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COVID-19 Guidelines for Sessions kirstenleephotography.com As of May 2020, these guidelines will be in place until further notice. I want to be safe and keep your family's best interest and health in mind. Please see the guidelines that I have in place. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or email me.
In addition to my current booking requirements, I'll also require all clients to sign a liability waver. This is to protect myself, business, and your family. I'm so excited to photograph you soon! Please know that I'm here to answer any questions you may have. We are in this together and I can't wait to photograph your family. XOXO ~ Kirsten Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.
Kirsten Lee specializes in real estate, maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits. She teaches beginner and intermediate camera classes in her community.
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 A Month of Social Distancing Since I'm home, I figured I'd share our time at home. You know I can't NOT take photos. It's a great creative outlet for me and of course this time in our lives it something that needs to be documented. Our family is home safely and doing our part to help with social distancing. We pray and are thankful for the front line workers that get up and work everyday during this COVID-19 pandemic. We pray for those effected by this pandemic and those that have lost loved ones. Now, first let me confess that I do use both my cell phone and my DSLR camera. This time at home as allowed for me to photograph my kids more often than normal AND even get a little creative. Thankful for my daughter who enjoys it!! If you've been around for a while now, you know that I LOVE using my cell phone and always share easy ways to improve your cell phone images. This mom of three can't always juggle her big girl camera every where she goes!  I kicked off our social distancing with a {free} mini camera class over in my Facebook Group! I had originally planed a camera walk but to make sure we were ALL safe, we did it together on-line! We had a great time, great participation, and we learned a ton. I grabbed my DSLR and participated along side everyone too. Stay tuned as I'm hoping to get my beginner camera class on-line!        The week of Spring Break {Social Distancing Edition} I put out a {free} Photo Scavenger Hunt for families! My kids had a BLAST playing and helping get some social media content photos. It was fun to see my big kids really work together. My little guy loved being able to participate as well. I created a scavenger for my little clients as well!     Just like many of you; we've kept busy with distance learning, trying to balance working at home with kids, "socializing" with friends on Zoom, baking, cooking, and thankful to be able to enjoy this Spring weather! My mood is MUCH better when the SUN is SHINNING!  But I can't wait to get back to work!! Thankful my daughter allows me to photograph her and keep my creative juices flowing!! Goofy & All! When it is safe, you know I'll be back full force photographing all my amazing clients and teaching camera classes. If you are new here and local to the Atlanta area or Douglasville, make sure to join my VIP team. I give 10% off your first session for joining. Plus you're the first one to know anything about sessions and classes! Need something to do while social distancing in your home? Check out my free cell phone tips or photo scavenger hunt! Stay safe & Healthy! XOXO ~ Kirsten  Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.
Kirsten Lee specializes in real estate, maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits. She teaches beginner and intermediate camera classes in her community. Family Photos in the City!! Back in February, I had a blast with one of my families down at The Fox Theatre Atlanta and The Varsity!! Their session was so adorable that I HAD to blog it! When you live in ATLANTA, you know all about these famous landmarks in the city. But I also wanted to give a few tips on how I help my clients figure out their locations for their photo sessions. Scroll down to check out this fun session and see how I help my clients prepare for their locations!  How do you plan your locations for your sessions? 1. When you book a session with me, I always send over a questionnaire! {This gives me a better idea of your style, tastes, and what you have in mind for your session. } 2. I ALWAYS have location suggestions that I know will work during specific times of the day, weekdays, or weekends. {I have various locations that fit style, looks, and the perfect sunset sessions!} 3. But I LOVE trying out new locations. {The Fox Theatre Atlanta was new to me and super excited to give it a try!} 4. I make sure the location we choose is open to having photographers on their property. {very important for all photographers to know!} 5. I always make sure there are no major events, concerts, races, or conferences going on during their session. {last thing you want are 1,000 people in your photos or parking issues!}                     Interested in a family session? Make sure to contact me and we can customize your session with a location, outfits, and style! Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.
