My Easy Digital Paper Tutorial!!

Ok so I have been playing around with making my Own papers for my Photography work. I have had a hard time finding this information out there, so I thought I would be helpful!  I like them to be new and fresh! They are easy to do and I am going to give you a step by step picture Tutorial.

 

Above I have made my Base and Selected my Color. This will be your first Layer and we will build from there.

Here I have made a Layer for my Pattern to give it a Little more depth. I think this helps my paper stand out.

Here is  the Final step before I Flatten Layers. I add a texture for the Pop I want and need to make my paper Unique!

 I hope this Helps you to create your own papers! Please feel free to ask any questions and leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Whew I need to Blog More!!

So much has been going on! Everything from babies being born to Dynamic Changes in my Photography! I will post a few and then you can check out my FB page for more!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Photography-By-Mariah/163354927959

 More Will be on the way!!!!

Mariah

The beauty and grace of a woman! Boudoir

 I had the honor of taking some pics for a few ladies to give to their amazing men!

 I don not feel you have to be a model to take a beautiful picture and these ladies blew me away with their

poise and grace! There is an added bonus.. One of them has a man who is deployed and missing his Valentine this year because he is keeping us all safe and our freedom in tact!

So some of the pictures will be released at a later date because he deserves to see them first!

Hats off to you ladies for rockin the day and making me love my job more when I see how happy you are not only with your pictures but with your beauty as well!! 

 

Life and a new Year!

 Well life and the creation of life never stops amazing me!! I have had the Pure Joy of taking pictures for a brand new beautiful Life! Caylin is  a sweet and very loveable baby girl! I know her family very well and I am so excited that I have been able to capture her early days for them!! Ryan and Anna you guys have a beautiful Family!! I am more then sure I will be taking Many Pictures for you and I hope with all my heat that you cherish these as much I as have cherished the time I have spent with you and Caylin taking them!!

 To see more pictures of Caylin Check out my Fan page on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Jacksonville-FL/Photography-By-Mariah/163354927959

Where does the time go??

I have been on a mad dash for weeks!! I am so sorry for not getting here sooner! Wow so much has happened!
 Well to start with I have found a new inner peace! I ahve debated putting my camera down for my family and going to a 9-5. But after my Thanksgiving trip and the support of my family I have decided I am a Photographer. On that note I have come to the realization that my little camera needs an upgrade, not because it is not Awesome, but because it is holding me back as a Photographer! I am not taking pictures for me I am doing it for God. I have given my talent to him and since then I have been guided to places I never thought I would go this fast! My joy is in taking pictures and seeing the finished product when a family gets them and is so happy that they have those memories!
 A friend and Local Photog had an experience that has compelled me to want to share my feelings with you all. When I am behind my lens I am looking at the emotion as much as the composition. An angel to capture a look or gleam. These are not just pictures to me. They are moments we will never get back. Even in an Engagement session the feelings are different then on the wedding day! People are always evolving and so do too our emotions! You never know what a picture can do for someone. When you look back on your life fill it with moments! It will save a marriage, help a family or parent heal and for sure make telling your Great Grandchildren your love story even better!!
 Enjoy Life and Love to the fullest!! 

 For more of these family's pics and some of my new work check out my fan page on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Jacksonville-FL/Photography-By-Mariah/163354927959

 GOD Bless!

Shoot Out #2!!

 Sand and Surf! We are on location at Jax beach! Concept: White sandy beach, bright afternoon sun, and a bride in a white dress.. Every Photogs Nightmare! Our job was to learn and work with getting it right! We don't have a say in what time a wedding is going to be! Hey for all you know the 2:00pm block on the beach has a special meaning!


It was a blast working with so many talented Photographers’! I myself am there to learn and get experience! I had the joy of meeting new people and talking with them about my passion! It was more like a play date then a shoot!! What you see in the finished product is our best.. And the conditions we take the shots are not our norm! We are sharing the models with 7-10 other photogs who are all shooting when you are. They are all very polite and careful not to jump in a shot! This has been the best thing I have ever done for myself and the most fun I have had in a long time!! We had some beautiful brides and a very adorable couple!

Hair: Sonia Welch Garza

Make-up: Paulina Perez

Sonja Aislynne Harmon

Alayne Davis

Ashley Bludsworth

I always love a new baby!

 Well I had the pleasure of taking pictures of a beautiful family this weekend! I have known them since their 3 year old was 5 months old!! But this time I get to know their daughter from the start! I think every woman needs to have beautiful pictures taken when she is pregnent! It makes you feel special and it gives you a special keepsake of a time you will never get back! SO to Anna & Ryan I hope you have a long and happy life together and to your wonderful family, Hold on fast to the roller coaster of life and enjoy the ride!

Congratulations on your new addition;

A baby girl is a treasure rare;
A sweet pink angel, a little doll,
Nothing else can quite compare.
Her smiles and coos will bring you joy;
She'll fill your hearts with love and pleasure;
So cherish these special infant times,
With your little girl, your precious treasure.
By Joanna Fuchs