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Oh So Silly

KLeverenz — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:14:05 +0000

I came across this picture today while looking through past senior sessions and it made me smile. I then checked my email and realized this weeks theme for I heart faces is “Oh So Silly”. That was fitting. I haven’t had time to participate in the I Heart Faces community in a while, so here I go!

Dear Caitlin,

You were the best assistant every (both on shoot in and in the office) and work days are now boring without you. Come back from Paris.

Kate

Please vote!

KLeverenz — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:20:42 +0000

Hey hey hey! So this is a totally lame request for you to go to Kelly Moore’s blog and vote for Dan & I’s Christmas Tree so I can win a camera bag. …No I don’t “need” another camera bag, but consider this your Christmas present to me

Our tree is #9, the stop motion video!

It’s super easy to vote, just click and push the “Vote” button. No info is needed, here is the direct link: http://kellymoorebag.com/blog/?p=9143

Chris + Hannah | Corpus Christi Engagement Photographer

KLeverenz — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:45:03 +0000

I had the pleasure of spending a day with Tiffani (of TiffC Photography) and spreading a little photo knowledge. It originally started with her having a few questions about my style, lighting and photographing couples (since that is mostly what I do) but I ended up learning from her as well. Iron sharpens iron. We spent the first part of the day talking and the second part shooting. Chris and Hannah were gracious enough to be our models (and they happen to be engaged).

Album Design

KLeverenz — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:47:20 +0000

Here is one of my latest album designs for Roohi Photography. If you are a photographer and you don’t like designing your own albums or you just don’t have the time, email me! I actually really love designing albums and now that I will be taking less sessions and weddings I would love to have a few more photographer clients.

My temporary office

KLeverenz — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:13:16 +0000

I am currently working in a back room at my parents lovely house which is located on the outskirts of town. I am in front of a giant window that overlooks trees, endless woods and a big blue sky. The wind is blowing pretty hard this morning and the clouds overhead have been absolutely breath taking. I caught myself just watching them for about 20 minutes and I finally decided to take a picture. The clouds look nothing like this anymore. Now they have a whole different arrangement and I want to go back outside and take more pictures….I really wish the GoPro was here with me instead of in Corpus!!

These were taken at 9:30 A.M so the sun was shining bright. I shot all of these with my Canon 24mm 1.4L My settings for the above image: ISO 100, F/16, Shutter 1600.

Converted to black and white.

ISO 100, F/22, Shutter 1600. The rest are all the same speed.
I decided to play with this image using TRA Actions, here is my formula:

Flare-Up Golden: 20%

GTS: 12%

Pool Party: 60%

Oh Snap: 50%

Green w/Envy: 37%
Below: Big Blue 100%

Below: Green w/Envy 100%

Momtography Workshop by Rachel Loth

KLeverenz — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:27:35 +0000

Remember Rachel from Reflecting Grace Photography? She second shoots weddings with me from time to time. She is teaching a photography workshop just for moms! This is not a workshop intended for those of you interested in starting your own business or if you already have a business going, this is for moms with a DSLR camera that enjoy taking pics of their kiddos and want to get better.

For more info head over to her website.

Are you ready to get Brainwashed by Lauren Clark?

KLeverenz — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:28:01 +0000

Exciting news, my sweet and talented friend Lauren Clark is coming to town for two different workshops at the end of April. If you are interested in photography, just starting your own business or even if you have been in business for a while but you want to learn a little extra, I would HIGHLY recommend attending. Here is a bit of info from her blog:

Click Here to head on over to her blog and sign up! OR Click Here to learn even more about her full Brainwash Seminar.

How To Create a Facebook Welcome Page

KLeverenz — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:50:01 +0000

Well, I did it, I just created my facebook welcome page! It was not as difficult as I thought it would be to create a facebook welcome page. I started seeing these things pop up and then a photog friend sent a link out to a company that would build one for you for $300 bucks and I thought…I bet I can figure this out on my own, thank you. Guess what? I did. I actually did end up buying an app, click here if you are interested in the app that I used. There are actually a lot more things that I can do because I bought the app. I can add coupons, a sign up form–even a gift tab… I haven’t quite gotten that far yet, but I am proud of my little welcome page. Check it out!

Forbeyon Photographer of the Month!

KLeverenz — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:17:35 +0000

A HUGE thank you to Forbeyon for featuring me as February’s photographer of the month! Click Here to view/read the full post!

Lets get together

KLeverenz — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:25:02 +0000

Are you new to photography and wanting to get a feel for what it would really be like to start/run your own business? Have you sent me an email in the past and I either responded with a “good luck” or “sorry, but you are in my area and I can’t train my competition”…well, we are indeed moving soon and I would like an opportunity to redeem myself. If you are interested in getting together with me over coffee, chatting in my home office or even meeting with others who are in your same position, please enter your email address below. If there are enough of you still following my blog, I would love to arrange a little get together before I leave.