Summer Senior Photography Session
Summer Senior Photography Session in Virginia Beach Celebrate the end of the school year with a summer senior photography session that captures your personality, style, and favorite local spots. Senior Girl On Beach Contact us today for your session. Beat the Summer Heat with Indoor Senior Portraits For Olivia’s senior session, we started in the studio. During the summer, indoor portraits work best during the day, and outdoor portraits look best in the evening. This schedule helps each senior stay comfortable and look fresh despite the heat and humidity. In the studio, we used different lighting setups and backgrounds to create variety. Olivia brought several outfits and statement necklaces, which gave each image its own style. We always encourage seniors to bring clothing and accessories that show their personality. Need outfit inspiration? Check out our guide here. Senior Drape Portraits for School Olivia also wanted a drape portrait for school during her session. As a leading school photography company in the area, we love helping seniors complete their school pictures while enjoying a personalized portrait experience. To learn more about our school photography, go here. Outdoor Senior Portraits at the Beach Because our studio sits near the ocean, beach portraits made the perfect finale for Olivia’s summer senior photography session. Late afternoon and early evening create the best light for outdoor senior portraits, especially when the setting sun adds a warm glow. Plan Ahead for Golden Hour Senior Photos Great sunset portraits require smart timing. We photographed Olivia in an urban downtown area first, then moved to a fishing pier, and finished on the beach at golden hour. This plan gave her a full gallery with variety, beautiful light, and a relaxed pace. Include Family in Your Senior Portrait Session Olivia invited her sister to join a few photos, and we gladly included her. We love when seniors bring a friend or family member because it adds energy, connection, and meaningful memories to the session. Book Your Summer Senior Photography Session Ready to plan your own summer senior photography session? Go here to book with us today, or click here to learn more about our professional senior phot
Urban Ballerina Photography Session
Urban Ballerina Photography Session We love doing unique photography. That’s why we decided to do an urban ballerina photography session. Contact us today for more information on artistic photography. Urban Location We recently did a senior sessions with the girls in these images. Dance is a very important aspect of their life. We thought it would be fun to do an artistic shoot with them. We chose three different locations that each had their own unique look. A big part of getting great images is finding the perfect setting. Research the locations you want to use before each session. Our studio is very close to an urban downtown area. We are always finding new and creative spots there for our sessions. Outfit Pairings Each girl brought an outfit that complimented the textures of each setting. We love it when we can pair beautiful outfits with the location. Their outfits also added in each girls’ unique personal flair. For one portrait our dancer wore a beautiful white ballet outfit. It stood out against the dark industrial background (image above). For this portrait our dancer wore a bright red gown that complimented the faded brick wall. For this portrait we wanted to add in a stunning background. The church was a perfect paring for the dancers outfit. It was exactly what we wanted for our artistic shoot. In this portrait our ballerina wore a tutu that gave a lighthearted feel to the overall image. Some tips for getting great pictures like these is to use good lighting. We used off camera flash and a deflector to bounce lighting onto the dancers. It really helped to make the portraits pop. Since we were working with dancers it was important to capture their beautiful posture. A great way to do that is with proper posing. You can read our guide here to learn more. Are you interested in doing artistic photography portraits? Book your session with us today!
Professional Senior Portrait Session
Professional Senior Portrait Session Are you a high school senior that’s graduating this year? Are you looking for a way to celebrate? Then schedule a professional senior portrait session today! Contact us today for your session. Outdoor Photography Fun For the first portion of Tori’s photo session we wanted to do pictures outside in late afternoon. It is the best time for the great lighting and we were able to get more photographic images. The area we chose for her outdoor photos had some amazing cobblestone roads. We really wanted to incorporate them into her images. Since the roads provided a nice background we decided to use her car and an antique chair we had on hand as props. When doing professional photography you have to think on your toes when it comes to outdoor settings. There was also some great brickwork on the outside of the buildings that we thought would go wonderfully with our pictures. When you use texture in the background it adds interest to your photo shoot. Tori decided that she wanted to add in her own personal touch by blowing confetti for one shot. We always love it when clients add their own flair to their photo session! Gorgeous Indoor Studio Portraits After the outdoor portion of the session we decided to do some indoor head shots. Since the outdoor segment was fun we decided to do a more professional indoor head shot session to contrast it. Tori wanted serious but not too serious for her studio shots. We were able to do that by adding in an age appropriate background along with soft lighting. Half the battle of doing professional photographic pictures is making sure the lighting and background compliment whoever you’re shooting. We are very big in the school photography scene and were able to take her year book portrait during her session. If you would like to read more about our work in the school photography industry click here. Be sure to book your next professional senior portrait session with us today! Click here to schedule. Are you a photographer and struggling with senior portrait posing? Our guide can help!
