Wardrobe Wednesday

This is a great shabby chic look that doubles as both fashionable and cozy in case the wind starts blowing.  If the wind isn't crazy you pull off that cowl neck sweater and incorporate it as a prop in your shoot.  This would be a great look for a mod Senior Session.

These looks and more can be picked up at the Gap & Old Navy.  Where are your favorite booties from?

Enjoy

xo mary

Wardrobe Wednesday

Looking towards Fall in this week's Wardrobe Wednesday...or California weather anytime of year, ha.  The key here is layers, while it serves the great purpose of keeping you warm it also adds dimensionality to your photos as well as changing up your looks by incorporating the layers for some  of the photos and leaving them by the way-side in others.  These looks and so many more can be found this week at The Gap...psst 30% right now too!

The Fall schedule is filling up fast for family sessions so be sure to book yours before it's too late!

Valentines

Here are some sweet images from a recent Mother/Daughter Valentine's Shoot.  We shot right in their backyard so we were able to bring out their two adorable dogs from some of the shots and they were great little models as you can see!

Wood Transfer

I saw a blog post from photojojo recently for an image transfer to wood.  It is a look that i really enjoy because I feel like it brings it a great earthy and natural feel to the art work.

Here is the original image that I used for this wood transfer. (You may be wondering what the image is of, it is of a purple bell pepper, a shot I did for a friend as a housewarming gift)

• Start with a light wood - I found this great piece for 1.99 on clearance at Michael's, however they also had great canvas style plywood boxes that will make them easier to hang, I'll be using those down the road for sure
• First you paint the ink jet printed image with medium gel (from the acrylic paint section of your art store)
• Then you apply it to your wood piece using something like an old credit card or gift card to smooth out any air bubbles
• Let it dry for 8 hours (I am not always the most patient person when it comes to exciting d.i.y projects so I started mine at night and it was ready to go in the am!)
• Once it has dried completely you wrap a damp towel around the piece so the paper gets soaking wet and then you rub...
• and you rub and rub and rub, then finish with Mod Podge when you have the look you want
• Until finally...you have a great new addition to your home art collection or a great gift for a friend!

Christmas is coming...

be sure you have great family photos for this years holiday card!

Go to www.marybeaphotography.com to schedule or e-mail me at info@marybeaphotography.com

Brotherly Love

Going back through some of my older pictures today; I came across this one of my youngest nephew Emmett and my oldest nephew Henry in the background that I have never edited or shared before but totally love!

Smell the Roses

Basking in the glory of my new (f)unemployment I took a walk around the San Jose Rose Garden and snapped a few shots.  It is a gorgeous location to take a walk on a beautiful sunny California afternoon.

Even Dogs Can Play Angry Birds

Noodle Bear takes on Angry Birds

Happy Summer!!!