Kirsten Lee specializes in real estate, maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits. She teaches beginner and intermediate camera classes in her community.  Confession... I ONLY use my cell phone camera when I go to Walt Disney World. Oh man, I feel so much better sharing that with you!!! So much weight has lifted off my shoulders. I'll say it again.... Hi, my name is Kirsten and I ONLY use my cell phone camera when I'm at Disney World!! Yes, it is true, I'm a professional photographer with all the high tech professional grade camera gear, too many lenses, and over 9 years of being a business owner. HOWEVER, when it comes to a family vacation with three children at Disney World...sometimes you just have to give yourself a little grace and do what's best for your sanity. I mean, after all, I am on vacation! AND...the best camera you have is the one in your hand! So if you're a normal parent like me where juggling children through Disney World is both the MOST MAGICAL PLACE ON EARTH and also the MOST TIRING PLACE ON EARTH, keep scrolling and learn some simple tips on how to take great photos using JUST your cell phone camera. And I promise you, your kids will not remember that you chose to your cell phone camera over that big fancy DSLR camera. They just want you there, present with them, but also capturing those sweet magical moments at Disney World. So take a few minutes to learn 5 EASY TIPS on how you can take better cell phone pictures at Disney World!  1. Oh how we all love Portrait Mode on a cell phone!!! Portrait mode allows us to take a photos on our cell phones but giving us that "look" that a DSLR camera gives. That blurry background that everyone loves and creates a great depth of field with your subject. The portrait mode feature is on Apple iPhone 7 Plus or higher. Similar features are on some of the Samsung phones as well. And thanks to Google, there are apps, filters, and even Instagram can make photos appear to have portrait mode! Two easy tips when using Portrait Mode: Make sure your child is STANDING STILL and you have GOOD LIGHT!  2. Perspective This tip is easy because it has nothing to do with your cell phone camera. It is how you view things around you! Changing your perspective when taking a photo can be a GAME CHANGER!! While at Disney World, try taking your photos through your child's eyes or their perspective. It will allow you to tell their "story" when you make your family photo album. And yes, I said photo album!  3. Black & White images make everything better! Why choose to make your image Black & White? - It makes your image timeless. - It helps tell your story. - It can fix any "off color" in your photo since it is a cell phone camera. - It can help eliminate distracting items in a photo that you can't avoid...like the many people at Disney World!  4. Selfies are a MUST! Why??? 1. Great angles...duh!!! 2. They are easy!! 3. Plus now some of the Apple and Samsung photos have portrait mode in selfie mode. #awesome 4. It allows you to get in the photo and not have to bother any one else to take it. So don't be shy. Take that selfie!! Your kids will love it and you'll be grateful you have them to look back on.  5. Get in the photo!!! I may be repeating myself BUT it is important. Get in the photo! You may have clocked 15,000 steps already, ate way too much yummy Disney Food, or just plain tired. BUT promise me {pinky promise okay??} you'll hand your cell phone over to someone else and GET IN THE PHOTO! Ask your spouse or your child to take a photo of you!! You'll love having them. Shoot, your child may know how to use the cell phone camera better than you do!  Do yourself a favor and get the Photo Pass! Who doesn't love those?!?! Less than $200 and the best way to capture memories of your WHOLE family!! This includes you Mom!! You know we are always the ones taking the photos. The Photo Pass at Disney World allows SOMEONE ELSE to capture all the fun photos while on vacation. It is the BEST WAY to get some great family photos. Our favorite photo pass pictures are the ones from the roller coasters. We always laugh at those!!  What to do now with all your photos?? Make a photo album for your kids!! Now this isn't hard, promise!! I use Simple Prints, which is an app for my phone. It is super easy to load photos straight from your cell phone and you can drag and drop your photos right in! I don't even put words in my album. Just the photos! Okay, there is a title and year on the front. Best part?? My kids LOVE the albums. We have them in our living room and they love looking at them. Get $10 off your first purchase when you install SimplePrints via this link: https://simpleprints.app.link/5SlgHbTdC4 
You're Making Memories for your family...  Interested in more? My wish for you is that you've gain a little bit more knowledge about photography and taking better pictures with your cell phone. AND...Use your cell phone camera while at Disney World!! It is OKAY! Want to learn a little more with your cell phone, make sure to check out my tricks & tips with using your cell phone camera. Also, enjoy those special moments with your family and capture their moments for them. The gift of photos allows us to look back at so many precious moments. Looking to learn more about photography? I teach DSLR camera classes to those that want to take the next step. Either you just purchased your first DSLR camera or it is sitting in your closet, I'm here to help you! Or you may be the one that is ready to take the next step in my intermediate class. Our classes are filled with learning and hands-on practice. You will leave feeling confident about your DSLR camera. Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.