Spring Richmond Wedding
Spring Richmond Wedding Are you looking for some ideas for your upcoming wedding? Then check out our spring Richmond wedding! Contact us today for your next wedding. Making Your Day Special For their wedding Brooke and Sam wanted to have family and friends included in their special day. They had decided to have a very good friend officiate the ceremony. Since the groom’s mother was a floral artist they wanted to incorporate her work in the decorations. We love it when families are able to add in personal touches to their special day. It makes for wonderful pictures and offers more fond memories. The flowers the groom’s mother chose went very well with the theme the couple had chosen. Wedding Celebration Location Photography The wedding ceremony took place outdoors on the lake. Each outdoor wedding is unique as the weather can change without notice. As a professional photographer you learn how to work with in climate weather and try different techniques to ensure that your pictures are stunning. The clouds that were out provided diffused lighting and made it easier to capture great pictures. Since was springtime we made sure to include the natural outdoor elements in our shots. The reception was held at a club house that was also on the lake. It added to the quaint appeal of the wedding celebration. We chose to use it as a nice background for the wedding party photos. For the bride and groom’s exit the wedding guests blew bubbles which added a youthful element. We love it when couples add cute little touches that show their personalities. Here are a few more shots from today’s wedding: Be sure to schedule with us today for your big wedding day! Read more about our wedding photography here.
Professional Actor Head Shot
Professional Actor Head Shot: Stand Out in Every Casting Call A strong Professional Actor Head Shot helps casting directors see your range, confidence, and personality before you ever walk into the room. If you want to update your portfolio and make a memorable first impression, we can help you create polished images that support your acting goals. Contact us today to schedule your session. Why a Professional Actor Head Shot Matters Adam came to us because he wanted to refresh his acting portfolio. He needed images that would help directors notice him and remember him. A polished head shot gives actors and actresses a simple, effective way to stand apart from a crowded field. Actors often have only a few seconds to make an impression. When a head shot looks professional, unique, and current, casting teams can quickly picture the roles that fit that performer. Adam wanted that kind of eye-catching image, so we focused on clean lighting, strong expression, and a confident look. Keep Your Actor Head Shot Simple For actor head shots, simple choices usually work best. Casting directors should notice your face first, not a distracting outfit, heavy makeup, or busy background. Choose clothing without bright patterns, oversized logos, or colors that compete with your expression. Plan the Character You Want to Show Before your session, think about the roles you want to pursue. If you want dramatic roles, bring serious wardrobe options and practice focused expressions. If you want comedy roles, choose relaxed clothing and show a warmer, more approachable look. If you want both, we can create variety during the same session. Your Actor Head Shot should show casting directors how easily you can move into character. Strong facial expressions, simple styling, and professional lighting all work together to create images that feel natural, polished, and memorable. Book Your Professional Actor Head Shot If you want to build your portfolio and improve your chances of getting noticed, schedule your Professional Actor Head Shot today. Interested in learning more? Read more about our professional head shots here.
