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
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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.
Kirsten Lee specializes in real estate, maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits. Camera Shopping Guide: Your guide to purchasing your entry level DSLR & Mirrorless Camera kirstenleephotography.com  Investing in your first DSLR or mirrorless camera can a little overwhelming! Where do you start? How do you know which model is better? What do those words even mean? Well, don't worry, I've got you covered! Take a few minutes to check out all the tips that I have to help you make an investment that can change your life. How I help you find the best entry level DSLR or mirrorless that fits your needs:
XOXO ~ Kirsten p.s. Make sure to check out all my links below. They are specific sites that guide you in your CAMERA CHOICE! Don't have time? Check out my Amazon shop with all the gear that I suggest for Beginners and what gear I use!!
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 Are you ready to start taking better photos with your camera?! Freezing motion, creating a pretty blurry background, and understanding the best camera gear doesn’t have to be a mystery! Join me for a Beginner and/or Intermediate Camera Class. Click the button to get more details on the classes and dates! 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. Grace {Senior Class of 2019} | Douglasville Senior Photographer | Atlanta Senior Photographer10/25/2018 Meet Grace Class of 2019 Chapel Hill High School Locations: Private Land & Downtown Douglasville Well, Grace had the PERFECT first day of Fall weather here in the south for her Senior session! We had an amazing day with beautiful sunshine! Grace is no stranger to me as she is one of my Senior Reps for 2019! We had a great time on private land {where the cows showed up to say hello} and Downtown Douglasville. We were among many beautiful brides that day in Douglasville but it didn't stop us from getting the perfect picture! I love how Grace wanted to include her love of Jesus and being the editor of the yearbook. Scroll down to take a look! If you know Grace and need a senior session? Make sure to mention her name! I have a little discount for 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. Meet Danielle Class of 2019 Chapel Hill High School Make-up: Mac Counter Locations: Clinton Nature Preserve & Downtown Douglasville Danielle is no stranger to me as she is one of my Senior Reps for 2019! It was so fun to finally get to do her senior session. She was a trooper with the heat and beautiful with her outfits. I loved how we pulled together her love of softball and added a little bit of glam with her gorgeous dress. Keep scrolling and you'll see it! 😉 If you know Danielle and need a senior session? Make sure to mention her name! I have a little discount for you!                  Ready to secure your senior session with me??
Contact me and I can get you started! So excited to make your senior session all about you and let your personality shine through! XOXO - Kirsten P. S . Are you on Instagram?? Make sure to click over and follow me! Join my VIP list and receive 10% off your first session with me. 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.  Who has a cell phone?? In 2017 over 4.7 billion people have access to a cell phone. Crazy right?? Thanks Google for that fun fact.👍 Most smart phones also have cameras! So today, I'm giving you Tricks and Tips on how to use your cell phone camera. If you follow me on my Facebook page, we've been learning about those Tricks and Tips but the teacher in me loves to have everything all written down in one place. So make sure to bookmark this blog post and feel free to share with a friend or even Pin it on Pinterest! Bottom line, keep it in a safe place so you can refer back to it from time to time.😉 Tip 1: Choosing your Exposure ⭐ EXPOSURE ⭐ How YOU can select it on your camera phone versus it automatically choosing it for you. You'll see in the video that it is easy to choose the exposure right on your screen. And because you can learn from visual examples, here are two images where I intentionally chose the exposure on my cell phone camera. I used my iphone 7 plus camera phone here. See the details for each image below. 
Tip #2: Editing your photos! So you've taken your photos on your cell phone but now you may want to edit them right?!?! I share two different ways you can edit your cell phone photos and they are both EASY! We all want easy! So this fun app is only available for apple products but don't worry, its coming soon to android! It's only $2.99 but I think it's well worth it. Check out the video on how you can edit your photos in PicTapGo! And of course a sample photos is a MUST! Here is a before and after editing with PicTapGo! 
