NEW BLOG ADDRESS….

Katrina Brown Photography’s Blog officially has a new look and a new home on the web. The new web address is…

http://www.kmbphotos.com/blog/

Please update your bookmarks. Thanks!!

Europe

I am currently out of the country for 10 days vacationing in Europe. If you want to follow along with our journey and check out some of the pictures head on over to my travel blog —> CLICK HERE. I will start posting there in the next couple of days.

Also, I have lots of photos to post from shoots I did prior to my going away so check back in a few weeks for the back flow of blog posts.

Enjoy!

Website Makeover…

As of tomorrow (Wednesday) if all goes as planned my website will be re-launched with a brand new look. There will be new galleries, an availibility calendar and easier access to my blog and client proofs. Please stop on by and check out the changes.

www.kmbphotos.com

FREE – Baby and Child Shoots – UPDATED

Thank you to everyone who responded. All 5 spots are now full but due to the overwhelming response I am going to offer a discount on portrait packages to anyone who books by January 31st.

Packages are normally $150 an hour and only include online proofs. I am going to add in the same print package I was offering below of 1-8×10, 2-5×7′s and 8 wallets of the same image. This is a $200 value for only $150. Any additional prints or prints on canvas etc will be extra. Please contact me with any questions or to schedule your photo shoot.

Thanks!!

Katrina

It has come to my attention that the majority of people who I speak to are unaware that I offer baby and child photography. I assume that is due to the lack of baby and child photos on my website. I am looking to change that. So….

I am offering 5 FREE baby or child sessions.

All child shoots will take place in an outdoor environment (preferably starting in spring when its warm) where the kids can run around and well be kids…Newborn shoots will take place inside your home where babies can sleep and be more comfortable (these can be done any time since weather is not a factor).

Included in the shoot will be an online gallery of the images as well as 1-8×10, 2-5×7′s and a sheet of 8 wallets of the same image. Anything else you would like to add such as a canvas or extra prints will be extra.

All I ask in return is that you pass the word along to friends and families who you think would be interested in a photo shoot to help me build the baby and child section of my business.

This FREE shoot is a $200 value so contact me quick to hold your spot before all 5 spots are taken up.

East Coast Parasailing

Leave it up to me to end up working on my vacation…if you can call this work! I was off wandering around the marina in the fog taking pictures of the fishing boats and was approached by Andy the owner of East Coast Parasailing. He was impressed with my camera and asked me to come out on one of the Parasailing boats to take some new pictures for their website, brochures, posters etc. Lets just say it didn’t take much convincing if any at all to get me to agree to this!

The weather was a bit questionable for most of the week but finally Friday there was a beautiful bright blue sky which meant it was time for Parasailing. I had never been Parasailing before so I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was so easy. They strap you in a harness and life vest before you go to the platform on the back of the boat, next you take a seat while they hook you to the harness and as they start to drive the boat you just float up off the platform. The next thing you know you are up in the air with an amazing view across the entire island and of some dolphins below if you are lucky. It’s so quiet you can’t even hear the boat engine running. Landing was just as easy! A quick dunk in the water if you want then back in the air for your landing on the platform.

Everyone who works there is great and makes sure you have a fun safe time! It is definitely worth checking out if you are looking for something fun to do while on vacation. For more information go HERE.

Here are a few pictures…

Even my dad went in the air..

The view down the beach from the air…YES I took the D300 up with me after some crazy looks from the other Parasailers!!

Happy 4th of July!!!

Hello everyone, I hope you are having a good 4th of July! With summer under way and one wedding already done for the year I have some down time before the true madness of wedding season is underway. Using my down time wisely I have been working on getting a new logo which is finally done with a big thanks to my friend Kate!

With that out of the way I can finally get to work on a variety of other projects that will be in the works in the next few months. Keep an eye out for my new proofing site coming soon.

Also here is a list of items available that you may not know about:

-Custom guest signature books – Made using your engagement photos these books have lots of blank area’s for guests to sign and leave messages for you on your big day. These are a very personal and creative alternative to your traditional guest book that you won’t want to just stuff in a box after the day is over.

-Custom Save the Date & Thank You Cards – These are designed using your engagement or wedding day photos. If you are interested in these please let me know ahead of time so we can discuss some of the fun and unique ways you can either let people know you are getting married or tell them thanks for coming on your special day!

Gift Registry & Gift Certificates – You create a gift registry for toasters and bath towels so why not for photography. It’s easy as can be, all you have to do is provide me with a list of items you would like guests to purchase for you and then give them my contact info just as you would the link to your other bridal registries. You can register for album upgrades such as more pages or a larger book, what about a nice canvas for your living room wall, extra hours of coverage or a Trash the Dress session. Non-specific Gift Certificates can also be purchased in any denomination.

Family Portrait Sessions & “Watch Me Grow” Baby Sessions – Besides weddings I am also available for family portrait sessions in a natural outdoor setting of your choice. “Watch Me Grow” baby sessions consist of 6 photo shoots starting about 1-2 weeks after birth and continue at 3, 6, 9, 12 and 24 months. The first few shoots usually take place in the comfort of your home and can later be done outside at the local playground or park as your child grows and becomes more mobile. Packages include proofs after each session and an 8″ x 8″ album at the end showing your child’s growth from birth to 2 years. These make great gifts for expecting parents.

If you have any suggestions or comments (good or bad) that you would like to share with me please go to my website and send me a message through the contact form. The feedback is always appreciated.

Have a happy, safe and dry (if possible) 4th of July!! I am excited to see many of you soon for your upcoming engagement sessions and weddings!!

Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.

Well wedding season is now in full swing. Engagement sessions have started and my first wedding is next Saturday. Check back often for updates and new pictures and don’t forget… No excuses. Play like a champion!

Cliff Mautner’s Lighting Bootcamp

So obviously it’s been a while since I posted on my blog. One of these days I will get the hang of this I swear! Anyway I just got back from my 3 day Lighting Bootcamp taught by Cliff Mautner in New Jersey. My brain is fried right now but it was amazing! I learned so much about using natural light and that harsh early afternoon light that so many people hate. On day one we ventured around center city with our models and learned to use the bright sun light with out having to run to the shade. Day two was amazing though. We were able to go into Eastern State Penitentiary which I thought was going to be super creepy and scary but it wasn’t at all. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t feel the same way alone at night. Over all it was a great experience where I learned a ton of new stuff (yes thats my technical explanation), met some great new people and had the honor of learning from one of the best wedding photographers in the world. Here are my best shots from the workshop.

All dressed up and no where to go..

This is completely unrelated to photography but I laugh hysterically every time I see it. This is my sisters cat wearing a dress that she made it.

Welcome

Hello everyone! Thanks for checking out my blog. I will start by saying I have no idea what I am doing with this thing so please pardon my lack of posts until I figure it out. In the mean time feel free to make your way back to my actual site www.kmbphotos.com.