Professional Head Shot Session
Professional Head Shot Session Want a great way to boost your business portfolio? Then let us help you with a professional head shot session! Click here to read more about our head shot photography, and here to contact us for your business needs. Why Professional Head Shots? For anyone that wants their business to do well in today’s economy, having an amazing head shot can play a big role in how clients see you. With professional photography, you can stand out in the business crowd and make a niche for yourself. If you are trying to get hired by a company, having a great image can increase your chances of getting the job. Potential employers like to see that you as the candidate are professional and take your career very seriously. Whatever your business or job portfolio needs are, we can help create what you’re looking for. By having a professional head shot session, you’re one step closer to making your business or job search successful. How To Make You Stand Out First impressions are crucial in the business world. That’s why at Hayne Photographers we use flattering lighting and poses that will draw the eye of any client or business professional. We make sure that we go over what market you want to target and what persona you want displayed so that your chances of making an impact with your company are higher. We make sure to cater to whatever your business needs are. Another way to make a great first impression is by dressing for the business. We strongly encourage that you wear an outfit that you want to portray what your business is to clients. If you want to go the extra mile to make your image stand out even more, we can provide professional hair and makeup. Make sure to book your professional head shot session today!
Condo Real Estate
Condo Real Estate Want to sell your home? Then take a look at our condo real estate photography! To schedule your professional real estate pictures, contact us today. How To Improve Your Real Estate Sales In today’s current market, being able to sell your home or real estate can either be boosted or hindered by good photos. Good lighting techniques and proper shooting angles of the professional photography trade can instantly improve any listing. With realty properties they typically decrease in price in order to sell. With stellar pictures, you won’t have to settle for a lower asking price. The real estate market has seen a surge in homes selling for more than the asking price. Why? Because of the use of professional photography, rather than an amateur photographer. Professional home staging also improves the chances of your property being on the market for a shorter time. If you want to include home staging in your real estate, check out this helpful source. Best Time For Realty Pictures One of the things to consider when it comes to professional realty photography is the lighting. The best time for amazing lighting is mid morning until the afternoon. This condo is a wonderful example of utilizing the natural day light that was coming in through the windows. It added the photographic appeal that home buyers are looking for. The open hard wood floor plan allowed the light from the windows to bounce off of it and added extra lighting to the pictures. Making sure to know how to work the lighting with certain angles is very important and can make or break any image. The pictures below were taken using the panoramic method. It provides potential home buyers with a better idea of the layout of the space and showcases the natural lighting coming in from both sides of the property. A technique that we use is called High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography. This method requires the blending of 7 images of various exposures. The result is an image with a broad range of tones enabling the viewer to see details in the highlights and shadows. Combining this technique with panoramic images where 4 HDR images are stitched together into one amazing image. Elevate your asking price by using these advanced techniques! Here are a few more images from our condo real estate shoot. Book your professional photography real estate shoot here today! Interested in learning more? Read about our commercial photography.
Trendy Senior Session
Trendy Senior Session At Hayne Photographers, being up to date with what is in style is a big part of who we are. That’s why we took Adrian on a trendy senior session. To book your senior session, contact us today. Cars Can Add To The “Cool” Factor We always encourage our senior’s to add their own special flair to their images. For this shoot, Adrian wanted to showcase his car. With different makes and models, it can make any session into a trend setter. Cars are a great way to incorporate professional lighting so that the photography stands out. The lighting technique we use is called off camera flash. The best time for capturing the lighting inside and outside the car is at sunset. At that time of the day you can be more creative with how you bounce the light off the vehicle and senior to create a unique photograph. Different locations can also add more character to the images. We chose the beach for Adrian’s car, as it offered different textures to the background that offset his vehicle. If you need help with your photographic lighting, we can help. Make Your Style Stand Out In addition to his car, Adrian wanted to show off his unique style in clothing. Showing off his urban fashion in a historic area made his pictures more photographically appealing. You can even make an indoor head shot stand out by adding in accessories that can draw the eye. For his head shots, Adrian incorporated a colorful bow tie to add to his amazing style. What to know what to bring for your senior session? Check out our What To Wear guide! Here are a few more photographs from our awesome trendy senior session! (click to enlarge) Love what you see? Schedule your professional senior session today! Want to know more about our senior portrait shoots? Read about them here.
