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Browntography is looking for two Spring Interns! The Brownies that would totally fit the role must be open-minded, hardworking, absolutely in love with the field of photography, & be a Browntography fan. You must NOT be shy & be ready for loads of fun!

1 Intern for a day on March 28th to Key West & 1 Intern for a day on April 14th to Naples, FL!  

Things that are necessary:

• Available from 8:30am - 8:00pm.
• Own/Borrow a DSLR camera.
• Must NOT be a picky food eater.
• Can lift up to 10 lbs.
• Likes long walks on the beach .
• Is NOT afraid of getting dirty nor sweating.
• Knows what a viewfinder is.
• VERY creative and notices details.

These things are preferable, but not completely necessary:

• Live in Miami-Dade County.
• Available to meet at Starbucks or Skype beforehand.
• Knowledge of Facebook basics.
• Absolutely adore me.

What's in it for you?

You get to ask me whatever your little heart desires while we venture out on a full day of photo goodness!

The Intern for March will travel with me to the unique streets of Key West! :sunroof open:

Full Couples Session: We are meeting a lovely couple traveling from California and capturing their sweet love! Oh, sweet young love. My goal is to capture the amazingness of these 2 Lovebirds in the unique/amazeballs streets Key West offers!

The Intern for April will jump 'ship' with me to Naples, FL!

Full Engagement Session: This session has 2 pit stops. The Naples Botanical Gardens & the beach! The sunset shots are going to be out of control. Don't even get me started on the Gardens. The colors, I'm sure, are going to be beautifully captured.

Totally up for it? *Shoot me a sweet email telling me why you'd be the perfect Spring Intern. Be sure to bullet point your contact information and let me know which day you'd love to join me on! Great opportunity for college students! Submissions are due by Friday, March 2nd. Do weet!

*Potential Brownie must NOT have more than 500 fans on their Fan Page if you are already an up and coming photographer. Nothing personal, just looking for a Brownie who doesn't have too much experience and will benefit from this internship. You do not need to have a Fan Page or business to qualify.

February 14th, 2012

I absolutely love, love. & Dannielle & Nate were the perfect couple to express what fresh & good looking love is all about!

 

 

 

I wish I could take kudos for the killer idea of adding an invitation or special message in a roll of film; however, I am not the creative genius. Please Facebook: Trevor & Larissa- Modern Wedding Photography.

Check out their amazing Wedding invitations: http://www.trevor-larissa.com/Photoinvite.

I am not planning a Wedding anytime soon, but I am celebrating my very 1st Valentine's Day! I have never had a real, 100% Valentine's dinner, date, nor reason to celebrate my love with my sweetheart. With that said, I wanted to make this very 1st Valentine's Day extra special! As a creative little Brownie, I figured why not incorporate my love for film photography and my 1st Valentine's Day in a roll of love? :wink: Hope ya'll enjoy the Step by Step of this nifty little project with a a Brownie touch.

 

Materials: A scissor, tape, a pen, Vellum paper or construction/inkjet paper, a roll of used film.

 

Step 1: Gather all the above mentioned materials. I'm highly obsessed with Uniball pens and vellum. There's something so simple and romantic about vellum. However, you can use any type of paper that is thin enough to fit inside the roll of film & can easily flow through the film as you roll it in. (See Step 4.) As for the used film roll, contact your local photo department at any pharmacy or photo shop. I just asked the photo tech and voila. You may also buy a roll of film or disposable camera. But why not keep it eco-friendly? Recycle! 

 

 

Step 2: Using a paper cutter board cut 1 sheet of vellum paper into 3-4 strips. Each strip is about 1 inch wide. Don't fret, if you go a wee bit past an 1 inch the world will not end. The gist of it all is to make it perfectly imperfect. When you're all set with your strips write your lovely message to your Babycakes. Make sure to pre-write your message to prep for your final words. Above is my lovely Valentine's Day message to my sweetheart Eddie.

 

 

Step 3: It's now time to tape your strips together. Cut/tear a small piece of tape, about 1/2 an inch. You do not want too big of a piece nor small. Your goal is to get a good enough size to hold the strips together but not get stuck as you roll it in the canister. Make sure your writing is upright. (Facing the sky.) Tape the piece behind the end of each strip and tape each strip together. *Make sure to NOT add tape to the front of the 1st strip with the beginning of your message. 

 

*In the message to Eddie, I did NOT add tape to where the sentence "Eddie.." started. That was the beginning of my message. I added my 1st piece of tape to the end of that strip/sent. The part where "Eddie..." starts is what will stick out of my roll of film.

 

 

 

Step 4: Now that you have your message all 'stripped' down, :chuckles: Add a last piece of tape to the end of the last strip with your message. Make sure your writing is still facing up. Tape it to what's left of the used film strip. Most places will leave a tiny strip of film strip at the very end when they develop. Make sure to press firmly on this piece of tape. All done? Start slowly reeling in the strip by turning the knob counter-clockwise. With a little patience and minor tugging the strip will magically flow in smoothly.

 

 

The final product is insanely adorable! Leave a bit of the strip peeking out of the roll of film and add a super fun message to reel out your awesome message! I totally enjoyed making my Valentine's Day "card" and hope you get a kick out of this DIY project. :sprinkles Brownie dust: Make sure to 'Share' this on Facebook & to give Browntography kudos on such a nifty little project. 

 

Happy Valentine's Day from this little Brownie to all your adorable Munchkins and Lovebugs.

