All in all it was a busy week but I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun. I also can’t remember a time where I was able to shoot images for so many different categories in such a short period of time. It flexed my creative muscles and left me tired but invigorated.
Bad Photography Clients This week I had the absolute worst family in my studio. This group has been using me as a photographer for many years and I simply hate working with them. The kids don’t listen to me and they break my equipment. The mother always has a better idea of how to take the picture than I do and the father is prone to losing his cool. The family I’m talking about is my own. Ask any portrait photographer and they will all tell you that putting spoons in their eyes would be more fun than doing their own family portrait. I’ve posed large families, small families, families with lots of kids, families with pets and even posed house cats. But if I ask my 13 year old to turn her nose towards the light all hell breaks loose. I can ask a family of 5 to create a human pyramid and get the shot. But asking my own family to simply sit on a stool is somehow above and beyond. Bitter? You bet!! But this is not a blog about how much my family takes owing a studio for granted. Or how much they disrespect me and [...]
Call Daniel for an appointment – 503-871-5505 Sessions with Santa! Professional photographer Daniel Troutman and Santa Claus will be creating unique holiday images with local families during 20-minute mini-sessions. Join us at SunnyPatch Boutique in downtown Albany for this special holiday event. During their portrait session your children will interact with Santa himself and Troutman Photography will capture every magical moment. RSVP to guarantee your family’s session. Walk-ins are welcome and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis as time allows. Don’t miss out on your chance to make your little ones’ holiday dreams come true. Individuals wishing to use these special images in their holiday cards are advised to reserve a November date. You may choose from our professionally designed holiday cards and/or purchase a CD of your digitally enhanced images. Watch as your children share their holiday wishes with Santa – you don’t want to miss this! November 4th & December 8th, 6pm – 9pm November 27th & December 4th, 10am – 4pm Call (503) 871-5505 to reserve your 20 minute mini-session with Santa Claus, only $25! (Session fee at the door – $40) *Please no cameras or camera phones Visit Troutman Photography’s Website Member [...]
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