Yes, you read that correctly!! Learn to edit your cell phone photo using your Instagram app with no filters. It's the way to go!! The only filter I use?? Black and White! But I always go back and "hand edit" after. 😉  Samples of cell phone pictures edited in Instagram. Color edits are "hand edits" using NO filters! Black & Whites are the Inkwell filters with a few additional edits! Be creative and create your own style right in the Instagram app. And who doesn't love the perfect little square crop!?!? 😍 Tip #3: Portrait Mode The portrait mode feature is on Apple iPhone 7 Plus, 8 Plus, and X. 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! Check out these simple steps to get the best Portrait Mode image on your cell phone.   Samples of portrait mode on the Apple iphone 8 plus. Tip #4 : Storytelling 📖 This isn’t technical, you can’t push a button, or add a filter but you can take moment to tell your story through your photo. 1. Composition!! Pull back from the subject to show more details to the story or choose to focus in on the details of the subject. Your subject can be a person, place, or thing!! 2. Try it in Black & White!! This can allow the story to be told without all the distractions. 3. Be sneaky!! Yep, see your kids doing something?? Don’t tell them you’re taking their photo. Then they may smile, pose, or in my case roll their eyes at you! 😉 My little Stormtrooper was insistent on wearing his mask all.day.long. He contently watched YouTube with it on while I did laundry the other day. I took this photo and he didn’t even know! As well, I wanted give the whole story by showing his tiny little self in my big bed. And lastly, I made it black & white to show off that cute little Stormtrooper. 😀 Now I have a photo that tells a story and reminds me of my son's obsession with his big brother's Stormtrooper mask!  Remember how I said to be sneaky?? Well here are two GREAT pictures of me capturing that sweet moment of my boys. ♥️  Now What?!?! Well, go out and practice with your cell phone camera! My hope for this blog post is that you feel more confident with using your cell phone camera and you have FUN. Feel free to send me an email with any questions or leave me a comment below. Also, are we friends on social media?!?!? Make sure to come join me over on my Facebook Page or on Instagram. Not on social media, join my VIP Team!  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.  Class of 2019 SENIORS Keep scrolling to see 3 reasons why you need to book in July!  Reason #1You get first dibs on a date!! Weekends are popular and everyone wants a beautiful fall weekend for photos. Book now to secure your session and all you have to do is tell me what month you want. When I open that month's calendar, you'll be the first one to get dibs on a date.  Reason #2 Less stress!! As your senior year approaches, there are so many things you'll be doing. All it takes to secure your senior session is a $50 retainer. Super easy and then you let me help you with the rest! I promise we'll have tons of fun planning your senior experience and a blast on the day of your photo session.  Reason #3 It's okay to be a show-off! Be the FIRST! With all the fun events and activities this senior year, be the first one to get their senior pictures back! You'll love to show them off on Instagram {and I love to show you off on IG too}. Best part, I also give you a great personal photo app for your phone. So much fun!  If those three reasons don't convince you, take a moment and check out my Class 2019 Senior Guide. This guide gives you all the great details about your senior experience with me. I promise we have tons of fun and tons of laughing! And I also treat you to coffee. Who doesn't love coffee?!?!  Ready to secure your senior session with me?? Contact me and I can get you started! So excited to make your senior session all about you and let your personality shine through! XOXO - Kirsten P. S . Are you on Instagram?? Make sure to click over and follow me! 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. When your little sister gets ENGAGED! | Atlanta Photographer | Douglasville GA Photographer6/27/2018 Chris & BrynneWhen your Little Sister gets ENGAGED, you're honored to take her photos.  We had a great family weekend in Selma, Alabama celebrating the engagement of Chris and Brynne. Hard to believe my little sister is getting married! I was honored they wanted me to take their photos. We planned it out and the session came together perfectly!    At 11pm the night before, I thought how perfect Old Fashioned Coca-Cola bottles would be! Since Brynne is originally a Georgia girl, this was perfect! It all came together with their Coke name bottles they got a few years ago for Christmas. Cold Coke . Cute Southern Porch . Beautiful Summer Sunshine        We left the party for a few sunset photos and just loved how they turned out. Don't let these images fool you, it's a different level HOT in Alabama. Whew! We were outside for maybe 10 mins tops!         So excited for Chris & Brynne and their engagement! And if you are looking for a session with just your loved one?? Hope you take a moment to check out my sessions. I may not be a wedding photographer but I do enjoy capturing couples and families. Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.
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