LITTLE MISS "B"

This was a shoot I had with sweet, sweet, Bella. She is a doll and such fun to work with. To say that she is a natural in front of the camera would be an understatement.

Everytime I say her name, I am reminded of my love for the "Twilight" book series and how the New Moon movie comes out in just one more week. Be still my beating heart. Ha ha!

This sweet lil' Bella could totally rock a big screen given how at ease she is in front of a camera. Not only that but she defines the word "style" and defines it well.

Who says you can't wear a pretty pink dress and still play "leap frog" in the grass? Oh to be a kid again...

Thank you for the fun during your session that day Bella. You are such a sweetheart!

Have a great weekend everyone! Angie

FALL FUN WITH MY LITTLE ONE

I found a few short minutes outside the other day to snap some shots of my own daughter, Kenidi Grace. She loves the crunching of the fall leaves and therefore, she had a ball purposely stomping on them as well as falling down and into the, every 2 feet. :) And every now and again, she'd slow down just long enough to let me capture an image of her.

I love those moments with my own children in front of the lens. (even thought they don't on most occasions) Wink wink! :0)

We'll be back in Naples, Florida come next weekend (November 22nd). Should you have a need for beach sessions, family, maternity, engagement, newborn, or children's photography...do look me up. I'd love to capture your clan as well. :)

Happy Fall, Angie

MY LAPTOP ROCKSTAR

Umm...yeah...Brennen thinks he pretty much ROCKS now that he is sporting the front side of Mom's laptop. This nifty little attachment is causing quite the stir when in public - for all of the fellow Starbucks customers, airplane/airport guests, etc. to see. Great - simple - & extremely easy advertising. We love it around here. Kenidi is a bit perturbed that she isn't sporting the cover of Mommy's laptop though so we are working on getting a picture of the two of them together. If both of them would ever cooperate at the same time for a photograph, that might be an option. So far we are striking out - repeatedly - with our attempts. Better luck next time. Famous last words. Until then, Brennen is the sole "ROCK STAR" for now. :-)

Much love, Angie

THE PERFECT BEACH ATTIRE

This is "C" man. I had a shoot with him a couple of months ago and am way behind in getting his and other sessions up and posted here on my blog. Either way, "C" man was fun. The camera loved him. His Mom is a fellow photographer so he knew EXACTLY what to do in front of a camera. I had a ball with their family.

I honestly didn't have to tell him to do anything. His Mom was there helping him along but for the most part, he was a seasoned pro in front of the lens. It helps when there is a bit of bribery involved for some new lego sets as well. Ha ha!

Like his brother and sister, he has gorgeous eyes. Mom look out...the girls will be ringing your phone off the hook soon. Wink wink! :-)

I loved his attire as well. Photography sessions depend so much on the clothing choices for the shoot. His Mom, being a photographer, knew exactly how to pull off "the look." As you all know, I love the beach. Well his clothing ensemble reminded me of the perfect walk on a beach at sunset. He made me want to grab my suntan oil, my flip flops and a beach towel ASAP!

Speaking of the beach, I'll be back in the Naples, Florida area come November 22nd. Should you have a need for a beach session or an urban session around the Naples, Bonita Springs, Ft. Myers, Sanibel, or Cape Coral areas...look me up. I'd love to work with your family in photographing some images for the perfect holiday card this season.

xoxo, Angie

BONITA BEACH - FALL BREAK

We spent Fall Break at our little slice of heaven. Our home away from home. We hit Southwest Florida and sugared our toes in the sand for a few days. As always, the sea side was intoxicating. It gets harder and harder to leave each time we visit. I'm thankful for images like the ones above that help us remember our memories there as a family. These are just a few pictures that I shot while in town. Much love, Angie

THE B-STER - CARMEL, INDIANA CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER

I had a great shoot with a very handsome ten year old boy yesterday. He opted for a grungey urban approach so we rocked it out with his guitar and rolled thru the small town creating a stir with his skateboard. The locals new we weren't from around those parts but they enjoyed observing the shoot go down either way. In fact, the event created quite an audience of the street. We had fun with it and my subject enjoyed every second of it.

This small town has a great old and worn feel. Thus, why I love it. It was perfect for our backdrop...

I told my subject that he should have his "Mom" make the above shot a big poster in his bedroom. It looks like something straight off the front of a CD case.

And this is how he rolls...

Thanks for rocking and rolling with me yesterday "B-Ster." It was a very cool session and one that I'll remember always. :)

I love you, Mom

INDIANA CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER - CARMEL, INDIANAPOLIS

Hi all. I hope your Thursday is going well. Sorry for the lack of blog post(s) in the past two days. I am actually trying to catch up from being away and out of state all day this past Tuesday. It's crazy how one day away can wreak havoc on your everyday routine, isn't it?

