Finally had the honors of pictures for Angel. And I got to say, it ain't easy taking pictures in a 45 degree weather. It was cold out there! I had to keep my hands in my pockets. Not related to the topic, I'm eating Roasted Chicken while typing this blog. Sister Vivianne gave it to us along with a whole bunch of "pasalubong" that my parents will be bringing to our trip to the Philippines.  I haven't been there in 10 years! I bet a lot has changed. Yum...this chicken tastes good.

Anyways, I bet you're wondering who took these pictures. I'm giving all the credit to Jerome Esparar. He's quite a good helper and very good in photography. With his technical skills and my artistic ability, I was able to become the photographer I am today. He answered all the technical questions I had to photography. I get really lucky when I get him to photograph a wedding or even a photosession with him.

Jerome aka Jet Esparar

I just watched the movie Julie/Julia (or was it Julia/Julie ?) One of those. I should really write in my blog more often. Do you think it's possible to write here everyday for a year? That would be a big challenge. At least once a week-- that's a good deal. Maybe twice? If you have any questions, I'll be glad to answer them here. Perhaps you can pitch in a few topics you'd like me to talk about or something you would like to learn about me. I was thinking about making chapters of "Tidbits about Ms. Angel, the Photographer".

Anyways, this blog is about Jack and Alecia. Alecia emailed me a couple of months ago to make sure I got a slot for her. Such a sweet girl. It's always exciting to hear/read the phrase "we're fun, and willing to do anything you want us to do". Things couldn't be any easier.

Alecia is studying to be a Nurse in Texas. She's graduating and will be taking her Nursing Exam next year. Afterwards, she'll be moving here to the little town of Fayetteville, NC to marry her sweetheart Jack who is in the military.

I wanted to do something new for this session. Actually, from now on I'll try to always do something new and unique for every session. For this engagement session, I evolved around 'Shooting Through'....

 

 

 

 

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The second boudoir event for this year was so much fun! I bet January and February is going to have a  big turnout! We are having great deals with the once- a month boudoir event with an upto $139 dollar savings on the make up and photos combined. Carmen Johnson will make you pretty, and I'll take the pictures! For a one-on-one on-location session, click here for rates.

Now, to show off Ebony and Marcus:

 

 

 

Definitely a great person to photograph! She's very photogenic, sexy, and just has that look for the camera. During this photoshoot, we actually had cars slow down. Since it is the holiday season and all the lights are up, we believed it was a good idea to start some nightime photosessions. Melissa was the first to take it. And yes, it was freezing cold, but she did it for the sake of photography!

...but before I show you some photographs...

  I just wanted to mention that during these busy times, I really really appreciate those who honor my work and compensate for what they believe in me. It's one thing to set value on myself, and it's another one to honor it. I'm thanking you for your great generosity and allowing me to capture those special moments in your life.

I didn't know which is better....black and white or color? And the smile...

 

It's been a while, so here are some good pictures of a young man that I took pictures of a few weeks ago. Formerly in the Army, he's now studying Business Management. I got some really good feedback from him. He says I answer emails really quickly. To be honest, sometimes I refresh my inbox, see an email from a minute ago and 2 minutes later, you'll get your reply. Anyways, we've had this photosession planned out from months ago! I think he had really nice attire for the shoot...

 

 

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Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to talk a little about the upcoming year. As you all hopefully know by now, my packages are undergoing changes in the next month. If you are wanting to make any upgrades, of course, the NEW prices will be applied, but whatever you signed for is, of course, what you keep. You may call this a courtesy blog.

2010 Wedding Special

Yeay! There is a 2010 special going on for weddings! If you hire(d) me for your 2010 wedding, you have the opportunity to make a little something (worth $350, exactly, but so much more than it's price). If your friend hires me for their 2010 wedding, you will receive your proof disc of all your wedding images on a disc with print rights! Because it's so easy to simply claim that you referred someone who already hired me, I require that your friend submit the special business card I gave you with your name behind it UPON their signing of contract (or it will be ineligble).  Claim your friend. Give her the freebie card I gave you. Have them hand it in to me, and finally you shall reap your rewards. Please, no claims on previous signings. Yes, I am a business woman (and a photographer).

Oh, and only one bride can claim another bride. Sheesh, coupon codes are difficult to make! But, I'll hope you will love to use it!

I'm so sorry, no pictures for this blog. I do have a lot to show you, but they are rather private and tasteful boudoir photographs. For now, I'll let you know what is soon to come up. I've done a photosession with a nice gentleman. His name is Jeffrey. You might have seen his photos on my myspace and facebook, but I'll definitely show you some of the ones you haven't seen. Also, the lovely sisters from Charleston, SC. Can't wait to show you those. They turned out really colorful.

Also, here are a few photos of the ladies we did a boudoir shoot with...remember them carefully, give me a call: 904-401-7605, and I'll give you access to a private online boudoir/ pin up gallery to see all the AFTERS! Ladies only please. I'm doing this procedure primarily for safety reasons. Thanks!

Latoya

 Amy

  

Kendra

 Colleen

I know how much you love photos, so, here's for you...

Tid bits of Danielle and Jonathan's Wedding in NC and SC!

 

A bit of Dan and Marie's Wedding here in Fayetteville..now who says prep shots isn't important?

And here's a little bit of Christi and Jason's Maternity session...they're going to have a little baby boy this coming November.

 

 

Now that her wedding is over, I finally am allowed to post these pictures up. I was so eager to show them to all of you, but I didn't want to take the risk of the groom stumbling onto these portraits..

A kind announcement that I will be changing wedding prices come December 2009. So if you're getting married next year in 2010, come book your wedding with me and take advantage of the current prices before it spikes up! You know it's eventually going to happen, and  I'm letting you know it's going to happen.

Changes are also gradually happening to session fees and print pricing. I will be creating a separate bridal portrait pricing page as well as boudoir page.

What can I say? My subjects are just so beautiful. Emmy is so cute! A mommy-and-me session is starting to really become popular in this town since their dads/husbands are deployed. This sweet pair was referred to me by my first mommy-and-me, the Gunters. Thanks!

The trees are starting to turn colors and the weather is just lovely. Time to take out your nice long sleeve clothes! Also, I will be starting to photograph at the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens. Anyone interested in  booking a fall family session at the Garden? Free entrance ...

Actually, their names are James and Lindsey, but doesn't he remind you of McLovin from the movie Superbad? They were "high school sweet hearts". More specifically, they met when they worked at a grocery store after highschool and discovered they went to the same high school together. They are originally from New York, and that is where they are getting married.

I think I'm slowly gathering up my preferred styles.  Before only color and black and white existed, and now there are so many different ways to make a RAW photograph look cool. I still can't decide what's ME, but hopefully my variety will appeal to a lot of potential clients. I look at a photograph, and test what way it will look it's best. I think I have an advantage. You can ask me to do something, and I will know how to do it. Here's a sneak peak of their engagement session: