We are heading to Imaging USA 2019 | Venus Texas Newborn Photographer

Hi you guys!  I just wanted to let you all know that we are heading to IMAGING USA 2019 in Atlanta, today,  January 18, 2019.

This is our annual international photography conference where we learn what is current in our industry, enhance our skills, network with other photographers, see new product options for the studio, etc.  There are usually well over 10,000 photographers at this event.  It is for sure my favorite learning event of the year.

Following imaging we will be heading to SC to see our Son in Love and our Daughter.  They moved there in October and since we will only be 4 hours from them, we are going to spend a few days with them as well.

The studio will be closed from January 18, 2019 - January 30, 2019.But, I will be checking emails, returning phone calls and handeling all bookings while we are away.  So, you can still take advantage of the specials we have going on right now.  

You can reach me at 972-877-4778
or
deanna@specialtyphotography.biz

Oh!  if you want to follow along the journey; follow me on Instagram @deannab

Be on the look out for some fun Video Blogs while I am at Imaging.  :)

Love & Laughter -
Deanna

Making "Street Portraits" | Venus Texas Portrait Photographer

This past Friday I had the privilege of being apart of a hands on photography workshop with Josh Jordan; through the I Heart Photography conference.    This workshop was for sure a little out of my comfort zone and that is one of the reason's I wanted to actually take the class.  So with some hesitation and a deep breath I jumped in and to my delight I learned a lot.  I learned that the Street people we encountered all had stories and were eager (for the most part) to share their story with us.  We had a goodie bag with nice warm socks and lots of yummy treats inside for them.   If they wanted we would take their portrait.  During the class we talked a lot about getting to know the people we were photographing, getting their permission with a signed release form (via our phones), and then setting up a portable studio and making the portrait.

The very first gentleman that we met shared that he has an art degree and he was very helpful in letting all of us take his portrait for our class.   He was a true joy!

Even though the morning was mixed with a cold rain, on and off, we all enjoyed getting out and meeting new people and interacting with them.  Most of all I loved giving them a gift bag and visiting with them.

We also learned later in the day more about post processing these type of portraits.  Here are a few of my favorites from the class....