As a wedding photographer, it is important that I stay up to date on all the latest wedding trends. This helps me get to know my clients better and know what is expected. According to JustWeddings.org here are the 2011 Top 10 Wedding Trends:
1. Sophisticated Elegance Returns
2. Outdoor Venues—Where It’s At
3. Grey is the New Black, Crazy for Navy
4. Mad for Metallics & Bold Color Palettes
5. Big Ball Gowns are Back
6. Grooms Take a Walk on the Stylish Side
7. Wedding Invitations Go Green
8. Luxurious Textures—from the Dress to the Tablescape
9. Ethnic Influences, Cultural Wedding Details
10. Revved-Up Wedding Receptions
Wow! With all these wedding trends, I predict that people are going to want more unique, artistic wedding shots rather than the traditional ones like the past several years have seen. To find out more details on each of the top 10 items, go to: http://www.justweddings.org/blog/fun-stuff-and-news/top-wedding-trends-for-2011/
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
10 Reasons why I LOVE Being a Photographer
Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!!! <3 Love is in the air! I thought I would share some love with you and tell you my 10 reasons why I love being a photographer.
1.) Not stuck behind an office desk all day
2.) Every shoot is different
3.) I get to be creative and unique every day
4.) I'm able to travel to different places
5.) You learn to appreciate the small details of life
6.) I work for myself, not for some tyrant boss
7.) I make money doing what I am passionate about
8.) I can help make a difference in someone else's life
9.) Experiencing stories of peoples lives
And finally... number ten....
10.) All the wonderful people I get to meet!!!
1.) Not stuck behind an office desk all day
2.) Every shoot is different
3.) I get to be creative and unique every day
4.) I'm able to travel to different places
5.) You learn to appreciate the small details of life
6.) I work for myself, not for some tyrant boss
7.) I make money doing what I am passionate about
8.) I can help make a difference in someone else's life
9.) Experiencing stories of peoples lives
And finally... number ten....
10.) All the wonderful people I get to meet!!!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Freelance Photographers and Life's Uncertainty's
Hi Again everyone!
I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend thus far. I wanted to blog quickly on a topic that has recently come to my attention from a client. As you all know, I am a freelance photographer and work alone. I do all my photo-taking, arranging, editing, etc. I haven't had the need for an assistant to date and have enjoyed being a sole proprietor. However, I had a future wedding client ask me what happens if I have an emergency and can't do the photos, who is my backup and what should they do? While this has spurred my interest in finding an assistant and training my fiancé to learn how to use my camera, I thought we would go back to the general issue at hand, for it seems to be a re-occurring one for most freelance photographers.
I found an interesting forum on photo.net about this very issue on the photographer's end and would like to share:
http://photo.net/wedding-photography-forum/00W2ca
As we all know, life has many uncertainties and it's important to stay prepared as possible. But, for those rare emergencies that leave you completely indisposed, it is important to network with photographers out there who may be able to cover you last minute!
I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend thus far. I wanted to blog quickly on a topic that has recently come to my attention from a client. As you all know, I am a freelance photographer and work alone. I do all my photo-taking, arranging, editing, etc. I haven't had the need for an assistant to date and have enjoyed being a sole proprietor. However, I had a future wedding client ask me what happens if I have an emergency and can't do the photos, who is my backup and what should they do? While this has spurred my interest in finding an assistant and training my fiancé to learn how to use my camera, I thought we would go back to the general issue at hand, for it seems to be a re-occurring one for most freelance photographers.
I found an interesting forum on photo.net about this very issue on the photographer's end and would like to share:
http://photo.net/wedding-photography-forum/00W2ca
As we all know, life has many uncertainties and it's important to stay prepared as possible. But, for those rare emergencies that leave you completely indisposed, it is important to network with photographers out there who may be able to cover you last minute!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Social Networking: Why I started this darn thing in the first place!
Hey there everyone,
How are the lives of people on Feb 10th, 2011? Today I was fortunate enough to attend a Social Media Seminar held by one of the greats, Mindie Burgoyne. She talked about LinkedIn, Facebook, Blogging, Twitter, etc. and brought up a lot of good points. I would like to share some of these with you all because it doesn't matter whether you are a photographer like myself, or in any industry...social networking is key! It is also taking over a lot of the ways people do business. So here are some tid bits I picked up today at the seminar that I think you may enjoy!!
Here are the three basic steps to start good social networking:
1.) Have a Website
2.) Know what you want to accomplish with that website
3.) Build a network of contacts from that
Mindie says "social media platforms are like social events such as cocktail hours or mixers; everything good you can accomplish comes from good connections." (In this example she talked about how LinkedIn is like attaining someone's business card at a trade show, whereas Facebook is more like a cocktail hour; i.e. one is more professional and the other is more personal/detailed...Can you guess which one is which?)
-Next, make a list of who you want in your social network, then figure our the descending, ascending, and lateral relationships those connections have. Then figure out who to connect with them. Establishing positive feedback and word of mouth is critical to success.
"Every person has an intrinsic value & connection for you. Start from there and build that network."
Okay, so there are some short bits from the seminar today. You can find more information at Mindie's website: http://www.writingthevision.com/mindieb.htm She is very insightful, I suggest you check it out! :)
How are the lives of people on Feb 10th, 2011? Today I was fortunate enough to attend a Social Media Seminar held by one of the greats, Mindie Burgoyne. She talked about LinkedIn, Facebook, Blogging, Twitter, etc. and brought up a lot of good points. I would like to share some of these with you all because it doesn't matter whether you are a photographer like myself, or in any industry...social networking is key! It is also taking over a lot of the ways people do business. So here are some tid bits I picked up today at the seminar that I think you may enjoy!!
Here are the three basic steps to start good social networking:
1.) Have a Website
2.) Know what you want to accomplish with that website
3.) Build a network of contacts from that
Mindie says "social media platforms are like social events such as cocktail hours or mixers; everything good you can accomplish comes from good connections." (In this example she talked about how LinkedIn is like attaining someone's business card at a trade show, whereas Facebook is more like a cocktail hour; i.e. one is more professional and the other is more personal/detailed...Can you guess which one is which?)
-Next, make a list of who you want in your social network, then figure our the descending, ascending, and lateral relationships those connections have. Then figure out who to connect with them. Establishing positive feedback and word of mouth is critical to success.
"Every person has an intrinsic value & connection for you. Start from there and build that network."
Okay, so there are some short bits from the seminar today. You can find more information at Mindie's website: http://www.writingthevision.com/mindieb.htm She is very insightful, I suggest you check it out! :)
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Welcome!
Hello everyone!
My name is Tara and I am the owner/photographer of Tara Katherine Photography. I am located out of Delaware but am willing to travel anywhere!! I have a deep passion for photography but more importantly, making people happy through my photography.
I have started this blog for a few reasons... first off, so I can stay close to you all, my clients! Second, I would like to share knowledge, expertise and any other photography tid bits I may find with you. Lastly, I would like to share with you a little of each photography experience I encounter so you may get to know me better as a person and a photographer.
I shoot all types of events but specialize in weddings, equestrian photography, and private parties/events.
I look forward to blogging with all of you! You can visit my website at: www.tarakphoto.com
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