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    Children's Photographer,  Children's Photography,  Children's Portraits,  Dance School Photographer,  Norfolk Children's Photographer,  Portraits,  School Photographer,  School Photography,  Virginia Beach Children's Photographer,  Virginia Dance School Photography,  Virginia School Photographer,  Virginia School Photography

    Virginia Dance School Photography

    Virginia Dance School Photography

    virginia dance school photography

     

    At Hayne Photographers, we are your go to source for Virginia Dance School Photography. We pride ourselves on our ability to capture the dancers in poses that display their technique. If you or a dance center are looking for amazing pictures of your dancer(s), contact us today!

    Why Having Professional Pictures Matter

    Are you tired of pictures that don’t capture a dancer’s talent? Having a professional will ensure that the dancer and/or dance group are photographed in a flattering manner. With Hayne Photographers, you can expect a highly experienced and professional team to capture beautiful images of your dancer. Too many dance photographers shoot in a harsh light and distracting background. A big key to dance photography is having great quality lights and a beautiful backdrop that highlights any one being photographed on it. We have a wide range of backgrounds to choose from and provide top of the line professional lighting. If your dance studio has inspiration for a background theme, we are more than happy to work with you to get the perfect setting! We know that it is important for a dancer to have their technique and form shown, and strive to display their talent.

    Our Work

    Are you interested in seeing our work with Virginia dance school photography? Below is a gallery of various dance schools we service. With a diverse variety of ages, backgrounds, and talents, we are very proud to display our work!

    Videography

    We also offer videography services for dance performances and recitals. Our professionally trained videographers will be there on performance day and will record in HD video, high quality sound, and multiple cameras set up to ensure that the performers are captured from different angles. Below is just a sample of the many performances we’ve taken.

     

    If you want to book your next dance portrait day, recital or performance with us, click here!

  • Professional Actor Head Shot
    Actor Headshot Photographer,  commercial head shots,  Commerical Photographer,  Headshot Photographer,  Headshot Photography,  Headshots,  Norfolk Commercial Photographer,  Portraits,  Virginia Commercial Photographer,  voice actor head shots

    Professional Actor Head Shot

    Professional Actor Head Shot

    Are you looking for a way to stand out in the acting community? Then consider having a professional actor head shot session with us.

    Professional Actor Head Shot
    Male Actor Head Shot

     

    Contact us today to schedule your session.

     

    Getting Recognized 

    Adam came to us wanting to update his portfolio for his acting career. He wanted a way for directors to notice him and to be set apart from the rest of the acting crowd. Having professional head shots are very important to any aspiring actor or actress that are looking to make a big break. Adam was very eager to make sure that his images we as eye catching as possible. In the acting world, directors have an easier time selecting who they want in their productions if they are presented with a head shot that looks professional and unique.

     

    Male Head Shot
    Male Head Shot

     

    Keep It Simple

    For actors head shots, simple is best. You want the directors to be drawn to your face, so as little distraction from the rest of your body as possible is great. Wear clothes that don’t have bright patterns or colors, and keep make up light. We recommend that you prepare before coming in by deciding on what character or personality you want portrayed through your head shots. Are you looking for more serious roles? Then a more serious attire and facial expressions. Want to work in comedy? Then more laid back clothing and a cheerful look. Want to do both? We can do that too! Your head shots are your chance to show off how you can get into character. In addition to having great facial expressions, having amazing lighting can make the images even more photographic. Adam knew when he came in that he wanted to keep his outfits simple and portray a serious and confidant demeanor.

     

    Actor Head Shot
    Actor Head Shot

     

    If you want to boost your chances at being hired and build your portfolio, then schedule your professional actor head shot today!

    Interested in learning more? Read more about our professional head shots here.

  • Music Photography
    Portraits

    Photoshop Digital Compositing

    Photoshop Digital Compositing

    If you are a photographer, check out some of our photographer’s tools.

    Photoshop Digital Compositing
    Amazing Music Photography
    Digital Composite Band Photography
    Digital Composite Band Photography

     

    Check out this video from our music photography shoot.

     

    What is Photoshop Compositing?

    Digital compositing in Photoshop is a creative way to create scenes and place subjects in them digitally.  This technique can provide your clients with literally an unlimited section of backgrounds or environments.  Photoshop has many features that make compositing less of a chore and more of a creative collaboration between the client, photographer and software.  While the idea in your head may be clear and the vision is sharp, getting that idea to translate in a believable way into a composite is tricky proposition.  In this brief tutorial I will explain my process that works well for my style but feel free to develop your own techniques that work best for you – keeping the principles I lay out here in mind.

    Step 1: Choosing a Scene

    Selecting the scene you would like use as your background is important since your subject will need to be photographed in a similar way that the scene is shot.  Many times I use a photograph that I have shot as a scene so that I know the exact position and settings of the camera. Stock footage of scenes can be a valuable resource as well.  Stock images present a challenge since usually you cannot determine the precise camera location, lens or settings used.

