Posts for the ‘Senior Pictures’ Category

Makeup and Hair and Why You Should Care.

Sometimes when a senior girl contacts me she tells me – I don’t usually wear makeup. And as a person who RARELY does either – I totally get that.

Makeup as a concept is pretty foreign to me. I used to think – “eh – who cares?” But…after doing this a while, processing thousands upon thousands of images I can confidently say this: it matters.

Makeup gives your skin just that little bit of extra – smooths, beautifies, makes you glow. It’s why we are so drawn to fashion magazines – those girls can look an amazing number of different ways – cute, pretty, hip, grungy, elegant.

Makeup and Hair, baby. So there are really two schools of thought on this – the first is: “I don’t want to look like anyone but me” – and I say in return – I agree!

When you are wearing makeup - - it should enhance you and your natural beauty. Not be a layer or make you feel like you’re wearing a mask.

Makeup done well makes you feel amazing – more free, more beautiful, more alive. The second school of thought is: “I want to wear makeup and ROCK MYSELF OUT LIKE A MODEL” and I say in return – I agree! ::laughing:: It’s all about personality and what YOU want your images to be like. So…I’m telling you all of this to get you thinking. I have a group of amazing professional makeup artists that handle hair and (duh) makeup – and you don’t have to think about it. We do it all for you. It costs extra, yes. But the result makes your photoshoot into something CRAZY COOL. Images that you’ll keep forever.

So…here’s a couple of girls that rocked out the make up and hair professionals – watch their slideshows and think: That could be ME! Email me for more information.

Check Out Olivia (click the image to see the whole slideshow):
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Category: Senior Pictures, Wearing Makeup, slideshows        

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Senior Model Reps 2010 | Rochester NY Senior Photographer

So — I have officially announced my Senior Model Rep program for 2010!

(Hint:  it’s over at www.tammyswales.com)

If you are a Junior and interested in representing Tammy Swales Seniors to your friends and classmates — here’s your chance to get SUPER COOL, FRESH, FUNKY, DIFFERENT, FASHION MAGAZINE-STYLED pictures for your own…

What are you waiting for?  Head over to my new site.  Friend me on Facebook.  Send me a message telling me WHY you would be a good rep for me.  I want reps who are going to be fun and HAVE fun — so if this is you and you like my work — let’s talk!

But hurry.  I only have a few spaces open and I want YOU to have one of them!

PS — Still not convinced?  Here’s a slideshow of one of my cool sessions:  Click Here!

 

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Category: Senior Pictures, Senior Representatives, Senior Session, facebook        

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Come on over! | Rochester NY Senior Photographer

So yeah.  Everything I’m doing now is going to be living at www.tammyswales.com (on January 1st!  Woo!)   and my most recent work is being shown on my new blog — www.tammyswales.com/blog!

What are you waiting for?!  Bookmark it ASAP because I am going to post soon about some exciting things for my 2009 Senior Model Reps — is that going to be you?  I am so excited for this year I can barely stand it!

Hurry!

Category: Senior Pictures, Senior Representatives, Senior Session        

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July 31, 2008

Why Props Should be Important to YOU in your Senior Pictures. Think about it.

So today Andy and I had a chance to work together on his photo shoot. Easy going, funny, and totally relaxed about having his pictures taken — my perfect client! ::grin::

But. Andy did not have any props he wanted to take photographs with.

Here’s the thing. Props are somewhat semi-important for your senior pictures. Why? Several reasons:

They give you something to “do” in the photograph. Rather than just staring at the camera — props make the pictures more believable and real — more about YOU and what’s important to you right NOW.

They help tell a story. This is an important part of your life, your senior year — by gathering things around you that mean something, you’re helping me tell others who you are. It may not seem like a big deal now — but trust me — later you’ll really love it.

They give me something to be inspired by. I love having little pieces of things that are important to you to photograph. I can experiment and try different things — instead of the same old thing in posing and smiling. KWIM?

So. Back to Andy. I noticed his guitar hero guitar in the corner of the room and suggested this might be something…and Andy…Andy turned into a wildly enthusiastic man on a mission to use the guitar in cool images!

And seriously, wait until you see them. They are SUPER cool — some of my most favorite of favorites EVER.

I love props. Have I mentioned that yet?

Andy — here’s your sneak peek for today! Thanks for being such a good sport about all the things I wanted you to try!

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Category: Light, Portraits, Senior Pictures, Senior Representatives, Senior Session, slideshows        

stacie — Your photos of these kids are just great...wish I had a choice like this when I was in high school...   ( July 31, 2008 @ 2:25 am )

Jack — Who is this kid? He looks like the coolest guy I have ever seen! Rock on, dawg.   ( August 2, 2008 @ 10:08 pm )

Kristi — great shots, Tam....and aren't you doing this so you get comments like Stacie left? That's what makes is so cool.....you are making such a great, fun difference in this important time in a senior's life...rock on!   ( August 4, 2008 @ 9:43 pm )

Shari Barnes — AWESOME image!! This inspired me to get out and try to get something of my oldest with the same guitar (which he seems to hold way too much these days)... but I failed in comparison. I think we might have to try again!   ( August 5, 2008 @ 3:34 am )

Andy — Haha, thanks Jack. I thought it was pretty rockin' myself.   ( August 7, 2008 @ 1:11 pm )

Posing for Seniors Part II: Hands « Light Crayon Senior Photography — [...] something.  Go back to my original post about props to see what I’m talking about.  If you’re holding something you’re not thinking [...]   ( August 8, 2008 @ 4:59 pm )

Light Crayon Photography | Tammy Swales | Rochester, NY | Worldwide — [...] see more of my senior portrait work head over to the Light Crayon Seniors Blog and Website.  It’s fun [...]   ( September 29, 2008 @ 1:16 am )