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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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July 4th, 2010 by Erik Paul under Business, Personal, Photography. No Comments.
With all the amazing photographers out there who inspire me and have achieved a successful name (and niche) for themselves, one who recently comes to mind is Anne Geddes. She does adorable work and is incredibly talented with her infant compositions, stagings and props… but I wish I could ask her one thing… how does she consistently get those newborns to always be so sound asleep? Granted that is a rhetorical question, but one that would have welcomed an answer when I photographed three week old Kylie Ann [above]. I have had the fortune of photographing infants sound asleep, such as this shot here, but Kylie Ann was feisty. I’m sure the trick is to photograph these new born babies with full bellies right after they go down for a nap, but that technique wasn’t so helpful with Kylie Ann. Once the first round of strobes fired, she was wide awake and didn’t want to close her eyes the entire session. I could have ditched the flash units and gone with a time exposure, but with the low light and the way this girl was dancing around in her mother’s arms, she would have been one big blur (or I should say one little blur). In the end her mother and I feel we got a beautiful image of Kylie Ann that captures her inquisitive stare… kinda stoic and serious. We both agree that by Kylie Ann having her eyes open we get to see her as “herself” and not just “another sleeping baby.” We weeded through more than 100 photos to find the final one… there were so many cute shots it made it hard to decide, but I think the above winner will be a timeless piece to cherish. This one here is actually one of my favorites… I think it’s appropriate to call it an “outtake” as it wasn’t intended to be for layout; I just happened to snap it when her mother was repositioning Kylie Ann and she was staring into my lens. If you’ve recently birthed a bundle of joy who you want photographed by a photographer with over 13 years of experience and is much more affordable than Anne Geddes, please contact me, Erik Eikenberry… and let’s get started today!
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June 5th, 2010 by Erik Paul under Business, Photography. No Comments.
As I have mentioned time and time again, not only is photography a passion of mine but it’s essential to effective advertising… and I don’t just mean an image placed amongst lots of hip words and hype slogans, I mean projecting yourself and your business in the best “light” possible to the public. You need to look like the professional you want to be portrayed as and when Jeffrey Erwin of Jensen | Kokis | Erwin in Olympia contacted me, he let me know it was time to update his online web photo. I was very excited to get started for him and hurried down to J|K|E’s conference room where I began setting up… converting the brightly lit, historically designed room into the Erik Paul Artistic Communication mobile portrait studio. Windows blacked out with opaque sheets, strobes and soft boxes surrounding their large table… and then we were ready to begin. Though Jeffrey has a wonderful smile and a friendly demeanor to accompany it, in the below image we wanted to emit the sense of sophistication and seriousness that he gives to all his clients and their cases. I thought it was a nice touch he added by requesting we work in the Bill of Rights into this layout… and there couldn’t have been a more appropriate prop to suit his profession as his career revolves around that one priceless article. If you’re thinking it might be time to update your image, then it probably is… be it a photograph or graphic design, please contact me… and let’s get started today!
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May 26th, 2010 by Erik Paul under Business, Personal, Photography. No Comments.
Ever since I can remember I’ve been enamored with photography and, just as much so, with the subject matter. The above portrait exemplifies why I became a photographer… I have to admit it has me a bit infatuated with beauty (and bias) as the content is not only of my lovely wife, but my very soon to be daughter. We both felt at nine months we should capture this magical moment to commemorate the inseparable bond created between a mother and her child. The reality that our daughter will be photographed outside the womb very soon inspired us to appreciate each stage of her growth right before the birth. Every photograph is a once in a lifetime moment, and no photograph can ever be recreated exactly, even if the same model is shot again. A photograph is capturing time (and age) and there is no better medium than photography to record the growth of our lives and our loved ones… especially with pregnancy. My intent of showing this image of my wife is not to shock anyone, nor to exploit her, but to share a very precious and personal moment that amazes me every time I think about how a person is growing inside her… I hope others can admire this wonder of life and the proof of miracles. If you have a magical moment you want to commemorate through the beauty of photography, in a photo session taken with the utmost professionalism and respect, please contact me, Erik Eikenberry at Erik Paul Artistic Communication… and let’s get started today!
Tags:beauty, child, infant, Lacey, Lewis County, Mason County, miracle, mother, Olympia, photograph, photography, portrait, pregnancy, pregnant, Professional Photographer, Thurston County, Tumwater.
October 7th, 2009 by Erik Paul under Business, Informational, Photography. No Comments.
With the weather cooling down rapidly in the Pacific Northwest and our sunshine drifting further south, it’s time to prepare for gray skies and rainy days. What a great time to stay dry inside and what an even better time for indoor photography! Nice and warm below the continuous heat of the model lights and energized by the popping strobes… it’s like a sunny, summer day in front of Erik Paul’s camera! And with Christmas on its way, one of the most endearing gifts you can give your family and friends is a personalized portrait of yourself or your loved ones! Nothing warms the grandparent’s hearts more than big smiles from the grandchildren… or if you’re just starting your relationship, why not give your sweetheart a photo they can enjoy when you’re not around… or sweeten the romance and get a couple’s portrait! Not sure you want to leave the home or office because it’s nice to stay warm and dry inside? No problem, I bring the studio to you! Erik Paul’s mobile portrait studio has all the equipment and sophistication of a portrait studio… brought to wherever is convenient for you! We can discuss all the possible props and poses that will bring cheer to you, your family and friends as the gray season rolls in. Please contact me to set up an appointment… and let’s get started today!
Tags:child, Erik Eikenberry, Erik Paul Artistic Communication, family, Lacey, mobile portrait studio, Olympia, photographer, portrait, studio photography, Thurston County, Tumwater.
