August 06, 2008

Giving back - nominate a friend for a Blue Candy shoot!

I have some exciting news!  In the past I have declined requests to hold workshops and photography classes due to my busy client schedule.  At the same time, I have been looking for creative ways to give back to the community.  Well, I recently came up with a wonderful way to incorporate both teaching and giving - a mentoring mock shoot!  The mock shoot will be run exactly like a standard session, except that I will be taking time out to explain what I am doing to my mentoree (is that a word??).  And instead of choosing a child that I have already worked with, I am opening up nominations for a deserving family/child to participate as a model for our shoot.  The session will be free of charge and one desk print will be included; additional prints may be purchased at our regular rates.  The subject must be at least six months old and be able to sit unassisted and a model release will be required (in case the image is published or used in our website/materials).  The mock shoot will take place next Monday, August 11th at 10 am (please do not apply if this time coincides with your child's naptime!). Nominations may be sent to stacy@bluecandyphotography.  Please include the child (or children's) name, age, address, and a paragraph describing why you feel that the child or family should be chosen.  The chosen model will be notified by this Saturday.  Good luck!

***Mentorees have already been chosen for the upcoming shoots; please inquire for mentoring rates if you are interested in being mentored in a mock shoot.  Right now we are only accepting applications for photographers who live outside of the Indianapolis area.***

And because no post would be complete without a photo, here are a few recent images...
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July 31, 2008

A quick note

Stacy will be out of town until Monday, August 4th.  She will return all calls and e-mails as soon as possible upon her return.  Thanks! 

July 27, 2008

Something big is coming...

But for now...something little (and sweet)!


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July 18, 2008

Seriously. Gorgeous. Both of them.

One of the most thoughtful husbands in Columbus bought his wife a Blue Candy gift certificate for Mother's Day.  I am so glad that he did because it turned out to be one of my favorite sessions.  It was a lovely day (no humidity or rain - yay!) in a beautiful location with an insanely adorable mother daughter pair, as you can see...


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There is something special in this next one - can you find it?  See the light green heart shaped leaf peeking over her shoulder?  I love it.
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More to come later!

July 13, 2008

Cute Kothe

I simply adored this session as much as I adore his neat name!  Kothe was a bit wary of me at first, but by the end he had even picked up a bit of Blue Candy lingo.  I had no idea how much I say, "Oh my!" during my sessions until I heard a cute little echo.  :)  It is hard to narrow down my favorites, so I'll just grab a few to share...


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A classic example of the "OH MY"...  I loved hearing his tiny voice say it!
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July 09, 2008

Ethan and Hannah

Wow, what a difference two years can make - these two have grown up so much!  We had a fabulous time at our session, as you can see...


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I have absolutely no idea what I said to cause Hannah to do this face, but it is pretty cute!  Little Miss Personality!
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July 07, 2008

Three girls and a (new!) baby boy

A quick sneak peek for a lovely group of kiddos...


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It is killing me to not post more...but I have to leave some surprises for mom when she sees her gallery!  More sneak peeks to come...stay tuned!

July 04, 2008

A Muddle

Five brothers + a mud puddle = lots of fun!

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June 25, 2008

The most enthusiastic subject that I have ever met

From the moment I arrived Elena couldn't wait to be photographed...especially when she was allowed to jump on the bed Blue Candy style!  I'll post more images of her lovely family below, but I thought that miss Elena deserved her own blog post...


(You have to see the first one bigger - it is my favorite.  Click on it!)

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I also was lucky enough to receive an original piece of artwork...an Elena masterpiece.  I'm pretty sure that this one is a portrait of me taking a photo.  It is now hanging in my office.  Just in case she starts a numbered series, I can proudly say that I own the original.  :)

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And now for the rest of her gorgeous family.  Here is Thomas...
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And little Nicholas...
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June 20, 2008

Lilly mini success!

Even after a stormy night and muddy grounds, our first day of the Lilly Mini was a great success!   I'm still catching my breath, but here are a few sneak peeks for now...

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More to come soon...  :)