Warm, Inviting, Perfect.

The Living and Music Room of this year’s 2012 ASID Showcase Home is all of the above. This Space, designed in cooperation by Kimberly Herrick of Herrick Design Group, Keri Olson of KOR Interior Design and Codie Donahue of Codie Donahue Interior Design, is beautiful.

I have asked, Codie, Keri and Kimberly to take a few minutes and share with you some of the details and inspiration that brought this great room to life. Tonight is the Kickoff Gala for Showcase Home Tour. Cannot make it to this event? There are plenty of opportunities to stop out and tour the home and I am sure one of these talented Interior Designers would be happy to assist you. Call or email them today using the information and links above.

Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota makes for an exceptional backdrop, especially when you add to it the beautiful Noerenberg Gardens. This Senior wanted a good selection of shots and poses in a shorter sitting time. The Gardens are perfect.

The best thing about this venue is all the variety in such a short walking distance. Love it.

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Your Senior Portraits in Minnesota should be an adventure. From studio shots like this to tearing up Minneapolis. From the Arboretum to the Sculpture Gardens. Make sure your Senior Pictures are as cool as you are.

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Not really a pet photographer…

Here is a great example of why an overcast day beats the pants off of a full Sun, high in the sky, day.

So here is the family pal, Murphy. This photo was taken at 1:00, or there about, in what would have been full sun. More or less in the direction he is looking.

Murph is full of color, and although in need of a good brushing, his coat shows really well in the cloud diffused sunlight. Also take not of the vibrancy of greenery showing from behind the spindles. Very rich. I shot this 1/250s, f/7.1, ISO 400. White balance? Cloudy. Post process? Mild contrast adjustments – as always – and a very slight vignette to bring more attention to his face. Also cleaned a couple of twigs off his forehead and cropped it so it would fit nicely on my blog. I think this could have been a little longer of an exposure. Maybe. Naw, that’s what he looks like and the green is spot on.

The point. Cloudy days are your friend. Shoot like a fool at noon with the sun behind your back. No worries, your shadow will not be in the pic!

Have shooting!

So you need ideas for the photo shoot.

Look no further. Here are a couple awesome items to add to your collection. These would be great for a more casual Business Portrait or perhaps some Senior Portraits.

Big belts are so cool right now.

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I think…

I will let the picture speak for itself. Stare at it for a while. So much to see and feel.

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This is a bear…

This past weekend I was invited to be part of something pretty cool. An event, Growing Green Babies, sponsored by Welcome Baby Care.

The event was focused on being Green, in particular, cloth diapers opposed to the disposable. Very cool! We need this planet and every bit helps.

So not only was this just a solid idea to promote, it was tied to the Guinness Book of World Records – The Great Cloth Diaper Change. What does all of this have to do with Bear Hugs? Good question.

During the last hour of the event, I set my portable studio for some impromptu Family or Children’s Portraits. Special thanks need to go to Lynn Ramsey of Village Cleaners for her donation of the most amazing prop… a larger-than-me stuffed bear! You are awesome Lynn!!!

Are your Senior Portraits all about you?

They better be!

Sure it is important to get the shots that Mom and Dad will love, but how about the ones you will love. I get asked all the time, “how many wardrobe changes can I have during my Senior Portrait Shoot?” As Many As You Like!!! This is your year and your time. For many, this is your one shot in front of a professional photographer until perhaps a Wedding comes along. Just thinking about this last sentence puts a whole lot of seriousness to your Senior Portraits. Don’t mess around with restrictive studios and rules that just make it more like work than fun.

From Creative Lighting to Unique Locations, your Senior Portraits need to reflect you.

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Who doesn’t like a good deal?

So I’ve made some friends and pulled some strings and you get the benefits!!! These are exclusive to my studio! No other portrait studio does more for you than SMHerrick Photography. If you’re a high school senior in Minnesota, you’d be missing some great deals if you didn’t shoot with me!

This first coupon is awesome. No expiration. No major commitments. Easy. Catch-A-Tan in Eden Prairie has wants you to look your best. Couple of sessions or a spray tan. You decide. Click it. Print it. ENJOY!!!

Perfect Locations.

There are so many amazing places to get your Senior Portraits done in Minnesota. So many that it can be really hard to choose just one. I listen to my Senior Portrait clients and have done my homework. You wanted to see locations and get some great suggestions. Sounds good. Let’s start with Three Rivers Park District.

Eden Prairie Seniors to Maple Grove Seniors. Roseville to Chaska. Three Rivers has a location for you. Their parks are located around the metro and are absolutely perfect. If you have a look, there is a park for you. From farm to shoreline to bridges to forests to walkways and on and on and on.

Take a look at the locations and amenities here.

My personal Favs? Gotta be…

Really, I love them all. They are perfectly maintained and perfect for Senior Portraits.

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