Casting Call- Dreamy, Fantasy, Summery session

I don't do this often, but I have a "vision" that I am going to create.
-I am seeking 2-3 models-


The title is an understatement to what I want to create. I have the location the "model" I envision and everything I want it to be more so a surprise so first I'll just leave it at that. If models who are interested in helping me create this vision please send me an email with a picture of yourself just because I have a vision. It's not first send first receive its just I'll see who responds and go from there.

Just a few main points you need to know before emailing me:

- There is a requirement to HIKE its about an hour walk one way.
- Sessions like this take a long time so be prepared to be there for hours
                 -However for safety reasons please bring a buddy so you are comfortable :) I always support that

• Also- You will recieve a min. of 6 edited full res files via email. There may or may not be more than that it all depends.

For now that is all thank you

Email: Heathergravesphotography@gmail.com


Take care

1000 fans/likers on facebook CONTEST! (8/6-8/26)

ABOUT: What the winner will get!
1. FREE SESSION: For this contest, You will get 100% any of the basic packages (not for wedding, engagement, events, or makeup sessions)
2. FREE 8x10
3. OPTIONAL: 50% off makeup look by me
4. I might add vendors like if anyone wants to contribute to this contest could add to the winners prizes and in return get there business advertised here. So if someone were to donate a necklace to the contest prize than all entry's must be Likers of there page and mine. That sort of thing. We'll see it people are interested in contributing.

RULES: In order to enter you need
- to be a "Liker" of my facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/Heather.Graves.Photography
         -If you do not have a facebook and would like to enter let me know and we will figure something out.
-Comment saying why you would like to win. Short and simple. You can comment by commenting here on this blog post or on my facebook wall. Either will do. Here is an example of a comment you can enter "Contest Entry for Heather Graves Photography: I would like to win so I can do a photoshoot at a beach or in the mustard fields for some pictures for my family" just an example. (it is just for fun don't put too much time into it)
-You may enter more than once by doing the following; If you post about my website http://www.heathergravesphotography.tk/ or if you post about this blog post. You can do this in many ways... post about it on facebook (be sure to comment on my page/message/or email me that you did so just in case we aren't friends on facebook or whatever the reason may be.

Comments, questions? Send them my way at HeatherGravesPhotography@gmail.com
<3 take care

(Deadline: 8/26/2011 midnight)

REVIEW FORM

Heather Graves Photography Services Reviews:

To my past clients could you do me a great favor and fill out this form? Fill out what you choose of course there is no requirements but the more information the better I would appreciate and so would future clients to know other opinions on my services. Thank you so much and if you could copy the questions /answers into an email to me : heathergravesphotography@gmail.com Thank you :) Oh and I won't adjust your wording just so you know I do want honest answers. <3 Thank you again!

FORM:
1.Services received: (family,modeling,etc)
2.How happy were you with your end result photographs?
3.How was the session experience? Fun? Relaxed?
4.How would you describe your overall experience?
5.If you purchased prints how was the quality?
6.Any additional information you would like to share?

900 FACEBOOK LIKERS CONTEST! ( contest is from 6/7/2011- 6/28/2011)

YAY 900 LIKERS! lets get to 1,000 likers now :)
Because ...........once I get to 1,000 likers I will be giving a full free session.
But back to this contest..................

ABOUT:
For this contest, You will get 75% any of the basic packages (not for wedding, engagement sessions)

RULES: In order to enter you need
- to be a "Liker" of my facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/Heather.Graves.Photography
         -If you do not have a facebook and would like to enter let me know and we will figure something out.
-Comment saying why you would like to win. Short and simple. You can comment by commenting here on this blog post or on my facebook wall. Either will do. Here is an example of a comment you can enter "Contest Entry for Heather Graves Photography: I would like to win so I can do a photoshoot at a beach or in the mustard fields for some pictures for my family" just an example. (it is just for fun don't put too much time into it)
-You may enter more than once by doing the following; If you post about my website http://www.heathergravesphotography.tk/ or if you post about this blog post. You can do this in many ways... post about it on facebook (be sure to comment on my page/message/or email me that you did so just in case we aren't friends on facebook or whatever the reason may be.

Comments, questions? Send them my way at HeatherGravesPhotography@gmail.com
<3 take care

(Deadline: 6/28/2011 midnight)

800 facebook likers Contest (4/17/2011- 5/10/2011)

Yay 800 likers so exciting! Suggest to friends if you haven't already because when I get to 1,000 likers I will be giving a full free session.

