april greer photography blog

boudoir

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:54:00 GMT

After taking...nbsp;4 days off to be with family visiting from California, I am back in the office!...nbsp;Here is one of my favorites from recent boudoir sessions....nbsp;Shot...nbsp;during daylight hours (getting shorter every day) using...nbsp;Canon's luscious 135mm 2.0L. Absolutely loving this lens!

karissa and john

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:36:00 GMT

I'm typing with 9 fingers today, not as easy as it sounds! Smashed my finger over the weekend, of course it would have to be my right index, shooting, photoshopping, need-it-for-every-photo-function finger. My story is ...quot;I wrestled a wild tiger...quot; and I'm sticking to it.

You want to see pictures here, right?...nbsp;So, here we are! My good friends Karissa and John live in the Bay Area and invited me to shoot their engagement session in the scenic part of the city. They are ultra cute in love and enjoy being together, especially in front of the camera. John and I go WAY back! I went to Heidelberg High School in Germany with him, in fact he was in the rat pack with my older brother. They teased me, but John was always a nice guy to everyone. I like to think of him as ...quot;my brother from another mother....quot; Karissa is peaches and cream, she is the perfect woman for him and vice versa. Its amazing to know John and see him all grown up with this amazing woman!!...nbsp;I can't imagine a more perfect match, its too cool for words! Thanks Karissa and John!!...nbsp;

To my blogstalkers, thanks for visiting and enjoy these favorites from their session.

kristin and will

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:52:00 GMT

Its Friday!...nbsp; I'm pleased to share a cute couple with you on this awesome Friday afternoon. Kristen and Will are outdoorsy people and were a perfect fit for the Robinswood house on the Eastside of Seattle. The mixture of giant logs, lush greens, and punches of color dappled in the backgorund for a perfect spring inspired session. They brought a fabulous canine with them, by far one of the best trained dogs I've ever seen! He could be seated on a dime, trained for duckhunting he is no stranger to being told what to do. It was a cinch to work with him and I loved his big personality! Thanks Kristin and Will for a great shoot, can't wait to blog your wedding!

rebecca and alex

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:15:00 GMT

I'm delighted to share an engagement session with Rebecca and Alex. I photographed them in Oakland in June,...nbsp;they are my 10.10.10 couple and...nbsp;completely super rad to say the least!...nbsp; We trotted around their neighborhood for a great session at the perfect time of day when the sun is sparkly, warm, and delicious....nbsp; The light in CA is simply amazing....nbsp;These two lovebirds...nbsp;can't take a bad picture and I was elated to...nbsp;find Rebecca went out of her way to coordinate an ultra girly outfit. We connected like old friends from grade school, even though most of our correspondance has been over email or telephone since they hired me as their wedding photographer. Enjoy some of my favorites from their session!

albums

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:59:00 GMT

Are you ready for fall?...nbsp; It came on too quickly this year! While the summer...nbsp;begins to cool off and fall starts to peek at us over the horizon, I am...nbsp;having a dandy time working on...nbsp;several new spreads for...nbsp;studio albums....nbsp;Everything is new these days, new website, new studio stamples, new new new! Here is...nbsp;a spread...nbsp;from the lovely couple Christine and Michael. She wore a beautiful asymmetric custom necklace and rhinestone headband. Unique details...nbsp;played up her gorgeous long...nbsp;curly locks and plunging neckline....nbsp;...nbsp;Their wedding took place at the Mission Inn in Riverside, CA....nbsp;

3, 2, 1, launched

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:06:00 GMT

Done! Its exciting to launch this new site. Its a toast to my...nbsp;super rad clients from all over the US. For those interested in weddings, boudoir, fitness, studio rental, headshots, and more, this is a great time to stop by and check it out! Please share with the NEW April Greer Studio site with your friends,...nbsp;coworkers,...nbsp;and family. Thanks again...nbsp;to all the fabulous clients for amazing good times! www.aprilgreerstudio.com

studio

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:06:00 GMT

I'd like to share...nbsp;updates from the studio....nbsp;12 months ago if you told me...nbsp;how much work goes into furnishing and flipping a space this size, I might have changed my mind about moving in!...nbsp;There are other great spaces in Tacoma, but this...nbsp;studio...nbsp;is a nugget of surprises....nbsp;

