Monthly Archives: January 2015

Ahwatukee, AZ Family Maternity Photography {Phoenix, Arizona Area Photographer}

Family photographer at Telegraph Pass in Ahwatukee

I love shooting maternity photos! Maybe it’s because I feel like I have been pregnant non stop for the past 6 years and it’s the first time I haven’t been in so long! I think that pregnancy is so beautiful and I have been having so much fun capturing family maternity shoots over the past couple...

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  • sugashoc photographyFebruary 5, 2015 - 7:22 pm

    this maternity session in Arizona is gorgeous! I love the location! The in studio maternity is gorgeous too!ReplyCancel

  • sugashoc photographyFebruary 5, 2015 - 7:22 pm

    this maternity session in Arizona is gorgeous! I love the location! The in studio maternity is gorgeous too!ReplyCancel

  • EricaFebruary 5, 2015 - 8:31 am

    Oh wow, these are beautiful. I love the setting. The big sister is so cute touching mom’s belly. The indoor shots are very pretty too.ReplyCancel

  • jeanineFebruary 4, 2015 - 7:06 am

    So many special family portraits of this special time for them. Those gorgeous maternity photos will be treasured for generations too!ReplyCancel

  • Hilary BeaumontFebruary 2, 2015 - 8:13 pm

    LOVE these! The colours in your work are just sublime! And I love the solo maternity shots- so peaceful and timeless!ReplyCancel

  • ElizabethFebruary 2, 2015 - 7:06 pm

    These are so vibrant and colorful! Great job capturing this special time.ReplyCancel

  • Natalia HaireFebruary 2, 2015 - 5:52 pm

    Beautiful maternity session! Absolutely love all the family images! Such a great location!ReplyCancel

  • SaraFebruary 2, 2015 - 2:02 pm

    Perfect combination of a beautiful family and maternity session! They look so happy! Ahwatukee is gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • jessicaFebruary 2, 2015 - 1:21 pm

    You captured some gorgeous family and maternity photos! Love the lighting in them both!ReplyCancel

Fountain Hills, AZ Family Photographer {Photography in Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, and Surrounding Phoenix Areas}

Grandma and granddaughter in Fountain Hills ,AZ

This family photo session in Fountain Hills, AZ  was so much fun! I was able to work with a wonderful family from out of town this past holiday season in Fountain Hills.  This mom of five boys made me realize that you do survive after having a large family! She  also made me think that maybe I shouldn’t...

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    3 Simple Tips for Shooting in Full Sunlight

    3 ways to shoot great portraits using full sunlight

    Are you a natural light photographer who tries to stay far away from shooting portraits in full sun? I used to be, too. It can be tricky to get pleasing portraits when the sun is bright and there is little shade. But, it can be done! Keep reading to learn the 3 Simple Tips for...

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    • Tina MMarch 8, 2019 - 11:30 am

      Such great tips for shooting a session in full sun! I struggle with this and I’m happy that I was able to find this post! ReplyCancel

    • NickyDecember 24, 2017 - 12:04 pm

      Is it the same principle for doing large family photography in full sun .. what settings would you recommend and would you point towards middle person to get all in focus? ReplyCancel

      • Cozy Clicks PhotographyDecember 27, 2017 - 10:11 am

        Hi Nicky! Yes. I might choose settings that were a little narrower for the apture and high for shuuter speed if the sun were full and bright. Also, aim at the middle AND closest person to you to get all in focus. Good luck!ReplyCancel

    • MeganMarch 1, 2017 - 1:13 am

      This may be a silly question, but how would you go about exposing for someone’s skin?

      Thanks in advance!

      MeganReplyCancel

      • Cozy Clicks Photography LLCMarch 1, 2017 - 7:37 am

        Not a silly question at all Megan! You’ll want to set your metering mode to spot metering. Then, when you look through the viewfinder on your camera aim one of those red dots (your focal points) on the skin of your subject. Watch the light meter below to see if it is lined up in the middle. ( I talk a little more about manual and getting the right exposure here
        Hope that helps! -EmilyReplyCancel

    • Michelle FlowersJanuary 31, 2015 - 8:01 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing these amazing tips and I just love the photo’s you shared with us today!! Those little boys are adorable and after reading your tips I saw what you were talking about ex. the sun behind the little boys!! Phoenix Arizona has got to be a really cool place to photograph families and children!ReplyCancel

    • Jessica CJanuary 31, 2015 - 5:07 pm

      Thank you for sharing! These tips were so helpful. I can’t wait to try them out. You do amazing family and child photography!ReplyCancel

