~ Maternity Photo Session ~

 

These are some images from another collaboration with photographer ERIC FADDEN of Virginia Beach, VA.

Stefanie and Jeff are  excited, expectant parents of a little girl ( to be named Savannah) and chose Eric ( who also shot their wedding) to capture yet another milestone in their lives.  These are the moments you want to cherish forever and with these images I am sure Stefanie, Jeff and little Savannah will do just that.

While my primary purpose was lovely Stefanies makeup and hair, Eric was open to letting me try my creative hand with some styling and posing options. I had a great time with everyone involved in this beautiful project and thankful to be a part of it. Thanks to Stefanie, Jeff, Eric and the rubber duck family;)

Be sure to check out Erics update on this project for more photos and information on his services and stay tuned for more updates and announcements on future projects and specials!

http://www.ericfadden.com/2010/03/virginia-beach-maternity-photography-stefanie-and-jeff/

 

~ The BOLD and the Beautiful, Playing with Blues! ~

Stephanie isn’t a big fan of makeup and well, who can blame her? With a full time job and a heavy college schedule, this lady is lucky she has time to sleep! Well, as luck would have it, she had ONE night to relax and take a break from all the demands and I was invited to come join in on the break….and decided to bring my kit along just for kicks;)

Well, Stephanie was a good sport and a great model. She and I did a casual style makeup session/mini-lesson. Old school – relaxing on the floor, telling stories and talking makeup. For a girl who doesn’t wear makeup often, she was very bold when picking colors and chose some killer colors from my BEN NYE Collection…

Between, makeup, stories, snacks, more makeup, more stories, and then a yummy pasta dinner…we came up with something bold, BLUE and  beautiful! The whole experience was just pressure-free and relaxing fun. So relaxed  that I was completely not focused on technique and even forgot to put mascara on my model of the night;(  While I know I owe Stephanie a better effort next time, I was still so happy to see the results in a few photos ERIC FADDEN took of the final result. 

The majority of this look was completed with BEN NYE products. Please see the REVIEWS section in the menu on the right of this page for more info on some BEN NYE products In my kit;)

And thanks Stephanie for being such a fearless and beautiful model and great company to boot. Sometimes, just a night of  doing makeup for the sheer fun and experimentation of it is the break we all need;) 

KristineMarie

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~ ERIC FADDEN, Wedding Photography ~

Spring is coming sooner that you think, and with that comes the ever exciting WEDDING  season!  Beautiful brides, gorgeous gowns, fragrant flowers and the timeless captures of commitment and love…

Have you found a qualified photographer to capture your precious moments?

Well, I have;)

ERIC FADDEN is now scheduling for 2010. Weddings, Senior Portraits, Mommy-to-Be and so much more. Explore the possibilities for your special moments with images that last a lifetime. Work with a photographer who shares your vision of beauty, of love, of hope and of inspiration…a photographer who values your satisfaction above and beyond all else. In the world of ERIC FADDEN PHOTOGRAPHY, YOUR vision is his philosophy and through his lens, your memories become illustrations of your life’s stories, however great or small….

Schedule ANY photo session with ERIC FADDEN PHOTOGRAPHY by January 31st and receive a FREE makeup application to look your very best. What’s that you say? Wedding not until June? Baby due in September? NO PROBLEM! Your event can be for anytime in the 2010 Calendar year! Just schedule it no later than January 31st to qualify for this cost saving, image enhancing offer!

So whether your special day is IN…

 

Or OUT….

 

Let the images of ERIC FADDEN PHOTOGRAPHY show everyone what it’s all about!

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~ Help Portrait 12/12/09 ~

Well, today is the day. HELP-PORTRAIT 12/12/09 is finally here and the Hampton Roads group is packing and preparing for our big day. We hope to do good things today and make a difference for everyone we meet…

Wherever you are today, it isn’t too late…Grab that camera and take a picture of someone.  Be a part of it. Visit a church, community group, shelter…the single Mom next door. Photograph anyone in need of that connection to make them feel special. 

It’s very simple really. Then, give them their picture.

I am off to my event for now, but I wish you a great day, a great photo and a great chance to touch the life of someone in need – be it someone who is having a rough spot financially, emotionally or spiritually. 

KristineMarie

Update: This post didn’t go up this morning as it somehow got stuck in my drafts, but here is an update on how it went…

Our Norfolk, VA group was in action just after 9 am setting up and preparing with the help of our dedicated friends and family. How lucky we all are to have had someone by our sides to support our efforts, myself included. A dear friend of mine even thought to bring 2 dozen roses for our guests (and the ladies lit up like Christmas trees when they were given out) 

All of our lady guests took a turn in the makeup chair before linking up with a photographer for a fun photo session by themselves and with their children. We did some indoors and also took advantage of some sunlight outdoors. It was smiles, fun, connecting and a great way to spend a day – with people who appreciated the efforts and who felt special because of them…

Food was plentiful… fresh baked goods and juices, fizzy cold sodas and snacks, sweet treats and even a hot meal prepared for the crew. It was everything you would expect of a big family get together.

After all the getting pretty and modeling for cameras, I handed out a few fleece throws and some small gifts and we bid a final farewell to our guests and watched them drive off with a smile. A sitdown with the crew to rehash the experience was the perfect end to a perfect day…

As for me, I will never forget the little girl who placed the sticky bow on me and lifted her arms up to be hugged, or the woman who told me she hadn’t had a picture taken since she was a teenager ( she is now 46 and living a shelter with a young son.) It was humbling to be a part of  a special moment in the lives of the people we met. The pictures will remind them how special they are every time they look at them, and hopefully bring back the sense of warmth we all felt today.

I would encourage anyone and everyone to participate at the next opportunity.

Thanks to the entire Hampton Roads team and the Norfolk crew for being such a pleasure to work with, to Kim for the cake, to Sissy for the fresh muffins, RA for the flowers and support ( it was great having you there!)  and the Help Portrait concept for bringing us all together in a positive and productive way that we can all be proud of. 

KristineMarie