Kirsten Lee specializes in real estate, maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits. She teaches beginner and intermediate camera classes in her community. Tim Tebow's Night To Shine Night to Shine is a prom for special needs teens & adults that happens 1 time a year! With churches all over the world hosting, Douglasville Ga was happy to to host for the 5th year in a row. First Presbyterian Church and Crossroads Church was happy to come together to host 175 guests and have the time of their life on Friday February 7, 2020  From Tim Tebow's Foundation website: Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. This February 7, 2020, Night to Shine celebrates its sixth anniversary! On one night, 721 churches from around the world will come together to host Night to Shine for approximately 115,000 honored guests through the support of 215,000 volunteers!   With hundreds of volunteers, community donations, and support of local businesses, Night to Shine in Douglasville, Ga was a huge success. Enjoy some of the photos from the night! I'm just 1 of the professional photographers that volunteered their time and so blessed to be part of a great event.            Interested in learning more about Night To Shine in your community? Check out Tim Tebow's Foundation website to see where the closest church host is for you. As this amazing event keeps growing, I can't wait for Night To Shine 2021. God is good! Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.
Kirsten Lee specializes in real estate, maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits. Spring Sessions & Camera Classes Now Available So excited for sunshine, green grass, and flowers!!! While it might still feel like winter outside, now is the time to start planning for Spring Sessions and Camera Classes. Take a moment and scroll down to see what I have available for you. Links are below for each session so you can secure your session with me!  Spring Family Sessions Specific Weekend Date in April, & May {click the link to see what is available} $295 . 30 mins . 5 digital images to download w/ print release I'm doing 8 sessions at this price {$200 savings from a regular family session}! They will all be done around 1-2 hours before sunset. So times will vary depending the month. Locations are TBD.  Spring Mini Sessions Join me on Tuesday April 28th in the morning for photos at Clinton Nature Preserve. {off Post Rd} $99 . 20 mins . 2 digital images w/print release These sessions are perfect for anyone! Here are some suggestions - Preschoolers - Homeschoolers - Mommy & Me - Daddy & Me - Headshots - Siblings - Grandparents * families are welcome but please know that these are just 20 mins so it will not be a full session with all the poses ** ** Rain Reschedule Day is Thursday April 30th **  Beginner & Intermediate DSLR Camera Classes Saturday May 2, 2020 . Chapel Hill Golf Club Clubhouse $129 per class . $200 for both classes with lunch Come join me on Saturday May 2 for a Beginner and/or Intermediate Camera Class! You can join me for 1 class or join me for both. If you join me for the full day, lunch will be provided.  Looking for a different session? I'm booking my regular priced session such as in-home sessions and outside family sessions. These sessions are custom to you and your family. We plan it out, you choose your date, and we decide on the location. In-home family sessions are perfect families with newborns, maternity, or preschoolers. Contact me for your next session with me! Can't to see who joins me in front of my camera or in my class this Spring! XOXO - Kirsten Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.
Kirsten Lee specializes in real estate, maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits. A Year In Review {2019} | Kirsten Lee Photography | Atlanta Photographer | Douglasville Photographer1/14/2020 A Year In Review {2019} Kirsten Lee Photography It was a great 2019!! I might be a tad late in the game doing my little review but now that the holiday craziness is over, I have the time to sit down and reflect. As I reflect back on the last year, I SMILE!! Y'all, you are AWESOME! My family clients, little preschool clients, real estate clients, and also all my camera class students....it has been a YEAR!!! A GOOD YEAR!! Okay, sorry, I'll lay off the capital letters...promise. So take a second {or few} to scroll down to see some adorable smiles, beautiful faces, and how much fun was had in 2019. January    February    March   My image from Carolina Beach ranked in the top 100 photos for the cell phone category in the Shoot and Share Contest!   April      May     June maternity, fresh 48, and newborn clients displayed in Dr. Bansel's office in Douglasville.
