Kimberly Reed Photography

Boudoir photography workshop by Elizabeth Craig

May 23, 2010

My friend Elizabeth Craig is hosting a boudoir photography workshop here in Pittsburgh in a few weeks. If you are a photographer interested in learning more about photographing boudoir sessions, this is a great deal! She'll be sharing some tips, plus you will be able to apply what you've just learned by photographing a live model. Here's the scoop:

Muse: Pittsburgh wedding photography and portrait studio

April 11, 2010

I'm delighted to announce that Muse has officially been launched!

Muse is my newest venture: a sister studio to Kimberly Reed Photography. Muse will be offering inspired wedding photography, baby portraits, maternity portraits, children's portraiture, family portraits, and high school seniors. These will all be done in the fresh, fun, modern approach that is Muse's style.

The idea behind Muse has been in the works for a while now, and I'm so excited to announce it's debut. With the new studio launched, Eileen and Kelly will now be photographing out of Muse, and Kimberly Reed Photography will go back to just yours truly.

Of course, we will also continue to offer modern boudoir photography through our Femme Couture sessions.

If you're already booked with Eileen or Kelly, there's nothing to worry about, nothing has changed except their business cards. :)

Muse will be announcing more exciting news in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on the Muse blog for some specials and a contest!

Eileen!

February 28, 2010

Well, this post is waaaay overdue. Like, six months overdue. Ah well, c'est la vie.

Those of you that are either rather astute and/or long-time followers of the blog may recognize Eileen. I first met her several years ago when I photographed her engagement session and wedding (as a matter of fact, I believe some of those images are still on the website). A few to freshen your memory:

Eileen is just one of those naturally delightful people, so we hit it off right away, and kept in touch after her wedding. She had been doing freelance wedding videography, and knew she loved documenting the narrative of a wedding day, with all of it's grandeur and fervor and emotion. One thing led to another, and she and I began photographing weddings together. Fast forward a bit, and I asked her if she would like to photograph more weddings, and she did, so I did a little happy dance (which, upon further reflection, was more like a jig) and she's been a part of the studio ever since. And while she has been added on to our website for some time now, I have sadly neglected to make an 'official' announcement on the blog.

The thing is, I have been a terrible blogger. You may have noticed, by the lack of recent posts. If this blog was a lawn, the grass would be knee high and strewn with old newspapers and empty bottles, and there would be at least one beat up old car up on blocks right out front. Neighbors would be driving past shaking their fists at me for bringing down the property values of the neighborhood.

It seems the busier I am, and the more that is going on, the further blogging falls on the list of priorities, until one morning, after a few cups of coffee, I suddenly remember that all this time has passed that I have been living, and photographing, and meeting, traveling, and plotting, and scheming, but I haven't blogged about it! (Which brings about an interesting point...if an event happens in my life or business, but I don't blog about it, did it really even happen?)

But, I digress.

This is Eileen.

Join me in giving her a warm welcome. A round of golf claps, at the very least.

Isn't she fabulous? She fits right in. :)

Eileen is photographing weddings, and Femme Couture sessions, as well as other portrait sessions: engagements, newborns, family portraits, the whole shebang. She is a talented and wondrous addition to the studio. I am certain you will love her as much as I do.

As always, there are some other good things abrew around here, so stay tuned. I would pinky swear I'll update more often, but I don't want to risk breaking such a solemn oath.

A few questions...

April 22, 2009

...and answers. Elizabeth Craig of Craig Photography asked me to answer a few questions as part of her ongoing 5 Question Interview Series with local wedding vendors. I happily obliged and you can pop on over to her blog to read the results here. Thanks Elizabeth!

And because what good is a post without a photo...here's a little gem of me challenging my nephew to a friendly race on Easter. (He's smiling because he doesn't realize he's about to lose.)

