Fashion...hmmm

Today, I have a simple goal.  My goal is to keep my almost 3 yr old in the same outfit that I dressed him in this morning.  HIS goal is to keep changing his mind about what constitutes a "cool" outfit.  lol  So far, I am in the lead.  We'll see.  It just cracks me up that he has such an opinion about it!

Taking care of your skin

As a photographer, I see a lot of faces REALLY close on my computer screen.  LOL  :-)  It's my job to make you look better than your best, but you make my job easier by taking care of  your skin.  With that in mind, here is a skin care tip for you: 

Drinking lots of water and eating food rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, such as salmon, will help keep your skin hydrated and supple.  

If you have any more questions about photography and/or skin care, please feel free to send me an email to lori@alleywayphotography.com.

Cortney - Senior 2012

Here are a few of my favorites from Cortney's recent senior portrait session.  The rain we've been having lately took a break to give us a nice afternoon for a walk in the park.  What do you think?  Cortney was really fun to work with and (as you can see) was a wonderful model as well!  Her mom Diana was a great help with Chloe (a very sweet pup) and as an additional assistant.  And, of course, my friend and fellow photog Jen was along to help as well. Fun day!  Remember, if you refer a friend who books a session, YOU receive a FREE 8x10 at your next session! 

What would you like to learn about?

2012 is all about sharing.  Soooo...what would you like to learn about?  I've found lots of tools and cool websites online and would like to provide answers, tips, tricks or resources for things that YOU want to hear about.  So what is it that YOU'D like to see in those posts?  What would you like to know about photography?  Let's hear it.  :-)  Send me your questions by email to lori@alleywayphotography.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AlleywayPhoto.  I'd love to hear from you!  Here's a recent one of my daughter from a Valentine's session I had with her and some friends.  What do you think?

Not your average kid's Valentine's Day card!

Do you want something fun for your kids to hand out at their Valentine's Day party this year?  I am offering a mini-session for Valentine's Day!  15 designs to choose from!  A few of them are shown below.  You may also purchase separate images or additional wallets at your session.  Session appointments available every 20 mins beginning at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 2:40 p.m.  Please call to schedule your preferred session time.  971-212-5520

Photography tip of the day:

Photography tip of the day: To help get those great catch lights in the subject's eyes, have them face toward open sky so that the sky is being reflected in their eyes.  It adds a little extra "twinkle" to the image.  Happy shooting!  ;-)

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