Rustic Farm Senior Session
Rustic Farm Senior Session What is one of the best ways to get awesome pictures for your senior pictures? Go on a rustic farm senior session with incredible antiques! To schedule your senior pictures, contact us today. Unique Photography Props When you’re taking pictures outside, it’s always best to think outside the box for prop ideas. On this shoot, we thought it would be wonderful to add vintage vehicles into the shoot. They added to the overall rustic chic look Haley had been wanting for her senior session. What are some different and unique props you would like to incorporate into your pictures? Outfits also help make any image stand out. When planning your session, think of what outfit will go with the props you have in mind. Here’s our senior photography What to Wear guide. Outdoor Locations For Haley’s session, we took her to the country. It was a beautiful day for outdoor pictures, and the scenery was perfect for the lighting on the shots we were wanting. For professional photographs, it is important to have good lighting. Late afternoon is the best time for any outdoor pictures. Afternoon light offers less shadows which creates better portraits. The foliage is the most photographically appealing and provide a natural back drop for our seniors. For something to contrast the rural setting from the first portion of the session, we took her to an urban downtown area. The textures in the iron gate and graffiti in the alleys really made both locations stand apart from each other. Both settings added in elements that showcased Haley’s diverse taste and interests. At Hayne Photographers, we love making sure our senior portraits show off each senior’s own unique personality. Make sure to book your senior session today! We offer year round bookings for any season of the year. Read more about out senior portraits.
Wedding George Mason University – Kevin & Molly | Wedding Photography
You just can’t beat a Christmas wedding! The colors and lights were spectacular and for some reason the chill in the air along with the snowflakes just seemed “right”. Molly & Kevin snuggled up outside for a few shots in downtown Fairfax before strolling around the cozy Mason Inn. Our photobooth had the guests laughing all night but the jello cake topper, well, frankly took the cake! Congratulations Molly & Kevin!
Wedding Slideshow Warrenton, Virginia Wedding – Ashley & Matt
Oh, look! It’s a 2-for-2012 Monday! Another slideshow from our wedding a few weeks ago in Northern Virginia. It was a wonderful fall weekend that we spent with our family so it was a kind of mini-vacation. Matt & Ashley had a simple wedding in the quaint downtown area of Warrenton, VA. It’s about to be famous since we just missed the filming of Clint Eastwood’s new movie, “J. Edgar” on the same courthouse steps that Ashley & Matt said their vows. So, keep an eye out for a few landmarks in the slideshow that will be in the movie! Congratulations guys!
Wedding Slideshow Cavalier Yacht & Golf Club – John & Diana | Wedding Photography
Just so you know. This wedding had it all! Just when you thought you had seen the best, the biggest, the coolest, the “most-awesomest” – John and Diana go and re-write the whole book. Sorry guys, the bar has been raised. Here, see for yourself:
Warrenton Virginia Wedding – Ashley & Matt | Wedding Photography
Went up north for a few days to see the fall colors and, oh yeah…take some pics of a most awesome couple – Ashley & Matt. I must say Ashley is family so we had other motives for joining them on a breezy cool November day but hey, they looked killer and seeing family was a nice bonus! We were able to stroll around historic downtown Warrenton and get some great shots while the leaves blew down the cobblestone streets. It was a joy to shoot a nice relaxed wedding with folks that we all knew. Congrats Ashley & Matt!
Colonial Heritage Club Williamsburg, Virginia – Ray & Jessica | Wedding Photography
Ray and Jessica tied the proverbial “knot” at the fabulous Colonial Heritage Golf Club on a spectacular November day. The clouds were amazing and the grounds of the Colonial heritage Club was immaculate. Needless to say, give us a few minutes with a gorgeous couple, add in some killer skies and voila! stunning shots of a stunning couple. Of course Jessica’s Pure English Bridal dress was a perfect choice as it looked amazing in the golden, late afternoon sun! We wish you both the best – congrats guys!
Wedding at The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia – Mary & Patrick | Wedding Slideshow
Just a quick note about Mary & Patrick. They rock their own worlds and ours too. That about sums them up! Here, you can see for yourself –