Megan & Scott Engagement Session

Words can't describe how happy I am for this couple & their upcoming wedding!!! As many of you who come to our studio for Dances & Proms, Megan is a very familiar face to you. She is such a dear friend to us and we love her to pieces, in fact I don't know what we would do without her! She helps us so much and makes things go so smoothly and is so efficient at everything she does. Even though this was our first time to actually meet Scott in person we just felt like we had known him forever, just like Megan. So I feel like they are a perfect match for each other and he is so very lucky to have someone like Megan. She is not only beautiful on the outside, as everyone can see, but she is equally as beautiful on the inside!!! We've even had people to think that she is our daughter. I had to tease her a little when she told us that she & Scott were engaged....I said to her, "you mean he didn't call and ask Bill's permission". LOL!!!! And after she told me that he did indeed ask her Dad's permission, we both thought "OKAY this must be a pretty good guy". But anyways its so funny that Megan first started out with us as a Co-op student while she was only a senior in high school at Blazer. And Megan I won't say how many years ago that was, so I don't make you feel old!!! Ha-ha-ha!! But over the years she has become such a vital part of our business and we truly appreciate her so much. We were just thrilled to photograph her & Scott together for their engagement session. Their wedding is just around the corner & I know that she will be the most stunning gorgeous bride. Well I better quit rambling so much or else I'll never get these images posted. And what about little "PEANUT", her little black pug?!?!? Isn't he the cutest little thing? And certain times when you talk to him he just tilts his little head as if he's posing for the camera. And Scott I thought you did "GREAT" for your official portrait session...see it's not that hard when all you gotta do is hug up close to Megan. I think he could handle that okay with no problems. LOL!!! Just think of this as a little warm up session for all those wedding pictures you'll be taking. Ha,ha,ha!!! Well I hope that everyone enjoys this little sneak peak of Megan & Scotts engagement session. Enjoy! ;D

BC Prom Video

I hope you guys enjoy this video as much as we did seeing all the couples on prom nite!!! I'm not sure if they teach this in BOYD COUNTY or its just in their genes, but our students in this county definitely know how to dress-up and look stunning! It seems like everything from head to toe always goes so well together and the couples end up looking fabulous. I'm not sure who deserves all of the credit, it may be a joint effort between the girls, the guys and the parents. Plus the Rose Tree is always great at matching just the perfect jewelry & shoes with the dresses, then the girls make-up & hairstyles always seems to compliment the style of their dress. I just loved how so many girls were wearing flowers in their hair this year, sort'a made me think of Ashley Judd. Then the guys Tux/vest/tie combination seems to bring everything together and always matches the color of her dress spot on! The floral designers we have locally always do an amazing job with all of the girls bouquets & the guys boutineers (sp?)!! Bill and I just are so thrilled to have a part in Prom and love doing our very best to highlight every single couple that walks thru the door.... ENJOY!!! :)

Prom 2010

Boyd Co Prom has come and gone. Theresa and I really enjoyed seeing all the couples come in this year. As always we never know how many couples to expect so we prepare for a big evening, this year was our best evening in a long time. We had a beautiful background and all the couples really photographed great on it. We really enjoy seeing the couples come in. Theresa works very hard to pose each couple to look their best. Careful attention is given to the clothing and she selects the best pose to make everyone look their best. After the last couple is photographed and we take a much needed rest, she starts the editing process. Each image is very carefully looked at and the best one is selected for printing. This image often receives a lot of tender loving care. We take alot of pride in making each couple look their best. From hoping that the line isn't too long, to the posing of each couple, to selecting the best image and the work done to this image, we want everyone to enjoy being photographed by Whitlock Photography. These young adults are the pride of this community and the hope of our future and we are so grateful that we can be a small part of their lives.

