Well, I think this session made me an “official” Texas photographer.  I won’t lie… this BOOT shot is comprised of about 6 or 7 different images.  But SO worth it! I am planning to print this HUGE and put it in the new studio! I love a good challenge! 

2-day Bella Baby Maternity & Newborn Workshop

Register ONLINE HERE: WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

Dates:  August 3rd & 4th , Keller, TX

Earlybird Discount:  Only $995 if completely paid by May 1st.

Tuition:  $1500 per student (only 10 spots).  $500 non-refundable retainer is due for registration.  Final payment due by July 1st (non early bird discount).  *Transportation, airfare and hotel not provided in tuition.*   DFW Area Photographers ARE allowed to attend.

Cancellation: Retainer is non-refundable, however you may find another attendee to take your place.

Airport: DFW or Love Field (DFW is closer – workshop is in Keller, TX)

Local Hotels:  Southlake Hilton (located in a town square style shopping center)  Here is a map of other available hotels in the area: http://goo.gl/maps/O57TK

What we will cover:
1.How to prep “Mom To Be” for maternity sessions and “parents” for the newborn sessions ahead of time.
2.Setups & Must Haves for Maternity & Newborn Sessions.
3.Pros and Cons of different types of studios (on location, residential & commercial)
4.Newborn safety including the importance “compositing” in Photoshop.
5.Lighting.  Strong emphasis on Studio lighting.  We will also cover Natural (indoor) lighting.
6.Live, hands on, maternity and newborn demonstrations.  Learn how to pose pregnant women in the most flattering ways.    We will also cover the most popular newborn poses and explain techniques.  These images WILL be allowed to be used in your personal portfolios.
7.Post Processing including enhancing the maternity image and creating newborn composites.
8.Pricing and Marketing.  Focus on my “Bella Baby” – baby’s first year special.
9.Social Media & Networking
10.Popular products Sold for each session, including favorite vendors.

What’s Included:
1.Lunch & snacks both days and dinner Saturday night.
2.All templates from RRWebstore.com (and my personal “not for sale” templates- pricing, marketing, etc)
3.Bella Baby “Checklist” templates to send to parents before every session.

What you need:
1.A DSLR camera & lens.  You must have basic understanding of a DSLR camera, in addition to ISO, shutter speed & aperture – in Manual Mode.
2.Basic knowledge of Photoshop.
3.A laptop.  Not totally necessary but will be beneficial during the post processing/Photoshop segment of the workshop.
4.Bring ALL your questions as NOTHING is off limits! =)

Well, I’m packing my bags and heading to the beautiful Sunshine State this weekend.  Can’t wait to get my palm tree fix on! =)

I have studio portrait sessions planned for Saturday and only have two spots left. Perfect time to get a head start on Easter portraits! If you are interested, you can see the schedule ONLINE HERE.

I’m also excited to get to hang with all my Florida photog friends on Sunday where I will be presenting at the FPP Spring Seminar.  It will be a full day filled with lots of info and a couple live demonstrations. Be sure to sign up if you haven’t already. See you soon!

Get ready, because it’s going to be snowing in the studio next month!  For THREE DAYS ONLY, come experience our “Winter Wonderland” set in our Keller location on October 25^th, 26^th and 27^th.   Once the snow melts… it will be over.   Get a head start on your holiday gifts and custom cards. Ornaments too!

You can view session options and details and book your sessions online here: WINTER WONDERLAND

We’ve been having a fun summer and already made a couple trips to Arkansas to visit my folks… I brought my camera along on the last trip and G and I had a fun little “impromptu” session.  Here’s a few of my favorites… Now I’m trying to decide how I want to print and display these for my home!

Hi! Hope everyone is having a fun filled summer with friends and family! I have been a busy bee with some new designs for albums and other new products, such as “Image Cubes”…they are just TOO CUTE! The PSD templates for photographers are now available in the online webstore: RRWebstore.com.   There’s also a freebie available this week ONLY!  In addition, all the albums are on sale this week and a couple include a matching 8×8 CUBE! Enjoy!

 After almost 11 years in business, you can imagine I have accumulated dozens of external hard drives to back up thousands and thousands of digital files.  I am currently implementing a new state of the art storage system for backing up current files, so from now until June 5th, 2012, you can purchase your entire session of files for any session that took place from 2001-2010 for only $200*. Additional sessions can be purchased for $125/each.  After June 5th, these files will no longer be available for purchase.  This price includes a print release so you can print what you want.

You may purchase your digital files online HERE.  Files will be just as they were shown during your session (same retouching, color/bw etc).  If you would like a full retouch to any image, this can be done for $20 per image.

You can sign up for your own FREE account and start uploading those files NOW… HERE.

This has been the week of 6 month olds… which coincidently is one of my FAVORITE ages to photograph! They are just so easy going and happy (not to mention they usually can’t crawl yet and think I’m pretty funny! Definitely a BONUS for me!)  Here’s a few favorites from Mister P… He was my baby “reindeer” back in November and now he’s even cuter (I didn’t think it was possible!) ENJOY!

This little guy came in yesterday and I am in LOVE!  He’s just so beautiful as are his mom and dad! He’s my newest “Bella Baby” member and I am just so excited to get to photograph him all year (and then some!)

I am currently doing a total overhaul to my High School SENIOR site… We are introducing a new program for “Senior SpokesModels” in the Southlake/Keller, TX area.   We are only accepting only a limited number of SpokesModels from each school! This program is very selective and space is limited.

If selected, you will receive your Senior Session for FREE and for every other Senior you refer, you will earn credits toward any order (prints, digital files, announcements/invitations-Moms & Dads love this!) and Ca$h (the Students love this!)

If you are a 2013 senior (or know one!) be sure to apply by June 1st, 2012 to be considered to be photographed by and represent Alycia Alvarez Seniors and earn free sessions, prints and ca$h! Apply online: HERE.