 

 

I feel it's about time I get down to the nitty-gritty and answer the all too frequently asked questions. I treasure each and every one of my Browntography fans however, it can get real old to constantly be asked the same questions on a daily basis. I chose the top 10 FAQs I answer almost every day. 

Please be sure to read this entire post thoroughly and hopefully you find the snazzy answer you've been looking for! Did you not find your question listed? Don't fret! It'd be my pleasure to answer it! Shoot me an email at Browntography@gmail.com. 

1.  How do I contact you?

This question makes my hair prick out at times. Yikes! Please take 2 seconds to explore around my Website & Facebook Fan Page. If you were contact information where would you be? Possibly under the 'Contact Tab'. On my Facebook, through the Info Tab or simply by looking at my default picture. Most services have very accessible contact information.

2. How did you get so many Facebook fans?

I stirred up a secret potion with load of Munchkins & Kiddies. Then I magically had over 5,000+ Facebook fans. :chuckles: I've worked hard to have a loyal and a good looking fan base. Instead of emailing me and asking me my "secret" recipe, how about figuring it out on your own? Don't mean to sound harsh but, just think outside of the box.

3. What lens do you shoot with?

50mm f/1.4. Nuff said.

4. Where are your packages & pricing?

Check out the 'Pricing Tab' on my website for a quick reference of what to expect. Then, shoot me a sweet email and it'd be my pleasure to forward all the deets. *All pricing is subject to change throughout the 2012 calendar year.

5. I love your work; where is this location?

Let's be honest. 90% of the time, you can careless about my work! :snickers: I sadly have had too many inquiries literally saying: "Hi, where was this shot? Thanks." Geez, talk about rude. I work very hard to find unique nooks and locations throughout several parks in Miami-Dade & Broward County. Why on Earth would I just give away a special spot in a heartbeat? Think twice before you ask a photographer this question. It's like asking a Musician, "Write me a song and I'll sing it. Thanks." Google is my best friend.

6. Please send me a list of the locations you shoot at to choose from.

I do not have a set list of locations. They are all in my mind. It'd take me hours to make up a nifty list. I also do not talk about locations with any clients until the non-refundable deposit has been made.

7. Non-refundable deposit? I lose my deposit if I cancel?

Yes. Mini Sessions are $25 & Full Sessions/Events are $50. This deposit reserves your slot and guarantees I will NOT be left hanging. This is a business and like all businesses I need to trust you will follow through with your word. If you are truly a serious client, a non-refundable deposit will be no sweat.

8. You are out of my budget. Any specials?

Take a peek at Browntography's Holiday Mini Events. http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=297679990244488 If these specials are still not fulfilling your budget, please contact Sears or JCPenney.

9. Do you shoot Weddings, Boudoir, &/or Quinceanera/Sweet Sixteen pictures?

My style is very simple, quirky, with a twist of spunk. There is nothing wrong with the above mentioned photo shoot categories. I just choose to not shoot nor take a part in them. Browntography is 100% Munchkin Friendly. Engagement Sessions are welcome.

10.  I emailed you 10 minutes ago, I haven't heard back!

I absolutely LOVE all your emails. Even those that make me shake my head. I get about 50+ emails on a good day! Which is thankfully almost every day! However, Browntography is a one Brownie business. I literally do EVERYTHING from marketing to invoicing to shooting to editing to 'you get the point'. It is nearly impossible for me to answer ALL emails within hours from 1st contact. Please allow up to 72 hours to hear from me. I try my best to answer emails in a timely manner. Thank you for your patience.

Hopefully I answered a few questions ya'll might've had in mind. There are so many more FAQs that should've made the cut, but I'd be here all night! :chuckles: Lastly, my personality is super bubbly and witty. I say what I mean & I mean what I say. I love, LOVE, my job. I will always be super respectful and honest. Please note that I have a very minimal social life, work 80+ hours a week, will blow up your Facebook News Feeds, love saying the word Munchkins way too much, & this is my full-time baby. Thank you from the bottom of my little heart for being a fan!

Caption: Brownlet Paris and her Birthday Entourage.

Why not shoot Behind the Scenes shots? Don't you ever wonder what goes into the Browntography Experience? I love to share a shot of my sessions so you can see that not everything is always peachy-perfect! There is no way that I can immediately bond with every Munchkin. Each Kiddie has their own personality. Some are happier than others, a lot more timid, or just overly active. I have had the pleasure of meeting all personalities noted and some. I NEVER stress out. Kiddies can feel your tude', seeping through your glands. You really can't lie to a child, but only fib with good intentions.

As a kid I tested every adult I ever encountered. I suppose I wanted to challenge how tolerant they were of different situations and of course, me. :chuckles; With that said, I have rarely, RARELY, ever cancelled/rescheduled a session due to "bad" behavior. Talk to each Munchkin as a tiny adult. Wasn't it annoying to have people talk down or child-like to you when young? Changing the tone of your voice helps, but never to the point that you sound like a squeaky mouse. Be yourself & never underestimate a Kiddie. They are wise!

Do colors catch their attention? Maybe a favorite song? Maybe dad doing jumping jacks behind me? If all else fails, ask the little Rugrat about them. Who doesn't like talking about themselves? Make sure to pre-plan and ask their parents when they are their brightest and happiest! Learn to deal with ANY situation. With experience, you eventually learn to decipher what "category" each child you meet falls under. 

Just remember, the key is for your little client to have a blast! My goal is to capture that killer shot and get a great workout!

Kudos, Brownie