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When my husband and I were dating, the term "Real Promise" was created. It was our personal way of making sure the other person knew what had been said was honest and true. My Real Promise to you is that, as your photographer, I will capture moments in time that you will cherish forever. We will laugh, dance, and have a great ol' time... whatever it takes to get some killer portraits you will want to stare at forever.

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We are currently looking for [Class of 2013] rising Seniors for our Senior Reps.  If you are a local teen and interested in getting a FREE photo shoot and earning CASH, click the link above that says 2013 Senior Rep Application!

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Rachel | Class of 2012 | Nashville Senior Portrait Photographer

January 23rd, 2012

I was lucky enough to have Rachel as one of my senior reps this year.  Rachel is a high school senior at Pope John Paul II High School in Hendersonville, Tennessee.  One thing I admire about Rachel is her love of fashion.  She always has the cutest outfits that I wish I could wear.  Check them out for yourself.

 Nashville TN Senior Photographer
Nashville TN Senior Photographer

I love shooting right before sunset. The sky is always gorgeous and the lighting is incredibly warm and sooo yummy!

Nashville TN Senior Photographer

Nashville TN Senior Photographer

Nashville TN Senior Photographer

As with most of my senior sessions, they last up to two hours and in that time, we are able to fit in a few different locations, as well as unlimited outfit changes. Most of my girls feel 3-4 outfits are plenty but I always suggest to bring a trunk full. I’ve had a senior show up with a trunk full, a full sized mirror for those last minute touch ups, and an accessory organizer. We were able to pick and piece the perfect outfits for her senior pictures!

Nashville TN Senior Photographer

Nashville TN Senior Photographer

Best of luck, Rachel!

If you’re feeling like you’re full of awesomeness and want more people to see it, give us a call.  Let our team, Hendersonville’s Premier Senior photographer, document that talent.  Give us a call.  Right now.  615-431-9237

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2012 Senior Photography Promotion | Sumner County Senior Photographer

January 5th, 2012

It’s hard to believe it’s 2012 already and even harder to believe some of you will be graduating in a few short months.  Have you had a chance to get your senior portraits taken?  If not, why not take advantage of this amazing deal?  Book and complete your session by April 1, 2012, and get $100 off your session fee.  That’s over 50% off!  While you’re at it, refer a friend and get $50 towards your order.  Not too shabby!

 

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Saying NO to [Auto] | Hendersonville TN Photography Workshop

December 30th, 2011

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Dates & Locations

Hendersonville, TN: February 4, 2012 (9am-1pm)

Hendersonville, TN: February 18, 2012 (9am-1pm)

 

Let me guess. You’ve got this awesome camera, but not quite sure what to do with it. All the settings and buttons make you so frustrated that you just keep it on auto. Sure, it’s easy and the pictures are decent but what if you want your photos to be amazing? Are you nodding? If so, this is the workshop for you!

Join me for a half-day beginner’s workshop where you will learn how to use all those buttons and finally get your camera off the dreaded green box of Auto.

What we’ll discuss:

· Getting to know your camera

· Exploring the functions of your camera

· Histograms

· Manual mode and metering

· Composition of people and children

· Flash

· Getting light into the eyes

What does the workshop cost include?

· 4 hours of instruction

· Hands-on learning time

· Lunch (9-1pm) or heavy snacks (1-5pm)

· 65-page Workbook for you to take home and reference as much as needed

· New friendships

· Lots of fun and laughter

· A cool nametag

What this workshop isn’t:

· A business workshop. We will not be discussing the business side of photography since this is a course designed to teach you how to take better personal pictures.

· Learning to shoot in studio situations (with backdrops, lighting, etc)

The Details:

· $100

· Class size limited. First come, first served.

· Minimum of 6 participants

· Must have a DSLR camera (camera with interchangeable lenses) – any brand is fine, although I shoot Canon.

