It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

As Autumn has slowly left us, and the cold weather has set in it is that time of season again to celebrate giving thanks as well as celebrate the famous holiday of Christmas.

As a photographer, my experience over the last year has definitely increased. 

Last Autumn, I decided to try to get a session with someone as well as I started to compose my first Photography Website.  I was hoping to find a hobby I could have fun with, as well as help make some extra side money to help me care for my two children. 

Once I had the basics down as far as a Website, and a name for myself I then found a local school would teach me an 8 to 10 week course on photography. It was wonderful, I made quite a few friends as well as got a lot of photography experience.  We worked on Portrait photography, landscape photography and all sorts of photography in between.  In between I was consistently taking pictures, and blogging about taking the pictures of course.  The original name I had for myself I ended up realizing that there were over 1,000 Photographers with the same name so I decided later on that it was time to find a more serious name for myself and since my experience had increased to form a new website. 

During the Spring and early Summer I got my first real session, as well as I took a session for my sister-in-law and her husband.  I had had some other little sessions but nothing too major to write about other than they were experience. 

One awesome experience I had was I was honored to take some photograph's for my cousin's wedding.  I have been so grateful to have that experience, as well as I enjoyed doing it for her.  Since doing that I would LOVE to get into some more wedding photography because I absolutely LOVED it!   I would love to post pictures from her wedding, but until I see her in a couple weeks I can't. 

Now we are into the holiday season and as you are preparing your Thanksgiving Turkey, watching the Thanksgiving day Parade, watching football or bringing out Christmas/Holiday Decorations you may start to wonder 'who will take my holiday photos?',Through DLWM Photography you can get as many photos as you need. One of the adults, one of the kids, family portrait and more for one fee of $35!  After your session (usually within a couple days to a week) you will have your CD and Print Release information.  You can then take the photos anywhere you'd like to get printed and get any size you want as well as use them for your photo gifts for the Holiday Season of 2011.

"Why choose the name ‘DLWM Photography’? I chose the name ‘DLWM Photography’ because while cleaning out a family member’s home, I came across many photos old and new. I noticed how I was able to view photos of past family members who have passed on, as well as photos from generations ago. It began to fascinate me how such a simple things as a photo helped me learn about my families past, present, and future and teach me how people used to live as compared to today. So after that wonderful experience, it was only natural for me to name myself for my most recent generations. Each letter stands for a last name of a part of my family.  "

I have had so much fun learning about the people I take the pictures for, as well as honor their wishes with the pictures.  Not only have I had sessions, I've taken classes and had sessions as well as read books and magazines.  I'm looking forward to an engagement session, maternity session, and of course another wedding.

To find out more about Life Behind the Lens, enjoy reading my blog as well as you may contact me on my Facebook page (just look for DLWM Photography) in your search bar.  OR you may e-mail me at DLWMPhotography@gmail.com!  Once you e-mail or post to me, then I will contact you from there.  I leave my phone number off of my website. 

Thank you so much for your unending support.  Help me 'Capture Special Memories now to pass on from generations to come!'

Some Friendly Fun!

Last weekend two of my good friend's asked me to do a photo-shoot for them, they had never experienced a personal photographer and were looking forward to the experience. 


First we picked our location, which was a local park that I had known of and gone to before.  Then we picked a date and time.  

My beautiful couple looking onto such gorgeous waters...

The beautiful Victoria...

This happened to be a total candid shot, what a beautiful smile she has!

Two friends enjoying the view.

A perfect Pose!

Just having fun....

I edited the photo to add a touch of color too the sky, but to bring out how happy the girls were.

Looking out...

Wonder what she's thinking about? Her future maybe?

A black and white edit of Victoria...

Another beautiful smile!

This photo shoot was such a blast!  Everyone was so relaxed, and so many photos were candid. 


Just think of how beautiful your pictures will come out!  For more information about this session, or one like it..contact me at DLWMPhotography@gmail.com!

Jim Thope, PA

As a photographer, I have grown to love seeing new things in every day life.  From a stroll in the park at sunset, to a roller coaster ride at the Amusement park.  Coming across my many travels, from state parks to crossing state borders I have seen many different sites and captured a few memorable things thru my camera lens.

One place I have come across more than once is the beautiful Jim Thorpe, PA. 

Tucked away in the Leigh Valley it is a place I have loved going to.  On top of it's rich history of both my family, and United States history it is a wonderful relaxing place to visit every now and again.

A beautiful view of the church going into town.

The Jim Thorpe Train Station

Jim Thorpe train ride.  My Great-Grandfather was an engineer on this railroad.

Leigh Valley River

Turntable from the Jersey Central Railroad

A view from the Asa Packer Mansion.

Asa Packer Mansion

Another old building...looking out onto the valley.

Another beautiful view of the clock and the statue.

