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Category Archives: Portraiture

All I Ever Wanted… Had to Get Away…

So I got back yesterday from an absolutely fantastic week at the beach in Hatteras… my first real vacation in two years! The weather was spectacular, the food was amazing, the house we stayed in had everything we needed, and my kids didn’t make me insane… all in all, perfect! Though I’ve got several sessions…

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Brandon - I really like the one of LR in the pool. Sorry we had to miss the fun.

Molly - Wow – amazing pix! Glad you had such a great time. I can’t wait to give those boys a squeeze!

Meg - Gorgeous, Annemie! I love the collage and am super impressed- I know you’ve been busy! There needs to be a frame awaiting the footsteps shot :)

Erin - Fantastic photos! Boy we have beautiful kids! Can we go back this weekend? Please?

Andy - These are fantastic.
I can’t wait to get some framed photos of my nephews for Hannukah!
(hint hint) :P
Miss all four of you immensely,
Andy

Yodaddy - Great pictures. Re Oliver’s comment as he runs in his daddy’s footsteps: what a great moment and quote to capture. Must have touched your heart to be shooting that photo and hear his comment. You really do take great photos!

Claire Bunn - Love, love, love the vacation photos! i think the beach/ocean pic is great and I love the jellyfish and pool pics too! Just great. Your friends must be so thankful that you captured your vacation so beautifully.

Friday Favorites

I’m taking a class right now that emphasizes finding dramatic, beautiful light in everyday situations, and it’s amazing how, when you start looking, you can find this light anywhere. This is a shot of Peanut, our cat, hanging out on the window sill… a totally everyday occurrence. By harnessing the light, though, this portrait turns…

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kate - I really like this photo!

Molly - P-nut never looked so good!

Friday Favorites | megapixie photography || raleigh, durham, chapel hill || weddings, children, families - [...] may remember that a couple of weeks ago I posted a photo of my cat that I mentioned was the result of a class I’ve been taking on dramatic natural lighting. [...]

5TRIX4betterPIX (of children!)

One of the things I gave a lot of thought to as I planned to start blogging was what I had to offer to my readers, other than my view through the lens. What is it about photography that attracts people, anyway? At its most basic, a photograph is merely a representation of a single…

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H Ber - Fantastic portraits!

Molly - Great post, Annemie!

Karen - You never cease to amaze me—this blog is great (I’m going to use the tips) and the photos are amazing as always. I’d love to schedule a time to work with you sometime soon as Ms. N is turning one next month! (yes, my heart just stopped for a second—know what I mean?). Your V.2.0 is a replica of big brother…they are both simply adorable. :)

louise - Beautiful photos Annemie! I’m really impressed. I’d say you’ve found your calling! I would love to learn to take better photos…perhaps you’ll inspire me to some classes too. Keep it up, and I hope to see you again someday soon! xo louise

Vicky - I love the blog, Annemie! And honored that Annabel is on there. I definitely will use your tips. Thanks so much!

Christy - What a great blog. I love it! Your sense of humor, knowledge of photography and artistic talents make this an enjoyable and informative read. Pretty amazing.

One Love | megapixie photography || raleigh, durham, chapel hill || weddings, children, families - [...] what I said here about not forcing smiles? I was totally [...]

Did Santa bring you a new camera? | megapixie photography || raleigh, durham, chapel hill || weddings, children, families - [...] while ago, I wrote here about how you can take better photographs of children. The last suggestion in that post was to [...]