 

>>>Are you ready to REGISTER??<<

Click the link above if you are ready to put your name on the list of excited participants!

A waitlist will be started for classes reaching the maximum 12 participants.

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Before and After | Nashville TN Senior Photographer

December 20th, 2011

It’s time for another installment of Before & After!  I love seeing a photo come to life with the simple process of editing.  I’m a Mentor over at Rock the Shot and this week, Amanda Padgett with Everyday Elements wrote a tutorial on achieving a clean edit.  Clean edits are critical to my business and something I work hard on.  I want my clients to look like the best version of THEM… not a washed out version, or an over saturated version, or heaven forbid a different color version (i.e- too orange/yellow or puke green…. ewww!).  I like to achieve a clean look and then give it a slight kick of my signature look from there.  :)

Amanda provided a nice canvas to start with.  The photo has good composition, good lighting, and good exposure for SOOC (straight-out-of-camera).  Underneath the Before is my After version.  By just bumping a few curves, giving a little more contrast, and warming the photo up to my standards, I think this photo is gorgeous!
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Ruby | Nashville Headshot Photographer

December 5th, 2011

I know I’ve said it time and time again, but it’s completely flattering when a client books with me and then lets me know they will be driving a few hours just to have their pictures taken by you.  Humble me much?

Ruby is exactly that type of client.  Not only did I gush over her name (it was my grandmother’s name and I fought hard to have a daughter named Ruby but alas, Hubby won!) but she is the sweetest soul.  She needed headshots for her Talent Agency and we had a great time on a cloudy Sunday afternoon.  Perfect lighting, perfect setting, and perfect mixture of client-photographer awesomeness!

Enjoy your sneak peek, Ruby!  You rocked it!

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Nashville Headshot Photographer

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How to make a Tool Preset | Nashville TN Photographer

November 21st, 2011

Most people assume that photographers just snap pictures at a shoot, head home, upload the photos, and they are done.  Not the case at all.  I heard a statistic one day that said photographers spend only about 12% of their time actually taking the pictures.  The majority of their time is editing, custom designing products (albums, etc) and then actually sending their images to their pro labs.  Pretty dead on, for me at least.

In my years of being a photographer, I’ve searched for ways to make editing easier and faster.  Many photographers choose to use actions in Photoshop to help speed up the process.  I get asked all the time what are my favorite actions.  I always answer that my favorites are the ones I’ve made to help make my editing easier.  Sure, I have a few actions that are my “go to” ones for certain things (Florabella and Michelle Kane are two favorites) but for the most part, I hand edit every image a client purchases.  I’m kinda Type A like that! ;)

Today, I thought I’d show off a simple and life changing (okay, maybe not life changing but pretty darn awesome) tool that I use that has helped speed up my editing process dramatically.  This little dandy method helps you out in a few ways.  Not only does it house all your tools you use on a regular basis (brush for the eyes, brush for the eye bags, Logo watermark, etc) but it has them already sized to what you normally would need them to be.  When making my tool presets, I open an image and enlarge it to where I would normally be editing at.  If I’m editing the eyes on an image, I usually enlarge my image to 100%.  I will go ahead an zoom in on an image and set my brush to exactly what I want.  I make it the size I want, the opacity needed, etc.  This way, I don’t have to fiddle with them when going from image to image.  They are pre-sized and ready to be used.  To make your own presets, follow the instructions I laid out for you.  (*Sidenote: This is using CS5 but I’m assuming it’s similar in all versions of Photoshop)

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Now, all you need to do is save it and you’re done.  Simple as that.  Pretty nifty, huh?  Also notice, I try to minimize the amount I have to drag my mouse across the screen.  I’ve moved my tool bar to the right side to keep me from having to go from one side of the screen to the other so much.

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Do you have a time saving tip that you’d like to share?  I’d love to hear it and maybe even feature your suggestion on my blog.  Send me an email at summer[at]realpromisesphotography.com with your tip.