    • SugaShoc PhotographyJanuary 31, 2015 - 6:29 am

      Thank you so much for giving us these wonderful tips for shooting in full sun! I always have such a hard time shooting in full sun!ReplyCancel

    • sarah sweetmanJanuary 30, 2015 - 8:44 pm

      awesome – thanks for sharing these awesome tips about shooting with backlighting and in full day sun. I appreciate it 🙂ReplyCancel

    • BrendenJanuary 30, 2015 - 7:15 pm

      It’s always funny when I get clients that are so excited its a beautiful bright sunny day and all I’m thinking is NOOOOO!! These tips are great for those situations. I especially love the backlight image. That is always a great solution.ReplyCancel

    • Christine DJanuary 30, 2015 - 4:08 pm

      That is a beautiful full sun portrait! I never would have guessed it was that time of day! A true professional photographer really understands light and how to work with any kind of light and situation. Arizona families can certainly count on your skills to capture great child and family portraits!ReplyCancel

    • KatieJanuary 30, 2015 - 2:41 pm

      Love the picture! How did you keep the background from being blown out? I feel like anytime I meter for the face when its bright outside the background gets way blown out. Thanks in advance!ReplyCancel

      • Cozy Clicks Photography LLCJanuary 31, 2015 - 6:32 pm

        Hi Katie! In full sun try to choose a background that has midtones similar to the face, like in this picture. If you meter for the face and the background is the sky, it is sure to be blown. Also, use spot metering and that should help. Sometimes, you just can’t help it and the background will blow.ReplyCancel

    • DawnJanuary 30, 2015 - 12:33 pm

      I think just about every photographer dreads having to shoot in full sun. I love the tips you’ve provided. They will surely come in handy the next time I have an outdoor session scheduled on a beautiful sunny day!ReplyCancel

    • Alexia GarciaJanuary 30, 2015 - 12:16 pm

      Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips! I agree, as a photographer shooting in direct sunlight can be challenging but knowing the proper way to do it you can easily achieve some great images just like the one you shared! Great job!ReplyCancel

    • Esther EdithJanuary 30, 2015 - 10:33 am

      Cute photo with big and little brother! These are some great tipsReplyCancel

    • JennyJanuary 30, 2015 - 6:47 am

      Great job trying to inform your clients and fellow photogs.ReplyCancel

    • DeannaJanuary 30, 2015 - 6:20 am

      Great tips! I can’t believe that is Phoenix Arizona in the picture. I automatically think of cactus and desert, but it’s a gorgeous backdrop! Thank you Emily/Cozy Clicks for sharing your tricks. Maybe in a future blog you can share how you edit to get those rich beautiful colors 😉ReplyCancel

    • AmandaJanuary 29, 2015 - 5:17 pm

      What great photography advice for someone starting to learn how to shoot outside in the sun. I bet in Phoenix you have some amazing sunsets!ReplyCancel

    • KAtieJanuary 29, 2015 - 2:42 pm

      Wow what amazing points you have brought up here! Thank you for the great photography help.ReplyCancel

    • melanieJanuary 29, 2015 - 2:24 pm

      You do beautiful work! What a great post with some really helpful tips. Thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel

    • GonzaloJanuary 29, 2015 - 2:05 pm

      Nice picture and thanks for your tipsReplyCancel

    • Ruth BlochJanuary 29, 2015 - 1:32 pm

      Beautiufl! Love the processing!ReplyCancel

    • Hilary BeaumontJanuary 29, 2015 - 12:45 pm

      What a great set of tips for shooting in mid-day sun! I know I’ve been intimidated by it in the past but you really nailed it! Beautiful child photography out of Phoenix!ReplyCancel

    • HannahJanuary 29, 2015 - 9:36 am

      Great tips! It is great to be able to know how to shoot mid-day since most little ones are heading to bed during golden hour 🙂ReplyCancel

    • CoreyJanuary 28, 2015 - 12:23 pm

      Great full sun shooting tips – and cute photo too!ReplyCancel

    • Patricia KnightJanuary 28, 2015 - 11:54 am

      The light at high noon can be just as gorgeous as sunset with these tips. I love this photo of the two kids.ReplyCancel

    • EmilyJanuary 28, 2015 - 10:37 am

      Great tips! No reason to be afraid of full sun, and you have it down! I shoot film and love shooting in full sun now.ReplyCancel

    • AngelaJanuary 28, 2015 - 9:41 am

      Thank for the great tips! Phoenix is so lucky to have such a knowledgeable photographerReplyCancel