Amanda 2010 "SENIOR"

We love photographing "SENIORS" and this session with Amanda just makes us realize why we love what we do. She came in last Saturday for a basic senior session which comes with 2 outfits, and she still got lots of variety & different looks. Even though she had never been here before she seemed totally relaxed and super easy to work with. When a person comes to the studio for the first time it usually takes them a little longer to warm up to us... but not the case with Amanda. I'm not sure if it was because of my friendly personality that put her at ease, or the fact that she & Bill are both from "CARTER COUNTY" LOL!!!! She was so sweet right from the start and her beautiful smile was definitely easy on the camera! Don'tcha just love the ones in the black & white outfit?!?!? OMGoodness, I think that is always such a fabulous color choice and her images are a perfect example. Also I hope she likes the one where her eyes are blue, but everything else is in "BLACK & WHITE", since this was her only special request. The ones in the yellow turned out so good too, the white top & skirt really showed of her tan nicely!!! Well I better quit running at the mouth or I'll never get her images posted, I know that she is anxious to see them. I hope that everyone enjoys this little sneak peak of Amanda's senior session! :)

"Prom Is In The Air"

This time of year is one of our most favorite times at Whitlock Photography. We just love to see all of the girls gorgeous dresses, shoes, hairstyles and beautiful flowers!!! And yes, the guys always look really handsome in their tux and they too sometimes have acessories like hats, canes or even cool shades! The studio will be open on May 8th and May 15th for area Proms. Please give us a call at 928-5854 if you have any questions or want to schedule an appointment. If you want to come earlier than 5:00 or have several couples coming together its a good idea to make an appointment, but as always walk-ins are welcome! The packages are exactly the same prices we have had for the last several years, so that is good news!! To see the packages and prices larger just click on the flyer. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon. :)

What a "DOLLBABY"!!!!

Meet an adorable little man whom we had the pleasure of photographing last week. I'm just sayin' he was about the best little guy we have ever worked with at this age!!! Most of the time you are lucky to get 20 to 30 minutes max when working with little ones, but not in this case. Roman was on a roll, but from what his family had to say about him this is just how he is.....such a good baby! Always smiling and happy and didn't seem to be bothered in the least by changing outfits several times. James you may have a little model on your hands, he definitely has the look! LOL!! He will surely be the heart throb for all the girls when he gets a little older though, so you better be ready!!! It was amazing how well he did during his photo session, and I think the images really tells it all. How about the one in the little sweater vest? I think he looks sooOOOo precious in that one, as well as the one sitting in the leather chair. It kind'a makes you wanna just reach out and squeeze him. And OMGoodness, both of the ones in the orange are just insane....his big brown eyes and skin tones look incredible! The close up one just melts my heart and also the one where he is standing up playing "patty-cake" has the cutest little smile. Also during this session I realized just how much our own little grandson is growing up. I remember us photographing Isaak at the very same age as Roman and how he had the chunky little legs & arms too. Well I know that I got a little carried away and posted more images than usual, but I just couldn't help myself. Plus his Momma is out of town in the hospital right now getting ready to have him a little baby sister. So I wanted her to be able to see some of these too, and will be thinking of you guys in the next few days. Hoping that all goes well and that these add a little smile in your day. Enjoy! :)

Cameras & vacation

Vacation season is almost upon us. Now is the time to get your camera out of the closet and prepare it for summer. Hopefully you removed the battery before storing. A fresh battery is a must before expecting your camera to properly work. Take a soft brush and remove any dust, if you see dust on the lens it is probably a good idea to have it cleaned. Most canned air has enough propellent in it to mess up your lens. Now is also a good time to brush up on your photographic skills. Reading the manuel may mean getting that special shot. You'll feel bad miissing that once in a lifetime shot because you were fumbling with your camera. Putting a A1 or uv filter on the lens will protect it from dust, sand, rain etc and may improve the picture. If you get the camera wet, dry it off with a soft, lint free cloth then set it out in the open to dry. DO NOT USE AIR. Try not to drop your camera in sand because the repair bill may be more than the is worth. A good camera bag can protect your equipment from most damage. A sturdy tripod is nice to have unless you are hiking. There are sturdy and light tripods but they are expensive. Digital cameras are fun to use but to get the maximum out of them can be harder than film cameras. Have fun.