Go on an adventure! |Kathy Weigman - Appleton Photographer
I have a group of photography friends who love to go on "photo adventures." We'll just pick a destination, and head out with our cameras, tripods and a sense of adventure. We'll often stop along the way for lunch or dinner and usually a bag or two of Skittles or Cheetos! We have become family.
Last night conditions were favorable to be able to see the Northern Lights. I have seen them twice in my lifetime and photographed them once. It was truly an awe inspiring moment. My friend Gary and I headed north to find the darkest spot possible, away from the lights of the city. We talked about photography, family and bats! We stood in the snow and the cold for hours waiting to catch a glimpse of the dancing colors of the northern lights, but the clouds had other ideas.
See, the thing with taking an adventure is that if things do pan out the way you think they will, there is always something else to see and photograph. We have never gone on an adventure and come back with nothing. That's what makes it an adventure. If you go to Horicon Marsh to photograph the birds on the marsh, and there aren't any, you just head down the road to the first dead end road you find. It reminds me of the Robert Frost poem. Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled and it has made all the difference.
Life is like that. Gary and I would have been perfectly content to stay home, but we chose to take a chance on seeing the northern lights. Did we see them? No. Did we enrich our lives by getting out last night? Yes!
Go on an adventure. You don't even need to be a photographer. Head to the nearest State Park, lake, or nature preserve. Take a friend, your kids, or go by yourself. Look at all the beauty around you and start taking your own adventures!
Will Spring EVER get here? | Kathy Weigman Photography
I thought I'd give you a picture from last year's spring! I sure hope that winter is ready to leave after this last blast of ice and snow! I'm so anxious to get outside to start photographing area athletes for their sports collages. I know they're just as anxious. There's nothing worse for an athlete than not being able to play the game he or she loves! There's still time for parents to order a collage, so just send an email to me at [email protected]
With less than 7 weeks left of school, thoughts are turning to graduation parties, summer jobs, and fun in the sun. Seniors, be sure to enjoy the last days of high school. Spend time with friends and participate in activities, it will be June before you know it!
Choosing a Senior Portrait Photographer | Kathy Weigman Photography - Appleton
SENIOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Before you know it, you and your son or daughter will be looking for a photographer to take his or her senior portraits. Most high school students have their portraits done the summer before their senior year. A senior portrait is one of the milestone portraits in a person’s life and can be a big investment monetarily. So, how do you choose a senior portrait photographer that is right for your son or daughter?
- Check out the photographer’s blog, facebook page or website to see if you like her work. Do people look relaxed? Do they look natural and not over photoshopped?
- Is the photographer someone your son or daughter could work with and feel at ease with?
- Call or email the photographer to ask questions about the portrait session. Is she friendly, knowledgeable and good with high school students?
- What if it rains on the day of the portrait session? Can it be rescheduled? Is there a fee for rescheduling?
- Ask about price. Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. Is there a sitting fee? How much time does the sitting fee cover? Ask the photographer to send you her price list if it isn’t posted on her blog or website. Are there any special promotions or package pricing? Can you buy individual photos or do you need to buy a package first?
- Some photographers take the photos and give you a CD on the spot, but most do not. Often, the processing can mean the difference between a nice portrait and a great portrait. Ask what kind of post-processing is done and if there is a fee for each proof that is retouched.
- Ask what kind of camera and lenses she works with. Does she have her portraits professionally printed? Professional, quality printing means your portraits will last a lifetime and larger portraits will be mounted and possibly sprayed with a UV protectant.
- Ask the photographer for suggestions regarding clothing. Will she allow your son or daughter to bring along a pet? What about sports uniforms, musical instruments or other props?
- How are the proofs presented? Is there an online gallery to share with family and friends or do you get a proof book? Do you place your final order online or in person?
- Can your son or daughter order a variety of different wallet poses or is he or she limited to 1 or 2?
- What other products does the photographer offer? Canvas prints? Photo albums? Storyboards?
©2012 Kathy Weigman Photography
If you’re interested in looking at what I have to offer, please check out my website www.KathyWeigmanPhotography.com for portraits I’ve done. As a teacher, mom and photographer, I have a good rapport with high school students. Their session is fun and relaxed, and you get quality portraits at an affordable price. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 733-3425 or [email protected]
~Kathy Weigman
Studio Update! |Fox Valley Portrait Photographer
I've spent the last week updating my studio, adding new backdrops and props, hanging pictures and moving furniture. I've already done a few professional portrait sessions this week, but I'm looking forward to doing lots of senior portraits, families and individuals in the coming months.
On location photography sessions are still offered at no additonal charge, but having a studio just gives my clients more options. Once spring arrives, my backyard will also be able to be used for any studio sessions.
If you're interested in booking a session, please call me at 920-733-3425.
It's Time to Book Senior Portrait Sessions! | Kathy Weigman Photography - Senior Portraits
What is it that you're looking for in your senior portrait photographer?
- On location sessions at no additional charge?
- A high resolution image included in your session to use for college applications, invitations, or facebook?
- No set sizes of portraits that you're required to buy? Instead, you have a print credit to use as you like!
- A facebook cover with 2 of your favorite ordered images?
You can have all that, and more with Kathy Weigman Photography! Call 920-733-3425 to book your session soon. In the meantime, see what seniors from last year did with their senior sessions in the slideshow.