 finally meeting my coach and mentor Cyrissa from Sparkle Society while in Ohio.  Participated in the Farmers Table Farmers Market!   July  dude ranch vacation at Triangle C Ranch {best vacation ever!}   August    September    October     November     Best thing I do on vacation? Use my cell phone. All taken on a iphone 8 plus.  December      If you've made it down this far...THANK YOU!!! You're one of my favorite people right now. Ha! As we head into 2020, I'm working on scheduling of sessions and camera classes! If you know that you would love to be on my calendar this year please make sure to contact me. I'm currently booking regular sessions through June 2020. I always want to make sure I get everyone on the calendar. Come February, I'll be opening my Spring Sessions. If you want to grab a spring session make sure you're on my VIP list and/or Facebook group! Those are the two places I post session details FIRST!!! Join my VIP List ....You'll get 10% off your first session with me just for signing up! Join my Facebook Group ....a small community group where we have fun, learn about photography, and first to see my session/camera class details! Can't wait to see you in front of my camera or in class!
XOXO - Kirsten In-Home vs Outdoor Family Sessions Which one is right for you? kirstenleephotography.com  When booking a family session or any session in general, you typically have a vision in mind. Maybe you saw a friend's photo on Facebook or found inspiration through magazines, Pinterest, or Instagram. As your photographer, it is my job to help you bring out your vision to life {and to my camera}. So today's blog post is about deciding that ever so important question... Do you want your session in your home or at an outside location? Check out my reasons why both can be great!   ✔️ It's YOUR home!! It is your safe space where you've raised your children and gathered your family. ✔️ Having a baby! Allowing me to come to you just after giving birth is amazing! Capturing that sweet bundle of joy in their nursery is such a memory to keep for years to come. ✔️Maybe you just moved? Or your family is in a special season of life? Capturing that special time in your family's life is super important for you to remember. ✔️For some children, meeting strangers {like a photographer} can be a little intimidating. I always suggest your home for shy children who would prefer to be in their own safe space. ✔️It's air-conditioned. Not joking! In-home sessions are perfect for the summer.  The dreaded thought that everyone is thinking.... What if my home is messy? Not good enough?? Stop. Stop thinking that right now! Did you stop? 😉 Everyone's home is perfect because it is THEIR home!! As your photographer, I guide you through helpful tips on preparing for your in-home family session. As well, I go with the flow!! I have three kids myself so, I TOTALLY know what a home looks like. 😉    ✔️ If you are a fan of fall leaves or beautiful spring flowers, outside sessions might be perfect for you! ✔️You are a lover of those beautiful sunlit photos! Bring on sunrise and sunsets sessions. ✔️You and your family love to be outside. Maybe there is a special memory or reason why you love being in nature. ✔️ You can let your kids play! Let them run, play, and enjoy outside and I'll be right there taking photos. ✔️ You love exploring new places around Atlanta. If you are the family that loves new places, being in Atlanta, or finding a new square, this session might be perfect for you!     So you love the idea of an outside session but not sure where to go??? Don't stress, I've got you!! Over the years, I've been to many places in Atlanta and Douglasville and scouted the perfect locations for my sessions with my clients. These locations each have their own unique style and are perfect with that sunrise or sunset times. But I'm always up for a new adventure and exploring a new location with you if you have a special spot in mind.   Did either session type fit your family? You know the best part? You don't have to pick just one. Just depends on what season of life your family is in and works for you at that time!  Interested in a In-Home or Outside Family Session? Well, you can contact me to book your next session with me. I promise that I'll help you personalize your family session to be totally YOU! Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.
