Digital Photography for Kids

 Digital photography has provided a platform for young artists to create visually with access on a grander scale. This is an exciting front that brings art into a child's brain, which can heavily influence (positively) brain development. In all honesty, children are wonderful to work with because they see unlimited possibilities and ways to create. Their freedom can be inspiring. Several years ago, I lived in Maine working with local teens and is one of the most rewarding jobs I have had. So, on course, I have designed a Kid's curriculum for digital photography that covers not only the technical and light, but the fine art of workflow and printing. Of course, I have some other topics, but those are all surprises!

As we all return to school routines and season in Florida, take some time to share your knowledge with a child. We are all experts in our passions and our obligation as adults to teach our wisdom.

I look forward to my new students this fall. We are going to have serious fun creating photographs and digital art.

Send an email for information about children's digital photography class: sbrownimages@gmail.com

Getting Ready for the Fall Season

Labor Day is almost here! I can't believe another fabulous season is here in South Florida. As we are all beginning to plan for BBQ's and Holiday Parties, Don't forget to schedule a portrait session! And events galore! Here's some images from 2 celebrations:

Sweet 16 Celebration!

Sweet 16 Cake

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Wedding

 

Summertime is a Perfect Time to Plan Ahead for Portraits

As fall approaches, I know we are gearing up for a busy season of Family portraits. Yes, that time of year we all try to duct tape the children and husband together for that satisfying moment for our annual holiday card. Feels as though December is far off, but remember when it felt like the summer just began?

Call the studio to schedule that Family Session or just one for the kids. Do you have an eighth grader or a senior graduating? Check out our new senior portrait package on our portrait website: www.sbiportraits.com

Starting a new venture or returning to work? Update your professional side with a new headshot you can use on your resume, social media network, and your website.

Find Sarah Brown Images and Sarah Brown Images Portraiture on Facebook for current promotional specials.


Enjoy the Back to School shopping! Be sure to include a couple things for yourself!

 www.sbiportraits.com              www.sarahbrownimages.com

Marketing and the Art World

I belong to various blogs and virtual groups to keep me in contact with the art and photography industry. There is so much information out there, I find that sharing a link can be helpful to others. Understanding the art world can be very overwhelming. The link is to a short video about how the market flows and where to put forth efforts as an artist. Of course, the number one business focus is marketing.


http://wafglobal.ning.com/video/video/show?id=3927681%3AVideo%3A177616&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_video

When summer vacation upsets your printer

Ah yes, I am back in the studio after some much needed time away. However, I think both the dog and my printer actually were upset by the vacation. I went about catching up on emails and administrative catch up assuming I could multitask by printing out some family photos for my dad's upcoming birthday. My wonderful Epson 3800 gave me lines all across the first 4x6. I knew right away the printer's nozzles were a bit clogged from non use. Yes, since I vacationed, my printer's ink dried up in the small tubes that deliver the ink dots to the paper. I should have expected this.
The printer utility icon can be found both in the printer's dialogue box or through applications menu->utilities->printer utilities [on a Mac]. Once I double click on printer's utilities, a new box opens with 4 choices. I want to select the nozzle check, which if needed will perform a cleaning. This can be a little time consuming. Overall, I needed about an hour to make sure the final print was perfect. The dialogue boxes walk you right through the process and even show examples to help you identity your exact problem. I admit I do have a magnifying pocket lens on my desk to check for any imperfections.
Now, I am off to keep printing some new still lifes. Be sure to keep your printer running.