Mondays With Megan - Meet Tabitha Patrick

Happy Memorial Day and welcome to the second installment of "Mondays With Megan!" I hope you all had a chance to check-out Kim Torres Photography's work last week. 

Today, I want to introduce you to one of my very favorite photographers, Tabitha Patrick of Tabitha Patrick Photography located in Port Huron, MI. Her use of natural light (indoors and out) is flawless. I love her clean, crisp shooting and vibrant colors. And I'm always in awe of how she styles her sessions. Tabitha mainly shoots seniors, fashion editorial and commercial work. In other words, she's one busy lady. Enjoy Tabitha Patrick Photography!

How long have you been in business?

I've been shooting for 5 years, and in business for about 3 years.

 

What's in your camera bag? 

In my bag I have Canon Mark 5d II, 50mm 1.4, 70-700 2.8 IS, and a Lensbaby Composer Pro. 

How would you describe your style? 

My style is continuously changing and developing but I gravitate to a more edgy and modern style.
 

Do you shoot on location or in a studio?

I shoot BOTH! We have SUPER, super cold winters here (it's awful) so I like to stay 

indoors, I have a small studio in my basement. In warmer months though, absolutely on

 location.

What would you be doing if you weren't a photographer? 

I think I'd be in the fashion industry, doing make up, or running runway shows or 

something. LOL! I love the fashion world and pop culture. 

Be sure to visit Tabitha on Facebook to see all her latest work!

Mondays with Megan - Meet Kim Torres

 Welcome to the first installment of "Mondays with Megan." I am so excited to have one of my favorite photographers, Kim Torres, of Kim Torres Photography, as my first featured photographer. Located in San Angelo, TX, Kim is an on-location, natural light photographer. Her pictures are filled with light and vibrant colors! She has an incredible way of making her pictures look absolutely effortless. But my favorite thing about Kim is that she dragged an upright piano out into a field for a Senior Session. Genius! Now, here's Kim Torres!

 

How long have you been in business?

I've officially been in business a little over 1 year, but I've been shooting for almost 2 years. 

What's in your camera bag?

In my bag I have a Canon 5D Mark II: 50 1.2, 70-200 2.8 IS II, 85 1.2 and my macro lens 100mm 2.8. Also, an extra battery and extra CF cards, ChapStick , business cards and more batteries! 

 

How would you describe your style?

My style is very casual and easy going. I used to stress about posing and getting the "perfect" shot, but I soon realized that the "perfect" shot doesn't exist. Some of my favorite shots are the candid ones that I never expect.

Do you shoot on location or in a studio?

I shoot everything on location expect newborns. I have a small indoor studio in my house that is perfect for the little ones.

If you weren't a photographer, what would you be doing?

I was actually going to go to nursing school, but I wasn't very passionate about it. I always wanted to be a photographer but I never dreamed I could make it happen. I finally pushed my fears aside and followed my dreams.

Be sure to follow Kim on Facebook!

Photographer Foundation Spotlight | Magic Hour Foundation

It's no secret that we love the Magic Hour Foundation. Their mission to gift cancer warriors and survivors with free photography services immediately struck a nerve and I knew I had to volunteer.

We all have been there when family members have struggled with this disease and many of us have lost amazing friends.   This is a way for our community to show our support and love.  

I've been trying to write this blog about the Magic Hour Foundation all day.  I even considered paraphrasing what is on the Magic Hour Website.  But I decided to go another way.  I'm going to tell you why I volunteered.  

I grew up with my grandparents, so my aunts were always very involved in my life.  When I was a teenager, they were closer to my age than my grandparents, who were ancient.  So we were extremely close.  My aunt Lori was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 32.  It was a long long struggle full of ups and downs.  I still can't make myself go into it without getting extremely upset.  But we lost her.   My grandmother still keeps her photos all over the house, has tattered snapshots of her in her purse and even has her drivers license in her wallet.   Those precious pictures are all my grandmother has left of her middle daughter.  It's excruciatingly beautiful.   I want everyone affected by this horrible disease to have those memories and mementos   So I volunteered for my area in South Carolina.  

I have yet to photograph my first Magic Hour Session and I know it will be an emotional roller coaster.  But it is something I need to do as a photographer to give back to the world.  

For more information on how you can become part of this amazing organization.

www.magichourfoundation.org

www.facebook.com/magichourfoundation

 One of the founders Alan reached out to us a few weeks ago and offered to gift us with a Lowepro camera bag to say thank you for all that our fans have done for the cause.    

To enter to win the Lowepro bag see rafflecopter below.

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To view our Cradle Will Rock Winner - Click Here and winner should contact Rhonda Here.