August 20th, 2010 by Erik Paul under Business, Personal, Photography. No Comments.
Having photographed over 20 infants throughout my career, I can attest that they are difficult to pose if they are not laying down, but they are even harder to get to smile for the camera. I’m sure with all the flashing lights and awkward positions they are propped into, it’s understandably not fun when the world is so fresh and new… but I have to admit, of all the two month olds I’ve photographed, little Kylie Ann was by far the happiest and most photogenic of them all! As you can see in the photo above, she certainly didn’t seem to mind being submerged in a frame of flowers and flashing lights. It might have helped that she liked having her little nose tickled and her mama close at hand, but overall she couldn’t have been any cuter. Not to say she didn’t revert to some serious faces that she is notorious for, such as her expression from her one month photo and I think this would be my favorite outtake shot from this shoot… it really shows how intense she can be. Her mama and I both can’t wait to see what facial expression Kylie Ann has in store for her three month photo. If you live in the Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey area or are anywhere in Thurston, Mason or Lewis County… and your infant, toddler, teenager or adult needs to have their portrait taken (be it smiley or serious); please contact me, Erik Eikenberry at Erik Paul Artistic Communication… and let’s get started today!
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July 9th, 2010 by Erik Paul under Business, Informational, Photography. No Comments.
Recently Capital Medical Center’s Marketing Director, Renee Crotty, called me up and said it’s time to head on over for another round of professional portraits for new staff members and staff updates. So without delay, I loaded up my mobile portrait studio and made haste to Capital Medical Center’s conference room and began setting up a fully equipped photography headquarters. After a short while the Erik Paul Mobile Portrait Studio was ready to start clicking away at these professional’s pearly whites. One of the nice things I was told by a staff member was how she enjoyed seeing her portraits appear on my laptop [positioned right next to my camera] so she could not only see what I was seeing; she could pick her favorite image before she left the room. Another staff member told me how convenient it was for her to run down to the conference room between appointments for a portrait instead of the need to go to a studio across town… time is just too precious and I am glad I can oblige. One thing I have noticed over the years is how amazed people are by the quickness of a shoot. Some people have commented how fast it was as I think the misnomer is a portrait can take hours. Once the person sits down in front of the camera, I usually can guarantee them that they’ll be on their way in five to ten minutes; back to work, lunch, home… wherever. I know people have more important places to be and better things to do rather than spend too much time having a portrait taken. As well, all these people can expect to have their digital file and prints in their hands within days after the shoot… but the best thing they can be certain of is they will get a professional quality portrait they’ll be proud of. I can be pretty much anywhere in the Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey area within a few hours for those last minute rush occasions and can arrive early in the morning or drop by late… whatever is convenient for you and your staff. If you need a sophisticated portrait for a new staff member or simply want an updated portrait, please contact me, Erik Eikenberry at Erik Paul Artistic Communication… and let’s get started today!
Capital Medical Center June 2010 Staff Portraits – Photography by Erik Eikenberry
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