One of the famous Inn's.  Although you won't catch me staying there....I've heard stories it's Haunted!

The beautiful clock...

The historic Statue....the stones used to be cement on the bottom until it was restored.

As you can tell this small city is a beautiful site to see.  There is more to discover each and every visit...but to this day, it is an enchanting little town tucked away in the Lehigh Valley.

Photos for Sale!

Hello everyone,

It has been awhile since I recently updated and the photography life has been quite exciting!  I've had numerous scheduled fall sessions, as well as looking forward to the holiday season.  During the holiday, and post holiday season I have a Photography Special going.

Holiday Photo Special - $35 …Dress in your holiday best and get some holiday photos taken! Holiday Photos begin the Third week of October (to Photograph Children’s Halloween costumes) all the way up thru New Years! This special Event lasts only until the second week of January!!! Take advantage during this special time of year, during the holiday special not only will you get many, many pictures, but you will also get 10% discount off of a future session of your choice during the upcoming year!

I am also willing to take pictures for your holiday party!

To plan your session send me a message or RSVP and plan your session from there!

You can pick the place and I can customize your photos to suite your needs. You will then get a CD made for you to take anywhere to get developed (even make holiday cards with the photos!) 

What else is new? You may ask....I am also selling pictures recently featured on WNEP TV's 'Photolink' slideshow featured on Friday nights.  

It is a GREAT gift idea and very affordable!  The pictures being offered are:

Interested e-mail DLWMPHOTOGRAPHY@gmail.com! 

Fall Is NowUpon Us

Summer has quickly come to an end, and Autumn is quickly coming and going!  As fast as I noticed the beautiful colors on the trees starting to change, I have seen so many of them now off the tree and preparing for winter.

I recently have participated in taking some landscape photos for some fun, and to enjoy the scenery.

One of  our local news studios does a 'Photolink' share every Friday night of pictures taken during the week from viewers.  Since my photography class in the Spring I have been avid to get a photo up on the weekly slide show.  I can gladly say that in the last month I have had 2 pictures selected by the news station to air on TV.

Flower Photo Selected

A fall path.  The second selected picture.

  I've really been enjoying taking the photos, I have a fall session tomorrow!  I cannot wait...more pictures to come!  (including more fro this fall session shown above)

Summer Fun Photo Shoot!

At the end of Summer, a close friend asked me to take some pictures of her daughters.  The first time we planned a photo shoot it rained, so because of the location we scheduled a 'rain date'.  Had it been over the holiday season we would have chosen to take the pictures inside, but because of the season we chose to set a rain date due to wanting to be outside.

I was able to accomplish pictures of both girls by themselves, and then I did a few photos of them together.  I did a mix of some black and white and some colorful photos, as well as mix in a few props for each girl.

 

The first picture is the oldest daughter, our lovely Sierra.  I LOVED the patterns and how well they blended.  Because of the mid-day sun, as usual, a good prop is an umbrella.  

A close up of Sierra

I loved the picture as well.  Sierra came right down to eye level to tell me a story w hen I snapped her beautiful picture!

This is Sophia, the youngest daughter.  She was vibrant and very excited to get her pictures taken!

This is my absolute favorite picture of Sophia!  I think the way she was looking down makes her look simply angelic. I did a black and white edit also, and I have to say as an unexpected capture, this turned out beautiful!

  

As the photo session moved forward, I had to think of ways to keep both girls occupied during the session.  

Sophia wanted to go pick out a favorite toy, on her way back out of the house I snapped the picture!  How beautiful, and the background matches perfectly!

The sisters together....

  

These are just a few of the many photos I took during this photo-shoot.  I got many close-ups, black and white, and of course other favorites.  These are just the tip of the iceberg...

The photo shoot was very easy and A LOT of fun to do!  Defiantly a great way to end the summer...

Fall Foilage--fall photos!

The last few months at DLWM Photography has been very busy.  Last month I accomplished another photo shoot (photos coming soon!), as well as got another lens for my camera and worked on some landscape photos.  It has been quite busy...

With fall and the holiday's on the way I'm hoping to get another photo shoot in before winter sets in.  There are so many opportunities to get some fall foliage photos, as well as get some great family photos with a wonderful background. I've experienced in couple and children, I'm hoping to expand my photo skills and get some engagement and maternity, as well as hopefully finally be scheduled for a wedding ceremony. 

I have constantly been reading and studying poses, as well as learning how to do some awesome photos.  Quite surprisingly, I've done a lot of photographs during the mid-day sun and as opposed to what you might read, I've successfully done some photos that came out beautifully!  I've learned to find my ways around it, and use the sun towards my advantage.  What more can I say?  the more practice I get the better the photos turn out. 

I hope that you will welcome me to take some pictures for you.  I take them at a fair price, and you get a CD to take wherever you want to get developed. 

DLWMPhotography@gmail.com