Sunset Portraits

The whole shooting into the sunset concept has got my attention!  My plan is to shoot at least 3-4 Sunset Portraits for the next month until I get it just perfect.  This is my second attempt.

Hana with Sunset

Today a close photographer friend (Chris Baylor Photography) gave me a lesson on how to shoot into the sunset.  Thank you Hana for modeling for me and thank you Charles for holding my flash :o)  I can't wait for the sun to go down so I can shoot again. 

Today's Happy St. Paddy's Day Photo Shoots

First I shot my hadsome stylish son who got a little embarassed when his friends showed up, but he got past that pretty quick.  Here are just a couple pics from that shoot.

Then I was honored to be asked by a local band the "Last 16" to take a couple of shots at the Fox and Hound in Richardson.  Here are a few shots from that event:

A day at the Dallas Arboretum

Wow! I have lived in the DFW area almost all my life and have never been, until yesterday. Amazing! There were probably 100 or so profesional photographers there taking pictures. I had an amazing time with the Terry family. These are three of the cutestest most well behaved children I have ever seen. Joseph was somewhat of a challenge to photograph, he would be smiling then look at the camera and put on a straight face. It was a challenge to capture his gorgeous smile but we did it! Here are a few of some of my favorite shots. Needless to say I already have another shoot book at the Arboretum next weekend.  Life if good.

Blogging

What is the big deal about blogging. Everyone tells me that if a photographer wants to be successful they need a blog. I must be in trouble because I am not a good blogger. I have come a long way in my photography journey and am constantly learning. I am blessed to have such great mentors such as Michael Andrew (http://www.michaelthemaven.com/) and Chris Baylor . Here is some of the more recent stuff I have been doing...

International Charity Model Search

Furst Fotos is participating in the International Charity Model Search to select North America's Cutest Family and to raise funds for the non-profit organization Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation. (www.NILMDTS.org).

Are yoru loved ones North America's Cutest Family? We'll give you the opportunity to prove it! Many exciting prizes will be awarded, and the grand prize winner receives a NEW CAR!

Finalists will be determined by online votes. Each vote is $1 (no limit on the amount of votes you can cast), and all the proceeds from votes benefit Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.

Grand prize international winner will be determined from the 52 city finalists. The winners will be selected from the finalist gallery by photography and modeling industry experts. The winning familyt also receives a session with the renowned portrait artist Sandy Puc and international recognition.

Call 214-663-8912 now to enter your family in this exciting contest.

Seeing RED

Here are some pictures I took of Cameron and Cody, just messing around with light and a red background. We had a lot of fun just playing around.