiny little built in cubby in our entertainment center (click, click.) And you've lined up all fifty of your dolls in a row so you can play school? (click, click.) Yep, that's me...the crazy mom taking a million picture of her kids doing totally ordinary things...but I love every single one of those pictures.

Coming up on February 8th, from 6-9pm, I'll be hosting a Moms with Cameras workshop for other picture crazy moms. We'll be going over how to take incredible pictures of your children, with  focus on keeping pictures natural, real, and genuine...the way your kids really are. We'll be going over lighting, composition, camera modes (nothing too in depth or technical here), and even how to coerce your kids into a few happy-smiley family pictures every now and then. We'll briefly go over some editing and we'll even break out our cameras for some practice. :) This class isn't designed for those looking at going pro or even mastering ever aspect of their dslrs (see my Learning to Shoot class for that!)...it's just a great workshop to help you capture some incredible pictures of your kids!

If you'd like to join me for an evening of pictures, photography info, food, and lots of fun, send me an email at yvette@bgphotography.biz. I'll be reserving ten slots for the first sign up. The cost will be $75 and will include refreshments, class materials, and some great company. :) And after class, you're welcome to continue asking questions via email or facebook.

Thanks and looking forward to it!

Yvette

  

 

It's Time to Say Thanks...With a HUGE GIVEAWAY!

2012 has been a huge time of fun and growth for me and my little photography business! I've loved getting a chance to interact with all of you and to say thanks I'm doing a HUGE giveaway! All you have to do is enter through the rafflecopter widget below to be entered to win a $200 gift certificate to BG Photography. The gift certificate can be used towards any session, prints, or products, but excludes Christmas specials and mini-sessions. Remember, the more items you accomplish, the more likely you are to win!

In addition, over the next week or so I'll be posting some of my favorite 2012 BG Photography pictures. If a photo from your session shows up, you'll have 24 hours to gather 25 "likes" on your picture. Once you do that you'll be entered into a separate random drawing to win a beautiful 16x16 gallery wrapped canvas (it can be any one of your images from your BG Photography session, not just the image posted on facebook).

So have at it! And Merry Christmas, and THANK YOU!

(Tips: Don't forget that you must make sure to do what the steps ask for in order for your entries to be counted. When asked to comment on my blog post below, I recommend highlighting the "anonymous" option if you don't have a google account and make sure to include your name!).


Congrats Veronica C. on winning the $200 BG Photography gift certificate...and congrats to Jana for winning the 16x16 gallery wrap canvas! Thanks so much to everyone who participated! Don't forget to head to facebook and click on "like" button on the BG Photography page and then highlight the "Get Notifications" so you can get all the BG Photography goodies like images from recent sessions, photography tips, fun commentary, and other upcoming contest announcements.


a Rafflecopter giveaway


This contest is in no way sponsored by Facebook. In fact, facebook has nothing to do with giving away a BG Photography gift certificate or a canvas gallery wrap. They just host my BG Photography fan page. End of disclaimer. Thanks! :)

Funny Faces, Pixie Hats, and Outtakes and More - Tucson Newborn Photographer

Last month I had one of my favorite maternity photo shoots ever. The weather was gorgeous, the location was perfect, the lighting was to die for, and the expecting couple was more than lovely. Last week I was able to meet their darling newborn boy. He was so, so sleepy when he arrived. We were able to get in some wonderful poses and backdrops before he woke up. After he awoke he was full of funny faces and completely straight legs that stood straight up (which was the way he was positioned in his mommy's stomach, I hear). We were able to get some lovely family pics at my in-home studio and I'm so happy with how these came out. So wonderful to get to meet your new family of three!

A Sweet Little Family - Tucson Family Photographer

It's been amazing to watch this family grown! I first met this couple during their maternity shoot earlier this year, and again for their adorable baby's newborn pictures. Now that their son is six months old it was time for another family photo shoot. We headed out to Agua Caliente park just in time to catch the gorgeous sun hitting the tall grass. I'm constantly amazed at how beautiful Tucson can be. Hope you enjoy!

If you're interested in booking a maternity, newborn, or family session with me, visit www.bgphotography.biz. Thanks!

A Gorgeous Engagement Shoot - Tucson Engagement Photographer

I was so bummed a few weekends ago when the forecast called for completely cloudy skies with no chance of sun. Luckily, we found a tiny streak of sunshine and it helped to create a BEAUTIFUL backdrop during this engagement shoot. Love the way these pictures turned out!

Sweet Newborn Baby Girl- Tucson Newborn Photographer

Oh, this was a fun photo shoot! It's always so great when I get to work with a really sleepy baby who will let me use fun hats, switch backdrops, and stay in cute poses. Her parents were so sweet and excited for this little one (who was super little!) and we had a great time capturing them interacting with her. One of her pictures (where baby is propped on her hands), was one of my most popular facebook pictures this year. Hope you enjoy seeing more pics of this adorable baby!

If you're interested in booking a newborn session with me, please visit www.bgphotography.biz. Thanks!

Back Friday and Supporting Local Small Business Saturday! - Tucson Family Photographer

Wondering what's going on around here on Black Friday and Support Local Small Business Saturday? Because I'll soon be launching an incredible, high-end, boutique style product line (think art grade canvases, linen mounted wraps, customized flat lay albums...all GORGEOUS products to showcase your beautiful images), I've decided to focus BF and SLSBS (like the acronyms?) on showcasing these lovely products. So here's the scoop...and it's big!

Here are the discounts post turkey day: 1) Linen mounted 10x10 prints for $25 (regularly $38), 2) 24x24inch art grade canvas for $300 (regularly $415), and 3) 12 page 12x12inch flat lay albums for $400 (regularly $550). 

And one more big one...how about discounted 2013 gift certificates? All day Friday and Saturday you can purchase BG Photography $50 gift certificates for only $30...that's almost half off! Gift certificates can be purchased in $50 increments, maximum of four. Be sure to check out www.bgphotography.biz for full details of 2013 session pricing.

Here's how to order your HUGELY discounted prints, canvases, albums, or gift certificates: 

Go to www.bgphotography.biz and select “online proofing” and enter "discount" as the password; add the Black Friday image to your cart, then view cart; using the drop down arrow, select the appropriate purchase (make sure you see the words "DISCOUNT" on "option or package" drop down). You'll be directed to paypal to complete your transaction.

For those of you ordering prints, canvases, or albums, I'll contact you about which images you'd like to use after you place your order. Please feel free to contact me at yvette@bgphotography.biz if you have any questions. Thanks so much and happy shopping!