Anyway, I've been meaning to share this session with each of you for a while now. Isn't this little princess such a doll? She really worked the camera and gave out the smiles on que without much prompting. She was a natural - definitely!

These shots were taken before they began mowing down all of the queen Anne's lace in the fields around Indy. Now all of the fields are just...well fields. Ha ha! Mowed down, plain ol' fields. Boring. In these shots though, the area was gorgeous and the little girl couldn't have gone any more perfectly in regard to her attire.

This was such a fun session. Children like this little girl really trick you into thinking children's portraiture is nothing short of a breeze. If only every session went off without a hitch like this one... :)

Hugs, Angie

HAPPY FALL!

Happy Fall ya'll. Indiana is well on its way to the cool & crisp fall season. We are filling up the last few dates for sessions as well as booking into 2010 now. Just as a reminder, I will also be in Florida (Naples, Bonita Springs, Sanibel, Captiva, Marco Island & Ft. Myers) during the dates of October 21st-25th should you desire a portrait session with me. Feel free to email me directly if you have any questions. (Angie@AngieSeamanPhotography.com)

FALL 09' SESSIONS GOING FAST - INDIANA & SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER

I just wanted to jump on here and let you guys know that if you have been putting off a family photography session, now is your time to book something. After scheduling more new sessions this week, I decided to sit down and peer thru my calendar in regards to how many open dates I have left available for the Fall 09' season. After careful review, it looks as though I have 6 slots still open. So...if you were considering a session with me in the next couple of months, now is your time to book it. If you book with me for the Fall 09' season, you'll be happy to know that I'm offering a FREE 8x10 of your choice with any $100 or more print order. Just mention this blog promo when ordering and we'll make sure you get your FREE goods.

On that note, we'll be spending our time back and forth between Indy and Southwest Florida (the Naples, Bonita Beach, Marco Island, Sanibel Island, and Ft. Myers Beach areas) starting next month. Therefore, if you are desiring a beach session with me, I'll be back in Florida for Fall Break. Those exact dates are Wednesday, October 21st thru Sunday, October 25th. Feel free to email me directly at Angie@AngieSeamanPhotography.com should you want to book an Indy session or a session in Southwest Florida. I am loving meeting all of my blog readers in person - face to face - via the photography sessions you guys are booking with me. I'm looking forward to meeting even more of you in the near future. :)

Much love, Angie

It's hysterical to me how Kenidi's hair always ends up being such a hot mess in each of her images. It's always going every which way and in 90 different directions -mainly across her face. I guess that is "Kenidi" for ya'! :)

LEARNFEST RECAP - INDIANA & FLORIDA CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER

Meet the FAB four!

From left to right we have Audrey Woulard (Chicago), Tamara Lackey (North Carolina), Laura Novak (Delaware), and Lena Hyde (Palm Beach, Florida). These four fabulous women are like Rock stars in the photography field. If you are into photography but didn't know of these four women until now, then you had to have been hiding under a rock for the last 6-8 years. For myself and the other 59 photographers who got to spend all last week with these women, it was truly the experience of a life time. Literally! I'm so glad that I was able to go and that the stars and the moon aligned for me in order to make it happen. It was tough to be away in the middle of the week like that but in the end, I decided it was worth the juggling and worth the chaos of planning to be away for that long. And boy am I thankful that I did it. WHEW! I'm still reeling from the excitement and can barely contain myself.

Above, these are just some of the awesome photographers that were in my RED group at Learnfest. There were 60 photographers at the event. They then took those 60 and broke us down into four separate groups. These ladies were just a snippet of my group. Did I mention that the RED group rocked??? Ha ha! These wonderful women have now become some very dear friends and I know without a shadow of a doubt that I'll be able to lean on them as we all embark on this journey together. It is so awesome to share the same passion. We all just sat and talked for hours on end during our stay at the Chateau Elan while at Learnfest. Not only was the hotel amazing but it had grounds that went on and on forever. There was so much to the location that you couldn't do it all in one trip. The grounds were stunning. Just stunning. And the inside of the property made for a great local when it came to long chats about photography with my new peeps. Did I mention how good the food was there too? Yes, we got to eat with our instructor and our groups each morning as well as for lunch. They had an amazing breakfast buffet especially. I'm not normally a breakfast girl but they whipped me up some "mean" egg white omelette's while I was there each morning.