Shoot with Beckstead workshop recap

October 12, 2008

I spent a few days at a photography workshop by destination wedding photographer extraordinaire David Beckstead. We spent the day with a few models in Harmony, which is about 45 minutes north of Pittsburgh. Here are some of my faves:

Flourish 2- wedding photography workshop

August 28, 2008

November is coming up quickly, which means Flourish deux is only a few months away! We still have spaces available, so if you are a wedding photographer who is looking for motivation and inspiration with your business and photography, head over to the Flourish website for more information and to reserve your space!

Angela, Kitty and I first came together with the intention of Flourish being a no-holds barred look at how- and why- we run our studios the way we do. We talk about what works for us and what hasn't. We talk about where we have come from and what we've done to get where we are today; owners of successful boutique photography studios in an increasingly saturated market.

January's attendees came from all over the United States and were at all different levels in their businesses. Some were considering making the leap into wedding photography, some were just starting out in the industry, and some were several years into being a full time wedding photographer and already enjoying successful businesses. Between the gourmet dinners, fabulous digs, and inspiring shoots, friendships were formed, knowledge was gained, and inspiration and ideas were planted. It's a business/practical/shooting/creative workshop all wrapped up in a gloriously indulgent little package. :)

Don't miss it.

New dates for Flourish workshop

March 25, 2008

The new dates for the Flourish photography workshop have been announced. Our next workshop is being held in Louisville, Kentucky November 16-19, 2008. We are currently accepting reservations, so if you missed the first one, this is your chance for redemption!

Flourish is a three day workshop geared towards wedding photographers. Whether you are just starting out or have been in the business for years, you will leave inspired to take your business to the next level. We discuss the joys and challenges of running a boutique photography studio, and give you plenty of insight about what we've done right (and wrong) along the way. We also have several shooting exercises designed to give you creative ideas for lighting, styling and posing. This workshop is all inclusive, and your experience is rounded out by staying in the trendy 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Louisville, plus breakfasts, lunches and gourmet dinners, and lots of fabulous extras.

I'm hosting this with the lovely and talented Kitty Maer and Angela Anderson. For more information, or to reserve your seat, head over to the Flourish website.

Style Me Pretty

March 25, 2008

Well I have had some good news in the midst of everything else that has been happening. Style Me Pretty contacted me in the beginning of March to ask me to be featured in their Little Black Book of wedding vendors. Style Me Pretty is a very popular wedding blog which features the best of the best of real weddings, stylish trends, inspiration boards and ideas for the 'style-obsessed bride'. Their Little Black Book of vendors is a handpicked list of the "hottest, most creative wedding vendors" in each city.

They recently added Pittsburgh to their list, and I am delighted to be chosen as one of their featured wedding photographers. They only choose 3 industry professionals in each category, so it's quite an honor to be selected!

Also, today is our 4 year wedding anniversary- how time flies! Happy Anniversary baby!

Thirst Relief Benefit auction ends tonight!

February 12, 2008

Thanks to everyone who has been bidding on the mentorships with photographers. Thousands of dollars have already been raised, which breaks down to hundreds of lives being saved.

The Anti-Snipe Feature. This means that if a particular auction is experiencing a bidding war at the time it is SUPPOSED to end, the auction will stay open instead. As long as bidders are willing to bid on a mentor the auction for that particular mentor will stay open until no one bids any more.

If you are the winning bidder for an auction, check and write down your payment information so that you will be able to immediately go to www.thirstrelief.org to make your donation. Donations need to be made in 48 hours or the auction will go to the next highest bidder. Exactly how to make you donation is in the payment details of every auction.

Also, a reminder that ALL auctions are closing at different times. This avoids having too many people trying to bid on any one person at a time. Make sure you know exactly what time your auction will close.

Thank you all so much for your support and donations to Thirst Relief International. Again, even if you are not interested in a mentorship with me, there are many other amazing photographers who are donating their time for this cause. Bid on one of them, or in lieu of bidding, consider making a donation to Thirst Relief. $5 saves a life.

flourish announcement

February 9, 2008

You can now sign up for the Flourish workshop mailing list on the Flourish website. We'll be making an exciting announcement about Flourish in the next few weeks, so you'll be the first to know!