    Step 2: Photograph your Subject

    When photographing your subject, if possible utilize the same settings and lens that was used to photograph the scene you will be placing them on.  If you can place the camera in the exact location as the scene then your perspectives will line up very well.  Be aware of the lighting used in your scene and light your subject in a similar manner.  Getting the angle, color and strength of light correct makes for a very convincing composite. I prefer to photograph my subjects on a white or gray background.  Using a neutral background prevents your subject from getting any kind of color bleed from the background.

    Step 3: Extract Subject from Background

    Removing your subject from the background has become much easier with the advent of the “refine edge” tool in Photoshop. Using my “lasso” tool I draw a rough outline around the subject. After doing so, the “refine edge” button appears on the top menu bar.  The Refine Edge tool gives us sliders to control how sensitive Photoshop will be in detecting the edges of your subject. My sliders stay at 0 except for the “contrast” slider at 25%. I like viewing my selection on black, use “smart radius” at 4 pixels.  This is just my base setting and each image is different so I usually adjust as needed. Use your brush to paint areas that need further refining.  When I am satisfied with the selection I output it to a new layer that can be placed on top of my background scene.

    Step 4: Place Subject in Scene

    Most of the scenes that I prefer are shot with a wide angle lens.  As with all wide angles the center of the frame results in the least distortion.  Placing your subject in the center prevents having to alter your perspective to match the distortions on the edge of the frame.  The size of your subject is especially critical if the subject is a full length shot.  If you photograph your own scenes, placing a reference item of a known size in the scene can be a big help. As long as you photograph your subject with that same reference item you can simply match up the sizes (and even perspectives) of the item when placing the subject in the scene.

    Step 5: Blend Subject & Scene Together

    I believe blending the subject and scene together is the most important part of the composite process.  Adding shadows below your subject takes a keen awareness of the direction and intensity of the light source.  Some of the tedious work of adding shadows can be eliminated by only placing a tighter crop of your subject into the scene.  I use an exposure adjustment layer clipping mask above a copy of the scene where I decrease the exposure (decrease gamma also) of the entire layer, mask it, then paint it in the desired areas.  After the shadows there may be a need to darken the lower half of the subject showing some light fall-off.  A curves layer in “color” mode clipped to the subject allows us to change just the tone of the subject to match the scene.  I may also overlay a texture (in soft light mode) to further blend the images together.  As with any photograph, adding elements to the foreground may increase the believability of the composite as well.

    I trust that this brief tutorial gets you excited to try out some Photoshop digital compositing!  As with all things photographic, trial and error is a great learning tool.  As you do more composites you will refine or even develop your own techniques.  Always keep layered files since as your technique improves you can further tweak past attempts!  Good luck and happy compositing!

    Check out more of our digital photography tips.

    If you are a just beginning in photography, we can help!

  • Greta Garbo Style Photo
    Art Deco Photo Shoot,  Events,  Portraits,  Stylized Photo Shoot,  Weddings

    Stylized Photo Shoot

    Stylized Photo Shoot Art Deco Style

    Are you dreaming of a stylized portrait session? Contact us and we will photograph it!

    Stylized Photo Shoot
    Stylized Photo Shoot
    Great Gatsby Style Photo
    Great Gatsby Style Photo
    Beautiful Vintage Bride
    Beautiful Vintage Bride

    Photographing a stylized photo shoot is always a great creative avenue for a photographer. To have someone prepare a thematic photo shoot with all the details is a photographers dream. It is a great time as a photographer to just slow down and create amazing photos.

    How to Plan a Stylized Photo Shoot

    A stylized or thematic photo shoot plan includes lots of background work and research. In order to have an effective photo shoot you need to ensure that you do a lot of research. This includes collecting all the elements needed to accomplish the photo shoot goal. If you have connections to great vendors, this is a wonderful opportunity to partner with them to achieve the same final goal…great marketable images for all!

    This Art Deco Photo Shoot was directed by Tanya Frazier of Graceful Designs She then partnered with Ava Clara Bridal Boutique, Royal Coach, The Wells Theater, Beecroft and Bull, hair and make up artist Jaqueline and Jessica Horton. Floral and linens by Graceful Designs.

    Great Gatsby Art Deco Photo
    Great Gatsby Art Deco Photo

    What Type of Stylized Photo Shoot Will I Plan

    When thinking about a thematic photo shoot, first you should think about the end goal. What type of images are you trying to portray? Modern, traditional or vintage photos? Why are you producing these stylized photos? What age would you like your model or models to be? Is the setting going to be industrial, contemporary or historic? What elements do you need to make your vision come to life?

    Stunning Vintage Bridal Gown
    Stunning Vintage Bridal Gown
    Bridal Gown Vintage
    Bridal Gown Vintage
    Art Deco Groom Picture
    Art Deco Groom Picture

    For this photo shoot Tanya wanted a vintage, Art Deco style. These images will be used in an upcoming publication of her latest magazine.