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Jayde | Station Camp High School Senior Photographer

November 14th, 2011

I love when I can finally share more images from a Senior Session.  Jayde’s session was a favorite of mine!  We shot at sunset, worked fast and got in many different looks in a variety of locations.  She had awesome outfit choices and we laughed and had a grand ole time.  Thank you, Jayde, for letting me capture yourself as a seniors.  I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

Nashville Senior Photographer
Nashville Senior Photographer
Nashville Senior PhotographerShe reminds me so much of Kristen Bell here!

Nashville Senior Photographer
Nashville Senior Photographer
Nashville Senior Photographer
Nashville Senior Photographer

I could have stayed in this spot all day… especially with this light!Nashville Senior PhotographerI love the modern touches of her outfits with the rustic feel of this old tree and bench.

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Thank you, again, Jayde!

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Photo of the Day | Hendersonville High School Senior Photographer

November 13th, 2011

I wanted to showcase a Photo of the Day for the weekend.  Stay tuned for more from Rachel (Senior at JPII- Class of 2012)!

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Nashville Senior Photographer

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Senior Album | Senior Photographer in Nashville

November 8th, 2011

It’s time for one of my favorite types of posts…. PRODUCT showcase!  This is one of my most popular Senior products I offer… the 10×10 Senior Session Album.  Thank you to Jayde, for allowing me to show off her album before it arrived in her hands. :)   In case you have forgotten, Jayde’s session was a spectacular sunset session, like most of my senior sessions…. just to refresh your memory in case you missed that post! (shame on you!  Make sure to subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss any more!).

This 20 page album is all the rage in my studio these days!  As you can see by the custom cover alone, it’s vibrant, stands out, and makes the perfect accessory for your coffee table or to show off to all your friends and family.  Each cover is custom designed to match each senior’s personality and session style.

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10x10 Senior Session Album

Each page is printed on photographic paper and is double backed for durability and just pure awesomeness.

10x10 Senior Session Album

The layflat design ensures that each album page will stay open while viewing.

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Since each album is custom designed to fit your session, no two albums are alike.  Sure, you and your best friend may share many things but let’s hope that each of your senior portraits reflect your individuality and style… like these albums! :)   Notice how seamlessly an image looks across the spread.  This is because the paper isn’t cut, creating a “gutter.”  Our albums are gutter free, which make us very happy and in turn make happy clients!
10x10 Senior Session Album
10x10 Senior Session Album10x10 Senior Session Album

Not a detail is forgotten… not even the back cover! :)

10x10 Senior Session Album

So, if you are looking for a product that will wow your friends and have your family “oohing” and “ahhing” with jealousness because their Circa 1985 Senior pictures involved a cheesy background and a lot of 3×5 pictures in a black cardboard frame… you’ve found it!  Email me at summer@realpromisesphotography.com for more information on my Session Albums or other cool products I offer!

 

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First Birthday | Hendersonville TN Child Photographer

November 7th, 2011

There is something about my baby planners.  I love seeing them as a tiny squishy newborn and at the end of their first year as a one year old toddler.  There is also something about Fall.  The breathtaking colors, the leaves scattered around, the smell in the air.  Put these two together and you’ve got magic!  Baby (or Big Boy, now!) A is turning ONE on Thursday.  To celebrate, we captured some photos of him exploring and showing off his standing skills.  You may remember him from this family session in Hermitage or from this gorgeous backlit photograph this past summer.

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Doesn’t he look like a little man?

I was also able to bring out my antique high chair for some shots.  Look how well the colors pop together.  The wood and the bright colored leaves draw me in!

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 What would a first birthday be without some balloons?  Luckily we had some amazingly warm-ish fall weather and was able to do a cake smash session in the woods.
We joked around afterwards that A is one lucky one year old to be able to eat cake and play with balloons half naked in the woods. :)

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Happy First Birthday, A!  I look forward to watching you grow over the years.

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