Studio 10 is...nbsp;a great daylight space with scruffy hardwoods and 9 large windows. The beveled glass and old school architecture give it a funky vibe, check out this link of...nbsp;how it looked before a facelift....nbsp;The color pallette was ketchup and mustard. ...nbsp;Today it feels more...nbsp;casual and airy, several windows actually...nbsp;open (shock) and the breeze...nbsp;to the 2nd floor...nbsp;is heavenly in the summertime....nbsp; The windows face South and West. The size can accomodate all kinds of...nbsp;photo shoots,...nbsp;parties and and even yoga classes....nbsp;Originally my goal was to work here in the space, but I wanted to open it to photographers anytime...nbsp;day or night, because I travel quite frequently and don't always use it....nbsp;

I...nbsp;snapped...nbsp;these on my way out...nbsp;the other day, the light was so pretty I couldn't resist....nbsp; The space is...nbsp;1300 sqft, it is available for rent on a daily basis, weekly, and partner structure. Lighting, extra gear, stands are on-site and available for rent....nbsp;There is an extensive library of lighting books...nbsp;and...nbsp;basic lighting setup...nbsp;assistance if needed. If interested, be sure to email me here:...nbsp; april@aprilgreer.com...nbsp;

This...nbsp;particular spot...nbsp; is surrounded by wispy curtains and drapery. The pocket of soft light comes through this...nbsp;window throughout the day. Its amazing how...nbsp;gentle the light is! This indoor studio has been amazing to...nbsp;use during the 10 months it rains here. You won't find props, patterened backdrops, or feather boas here, its is a genuinely unique...nbsp;open space.

save fitness team

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:29:00 GMT

A teaser shot from the session on Sunday. It rocks being a photographer!

behind the scenes

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:50:00 GMT

Despite the urge to stay indoors with rain and cold temps for summer weather, this...nbsp;weekend was insanely busy . Saturday I participated as a vendor for the Northwest Championships and marketed photo services to my new group of clients, professional figure, fitness, and bikini athletes. I LOVE the dedication these women put forth towards shaping their body and minds to achieve goals. Its amazing to say the least!...nbsp;I shoot model portfolios for them, some of which could be featured in Oxygen magazine soon. Fingers crossed!

Sunday was met with early anticipation...nbsp;and puffy eyes from the previous late night! 14 photo shoots back to back for the Save Fitness team. Tanji Johnson is the coach and founder of the team. She is an IFBB pro, previously an American Gladiator, and a...nbsp;positive force of womanhood. She's...nbsp;also and military brat like myself. From the minute you meet Tanji, she is 100% joy and excitement. I had the opportunity to shoot her in a bikini in Times Square, will blog that soon!...nbsp;Anyhow, here are some camera phone pics from the show and some behind the scenes from the shoot on Sunday in Tacoma. You would be surprised how comfortable these women are in less than ideal situations, fragments of clothing, and with lots of stares. They brush it off like nothing!

pro athletes

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:29:00 GMT

Hello Friends and stalkers, Happy Monday!...nbsp; I've been in town for nearly 3 1/2 weeks and enjoying every minute of it!...nbsp; Being...nbsp;back in Tacoma...nbsp;equates to a lot more blogging, faster turnaround times, and a jam packed studio. The travel bug is gone, at least temporarily. I love traveling but homecoming is equally awesome!

Here's a tasty tidbit for you this morning, please meet Kiana Phi, an amazing IFBB Pro Figure competitor. She is an accomplished lady of fitness...nbsp;who drove up from Oregon to shoot a boudoir session with me. After exchanging ideas on her goals for the shoot,...nbsp;...nbsp;we determined...nbsp;her...nbsp;need for ...quot;modern classy meets sexy fitness chick....quot; ...nbsp;She loved her images so much that after viewing, she launched an entirely new website using the photos from our shoot. I'm delighted to see her profession as an image consultant, trainer and speaker, take off to the stars!...nbsp; Here's a screen grab from her site....nbsp; Its been a pleasure shooting...nbsp;for print work and advertising genres in recent months!...nbsp;...nbsp;

As a...nbsp;side note, Kiana hired Irene Deneen,...nbsp;my favorite Tacoma makeup artist, for...nbsp;boudoir hair ...amp; makeup. You should not book a pro photo session without pro makeup. Seriously, don't try to do it yourself! Would you operate on your own knee? Of course course not. Pamper yourself and add hair ...amp; makeup to your boudoir session for the ultimate experience!

To see...nbsp;Kiana's website, please visit:...nbsp; http://kianaphi.com