    • Mary AnneJanuary 28, 2015 - 8:36 am

      Emily, your family and children’s photography is absolutely beautiful. And now I know why – you have a great understanding of how to skillfully use light! These tips are so great and the above image shot on a cloudless Phoenix day demonstrates it perfectly. Beautiful work!!ReplyCancel

    • CarolynJanuary 27, 2015 - 7:22 pm

      Great tips! I always dread shooting in mid day sunReplyCancel

    Chandler, AZ Family and Child Photography; “Fun at the Train Park”

    Children's photographer in Chandler , AZ at Desert Breeze train Park

    This family photo session was so much fun as I have worked with this family since this little guy was just s few days old.  It’s fun to watch kids grow up and even more fun during that first year.  There are so many changes.  I was able to shoot his newborn, 3 month, 10...

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    • CoreyJanuary 29, 2015 - 11:38 am

      What a beautiful family! Love the baby boy’s big smile in the family photo – so cute!ReplyCancel

    Phoenix Family Photographer- “Converting to Black & White with BP4U Photoshop Film Actions & More!”

    Phoenix Family photographer

    If I could describe my family and child photographs with one word it would be:COLOR! My family and child portrait work is always strongly characterized by bright bold colors.  Not that I don’t like black and white, I really do. I just always feel like I have a more difficult time converting in Photoshop.   It just...

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    • JenniferFebruary 6, 2015 - 12:32 pm

      Stunning family portraits, I love how the new style looks with your actions! Beautiful!!ReplyCancel

    • HarshitaFebruary 5, 2015 - 7:37 pm

      Emily…i have always loved your work and i am so happy to see your actions and i highly recommend those action. Your outdoor photography is one of the most beautiful piece of work i have ever seen 🙂ReplyCancel

    • Melissa D.February 5, 2015 - 7:21 pm

      Oh wow, completely in love with these actions! Especially the black & white conversions, these may be my favourite.ReplyCancel

    • BrendenFebruary 5, 2015 - 2:01 pm

      Color photos are amazing but black and white photography just has this amazing mood.It always feels more “artsy”. I think converting an image to black and white removes all the distractions and you can really focus on the tones and subject of the photos. What gorgeous black and white actions they really showcase your gorgeous photography.ReplyCancel

    • Esther Edith galleriesFebruary 5, 2015 - 10:00 am

      Beautiful black and white conversions. THose children’s portraits are so sweet!ReplyCancel

    • Christine DFebruary 4, 2015 - 12:20 pm

      I agree with you…color is so amazing, and your color photography is gorgeous! But a great black and white can be just as spectacular. These actions do look awesome. There is a great variety to fit any feel you want. It may inspire me to go on a black and white kick for a while!ReplyCancel

    • sarah sweetmanFebruary 4, 2015 - 10:24 am

      You are an amazing photographer and your color images are stunning. I love how these black and white conversions add some drama and mood to the images. thanks for sharing this review!ReplyCancel

    • AmandaFebruary 4, 2015 - 10:08 am

      What a great group of photos. I loved seeing the use of the actions.ReplyCancel

    • JennyFebruary 3, 2015 - 2:26 pm

      I always love when photographers do this showing Black and White and color versions of photos.ReplyCancel

    • DawnFebruary 3, 2015 - 1:16 pm

      There is just something about black and white portraits that I absolutely love:) They have that timeless, vintage feel that is really fantastic. Great tutorial!ReplyCancel

    • CoreyFebruary 3, 2015 - 10:06 am

      Lovely black and white actions!!ReplyCancel

    • melanieFebruary 3, 2015 - 9:28 am

      Wow! Your color really does pop. Gorgeous editing. And you did a really nice job with the conversions. I’m going to check out those actions. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

    • Ruth BlochJanuary 24, 2015 - 11:07 am

      Love those B&W’s! beautiful!ReplyCancel

    • GabrielleJanuary 23, 2015 - 6:54 pm

      loving these actions on your photos, especially the b&w “melody!” 🙂ReplyCancel

    • Natalia HaireJanuary 23, 2015 - 2:48 pm

      Great selection of actions!ReplyCancel

    • Emily J, PhotographerJanuary 23, 2015 - 2:47 pm

      Thank you for this review! I have also struggled with black and white conversions. I will have to check these out.ReplyCancel

    • GiselleJanuary 23, 2015 - 11:50 am

      Beautiful actions, can’t wait to get my hands on these!ReplyCancel

    • patriciaJanuary 23, 2015 - 10:36 am

      awesome actionsReplyCancel