Mar 3, 2014 | Announcements
Every year I try to do a child model call here at the Tallahassee studio. It allows us to try out new backgrounds, props and lighting and also gives us a great excuse to play with some of the cutest kids in Tallahassee! Photographing children is one of the things that makes me happiest– they are always full of energy, they make me laugh and I can get such a range of emotions and expressions in the images!
This January we did our annual child model call, and here are some of the highlights from their super awesome photo sessions!
Child Modeling Portfolio Photos Tallahassee| Long’s Photography
Feb 14, 2014 | Announcements, Children's Portraits, Family Portraits
Ducks & Bunnies Portraits
March 22nd
Our most popular portrait event of the year is back! The Ducks and Bunnies Limited Edition portrait sessions will be March 22nd outside our studio. The 30 minute sessions are only $49 for up to six family members of all ages!
This event sells out EVERY YEAR, so you want to reserve your session before its too late! To reserve your time, just call the studio at 850.339.5799 with a Visa, Mastercard or Discover card number to take care of the session fee. Discounted print packages are available at the order session starting at $199. Individual prints can also be purchased at our normal print prices.
Jan 24, 2014 | Announcements, boudoir portraits, Children's Portraits
Its a brand new year and last night was the first Tallahassee Professional Photographers Guild meeting of the year! It was a great evening with SO many awesome photographs entered in competition! I was so honored to win two categories of the three prints I entered! For January, I won for Portrait of a Man and also Portrait of a Child! Yea! Here are the winning images:
Award Winning Photography Tallahassee| Long’s Photography
Jan 17, 2014 | Announcements, Family Portraits, watch-me-grow portraits
We have been so blessed this year and have received so many honors and awards for our work. I am personally just in shock and I am so honored by it all! One of the most exciting surprises this year was when the Professional Photographer Magazine asked to do a feature on our studio! So, we got everything ready and then we had to wait six months to make the big announcement! If you know me, you will know this was absolute torture! I can NEVER keep a secret! 😉
But, after all the waiting I am thrilled to share the spread that is in the January 2014 Professional Photographer Magazine!
Jan 10, 2014 | Announcements, Children's Portraits, engagement portraits, Family Portraits, Personal, Uncategorized, watch-me-grow portraits, wedding
I am overjoyed to announce that I was named the 2013 Tallahassee Photographer of the Year and that Olyn was named to the Top Three Tallahassee Photographers by the Tallahassee Professional Photographers Guild (TPPG). Of all the awards we have won, these really mean the most. These awards are based solely on the quality of our images as judged by our colleagues. Each month, we compete in a print competition where local Tallahassee photographers vote to select the best print in eight separate categories. We also compete in a formal competition that is scored by a panel of three trained photographic judges. The results of these competitions is what determines who is the Tallahassee Photographer of the Year.
This is the third time I have won the title, with Olyn winning one of his own as well. We have also been named to the top three several times. These awards are ones we display proudly in our studio as they are so humbling to win. Tallahassee has so many amazing artists who belong to TPPG and we feel so honored to not only be in their company but to have their respect for our work.
We first joined the Guild in 2008 and instantly realized what an amazing local resource it was. Through TPPG, we have learned more than we ever thought possible about art and business, we have made enduring friendships, we have given and received support and guidance and we have celebrated the successes of so many in our community. It is truly a family that loves, supports and guides its members through an ever-changing industry.
From many newer photographers, I often hear them express fear and hesitation of joining the guild or of entering print competition. I know its easy to sit on this side of the situation and scoff at that fear, but I completely and totally understand it. I had sweaty palms walking into my first meeting. I thought no one would want me there. I thought I would throw up when I entered my first print in competition. I thought I would die if anyone critiqued my work and pointed out the flaws. But… the most shocking thing happened- I was welcomed. I was encouraged. I was mentored. I received guidance.
The impact TPPG made on my art and my business is undeniable. Now, I stand on the side of the long term guild member and want to invite new members to come to our meetings, join our ranks and partake in this awesome resource that we have available! I promise we won’t hurt you, we won’t ridicule you and you will be welcomed with open arms!
Now, if you have managed to read this novel of a post, let me share some of the winning images from this awesome year!
Tallahassee Award Winning Photography| Long’s Photography
Jan 8, 2014 | Announcements, Children's Portraits, watch-me-grow portraits
Our popular Ties & Tutus event is back and better than ever! The mini-sessions will be at our studio on Saturday, February 1st and there is NO SESSION FEE! Wahoo! There is just a $99 minimum purchase that is due at the time of booking.
We have oodles of cute tutus, petti-rompers, boe ties, long ties, hats, headbands and other fun! Sessions can accommodate up to three siblings, ages 6 months and up.
To reserve your session, contact the studio at 850.339.5799 or email Linda@LongsPhotography.com. All session deposits are nonrefundable or transferable.
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