Kirsten Lee specializes in real estate, maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits.  Why Continuing Education is Important {the importance of investing time and education back into your business} Last month, I had the chance of attending The Reset Conference in Louisville, Ky. It's a 3 day conference for creative entrepreneurs to help them find balance with life and their careers. It was full of key note speakers, break out classes, and a chance to network with other creative entrepreneurs. To say it was amazing is an UNDERSTATEMENT! Continue reading for my top 3 reasons why continuing education is important for your business.  1. It will MOTIVATE YOU!! You're probably thinking, duh!! Of course it will! With any career or business, we get into our groove and sometimes we can get in a "rut". Deciding to attend a conference or take a class will allow you to be REFRESHED, get excited for your job or business, and to hopefully put a spark under you!! Now it is important to choose the right conference for YOU! Not every class or conference will fit your needs for your business. At Reset, we as photographers had the opportunity to take "shoot out classes". This allowed you to choose classes in areas of photography that we wanted to learn more about from another professional. I personally decided to choose two shoot out classes. I chose one class that was a little out of my comfort zone and not my typical "photo session." I learned how to create natural emotion between a couple with Chloe Ramirez. It was good for me to get out of that comfort zone and I loved Amanda Graves' natural light studio in Louisville, Ky. To die for!           2. Sharpen your skills and learn some new ones! The classes are everything! I always plan ahead, study what is provided, and decide based on what my current business goals are for the year. And sometimes it's good to try a class that is TOTALLY out of your comfort zone. You never know what you'll learn! My second "shoot out class" was with Jessica Weinstock. She is a photographer that I've known for years, thanks to a Facebook networking group! And I just LOVE her and adore her work. So when her class was available, I knew I had to take it! It was fun to see another professional in action doing the same thing you do when it comes to family portrait sessions. To see her little tricks and different approaches to getting real smiles was refreshing. And how can I not share this first photo? Totally normal when photographing a family! Real life!             3. It will allow you to GROW. Yes, a conference or any class can allow you to grow your business. Hopefully it will give you new tools to grow your business. But it can also allow you to grow as a person. The Reset Conference was a place that allowed me to grow as a small business owner, creative, wife, mom, and woman. They wanted to educate and empower you to balance it all and still GROW your business. It was refreshing!  If you are a fellow photographer or creative entrepreneur, I hope you take a moment to check out The Reset Conference for 2020. I'm bias as I think it will be a great way to invest back into your business and yourself. That doesn't fit your needs? I challenge you to find a conference or continuing education class to invest back into your business and yourself! Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.
Kirsten Lee specializes in real estate, maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits. Preparing For Your Family Photo Session | Atlanta Family Photographer | Douglasville Ga Photographer2/27/2019 Preparing For Your Family Photo Session You're ready to book a session with me and now you're thinking....
Don't worry, I've got you covered! Scroll down to see how I help you prepare for your next family session with me!  Getting to know you! When you first inquire with me I ask you to fill out a questionnaire. This allows me to get to know you better and see what you are looking for in a session.  Locations for your Family Session Over the years, I've scouted locations both in Douglasville, Ga and in Atlanta, Ga. I find locations that fit my style as well as the best time of day. I love photographing families either in the early morning or right before sunset. Of course I always love suggestions but just know that I've got you covered when it comes to locations; from city/urban to farm/nature. And of course there is always your own home!!  What to Wear Guide Now don't start stressing out about clothes!! I've got a What to Wear Guide that will help you. Of course I email it to you so you have it right in your inbox to refer back to. My guide gives you current style tips, examples, and your own KLP What to Wear Pinterest board. Best part? You can text me photos of your outfits and I'll help you!  We are going to have FUN! I know as a mother of three, I know that kids will be kids! That's AWESOME! I love to capture family's personalities and totally act like fool to get those smiles and sweet moments. I guide your family to be able to capture those sweet moments on camera. So no need to stress!  Long & Lean, What do you mean?? Yes, it is my job to pose and position you to look your best! I want you to look and feel great. First step? Make sure everyone is wearing something they feel confident in. If you hate wearing a dress, don't wear one for the session. Same goes for your family! Make sure to let your older children have some decision making in the outfit process too. This allows for confidence to show when taking a photo. But don't worry, I have many tips to make you look long and lean!  All Eyes on Me!! When I have a family session, I make sure to get that ONE family photo where everyone is looking at me. Now if you've taken a moment to see my family sessions, you'll see I also love capturing your family being together, interacting with each other, and showing off your family's personality. This is something that I'm passionate about and as an artist really enjoy creating for you and your family.  You're still here??? You made it down to the end of my blog post?? AWESOME! Capturing your family is such a blessing for me. I get to capture those seasons of life that go by so fast and you can treasure them for years to come. If you're ready to book a session with me, make sure to contact me! I can't wait to photograph your family. Not ready to book? But don't want to miss out on anything?? Well great!! I do have an AWESOME VIP team for my clients and potential clients. Just for joining my VIP team, you'll receive 10% off a regular session with me. I also share all my specials and seasonal bookings with my VIPs FIRST! You'll get first dibs on dates and much more. Look forward to seeing you in front of my camera! xoxo ~ Kirsten Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.
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