Rain Lily Photography

2011 - the year of the photo-blog!

2011-01-21T18:08:00.000-08:00

I've been very neglectful of this blog, and it's a shame, I love posting here. So for 2011, I've decided to fire it up again, in hopes that viewers (like you!) will enjoy it so very much, that you immediately call me to do some portraits of you! :)

I have a wonderful model who helps me out so much (especially when she wants new facebook profile pics!); I'm sharing a few here. Enjoy!

tutu cute

2010-08-10T10:06:00.000-07:00

Just had to share this cutie. Her mom made these tutus for her, and she makes them to sell, as well - if you're interested, drop me a line at sis@rainlilyphotography.com and I'll make sure you get information. Then wouldn't it be great to line me up as your photographer to capture your sweet daughter wearing her new dress. :)

Also in this post is some texture work I tried, and really loved the outcome. Hope you like it just as much.

318-655-2488

http://www.rainlilyphotography.com/

sis@rainlilyphotography.com

senior girls, 2010

2010-08-10T09:57:00.000-07:00

It was a wonderful year for senior girls! They are always beautiful, and this year was no exception ~ however, they seemed extra comfortable in front of the camera this year. I loved working with every one of them.

Now is a great time to schedule senior portraits for the 2010-2011 school year! Fall is coming fast and the cooler weather and great colors will be wonderful "backdrops" so give me a call at 318-655-2488 or drop me an email from the contact page at http://www.rainlilyphotography.com/ soon. I'd love to be your senior photographer this year!

senior season, almost over for 2010

2010-05-16T12:22:00.000-07:00

I can hardly believe that it's been almost a year since I posted something here! Eek! I've been such a bad blogger; hopefully, I'll do better this year because it's really been a great photography year so far. I just keep on learning more and more and the seniors this year have been extra comfortable in front of the camera - that adds up to fantastic results, imo. See for yourself!

Let's start with the guys...

If you're a senior in the 2010-2011 year, I'd love to be your senior portrait photographer! Senior photos don't have to be in the Spring of the graduating year, they can be fall portraits or even the summer before, as well.

a menagerie of photos

2009-06-29T19:20:00.000-07:00

It feels like forever since I've posted here - and it's too many to do individual subject posting...so here's a "medley" if you will, of some of my late winter and spring "stuff" ~ hope you enjoy!

learning the softlighter

2009-02-11T04:30:00.001-08:00

Learning to use the softlighter - these were lit with one light; the ones with the red background also had a reflector camera right.

senior 2009!

2009-02-11T04:22:00.001-08:00

Wow, it's been a while since I posted! Shame on me...

Here is one of the cute little seniors I've worked with lately. Loads of fun and so pretty too!

Lighting was all natural, with the exception of occasional use of a reflector (4th down and also the last one).

b&g plus one...

2008-09-13T11:03:00.001-07:00

NO I still am not a wedding photographer!

2008-09-01T17:42:00.001-07:00

That said, here are some photos from Saturday's wedding.

Just one more, people - that's my niece Sara's wedding, if she so chooses to use me. And then, I retire from weddings altogether.

Keep on hollerin at me for engagements and bridals, though - please!

more wedding ~

2008-08-04T09:57:00.000-07:00

my niece's big day!

2008-08-04T09:05:00.000-07:00

pretty eyes

2008-07-30T16:48:00.001-07:00

my best model

2008-07-21T14:47:00.001-07:00

And my favorite model, too...

more twitterpated

2008-07-21T14:42:00.001-07:00

Just a few more fun ones...

she's all grown up

2008-07-14T06:57:00.000-07:00

My sweet niece is all grown up now, and about to get married. I think she made a pretty cool choice in this guy, he just fits right in our family and they adore each other. And being the country types, we had a great time in the hay field. Congratulations, you two!

a few more of the twitterpated

2008-07-07T11:08:00.001-07:00

warning! These are a little bit "spicy!" haha

ah, love...

2008-07-07T11:05:00.001-07:00

Isn't it sweet?

Congratulations, you two...

some fun ones

2008-07-03T14:07:00.000-07:00

...of an absolutely adorable baby girl.

number one son

2008-06-27T06:36:00.000-07:00

God has blessed him with some awesome musical talent, and I'm happy to say he gives it right back to God.

We had a great time taking these, and though I love them all because I love him, my favorites are #2, #5, and absolutely the last one with the harmonica.

dramatic lighting

2008-06-27T06:13:00.000-07:00

I just realized I never took advantage of posting some bridal portraits I took at a workshop, about a year ago. That was one of the 'perks' of going, that we could use these in our portfolio...so here goes!

