The Last Month

It's been a busy month for Hot Philosophy, and I'm loving it.  Honestly, when you think about it, it probably wouldn't be considered so crazy busy, but I do have a full-time job to boot.  

Anyway, this is what I love.  So, here is a small recap of the last month with Hot Philosophy.  I have 2 more weddings that I'm finishing editing, but for now, just one picture each (see last 2 pictures).

 

Oh and did I mention I have 2 more engagement shoots on Saturday.  Excited would be an understatement.

Have a great Tuesday!

xoxo,

Linda

Mile Marker 14: Not So Wordless Wednesday

As I've mentioned before, I haven't had the chance to photograph any baby babies (the first 6 months of life).  As I've also mentioned before, my husband and I have started going to a life group at our church.  It just so happens that the couple that hosts the life group just had a baby a little over a month ago.  Even though I don't know her all that well yet, I decided to ask her if I could come take some pictures of her precious baby.

I'll be honest, I was stressing just a little bit leading up to it.  I don't have a collection of props.  Being that I've never done a baby shoot before and that I don't have any children of my own, I don't really know anything about baby temperaments.  This was a total learning experience!

Thankfully, mom over there, was super laid back.  I'm really happy with what I got (especially for my first baby photo shoot).

Left: Pacifier has just been removed.  Right: He realized the pacifier was just removed. :)

Thanks for stopping by for my Not So Wordless Wednesday! :)  To see other Wordless Wednesday blogs, click here!

Oh and if you're wondering, "What's up with that Hot Philosophy watermark?", then click here!

xoxo,

Linda

Mile Marker 12: Selfies

Heres the thing...I have NO problem with "selfies".  I think that people feel drop dead, smokin' hot, fabulously gorgeous in all those selfies that they post...aaaaaand I post them myself.

Today, I was supposed to have 2 photo shoots, but one of them had something come up and they had to reschedule.  :)  ...at least they rescheduled, right?

I'm fairly new to the whole "running a photography business" thing, so I'm pretty flexible.  I've been doing freelance work for about a year and a half now.  I absolutely love it!

This afternoon, because my second shoot canceled, I had some extra time to kill.  (my next statement is going to make your jaw drop) Until two days ago, I didn't own a tripod.  I had a monopod, but no tripod.  As I mentioned in an earlier post, I recently purchased a light kit.  Since then, I have wanted to take some nice personal photos.  Strangely enough, my husband makes me super nervous behind the camera.  He makes faces, no direction, and I get uncomfortable.  Needless to say, the pictures turn out disgusting. (I'm not very photogenic.)

Since I had some time and now a tripod, I went to taking some personal photos.  Here are my favorites!

I can't usually rock the serious face...but I don't think I completely butchered it here.

I don't have the biggest studio space.  Right now I just use an extra bedroom upstairs hence the majority of close ups.

Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo,

Linda

Mile Marker 11: Wordless Wednesday

I'm excited to participate in another link up today! Say hello to Wordless Wednesday!  I am linking up with Project Alicia.  I LOVE her blog. She is such a talented photographer.  

Wordless Wednesday is something that I would like to start doing every Wednesday as a way to sort of get my photography juices pumping!

I found this amazing tree as I was scouting locations for an upcoming photo shoot.

At first glance, I would not say that this tree inspires spring very well, however, it makes me think of the song by Jon Forman that says, "For these seeds to give birth, first they must die."  For everything, there is a season

Thanks for joining me for this not-so-Wordless Wednesday!

I can't wait to see what the rest of Wordless Wednesday has photographed!

xoxo,
Linda

Mile Marker 4: Learning New Skills

So, this year, my husband and I got a good size tax return.  I like to think it was mostly thanks to me because I was still in college last year…


But in all honesty, we both worked hard last year, and I feel we deserve the return.

What is exciting about the tax return is that we got to pay off all of our “little” debts which results in us saving over $100/mo in payments!  The biggest of our “little” debts was a substantial amount that my husbands parents had let us borrow when we purchased our house.  I am SO grateful for their help, but I am SO happy that we have paid them back.

We did have some extra money after paying those things off, so I was able to invest in my little freelance business with some new equipment. (In order to save money, I opted for the slowest shipping possible and am still waiting for one more package…ugh! Patience, I need to learn patience.)

First off, I bought a speed light (flash)!  I can’t want to start using it for indoor photography and weddings!

My friend Fern modeled for me!

I still have lots to learn about indoor photography, but now I have one of the tools I can use to help me learn.

Next, I bought a 3 light, light kit with umbrella diffusers.

My new light kit!

I am so excited to start experimenting with studio work, especially newborn photography!  If you have a newborn and would like to help me expand my portfolio, comment below or contact me via my website.  http://www.hotphilosophy.net

My husband posing for me with our new puppy Molly!

My husband is hot!

I still have so much to learn, backdrops and props to buy, and a portfolio to build…but I’m happy with my humble beginnings!

xoxo,
Linda

Posted: 3/8/13