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Monthly Archives: November 2011

Bad Lighting: what it is, and how to correct it | Chapel Hill Photographer

Today I thought I’d tackle another reader question from my Facebook query a little while ago. This one’s from Ali (Thanks Ali! Starbucks GC coming your way!): Q: Is there an idiot-proof way to make photos come out decent when you’re stuck in really bad lighting (low-lighting, flourescents, etc.)? A: First off, I wanted to take…

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Erin - See, you make it all look so easy but it’s posts like these that make me realise all the skill and thought that goes into getting those amazing shots!

Joda - Informative post. You are amazing for all the information you so lucidly convey. Thank you.

Ali - Awesome, that makes it a lot clearer. Now I have a better idea of how to deal with the horrible fluorescent lighting in our kitchen when I’m taking shots for our blog. Thanks, Annemie!

Life as Art | Raleigh Family Photographer

A couple of weeks ago, I showed you a sneak peek of my portrait session with three year-old Annalise. I mentioned then that the session was remarkable in that it really captured the essence of what it is to be three years old: inquisitive, enthusiastic, and not-to-be pinned down for more than two seconds at…

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Erin - Ok, those were just spectacular! You can really tell that that little girl is just so full of personality. I especially loved the ones with her hands on her hips. Oh, and the black and white one where she is looking up (what a beautiful profile she has!). Well done Annemie!

Bert - What wonderful photos! How will her parents decide which one(s) to frame or keep in their wallet? These are just great, great, great. The one that is your favorite is superb, but my favorite is when she is pointing up to something in the sky. And the B&W of her with her dad… a treasure. Oh, and I also like the one with the three of them walking in front of the segmented structure. Nicely done.

Lisa - Oh, to be 3 again! Your photos are lovely, your subjects beautiful.

Joda - You really know how to produce perfect portraits. These photos are all supremely special. Quinn and Maarten will be wowed. I also just found the links on your website (www.megapixie.com) that list your recent awards and publications. Tremendous.

Red Letter Day | Chapel Hill Photographer

Days like this just don’t come along very often… today I got two completely separate pieces of news, both of which represent major milestones in my photography career. I’m so excited I had to share, but be forewarned: there’s a bit of my-own-horn-tooting ahead First, I got word that an article I submitted last spring…

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Clara Welsh - Our FOUR thumbs up! Great job nena! =)

the hubby - I’m so proud of my talented lady!

Jenn - This is amazing! Way to go Annemie. you totally deserve it!

Kim - That’s amazing Annemie!! So happy for you! Good for you!!!

Aly - Yay, Annemie! That’s so exciting, congratulations!

Also, cannot believe it was only last spring that you were here… Feels like ages ago!

Bert - How utterly exciting! I’ve long been a great fan of yours and am not surprised to hear that publication (book and periodical) editors think so also. And these selections, coming from photographic professionals, is truly complimentary. Well deserved! Good job! Keep up the good work. My guess: boy laughing.

Meg - you go, girl!!! you are having a record-setting month! :) I’m so, so happy for you. the article is very well written and you really hit your mark with giving exposure but not sounding promo-y. and while I love the first pic, my vote for pure laughter is the second. :) !

Annemie - Thanks, everyone! I know this sounds hokey, (and perhaps overly-dramatic, given that I’m not exactly accepting an Nobel prize here) but I seriously couldn’t have done any of this without your support and encouragement, which has been an amazing constant in my photography journey :D

sarah - WOWZA waaayy to go!

Erin - Great job! I’m so impressed!
Off to read your online article now…

Teresa - Wow, Annemie, I just thrilled for you! This is so amazing and you deserve to be noticed… way to go, girl!

Erin Oveis Brant - Congratulations!!

Renee F - Congratulations! Wow, how great you must feel – and deserve it! If the theme was laughter it has to be Ollie laughing. That picture is the dream of parents everywhere!