Seniors, Sign up for our Fashion Shoot August 22nd 2012

Do you want the most unique, visually stunning, and interesting portraits in your class? Join us for our fashion session on August 22, 2012. Our fashion session includes an hour session with 3 outfit changes. A professional cosmetologist and hairdresser will do your hair and make-up, not once but twice. She'll work with you to tailor your style to just the right look for you; whether you go for vintage, chic, funky, or elegant. Your senior portraits will be seen by many and be around for years to come- what better time to look your best? We only have a few spots left so don't wait to call!

Some tips for your fashion shoot:

Clothes, Accessories, and Props: Since this is a fashion shoot, you will want to step out of your comfort zone a little bit with your clothing choices. Don't be afraid to wear something fun, trendy, or super dressy. Bring extra clothes, and bring your clothes unwrinkled and on hangers. Layering your clothes adds interest. 

Accessories are important for showing your character. Think shoes, headbands, umbrellas, leg-warmers, scarves, bags, watches, dangle bracelets, colorful earrings, and really anything else you can think of. The same goes for props. Bring typical props like instruments, or expand your idea of props and bring your favorite chair, headphones, a kite, or a vase.

Color: Color is often the first thing you see when you look at a photo. Think about what color scheme you'd like to see in your photos and draw inspiration from there. Do you like raw colors like red and black, natural earth tones, or upbeat bright colors? Try using neutrals with one bright color that pops.

Share your personality: This is a chance for you to really show your individuality. Brainstorm ideas about what you want before your consultation. Search the web for images that you like and bring them in. Let us get a sense of who you are and it will show through in your portraits.

Have fun: Our fashion shoots are about the experience as well as the photos. Prepare ahead of time, so you are feeling ready and not rushed the day of the shoot. Get plenty of rest the night before and drink lots of water. Sign up with a friend.

Alexandria Central Senior Ball and Thomson Family Photos

Last week Heath Photography had the pleasure of photographing the Thomson Family from Alexandria Bay.  Taylor Thomson, Rick and Melissa's daughter, is a senior at Alexandria Central this year and she had her senior photos taken at our studio last summer.

This session was no less than a black tie affair.  Alexandria Central was holding their Senior Ball so Melissa took the opportunity to get what will probably be Taylor's last professional photographs before she heads off to St. Lawrence University in the fall.  The prom party, which also included Taylor's younger brother Tristan, came by the studio dressed to the nines on their way to dinner at the Tin Pan Galley in Sackett's Harbor.

Melissa thought this would also be the perfect occasion for some family photos, and we agreed.  We took some indoor portraiture and the rain held off so we could get some beautiful outdoor shots as well.

Taylor Thomson is a lifeguard and an honor student.  She will be majoring in pre-med next year.   Pictured to her right is Francesca Pirovano, an exchange student from Italy, who has been living with the Girard family in Alexandria Bay over the past year.  When we asked her what she thought of the area, she said, "It is really beautiful, I love the River. Living here is very different, but I'm having fun and I don't want to go home yet!"

From left to right: Nick Speach, Taylor Thomson, Tristan Thomson, and Marissa Merola.  Marissa is Taylor's cousin and will be a senior next year at Cicero-North Syracuse High School.

Don't have too much fun guys!  Nick Speach, Tristan Thomson, and Zach Heschke

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What a stunning Family! From left to right: Rick Thomson, Melissa Thomson, Tristan Thomson, and Taylor Thomson.  In the front are Taylor's two younger brothers Trey and Terin Thomson.

Senior 'Fusion' Video

Check out our awesome new product we are offering to our high school seniors this year. We are mixing or 'fusing' audio, stills, and short video clips to make these video slideshows.

About Penny Heath

If you haven't watched our new Heath Photography video yet on You Tube, get your clicking-finger ready to open this short (3 minute) discussion of types of Heath shoots. Penny shares her philosophy on photographing high-school seniors, families, wedding parties, and newborns. Along the way, you'll get a feel for why a session is a social event as well as a historical record. Get the story behind the process, and at the same time, get inspired about recording your own memories.

Senior Photos

Shastin Crobar, a senior at Heuvelton Central, studies welding at Boces.  We love how unique juxtaposing her welding equipment with her prom dress made her senior photos.  At Heath Photography its all about you!