    Conceptualizing Your Thematic Photo Shoot

    Once you have decided on the basic elements of your thematic photo shoot, it is now time to start envisioning your photos.

    Who do you want to use as models? What will the models wear? Where will the photo shoot take place?

    Modern Vintage Photo
    Modern Vintage Photo
    Old Hollywood Art Deco Photo
    Old Hollywood Art Deco Photo
    Old Hollywood Glamour Photo
    Old Hollywood Glamour Photo
    Groom Art Deco Photo
    Groom Art Deco Photo

    Tanya wanted a two female bride models in their 20s and 30s. She only wanted one groom model. She decided that she wanted glamorous, vintage and unique images.

    Choose the Right Clothing for Your Stylized Shoot

    Now it is time for the fun stuff! Finding the right couture for your concept. For this shoot we were able to use gowns, accessories, shoes, etc, from Ava Clara. A wonderful thing with working with knowledgeable vendors like Ava Clara, is giving them your vision and allowing them to run with it. This dress boutique knew the perfect Art Deco wedding gowns and accessories to choose. They put together two complete looks for each of our bride models.

    Old Hollywood Art Deco Style
    Old Hollywood Art Deco Style
    Art Deco Editorial Photo
    Art Deco Editorial Photo
    Art Deco Venue Photo
    Art Deco Venue Photo
    Bridal Gown Art Deco
    Bridal Gown Art Deco

    (click on each image to enlarge)

    Beecroft and Bull did the same. We gave them the vision and they choose the perfect Art Deco wedding couture to do with it.

    Where to Photograph a Stylized Shoot

    When planning a stylized photo shoot with an Art Deco theme, it is important that the back drop that you choose fits the stylized theme. For this shoot we choose the Wells Theater. With it’s history and design, it was the perfect setting for these vintage styled images.

    Art Deco Themed Photo
    Art Deco Themed Photo

    How to Add the “Wow” Factor to Your Stylized Photo Shoot

    What can you add to your photo shoot that will be the icing on the cake? the cherry on top? For this shoot we thought a vintage Rolls Royce would be the icing on the cake!

    Great Gatsby Art Deco Picture
    Great Gatsby Art Deco Picture
    Vintage rolls Royce Chauffeur
    Vintage Rolls Royce Chauffeur

     

    “Ask and Ye Shall Receive”…Think about the people you have access to just on Facebook alone, not to mention all of your social media. If there is a special prop that you are looking for, post it! We did that for our son’s wedding and people flooded my inbox willing to loan us the vintage props we were looking for! Check out this Vintage Styled Wedding.

    If you are looking for a photographer to photograph your stylized photo shoot, contact us today!

    Want to see more stylized shoots? Check out this vintage maternity session!

     

  • Urbanna Engagement Session
    Couples,  Destination Wedding,  Engagement Session,  Portraits

    Engagement Session | Jon & Melissa

    Engagement Session – Melissa & Jon

    Are you getting engaged? Are you looking for a creative engagement session? Contact us today.

    Engagement Session
    Engagement Session

    Melissa and Jon are engaged. We were excited to photograph their engagement pictures. Jon’s family owns property in Urbanna, Virginia. When they asked if we could travel to do their engagement session, we were excited. We always love exploring new areas. We love photographing destination weddings and destination photo sessions.

    Engagement Session by Historic House
    Engagement Session by Historic House

    The property where these engagement pictures were taken, is where their wedding reception would be held. It is property located on a historic horse race track.

    Urbanna, Virginia Historic Race Track

    This historic horse race track. was the home of many Kentucky Derby race horses. It originated in the 1920s.  Many horses were bred and trained here. One of the most famous race horses that was raised on this farm was Sun Beau. You can learn more about him here.

    The property was as amazing as Melissa and Jon. We love to photograph engagement sessions. When we photograph couples in an area that has history,we love it even more! The area was full of vacant horse stables. These structures were absolutely stunning. Almost as stunning as Melissa and Jon.

    Urbanna Engagement Session
    Urbanna Engagement Session
    Engagement Picture Urbanna Virginia
    Engagement Picture Urbanna Virginia

    Outdoor Engagement Session

    Photographing outdoor engagement sessions always offers a variety of backgrounds. This especially happens when you are on a farm in Urbanna, Virginia. We always are looking for a variety of back grounds and settings. This farm was full of creative back drops and scenery.

    Engagement Picture
    Engagement Picture

     

    Landscape Photography

    Scott’s background comes from landscape photography. He has a love for beautiful landscapes. When we are photographing an portrait sessions we are always looking for things that we can compose in the foreground. Adding interest in the foreground of your subject creates added interest in your images. It also helps our clients remember exactly where they were and how they felt at the time the shutter snaps.

    Engagement Picture in Field
    Engagement Picture in Field