Charlotte Group Mentoring [May 16] | Washington, DC Photography Instructor

Happy Tuesday loves!

Major catching up happening today as I post recaps from my most recent group mentor sessions over the past few months :) I just realized that I hadn’t posted any since my Little Rock recap back in February and I’ve had 5 since then!

So since I’ll be announcing the fall dates tomorrow, I figured we should share the recaps from our recent sessions :)

First up is Charlotte!

My second official group mentor session was held in Charlotte, NC back in May. This was my first time in Charlotte and I absolutely loved it! What a beautiful city and SO photogenic! Literally everywhere I turned was a great spot for photos :) So our mentor session turned out wonderfully!

I got together with a group of 4 lovely photographers and we had a great day learning how to find the good light, how to achieve the correct exposure each time, and discussing business aspects of their respective photography businesses. 

I was so happy to see the fairly immediate change in the quality of their photos from when we started to the end of the session :)

Here are a few behind the scenes photos along with headshots for each attendee!

“Danielle’s mentoring session was clear and concise. I love that she had materials for us and broke the sessions down between basics of digital photography, practice shooting, and editing. Keeping the group small allowed us each to participate and receive without being overwhelmed. The tips and practice with shooting and editing were clear, super simple and they instantly improved my photography. It also was helpful that 2 meals were provided as we had a full 7 hours with Danielle :-) I love that Danielle also encouraged us all to take time to find our ‘own’ style and be consistent. Overall, my time and money were well spent and I could not recommend a better resource for mentoring.”

-Lisa Y

“My experience with Danielle was far beyond awesome. I traveled from South Carolina to Charlotte and it was well work my travels. I have been trying to shoot with natural light for some time now and struggle with it. After attending Danielle’s mentor session, she has made my life so much easier behind the lens! I have no regrets and look forward to working with her again next year. Thanks again for all the helpful information and your professionalism that you have offered to help me along my journey. ”

-Tanya W

If you’re interested in participating in the next group mentor session and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me today! View more information on the photographer education options offered here!

Summertime in the City | Summer Mini Special

As promised, TODAY is the day you get in on the action- Summer Mini Sessions are here! 

Those who signed up for our mailing list got exclusive access to book a full week before anyone else! 

Now is your chance!

Mini Sessions are $275 and include the following:

• Pre-consult to ensure your photo session will be just what you want! 
• Professional makeup application for 1 
• 30 min photo session for up to 4 people 
• 1 outfit 
• Custom editing of the best 10-15 images selected by the photographer 
• 1 mounted 5x7 print 
• Private digital proof gallery for ordering

All prints and digital negatives are sold a la carte.

To make sure everyone looks as fabulous as can be- makeup will be included in the session fee! That way you save a bit because it would be an additional $25 if you paid for makeup separately. You can expect the same flawless look for your photos that you see on my site because you’ll be working with my favorite makeup artists :) 
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To take advantage of this special mini session offer, you must be located in (or willing to travel to) Washington, DC on August 9. Your session must be booked no later than July 18, 2014 for a session to be photographed on August 9. All mini sessions will be photographed at an awesome location in the city!

All set and ready to book your session? 
EMAIL ME to snag your spot!! 

DON’T DELAY! These spots will go quickly and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Have additional questions?

Please view the FAQ section and if you have additional questions not answered there, feel free to email me: danielle@dfinneyphoto.com.

 

I look forward to working with you, I know we will have a blast!

Till next time!

-Danni

Taleah & Clayon | Washington, DC Engagement Photographer

And last but certainly not least today is Taleah & Clayon!

Taleah reached out to photograph their September wedding, but unfortunately I wasn’t available for their date :(

They ended up booking another great photographer though, so they are in great hands with the incomparable Andrew Thomas Clifton :) I had a fun mini engagement session with them and I can’t wait to see their wedding photos! 

Check out my faves from their mini session!

If you’re interested in a session and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me and schedule yours today! Currently booking: October & November 2014. 

Crystal | Washington, DC Fitness Photographer

Next up today is Crystal!

Crystal is a fitness coach and was in need of fresh promo images for her website and social media pages! I really enjoyed this session because I am trying to get into fitness myself and have been looking at different coaches and trainers while lamenting the lack of professional imagery :/ Which is really the case in a lot of industries, so it’s not unique to fitness lol. 

Great professional photography is an investment and I’m glad Crystal chose to invest in her brand’s look :)

Here are the favorites from Crystal’s mini session!

If you’re interested in a session and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me and schedule yours today! Currently booking: October & November 2014. 

Melissa | Washington, DC Headshot Photographer

Happy Monday loves!

I hope everyone had a great extended weekend :)

Lots of newness to come on the blog this week! I want to start off by sharing a few sessions from the Spring Mini Special from this past May, just ahead of the Summer Mini Special that will be announced tomorrow! Those on the mailing list got a head start (make sure you sign up for the mailing list so you don’t miss out next time :). Once the information is announced tomorrow, you’ll want to move quick to snag your spot!

The first mini up today is Melissa!

Melissa is an architect and wanted her headshots to have a city/urban feel and be a bit more reflective of her personality as opposed to a standard stiff headshot… Incorporating cool architectural lines and urban scenery, I think we brought her vision to life, don’t you agree?

Check out the best from Melissa’s mini session!

If you’re interested in a session and would like to have the DFinney Experience yourself, email me and schedule yours today! Currently booking: October & November 2014.