And lastly, this was just a shot of one of our little models for the event. What a doll she was! It's good to be home but I'm already missing the fun we had throughout our time at LEARNFEST! What an amazing week it was. However, I'm back home now and only have a couple of Fall sessions left for the season. If you are interested in booking with me, please email me directly at Angie@AngieSeamanPhotography.com - I'd love to help turn your memories into treasured pieces of art. Also, I will be in Southwest Florida again (Naples, Bonita Springs, Sanibel Island, Ft. Myers Beach, etc.) from Wednesday, October 21st thru Sunday, October 25th. If you are interested in booking a beach session with me while I'm in town, I'd be happy to schedule one for you. :)

xoxo, Angie

MELANIE - CHICAGO RIVER SHOOT (ILLINOIS, INDIANA PHOTOGRAPHER)

Melanie, downtown Chicago River & urban session shoot. August 2009

CHICAGO URBAN SESSION - ILLINOIS, INDIANA PHOTOGRAPHER

Kennedy, downtown Chicago River & urban session shoot. August 2009

SPOTS STILL OPEN

We still have openings for the next beginner photography workshop that starts on September 1st. If you are interested, feel free to sign up before Monday of next week. Our first class was a huge success and I couldn't be more proud of the graduates. They did a fabulous job over the 4 week class and really impressed me with their talents by the time the class had ended. In fact, here are some reviews of the class and what a few of them thought in regard to the workshop in general...___________________________________________

"Simply stated, this class was priceless. Angie has a unique way of explaining photography terms in everyday language that is easily understood. She is open and honest in the way she approaches photography. And she is encouraging and extremely "hands on" through out the entire class. The class forum is unlike any other I've ever been apart of. It's simple and easy to use. Angie invites questions of all sorts and answers them completely for each student. Angie Seaman is very gifted and artisic. She loves art, she loves life, and she loves sharing with the world through her pictures. Above all else, I've learned that "beauty is in the eye of she who holds the camera!!" ~Amanda in Texas

"This class ROCKS, as Angie would say!!! I have a Nikon D60, and have for the last year, I learned more about the options/menus of my camera in the first week, than the entire time i owned it!! I was able to tackle things, that I would have not tried, and really enjoyed it!! Angie is a great teacher, she is easy to communicate with and speaks in "human" terms, when it comes to teaching.. I was very happy taking this class, it is has been a great experience and very rewarding!! I am even more addicted to my camera than I was before, and I actually know how to use it, now!! Haha!" ~Christina in California

"Angie Seaman really knows her photography! She is a passionate teacher who is able to connect with all of her students. The forum is well organized and easy to use. I highly recommend taking this class. It is truly a gift that I have given myself. I encourage you to give yourself the same gift and sign-up for Angie's photography class! You are an amazing teacher and I love how you take complicated topics and turn it into manageable chunks for beginners to understand. I enjoy reading your writing and your personal photography is beautiful. I love how this class was organized as well. You can tell that you put a lot of time and effort into this class. Thank you very much! I would recommend this class to anyone and everyone. Plus, I can't wait to take other classes that you offer. I will continue to be a loyal reader of your blog and I am always available to give feedback to potential clients or customers." ~Bernie in Maryland

"I don't know if I can sum up how wonderful this class was in only a few sentences...I'll try. This photography class was hands down amazing! I was a little hesitant to sign-up for an online class thinking, how much can I really learn through the internet?, but I totally proved myself wrong with how much I have walked away with. Before I was terrified of every button on my DSLR and now with Angie's stellar lessons and consistent feedback I feel more confident in capturing our life's important moments. Thanks again Angie...please keep me on your e-mail list if you should do a next level up class (okay you have to do another...no pressure)." ~Meg in Texas

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If you are ready for a basic, beginner, photography class...go HERE to sign up. Once there, click on "portraiture," then on "classes." From there, you can walk thru the registration process. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email me at Angie@AngieSeamanPhotography.com. There are only 20 spaces available. The class sold out within approximately 48 hours last time. If you want in, now is your chance. We'd love to have you. PS...You can have a point and shoot camera or a DSLR for this class. Either one is fine.

Blessings, Angie

URBAN SHOOT - INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHY

I recently had the pleasure of photographing a very stylish young man. We'll call him "G" man. :) Not only was he trendy but he sure knew what to do in front of a camera lens. Very photogenic to say the least.

A huge thank you to "G" man and his family for allowing me the opportunity to shoot with him. He made my job a real breeze. :) Blessings, Angie

3 MONTH OLD SHOOT - CARMEL, INDIANA CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER

I had the wonderful priviledge of getting to photograph baby "L" today. She is such a sweetheart - and those eyes - WOW! If she only knew how lucky she was to have them already. :)

We got a quick stint with her before she decided that my camera lens wasn't her most favorite thing in the world...

By the end of our time together, she was clearly over me. Ha ha! However, I had to throw in these "out takes" because even while mad - she is still adorable!

A huge thank you to her Mommy as well as to her for allowing me the opportunity to photograph them today. It was a real treat!

xoxo, Angie