The Great Easter Egg Hunt

My sister and I put together an Easter egg hunt for the niece and nephews.

The family gag item even got an egg hidden in it:

My niece was content just to find 5 eggs...

Graycard

In photography classes, if you don't have a middle graycard to meter for settings, you use the back of your hand...I thought these were interesting. Here's what came of my recent self-portraits.

And the result:

I am so critical of photos of me...thank goodness I'm the one behind the camera.

Fun Ones

I am making all efforts to shoot on a consistent basis whether I have work or not. The only way for me to become a better photographer is to consistently shoot.

Here are a few recent shots. I sit for these kids and totally love them and their enthusiasm. What a fun day!

White Christmas

Here are a few great shots from the very white Christmas I enjoyed in Wisconsin.

I used a warm filter on this one.

My dad and his snowblowing skills.

From our chalet at Big Powderhorn Mountain in Beseemer, Michigan.

Here's a shot of me on the slopes (thank you to my brother who skiied down and took this one).

A little sledding with C.

Gingerbread Houses

Over Thanksgiving, my sister decided she wanted her kids to decorate gingerbread houses. I have to say that my niece and nephew (2 and 4 consecutively), have a brave mother.

Here was the outcome (with most candies eaten during the process):

Tah Dah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Favorite Subjects

So I admit it...my favorite subjects are my niece and nephews when it comes to photography. They are all pretty natural in front of the camera. I got blessed with a bunch of hams for my niece and nephews!

Here are a few shots from Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos of my other two nephews...but you'll see a bunch of photos of them after Christmas.

Another Great Family

Here's a session I did prior to Thanksgiving. This family was great to work with as well.

I love capturing laughter.

BUSINESS!!!!!!!!

I am so grateful for the business I have had thus far, after a year of operating Uhri Photography...however, there are always challenges in owning your own business.

Right now, setting my price list has been interesting. I am finding out that I am fairly equivalent to those portrait studio companies for family and children's portraiture, to my relief.

I've been working on this postcard that I'm going to send out to previous clients and also to hand out at daycare centers in the area.

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(back)

A challenge in the world of the photography business is that most of it is based upon word-of-mouth recommendations. So at this point, I am offering any previous client a free 8x10 photo for any referrals they bring my way.

An advantage of choosing my services over any other is the fact that I can be on location (at home, a park, etc.) or in a studio. Not only that, but included in the price of the session is a CD with the images for the use of the clients. How great is that!

So, if you are a faithful reader of my blog and you know of anyone who needs family photography, children's photography, senior portraits, music/entertainment industry photography, send them my way (and don't forget, you get a free 8x10!).