Monthly Archives: August 2009

::Sunday Q&A:: Reader Question of the Week

Um, yikes!  Has a week seriously passed by??  It seems impossible and also terrible that an entire week has gone by and I failed to post anything to my blog.  Dear internet, I’ve neglected you.  So sorry!!  I have been lost in the land of editing.  I have so much to post and I’m desperately...

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October 10, 2009 - 11:13 am

Kim Janasik - Thank you for some great information. You have no idea how much it helps beginners like myself learn. I really appreciate you giving back to others!
-Another Pacific Northwest native!

September 1, 2009 - 7:54 pm

hollitrue - I wish I had an 85mm 1.2 with a 5D Mark II!! Someday! :) Thanks for the comments!!

September 1, 2009 - 7:40 pm

MsBunn.com - Oh, don’t forget about the awesome 85mm f/1.2L lens. That one is a beauty on a 5D and especially a 5DMII! I love it and it has saved me in very low-lit receptions. <3

August 31, 2009 - 4:49 pm

Leslie Jenkins - Thanks for the awesome post! I want the 70-200 so bad I can taste it! Someday! I have the 50 & 85 and love them!!!!! You can’t go wrong with prime! (:

::Sunday Q&A:: Reader Question of the Week

My inbox has exploded.  For real!  Lately I have noticed an influx of emails from readers (thank you, thank you!!) who have questions about photography.  While I’m the first to admit that I’m no guru, I am always happy to share what I know.  I have been so fortunate to learn from some amazing photographers,...

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October 5, 2009 - 9:37 pm

Betty Schenfeld - Hi Holli, This is great..love your pictures…what program do you use for editing and fixing your pictures.

September 1, 2009 - 7:43 pm

MsBunn.com - That’s an awesome shot! I love everything about it.

August 26, 2009 - 11:17 pm

Devan - Nice post! Do you have suggestions on some good lenses? I like your style, your pics are really crisp. What do you shoot with primarily? Thanks for offering your expertise!

August 25, 2009 - 11:19 pm

Lydia - Thank you for the helpful tips! I love your blog! How did you go about learning manual? How long did it take you?

August 24, 2009 - 11:38 am

Justine Ray - YAY for Q&A! I love it:) and WOWZA! that picture it beautiful

::Social Media Revolution:: Times are Changing…Fast.

Do you have a brand?  No, I’m talking about cattle stamping.  I’m talking about your business- are you branded?  Are you consistent, cohesive, and relevant?  Think Nike…  Think Mac…  Think Jasmine Star…  Prime examples of how a branded business equals a successful business. Branding has been a HUGE focus for me in 2009 and through...

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August 26, 2009 - 10:28 am

Hannah - This is informitive especially. I like how you blended this in to photos and life. It adds a new twist to the site which adds more interest. You are doing so well establishing ideas, and beliefs, and you are growing so much!! i am proud of you-keep it up Holli Chick

August 23, 2009 - 5:50 pm

Sara - Thanks for posting this Holli — it’s very informative! -Sara ♥

::Lily:: True.Couture.

Time has just been flying by!  This time of year is always so crazy- but if you know me, you know I love work related chaos.  :)  I have been so busy these past few weeks between sessions and weddings, I am trying to play catch-up with all of the editing and posting.  There’s only...

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September 10, 2009 - 6:54 pm

Aaron McGuire - Wow thes are amazing…. Glad to see my aunt capture another beautiful girl witht that lens.

August 24, 2009 - 12:10 pm

ohana photographers - beautiful girl! great session guys!

August 24, 2009 - 7:11 am

Bev Stuchell - You’re amazing, Holli (I met you at Derek and Brittany’s wedding – I’m the Grandma.) You have certainly captured the cuteness (and “beautifulness”), the sweetness, and the silliness of the Lily I love.
Bev, one of Lily’s many Grandmas

August 22, 2009 - 9:13 am

Christina Moore - WOW your mom is right those are great pictures. All you kids take really good pictures.

August 21, 2009 - 4:18 pm

dee moon - I Thank God for being blessed to call lily my granddaughter.
Ed and I know her to be the most loving and kind young lady.
We are so proud of her.May only the best of life come her way.
LUV YOU Lily.
Thank you for your talented work with your camera.
Gramma Dee Moon

August 21, 2009 - 11:40 am

Justine Ray - These are FABULOUS Hol! And it doesn’t hurt one bit that she it totally beautiful! I am in love with 4 (you know me and doorways), 6, and 10. amazing

August 21, 2009 - 6:15 am

Annie Prince (Lily’s mom) - WOW!!! These photos are AMAZING of Lily!!! SO BEAUTIFUL!!! I have been up since 5am and have looked at them 3 times now and it’s only 7:15am. LOL!!! (AND I had a 1/2 hr commute in the middle.) Needless, to say, I’m at work with wet hair, hardly any make-up, but a GIANT grin on my face, excited to share these photos with everyone I see today!!! Holli, you captured Lily’s crooked mouth, gorgeous eyes, & utter beauty. THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! You are truly the BEST!!!!!!

::Elizabeth:: True.Couture.

I absolutely adore Portland.  It’s not Seattle- my heart, but it definitely comes as the #2 place I would love to live, for photographic reasons only.  Don’t get me wrong, I love living in Eugene, I was born and raised here- in fact, today I registered my son my son for Kindergarten at the very same elementary...

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September 1, 2009 - 7:44 pm

MsBunn.com - I love the composition of that first shot. Her jacket is so darn cute!

August 22, 2009 - 10:09 pm

Hilary - No. 10 is a really great capture. Love the ceiling in this one.

August 20, 2009 - 1:34 am

Hayley Johnson - Beautiful blog and sensational photographs!!