Macomb Peoria Quincy Galesburg Illinois Wedding Photographer erica clark

the formell family | Macomb Quincy Galesburg Illinois Family Photographer

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:19:42 +0000

Since I began my ‘official’ photography career, I really have had the best luck with clients. I don’t know if it’s the particular area in which I live, my personality, or the way I market to my target audience, but I seem to attract the absolute most fun, most relaxed, and happiest clients.

The Formells are among that group. They were so easy to work with, up for anything, and just hilarious.

Enjoy a few images from our time together.

To Elizabeth and Keith, thanks for being exactly the type of people I want to work with.

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composition matters | Macomb Peoria Galesburg Quincy Illinois Photographer

admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:48:53 +0000

There are many qualities that make a photographer. Sometimes those qualities are easier to define than others. In my opinion, one of those indefinable qualities is understanding the way the human eye moves across an image. The viewer may not know or understand why a particular image appeals to them, but a good photographer/artist DOES understand how the human eye is tracked and can therefore properly compose an image. This is something da Vinci understood and applied when he painted The Mona Lisa. With the influx of new photographers, I think this (understanding proper composition) is an ability that is being overlooked, myself included. I’m challenging myself to learn more about this topic. I encourage all photographers to learn more about compositional rules. A viewer doesn’t necessarily need to know why your image is better, just that it’s better. It’s part of our job.

Here are some links if you’re interested in making your work better by understanding composition:

Photography Composition – Your Photo as A Story

Composition: Some Possible Approaches to Learning Pictorial Design

Eye Tracking and Composition

Have a great week, all!

-erica

l, j, & i | Macomb Galesburg Quincy Illinois Family Photographer

admin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:30:23 +0000

My dear client and friend is expecting the newest addition to their lovely family. Ivonne is going to be a big sister…and what a GREAT one she’ll be!

It was a very windy afternoon, but true to form, we made it work. That’s always been my philosophy. Rain, snow, wind, no light? We will MAKE it work.

Thank you to Lydia, Jhonny, and Ivonne for a pleasant and relaxed afternoon.

And thank you for always been such wonderful clients. I hope by know you all know how I feel about your whole family.

I hope you enjoy the magic we captured on that windy day, but more than that, I hope you enjoy the many years of love and laughs that your new baby will bring to your whole family.

Much Love,

erica XOXO

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