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When to Book Your Senior Portrait Session
If you're starting to think about senior portraits, CONGRATULATIONS! This is a huge milestone for parents and students alike. One of the first questions I get about senior portrait sessions, is, "When should we schedule our session?" The best answer is - it depends. Whatever your style, your schedule, and whatever particular background you'd like to see in your images - that's how you decide when is the best time. If your senior loves flowering trees, crisp new green grass,
paintingwithlight8
Nov 42 min read


Painting with Light's 40 Over 40 Project
I turned 40. I did not look at this milestone as a death sentence like some do, but more as an honor. I’ve made it further in life than many I know, and reaching this age is a wonderful thing. Being able to watch my children grow and share my days with those that I love is something I will never take for granted. This “milestone year” inspired some self-reflection. As a woman reaching her 40 th year, I realized how much I’ve overcome to get to where I am today. The colle
paintingwithlight8
Oct 243 min read


The Company or The Artist?
The perception of photography has changed since the first photographic camera was produced in 1816. What started as an innovative artistic form of expression, has transformed into a necessary attention-seeking brand identifier for companies of modern-day. When consumers are considering purchases, they will research and make an informed decision based on reviews and details provided by previous customers, and by how the company’s brand personality fits in with their needs. Whe
paintingwithlight8
Oct 204 min read


Ronald McDonald House Charity
Have you ever lived separate from your child for days or weeks at a time? How did that feel to you and your child? What if they were severely ill, would that change your feelings? That's exactly what happened to Philadelphia Eagles tight end Fred Hill's daughter in 1974. Kim was diagnosed with Leukemia. You see, pediatric leukemia patients require various treatments depending on their individual needs. Some of these treatments need to be monitored very closely and can sometim
paintingwithlight8
Oct 203 min read


All are welcome!
If you've gotten this far in my blog journey, you will realize that I DO NOT ONLY photograph women that belong in a magazine. A little...
paintingwithlight8
Aug 28, 20213 min read


VULNERABLE POST ALERT
She came into the studio this past week as a model call. "Make sure you work your magic on covering up my baby pouch." "See what you can...
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Aug 13, 20212 min read


What's next?
Do you wonder what happens after your boudoir session is finished, and we part ways? I can honestly say, every woman that has come into...
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Aug 8, 20212 min read


Guess what finally arrived!
By now, you have probably read a few articles about what to expect from your session at Je Suis. You probably have an idea of how you...
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Jul 21, 20211 min read


I will never forget...
There are some things in life that just stick with a person. My first boudoir session, I was more nervous than the gorgeous woman before...
paintingwithlight8
Jul 10, 20212 min read


How do these "Bachelorette Boudoir Parties" work???
Let's set the scene.. You are about to marry the man of your dreams, and you want to have one LAST NIGHT OUT. But what is there to do???...
paintingwithlight8
Jul 7, 20213 min read


Boudoir. The most under-rated experience
"I am trying to lose these last 15 pounds after having the baby." "I am waiting to get these tan lines evened out." "I can't do my makeup...
paintingwithlight8
Jul 6, 20212 min read


Dream Couture Sessions
Imagine a day as your 8 year old daughter (or son). Wake up, go to school, come home, eat dinner, do homework, maybe catch a movie, and...
paintingwithlight8
Dec 3, 20202 min read
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