10 Survival Tips for Your First Week Back to School

10 Survival Tips for Your First Week Back to School

Summer vacation is over and school is here yet again! Some people love being back at school and starting a new chapter. They get to see their friends, get involved in sports or other activities, know they’re getting closer to becoming a senior, or better yet, actually starting their senior year! But for many it is not welcome at all, and they’d rather not be there. It can be so hard getting back into the swing of things. And actually, the same can also be true for those who do like it. School can be daunting, stressful (not to mention awkward) for a number of reasons, and your first week back is usually full of new things to get use to. Here are some tips to help you survive it:

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Model Call for Special Project

Model Call for Special Project

If you are a fashion-forward high school junior or senior girl in the Jonesboro area, then we can use your help! We are looking for models for an upcoming special project that will be focused on fashion. You will receive a limited number of digital images in return for your participation. 

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Back to School Senior Mini Sessions!

Calling all 2021 Seniors!! Back to School Senior Mini Sessions are now happening from August 19 through September 12! $200 for 10 digital files with print release and optional ability to purchase prints and products. $25 down to reserve appointment, rest due by session date. 1 outfit only please. These will be done at one location of your choice; weekday evenings or anytime on Saturdays. Email brandon@brandoncarterphotography.com to book!

Tips for Choosing a Senior Photographer

Choosing a senior photographer can be a daunting task!  That is why I have put together a series of emails to help you in choosing a senior photographer!  Just sign up at the form below to receive tips by email (and make sure to check your spam folder and flag it as not spam in case they go there).  These tips will get you to thinking about a lot of things you need to consider and look for in a photographer that will be just right for you!

Fall Family Portrait Special 2017

Just in time for fall is a great special full of savings for your family portraiture!  This deal will only last until early December, so if you are considering updating your family portraits, or it is your first time ever, then don't wait to take advantage of it!  Not from the Batesville area?  No problem!  Will travel to any location in North Central and Northeast Arkansas such as Jonesboro, Melbourne, Mountain Home, Salem, Hardy, and Searcy.  

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Senior Week | Giveaway Winners & Last Day to Save

Senior Week has come to an end and the winners of the gift cards can be announced! If your name is below, you will be contacted privately as well. Prizes can be picked up at the studio or will be mailed to you. Congratulations to Brittney Sutton for winning the grand prize of a $50 to American Eagle!

$20 Maurices - Kailee Gooch
$15 iTunes - Katelynn Miller
$10 Sonic - Emmarie Campbell
$50 American Eagle - Brittney Sutton

Also, today is the very last day to save $25 off a Senior Session! The offer will expire tonight at midnight, so if you were still thinking about it, better hurry and not wait any longer!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Senior Week!



 

Mystical Musing | Conceptual Photography

When doing these conceptual shoots, everything is planned out well ahead of time and stylized to obtain a certain idea that I have.  It isn't much different than planning a senior shoot actually, just more time spent getting the wardrobe, props, hair, makeup, lighting and overall look down.  It is like going back to my days of making films.  

I asked Mackenzi Wood to model for this one and told her that I wanted something that was like an elf that had a tragic love loss.  Not too far off from my last conceptual shoot actually!  (You can see that one in a previous blog post)  Anyway, I have always liked fantasy such as The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings and wanted to do something inspired by that.  

One of the things that really added to the otherworldly look of these photos was the swirling effect you can see around her in the tree leaves and background.  For this, I didn't want to use Photoshop but instead shoot it in camera to look that way.  I chose the Lensbaby Twist 60 that replicates the look of Petzval lens of the mid-1800s.  I was really satisfied with the results and even the way too it handled the sun flare.  Everything was shot with natural light and a single reflector, though I brought along a strobe just in case.

50% Off All Session Fees Now Through Memorial Day!

50% Off All Session Fees Now Through Memorial Day!

Considering a summer or even fall session?  Now is the time to save!  A one time only half off savings on sessions.  And if you haven't noticed, session fees were recently lowered across the board on both studio and outdoor shoots.  Book now to save on any future session date.  Senior sessions specifically will fill up soon, so don't miss out!  

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