Seasons Greetings All!

I wanted to wish you all a happy holiday season. My business has been so successful this year and it's all due to the support of my clients. I so appreciate your business, your feedback and support. I love what I do -- documenting these moments in time. They are fleeting! I am so glad we captured them.

Seasons Greetings,

Julia

Continuing my holiday portrait peeks. Love this family...THE nicest people to work with.

Coming up for air here after a very busy fall season. I was so honored to be a part of so many family's Christmas and holiday card memories. I'll start posting a few peeks at some sessions now...

Here's a family that epitomizes my session details notes where I say, "There is beauty in their movement!"

Christmas card session....

One of my more photojournalistic Christmas card sessions. Love the movement!

Boys On Rocks

Here's a sneak peek at a recent family shoot down by the river. It was a beautiful day for crawling over rocks! Could there be any place better to shoot three busy boys?

Events are so fun for me to do. (When else do you get to be at a party, but not have to make conversation with anyone!) While strolling around, I am always thinking of the slideshow I will provide at the end of the job.

I approach the event like the putting together of a large puzzle. I start with the corners, then add the straight pieces. I work around the edges until I finally get right into the middle of it and snap away.

How can I tap into the sound, smell, look and essence of the event? What senses need to be captured to create the puzzle?

Here's a recent birthday party I did. Can't you hear the music playing?

Headshot Straight Talk

I've recently gotten a lot of requests for corporate headshot jobs. Thought I'd post a few recent examples here and review my thoughts on headshots.

Here's the deal. Having been both in front of and behind the camera myself, I know how much work it is to get a headshot done. I'm not talking about the process of choosing a tie or favorite blouse, or what day to get the hair done...I am talking about the mental energy used to psych yourself up for this!

Well, I have good news. First of all, it's painless. In about 30 minutes (45 if we include the chatting) we'll get a great shot of you, capturing the energy and charisma that makes you, YOU!

I've heard it all about how you don't photograph well, your eyes shut spontaneously, your hair looks thin in photos, you hate your teeth. But don't worry, I'll make you look like your best day ever.

And, after it's done, it's done! You will have one more thing you can tick off your list! The headshot you needed for the press event, a great visual for your Linkedin profile or a social networking shot that you'll be proud for old college buddies to find on Facebook.

Really, we can do this. And it won't hurt! We'll have fun and get a great shot. I guarantee it!

Here are some recent examples of some of the wonderful clients that have walked through the door of my studio and shared their time with me.

Generations

I am always thrilled to photograph generations together. Not only do I get a kick out of seeing how the DNA settled when passed down, but capturing the love between a grandparent and grandchild is something very special. Here's a recent three-generation shoot. They were such good sports because what you can't see is the mosquitos were eating them alive! Smile, swat, smile, swat....

Senior portrait sessions...

Tis the season for senior portraits! Here's a slideshow to get you started...

http://video214.com/play/j7dyPoYvAPbnRuuW634zLw/s/dark

Thought I'd share this recent shoot of a wellness/lifestyle coach from Atlanta. We were working on some shots for her new website.

My goal was to catch her sense of calm, which I think we did, but I also can see such peace and positivity in her face!

Wouldn't you like to talk to this person? I did! It was a really great shoot!

The Eyes Have It...

I was asked to take these images "on the fly" at a recent event and was happy to comply. This is four grandchildren and I find it fascinating to see how the DNA is sprinkled across two families, four people and four years.

When I take pictures of family groups, I love capturing the connection between family members. It's not really about the pose that you can see...it's about a very silent, invisible line that you can't see. One that connects parents, children, grandparents, and in this case, grandchildren, who have had many shared experiences, big and small -- some good, some magical, some fun and some moments of just getting on with life.

In this group, you can see the eyes that have, I am sure, been a dominant gene passed down through generations of the family. Eyes that are vibrant (some a beautiful blue) and kind, capping off open and approachable expressions. That's what I see, what catches your eye?

Have a great week,

Julia

Great shoot from this week. Look at the energy! This really captures this beautiful twenty-year old from Zurich, Switzerland.

Happy New Year From Julia Curran Photography!

2009 was a wonderful year for me! I worked with so many wonderful clients and had such great fun getting to know you. Click on the arrow below to start my happy new year tribute video. Thanks everyone!

Have a happy 2010! See you in the new year!