Very quickly a buzz was started over the launch of my Boudoir Suite Event at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY.   So many inquires, and many requests for a second date for this incredible photography event!  In response another date has been scheduled!!!!  

Thrilled to announce that the next Boudoir Suite Event will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010.  We’ll be using the Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY again for the portraits.  Hours will be similar 9-6 pm.   Clients will have the same options available: either a 1 hour or 2 hour session, hair and makeup artist option, and 2 collection choices.

Please visit me on FACEBOOK

As all the details are spelled out in the below Event Post!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141305775911719&ref=mf

Now – September 30th – I’m offering portrait clients a “Basics” Collection choice.  Check it out on FACEBOOK   This Fairwell collection is available for maternity, newborn, children, families, High School seniors, and boudoir sessions.  Slots are filling fast – get intouch today to inquire

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139372676104573&ref=mf

In one day, and out the next!   So many trends seem to follow that path.  Traditionally a Headshot, was a very formal, posed image often using a solid blue or gray background.  Some corporations may still require that.   Many however, especially private business owners, are opening their eyes to the more current trend.  Non-traditional Headshots.   Onlocation sessions, and Custom Photography are making their mark in this area.  And people in business are showing just as much interest in this style as clients looking for family portraits.   So what is a non-traditional Headshot?   Well, it’s still a headshot – which means it’s generally a portraits of your face, down to about your waist.  One of the biggest differences is the background.   These sessions are often shot outdoors, or using an area of the actual business -  ie., office/sitting area/library.   A second main difference is the posing.   What do you want your image to say about you?  Confidence?  Trust?  Down to earth?  Posing can be as formal or informal as you’d like.   Depending on your career, your pose can say a lot about you and your business!  The one piece that should probably remain true to the traditional headshot is your clothing choice.  Business attire or business casual is recommended.  You don’t want your images to look like a family picture.

As you or your company consider updating professional Headshots – consider going the non-traditional route!    Your image will surely make an impression, and grab people’s attention!

 
“LET YOUR YEARBOOK PICTURE BE A YEARBOOK PICTURE —– LET YOUR SENIOR PORTRAITS BE YOU”
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GENINE GULLICKSON PHOTOGRAPHY
www.geninegullickson.net  518.248.0834

The 2010 High School Senior Photo Rep. program is off and running!  I have a handful of students that are eager to participate this year.  These are some of my favorite sessions to shoot   The last few years of High School are such great times in a student’s life!  I really love working with them, and helping them capture their interests, hobbies, and personal style – agh!  I honestly can not wait to dive into this next month!   If you read my blog – you’ve heard me chat about this before.  Too many school in this area require students to sit for the cookie-cutter, black drape, shirt and tie boring pictures.  Some even will not list them alphabetically or at all if they submit a photo from an outside studio….WHY?   My opinion …convenience – it would be very easy for a yearbook staff to upload a disc from one studio – already alphabetized etc.  My favorite response….. “Let your Yearbook picture be your Yearbook picture – Let your Senior Portraits be YOU!” If the schools are going to be rigid, so be it.  There’s no reason you need to purchase anything from them, or give that image out to friends/family!  Play the game, sit for 5 minutes, pick a yearbook photo, and book a Unique Session with me to celebrate this great time in your life or your child’s life!  Enough said!  LOL

*Distribute 50 Rep. Cards to friends/family

NO CATCH!    Her daughter is a 2010 Rep!

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GENINE GULLICKSON PHOTOGRAPHY
www.geninegullickson.net 518.248.0834

Not many people think that the slightest curve on their body could be thought of as beautiful – let a lone make a good art piece for their home!   Over the past year – I’ve been drawn more
and more to the lines of women’s bodies.  I’d always noticed the amazing abdominal curve of a pregnant mother – and having worked with some Boudoir clients allowed me to really focus in on the lines
women have!  The main focus of this last Boudoir session was – to capture those curves.  The little details from an artistic perspective.  I’m thrilled with the way the session went – of course having a
client who fully took my direction made it easier for the ideas to flow!     I’m printing some of these to show at both 3rd Friday in Schenectady, NY  next month, as well as Professor Javas in Albany, NY; also in February.
Kind of amazing what you can see when you look closely.  Just another way to think about what a Boudoir session could be for you.
No need for clothing changes – just you, your body and some black fabric…

I had the honor of photographing this little sweetheart — isn’t she just gorgeous? My children aren’t that old yet, but it still amazes me how quickly you forget how tiny they really are when they make their way into this world. To say she was the perfect baby – doesn’t seem to accurately describe how easy she made it to photograph her! Slept quietly as we moved her around, changed and undress her. The only peep she made was when she got hungry, and right back to sleep she went. Anyone that’s had a child will tell you how tired you are in the beginning. Sometimes it’s hard for parents to get their heads around scheduling a newborn session so early. However, this is exactly why you want to do it within the first 2 weeks of their birth. THEY SLEEP! Any time families have waited – the baby is always more fussy – and the session is never as relaxed as this was. So a tip to tuck away — mentally plan that you will do them shortly after the birth —- I promise…you won’t be sorry!

Now if you can’t possibly imagine getting into lingerie in front of someone other than your significant other —- let me tell you, these sessions are so relaxed and fun – any nerves will quickly flee! We chatted, laughed, and of course took some beautiful photos! Due to the nature of the sessions – I obviously can’t post many pictures – but am hoping to get a few quotes from ladies that have done them. Hearing it straight from the women themselves is probably the best way to relay the vibe of a boudoir session with me!

In the meantime, enjoy some beautiful, sexy pictures!

Recently I posted about displaying images in a Wall Display – which can be a stunning way to collage cluster multiple prints. Another great approach to showcase a few images – particularly ones of the same scene, is a Story Board! Generally these prints are 20×10 in size (can be 30×10). Because they are layed out with a boarder, there is no need to matte the print in the frame! Above you’ll see 2 samples. It’s easy to see why these layouts work so well and are so popular. One actual print, and one frame – DONE! Another great way to use this type of layout, is to purchase a frame with the precut, muliple openings matte. It’s an easy way to place 4×6 images together. The only glitch with going that route, is that you do not have control over position of the image/opening. When you order a custom storyboard with me – I crop images, and am able to incorporate both horizontal and verticle images. Actually, having one image be the showcase image, by being larger or differntly shaped – makes the layout work even better!

I’ve created books like this before – but this is a first one where I placed both the pregnancy images and newborn in the same book… I LOVE IT! It seems like such a natural way to display these images; and a great keepsake for both the parents and child. The albums I use have what they call hinged pages – which basically means that they lay perfectly flat when the book is open. You don’t lose any of the image in the binding! Since these are custom designed they do take a bit of time to create. I just placed the order for it, and can not wait to see how it came out. I’ll be sure to post some pictures once it does arrive – but in the meantime, here’s a sampling of some of the pages.