ABOUT: For this contest, You will get 75% any of the basic packages (not for wedding, engagement sessions)

RULES: In order to enter you need
- to be a "Liker" of my facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/Heather.Graves.Photography
-Comment saying why you would like to win. Short and simple. You can comment by commenting here on this blog post or on my facebook wall. Either will do. Here is an example of a comment you can enter "Contest Entry for Heather Graves Photography: I would like to win so I can do a photoshoot at a beach or in the mustard fields for some pictures for my family" just an example. (it is just for fun don't put too much time into it)

Comments, questions? Send them my way at HeatherGravesPhotography@gmail.com
<3 take care

(Deadline: 5/10/2011 midnight)

Kristina, Allie, Jessie, And Erica Models Night time / Day time photos

The day theme was vintage, high fashion style.

Let me tell you these models were awesome ! :)

Starting off we took some pictures while the sun was up

Than later we took pictures at night painting with light.



Took this the night before but it goes with the night theme



This was taken in class (another random one)

Model Anny To Session

One of my favorite Models Anny To and I did a shoot together. She did my hair, I did her makeup. I did my makeup, while she did her hair. I havent processed all of the images yet but here is some sneak peaks.

This shot was edited more on the creative side. It was fun to edit this shot but I must say it took forever to get it the way I envisioned.

One of my favorite shots from the day. She is stunning isnt she? We took these in my home actually! With a external flash on a softbox.

Sucker for B&W

I like the simplicity in this and how her sweater harmonizes with the background.

I went picture crazy when we went outside. It was hard to get my camera to want to take the pictures since it wasnt seeing any light being as dark as it was. However, when I did get to take the pictures I was excited about the results.

Another night shot

There was a street light behind her.

What I love about this shot is the smokey effect from the oringinal image. especicaly around the arms/hands

one of my favoires =P



Sweet & Simple



700 likers accomplished! CONTEST

What are you trying to win?


50% of Regular, MUA or MODELING package.

• 1 WINNER.

Choice 1, 2 or 3

• Choice 1:Basic Portrait Package - $90.00

With the contest discount 50% OFF = $45
This session is an outdoor session. the location of your choice. Your choice of 25 web portraits (CD able to purchase (processing and retouching included.) Anything past 10 miles of Santa Rosa requires gas fees.

WITH THE CONTEST DISCOUNT 50% OFF = $55

The location of your choice(processing and retouching included)

wITH THE CONTEST DISCOUNT 50% OFF = $70

The location of your choice(processing and retouching included)
RULES:

1. You can enter as long as you are able to get to my location (santa rosa)
2. You must be a liker of my fanpage

HOW TO ENTER?:(multiple ways)

1. Post about my fanpage contest on any page you have (myspace, facebook, blog, etc) And comment below with the link. Each link is a seperate comment and entry.
2.Suggest to friends (for each 5 people you suggest is 1 entry) BE HONEST. please ( comment below examples : entry 1 : 5 friends , entry 2: 5 friends etc )


You have a week to enter. Contest ends 2/15/2011

Goodluck <3

Make-up artist Heather Graves Design (glamour)

Anything past 10 miles of Santa

Your choice of 25 web portraits

Choice 3:Portrait+ MUA Package - $140.00

Anything past 10 miles of Santa Rosa requires gas fees

Your choice of 30 web portraits

Choice 2:Modeling Package - $110.00

(Add the Glamour Makeup Package by me with this package and recieve $5 off)

Almost at 700 FANS/likers

Yay almost near my next give-away!
What you can win????
700 likers= 1 winner :50% off modeling or mua session
800 likers= 1 winner: 75% off couples, modeling, or mua session
900 likers= 1 winner  75% off Any session
1000 likers= 3 winners : FREE SESSION with a bonus of a CD of your photos! and 1 of those 3 winner will also get the option of me doing there makeup.


So suggest to friends now :)

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Mountain Biking

Went on a bike ride with my boyfriend Som and his brother . Unfortunately we left at about 2 didn't start riding till 2:30 or so and we decided to start shooting going downhill so we went to the top of the mountain and realized it was 5:00 which is when it gets dark at this time of the year and such. So we set up the softbox. I didn't get to use the tripod they carried. It was discouraging because we all had so many ideas and we just took a few dud shots basically. But it was an experience and next time we will leave in the early morning so we don't run into that problem again. But as far as the ride goes that was fun! It was muddy and dark, a bit dangerous since there is rocks to avoid. Almost slipped a few times but didn't. My boyfriend told me I biked faster than I ever have and he took me on the hardest trail. It was fun riding wise. Photography wise not so much. Sorry I know I went off topic. Anyways I got very few shots so here are some results. I can't resist saying this but I know I can do way better than this expect more posts of mountain biking. :)
These were taken on 1/7/2011

Anny & Michael LoveBirds

Since I just started blogging I am going to be posting blogs of past photo shoots and upcoming ones too. This photo shoot was of my kindergarten buddie Anny To. She as well is a photographer she is a talented one. :) We take pictures of each other for practice, portfolio. Here are some favorites from the shoot.
These were taken Sept. 11, 2010