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Today because of possible t-storms in the afternoon we postponed the Senior photo shoot at Braintree High. Instead I got to shoot some hot chick (My Wife) earlier in the morning. Here are a few of the shots, check them out.
Well this weekend was Layla's big recital. She has been so excited about this. She got to put lots of makeup on, get her hair done, and even wear the prettiest ballet costume. If you know Layla, you know she is a "ham". When we go to Barnes N Nobles, she always dances and sings for everyone on the kiddie stage. So we weren't worried about stage fright. But during the first five minutes of rehearsal she freaked out. It was a very stressful day. So we talked and talked and Layla seemed open to going on stage for the big day. I took her early and we played on the stage so she could get use to it. She loved it. And when the show began, she kept on asking when did she get to go on stage. I was surprised and optimistic she was going to do this. But as the lights went down and her class when on.... the tears came, and came, and came. The next routine she did, a literally walked on stage with her holding her hand, but when it was time to let go.... the tears came on. I will have you know out of the 50+ girls, layla was the only one that cried and did not perform. It was heartbreaking. As a mom, all you want is for your little girl to look beautiful and have fun. We figured out that she does not have stage fright, nor separation anxiety, but rather she's afraid of the dark. DUR! Who isn't? They turn off the lights to place the kids on stage, but the kids can't see their families, their teachers, not even the girl next to you. Alone in a big dark place that you don't know, well I'd cry too. But, she did have fun.... here is the few snap shots I did get. (No cameras or video cameras were allowed)
If you have ever read the book "Who moved my cheese" you would know change can be a good thing and you must embrace it. My blog is under some construction and is being changed to match our brand. James Federico Photography has changed to The Feds Studio and we are for the better. We offer so much more and I'm working with some great people, my wife Kate right next to me, how great is that. We are also working with two of my close friends Luis and Chris so I know we will be having alot of fun around here : )
Please bear with us as I'm working on the Blog and Website there might be some glitches, if you find them let us know.
Dane Sanders has been such an insiration for both photography and life. I have been following his Simple Photo Minute(a video podcast about photography) for I think over a year now. He has been very busy updating and upgrading all of his servers and links so many old urls don't work so here is an update. And if you have never hear of him(I don't believe that) check out the past episods of The Simple Photo Minutes.
What used to be simplephotominute is now http://danesanders.net
What used to be simplephoto.tv is now http://cutframetv.com
What used to be simplephotobooth is now http://fotocabina.com
What used to be danesanders.com is still http://danesanders.com
Just thought I would share this with everyone I got a laught out of it. Thanks http://www.newschoolphoto.com
TTD aka Trash The Dress just wanted to past this on to all the brides to be or brides of the past. This is not telling you to throw the dress out, no way. This is just a thing that a photographer by the name alt f has been doing for years and it is starting to get more popular out there. Check out TrashTheDress.com and tell me what you think. If your up for it I'm there let me know.
Nike, Coke, Pepsi these companies spend millions probably billions on there marketing departments, while we don't have that kind of bank roll. What is one to do to get out there and play in the marketing game? First we need a Brand. Kate and I are the marketing department over at The Feds Studio, along with being the photographer customer service, accountant, businessman/woman and everything else the comes up.
We had out marketing hats on these week and as you I have went from being just James Federico Photography to The Feds Studio. Now to go along with the new name we have changed the logo to the green sign thing and now since we were working on a now website layout we are changing the logo and brand again(for the better) It is said that most companies do this about 7 times before finding the brand that fits them best. We'll try our best not to do that but at least we're on our third not too many tries left :)
I just wanted to prepare everyone for the future changes to this blog design and it might move. So stay turned and I'll let you know what is going on.
Here is a highlight video of Meera and Thea's Wedding from June 1st and 2nd. This video was the combined efforts of both Luis and Chris. Let them know what you think over a Luis' Blog.
Over the past weekend Kate and I shot the wedding of Teresa and Andrew at the Neighborhood Club in Quincy, MA. Both Teresa and Andrew were so fun and it shows in the photos here are a few of the shots.
Over the weekend I Photographed the wedding ceremonies of Meera and Thea. Here is the slide show from the ceremonies, that I showed at the reception. Plus a little more from the Reception. Let me know what you think post your comments below.
