New studio ideas

I am working on making my studio a one of a kind fantasy place. Picture this you pull up to have your childs fantasy picture done and you see a castle complete with draw bridge. To the right of it is a long castle wall to the left is where the fairies and other creatures live. Now would that start you off to fantasy land?
Inside will be part fantasy also. We use a special screen so the fantasy can become real. No other studio has done this as they have to do so many other forms of photography to just make ends meet. We will only be doing fantasy here. Children only dream for such a short time before they get to much into other things. Would it be nice to hold unto the dream for a lifetime. What was your make believe life? Did you love fairies? Why not be one? These are photographs that will last forever not to be thrown unto a shoebox and lost. Enjoy child hood even if it is thru your child's eyes now.

Fantasy Pictures

We have decided to start doing children fantasy pictures. This is something that is not offered in this area. There are a lot of regular studio's here that will rush you thru in 15 minutes and you will have a beautiful posed picture.
In my studio however we play and even before the session even starts we find out which one the parents prefer so this way we can plan which types of poses will have to be done. The younger the child is however we just go with the flow.
This is so very exciting as it let's me do both things I love to do. I even have one of the moms now helping by doing the hair and makeup for these.
You can set your own free session right on the website www.karenramos-photography.com

New special photo session

We are going to be doing fairy pictures. Working on getting everything together. No expensive set that would take hours to set up and take down. No storage of props or anything. Getting started today on our project.
Will be posting samples on facebook.

Went to Tulsa

For our anniversary this year we went to my favorite place Tulsa. We did not spend much at all just went looking around and of course ate at my favorite place Poncho's. Love just going and looking. Found a store that I am going back to after I get some extra money. Macy's is not what I thought at all they have some really good prices. Not much more than Wal-Mart.
So we went to church right after to Tulsa and got back after 8 pm. Got in bed at 9 passed out until 6 am such a great day.

What a week!

This has been a long week but so glad I am at home now.
We are making new plans for a new kind of studio. Still doing the same photography just going to have a twist to it. Only 3 more months before the studio will be open full time.
Not going to spell the beans yet on what it is, but there is no one offering it around Fort Smith. Going to be so fun.

New week

Well it is now a new work week. Already started off weird. Staying at the super 8 in Forrest City, Ar. got here with about 20 minutes left of the game to go . Yeah Brazil won 3-0 now they go on to the next level. Well after I got my room I went to wal-mart to get my stuff for sandwiches for this week. Got back and my room key did not work so had them fix it. Came in go the computer out made supper read 5 chapters in my bible. Get a text it was a co-worker wanted to know what room I was in. Well they gave my room mate a room also so now we both have a room to ourselves. Found out that they kept messing up all nite here a lot of us have our own rooms tonight.
After the store tomorrow we drive to Little Rock to the next hotel. So will see how it goes tomorrow.

Thoughts for the day

I sit here in the studio where it is nice and quiet and do a lot of thinking. It is like my own little spot where I can look outside hear the birds singing watch the rain and just think.
Instead of just watching tv seems like it is better to listen to Spirit 106.3. So much better no bad things on there. Nice songs and puts you in the mood to do a lot of computer stuff that needs to get done.
The website has been caught up, all contest have been planned. The one thing that seems to be the theme is as long as I do something free people come in. Hard to understand why someone would rather go to a department store be rushed thru and still not be happy with them. Oh and did I mention they advertise a package for $4.99 to $7.99 except when it comes time to pay then it goes up. They always put the ones that you don't like in the package. The kids get bored having to wait, parents gets mad at the kids because they won't do a pose. If anyone can really explain why please do. I used to go for the cheap but never liked the just pose like this, put your head down ...etc. That is not who I am or who my husband is. We are people who are so different so why should we be posed like everyone else? Oh and don't even ask to put your pet in there, they are not allowed in the store or mall.
Just really confused. In my studio I let the parents get involved. The kids play I even play with them. We laugh have a great time. The photographs are great because I have captured who they are. I do some posed one but not many because it looks so fake. Oh my favorite time is when we do the attitude shots. Just have to see the faces. Sometimes they get me laughing so hard it is really hard to take the picture.
My contest are designed to just have fun. This last one I did have only one family come but still had fun. Her son is just so funny. This was a dress up contest the daughter had her stuff but her son wasn't going to do it. Well he went in there found my shells (for girls) was holding them up his dad saw it got us to go look. We laughed so hard and it turned out so good. Like I said my studio we play and I let them be themselves.
Anyway just had this on my mind. Next Friday I am going to get 200 fliers printed up for the studio then need to get them out.