Seniors Photographed with their Family at their Shoot

Family Members can be used as a prop during your senior photo session.  Its a great opportunity to get a professional portrait done with your mother, father, brother, sister or even your best friend.

Indian River 2012 Senior Ambassador

Sarah Clark one of our 2012 Senior Ambassadors came in for a Fashion shoot. Hair and make up was done by Amanda Burrows.

Behind the Scenes Senior Fashion Photography

Call (315) 482-5636 and ask us about our Ambassador Program.
Seniors John Devine From Dexter is a senior at General Brown High School , And Anna Lam from Evans Mills a senior at Indian River Central joined us at the studio In Redwood. Professional stylist Amanda Burrows from Cutting Edge Salon in Ogdensburg teamed up with photographers Penny Heath and Erin Fulton and the pictures they produced are amazing. Check out the behind the scenes video new employee A-Ron From Brownville captured.
Look for our display at the Salmon Run Mall in Watertown

Heath Photography is located in Redwood, NY only 30 miles from Ogdensburg and 20 miles from Watertown, NY

Upcoming 2012 Senior Fashion Shoots

Hello everyone! I don’t know about you, but I still can’t believe that 2010 is done and over with. Do the years go by quicker the older you get? I know I’m only 22, but I’m beginning to think that may be the case. Anyway, I’m ecstatic that next week marks one year that I’ve been working here at the studio. So naturally, with the passing of one year and the arrival of another; I’ve made some new resolutions for 2011. Something I would really like to focus on here at work is keeping everyone updated on what’s going on around the studio, so I figured the blog would be a great start. We recently came up with an awesome idea for upcoming 2012 seniors. Let me give you a little insight on how that came into fruition.

Everyone working at Heath Photography is fortunate enough to be a member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). As far as I’m concerned, there are a lot of perks that come with being associated with this organization. Penny, Wendy and I recently attended a seminar where we were able to hear Lindsay Adler speak. Lindsay is a fresh new fashion photographer, and her work is amazing! I found the entire experience to be truly inspirational. I could babble on and on about how exciting the meeting was, but I’m sure that will bore half of you, so I’ll cut to the chase. As soon as the three of us got into the car, we started throwing ideas back and forth like hot potatoes. (Okay, that was lame, but I tried! haha) We all agreed that our high-school seniors would love the idea of a more fashion-forward photo shoot. Penny decided she was going to call her friend Amanda Burrows from Cutting Edge, who is a professional hair and makeup artist, to see if she was interested in working with us on our first shoot. At this point I’m thinking, who wouldn’t want this experience?? I wish I could have done that when I was a senior!! Next, we grabbed a few fashion magazines and just started tearing out different ads for inspiration. By the time we figured out what direction we were headed with hair and makeup, it was time to choose a senior. This was one of the hardest parts, considering that we had so many gorgeous girls who came in last year! We decided on a senior from Ogdensburg named Charrette, because she had the look we were going for. Not to mention she was the perfect model when she came in for her senior portraits!

Penny invited her friend Sam, who’s an aspiring photographer, to do some of the behind-the-scenes work. A-Ron, a new employee here at the studio, was the videographer for the night. *Kudos to him for making the video in this post!* Needless to say, everyone was right in his or her element. The rest was history…besides my ridiculous dance moves A-Ron just happened to catch on tape (thanks Ke$ha).

Since the first shoot was such a success, we’re doing another one next week. This time we’ll be bringing in a good-looking guy, who will be revealed later this week! This time around will really be a riot, because we’re opening it to the public. If you’re an upcoming photographer, model, or senior, or you just want to come have a good time, feel free to join us! The shoot will be held here at the studio in Redwood (there is a map on our website) on Wed., Jan. 26th after 5pm. If anything, you should come and check out my sweet dance moves. :)
Erin

 

                                         

Penny in Senior Action!

As you can see our senior year has lifted off.  Here is Penny in action making these cuties giggle and have a great time together. Join us this year and experience a moment of laughter, joy, and inspiration! Happy Summer!

Trash The Dress!

Penny went to a seminar earlier this year and learned a new photographic technique. This new idea involved using your wedding, prom or any dress and trash it! Get dirty and have fun! Penny's daughter, Chanelle, volunteered to model. They went traveling around locally to what they felt were some hot spots. Check these out! They are amazing! Interested?