The workshop was basically about dramatic lighting. I learned a LOT but haven't had much opportunity to put it into practice - I'd love to play around with some of these types portraits, inside our church. Volunteers? heehee!

bridals

2008-06-05T13:02:00.001-07:00

Until I can figure out how to post my website template online without knocking my email offline (lol), I have been referring potential customers here, to see samples of my photos. Today, I referred a bride-to-be, and then realized most of the 'stuff' here is senior portraits, so I scooted right on over to post a few samples of bridals I've done.

This is a photoshop conversion I did that I thought would make a beautiful thank-you card.

more of this cool senior

2008-05-09T22:21:00.001-07:00

I just love these. She's so photogenic...

awesome senior

2008-04-14T11:02:00.001-07:00

We had the best time Saturday - this girl is loads of fun, and had great ideas, too.

These are the only 2 I've had a chance to edit but I am so looking forward to more!

just a couple (no, a FEW) more

2008-04-09T15:21:00.001-07:00

graceful

2008-04-08T23:01:00.001-07:00

Another fun and beautiful senior girl to take portraits of today...

Watching her shyness disappear as she became more comfortable was like watching a flower open its petals...

We had a great time and I'm so glad I got to take these.

more blue wall...and other stuff

2008-04-03T17:28:00.001-07:00

I am totally in love with the blue wall. Jack said I'll probably take so many photos there that it becomes my trademark HAH!

The other day I was checking out the website of another local photographer, and THERE WAS MY BLUE WALL! I gasped and cried "NOOOOOOOO!!!"

Anyway - I got over it.

Here are some of my favorite blue wall pictures. Oh, yeah - the senior is pretty too. (teehee!)

classic feel

2008-04-03T16:41:00.000-07:00

I just love these portraits. They have such a classic '50's Hollywood feel to them. Quite elegant and ladylike...

But wait - then you notice to the wild colors and patterns of the blouse, and you think "hmmm...beautiful, but maybe she's not so formal after all."

And then...teehee!...the boots just blow that classic image away for good, LOL!

But let me tell you - those boots are just perfect for this fun loving senior...I hope she likes these photos as much as I do...

marv

2008-03-27T23:52:00.001-07:00

Wow. Time really flies.

It's been more than a month since my friends moved to Alabama...taking their lovely daughter (my model! grrr...) with them.

I sure do miss them. And I'm hoping maybe I'll get a call this summer or next Spring to do some senior pictures? Maybe? (hint)

like mother, like daughter

2008-03-26T10:35:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I was blessed with the opportunity to take senior portraits of a beautiful young lady. I hadn't seen this girl since she was probably 10 or so, but I work in the school system with her mother and see her once or twice a week, usually. I also went to high school with her mom, although she was a couple of years behind me. Anyway - I don't know if I've ever seen a daughter resemble her mother as much as this one does. The only difference I can see is that her mom has always been brunette, while she's always been blonde. Other than that, wow, the resemblence is amazing. I wish I had a photo of her mom to post, just to show it.

We had a wonderful time and the weather was just perfect. I was super happy with the results - here are the first 4 I edited.

little girls

2008-03-26T10:23:00.001-07:00

I just love taking pics of little girls. They feel pretty, and usually are the sweetest things. And if they have some 'feisty' about them, that's fun too

details, details

2008-02-12T20:25:00.000-08:00

I don't like photographing weddings. It's just not my cuppa.

I'm not high stress or high energy, lol.

But I do love the detail shots.

I'd do those for hours and lose track of time.

50mmf1.8

2008-02-03T06:18:00.000-08:00

Hubby did listen to me, this year, about what I wanted for Christmas.

This lens is so much fun - all the following photos were taken with no flash...some are a bit noisy due to the high ISO but that's what happens when you live in a dark house, haha.

And at the time I got it, it was running about $80. Not L glass, for sure, but still, right now it's my favorite lens.

mischievous

2008-02-03T06:06:00.000-08:00

Isn't he the cutest? lol

The ones on the porch were taken in full afternoon sun - something I don't have a lot of experience with. I was pretty pleased with the way they turned out.

throwin down a little art

2008-02-03T05:43:00.000-08:00

Some to suit my fancy, some to suit others.

first post on this new photoblog - My Kids

2008-02-02T16:30:00.000-08:00

Just to break in the new photoblog - the kiddos.

Plan on seeing a lot of them, haha - it's awesome to have built-in models!

Especially the girl one - who loves being in front of a camera!