Never in a million years did I ever think I would be quoting Marylin Monroe but as I make the jump into the big time so to speak that quote has really made me think about how and why I photograph. The woman may have built a silly rep based on sex appeal but she had the brain to match underneath I bet but so often the two don’t coexist so well and it did her in. (Or maybe not she may have been a ditz for all I know, but the quote says alot to me)
So I have finally succombed to all those insisting on the purpose of a blog and here I am.
Whitson Blackwell Photography is officially kicking into high gear now that I have gotten back from ImagingUSA and discovered how much I can do to really get out there and let people know how much I love doing what I do.
And to start it off, I have added a new product line to complement my Maternity and Newborn work by offering a boudoir and Pin-Up style through my newly created No.5 Studios. It has already created some buzz and the results are so much FUN!!! Valentines Day has proved a great time to launch No.5- whether its for a loved one or just yourself- its always fun to play dress up right?
My style in this line steers away from the raunchy and I decided to try and pay homage to the “good ol’ days” of glamour photography. Less was more back then I like to think. I am offering individual sessions at your home or my home studio. And another idea to really have a good time has been hosting B&P Portrait Parties. This is a spin off of those classic tupperware parties- you host, I show up and do the work. Instead of leaving with kitchen crap you won’t ever use, you leave with a makeup and photo session that will knock’em dead. Its a great time to bond with your gal pals, feel gorgeous and even win door prizes (yeah just like they do at those other ones- you know you like those admit it). Plus by getting the girls together you get to discount the session cost (kinda like a group rate). We are getting ready to have our first annual “Valen-tease” Portrait Party to celebrate No.5 Studios creation January 31, 2009 and it should be alot of fun. (Thanks to Finao for the name idea! It has been a hit!)
So stay tuned to see what turns up and get a few glimpses of the results and everybody wish me luck!!
Let me know!!