My Friends mom Graduation to Heaven

Question is are they lost? If they knew the Lord they are with him. They are made whole again no more sorrow or pain. Now if they did not know or receive Jesus then they are lost.
Life is a big test for all of us. God gave everyone freewill and it is up to you what you want to do with it. For myself and my husband we are christians and the Lord comes first.
I have been given the pleasure of being at my brothers graduation in 1989, mom's 2005 and then my dad's 2009. You may be asking why is this a pleasure. This is easy because of this I am more capable in helping others going through this sad time.
We I leave this world to go to my mansion on golden streets I do not want a sad funeral. To me it is time for joy I made it. At someones graduation are you sad? No you have a party play music who says it has to be sad. Yes you won't see me anymore but if you listen you will still hear me. So be happy for those who have gone on before you.
Life here is just a test are you going to pass it?

Death of a friends mom

After being on life support they made they take her off. She passed away this morning now it is time for the family to start the healing process. It is always hard to loose a parent. I know this first hand I have lost both parents and my brother. Now it is only me and my sister left.
You have two choices now either be sad and make everyone around you sad or be glad they have now with our Father in Heaven. Yes we may not be able to hear them or see or even ask for advice now. I do still get visits from my family and sometimes it is really silly, and yes I still want to call them and tell them things. They have graduated to a new life no more sorrow no more pain so I am very happy for them and one day I will also be there.
Life is just a stepping stone. You make the life you want here on earth. Make families and enjoy life. Yes there is a lot that you may wish never happened but it is what makes you who you are today. If you had a perfect life how could you ever help someone else that is going thru what you have already done?
Now is time to be thankful that even as short as life can be be so thankful that Jesus came here first to pay the cost. He is the only way to heaven.

Another Hot day

The temps are up in the 100's right now. Have the ac on in the studio feels great in here.
My 1 pm has been moved to July 2nd at 4pm. Working on some new ideas and new flier today.
Also put examples on the website for the up coming contest.

Blogger: Karen Ramos Photography - Publish Status

Blogger: Karen Ramos Photography - Publish Status

June Contest big flop

Contest turns bad.

After spending all the time planning and promoting so sad to see only one family that actually showed up. Wow I guess everyone really believes that there is no free contest without strings attached. Yes the pictures from the session is put on a website and if you wanted to buy you could but that is all.

I am so proud of Megan and Adam they were so good. Had lots of fun. Then Adam makes us die laughing. He found my props put on the shells that is meant for girls. So had to finish the set up with the grass skirt. This kid is so good at getting everyone laughing. Megan loves the camera she is just so pretty maybe one day she will be a model.

The one thing that changes daily are kids one day you bring them home, next they start walking and talking and before long they are driving. All this will seem like a blink of eye. Then it won't be long before they get married and start the cycle over.

Just imagine how your mother and father feel. When they look at you they see their baby not someone all grown up. This is from what I know in life. My son is 26 now and it just seems like yesterday I brought him home from the hospital. Now he is in school to learn how to build a nascar. Wow time flies.

Love your children as god loves you. Life is just a testing ground. It is going to depend on how you deal with things. When bad things happen just ask God for help then let it go. The more you hang on to it the longer the devil has his hold on you.

The last of the pics

changes in studio

new adjustments

Made some adjustments to the studio. Put my studio flash boxes back up but this time it is mounted to the ceiling out of the way. I had learn how to make some lights but not happy with the results so went back to my boxes. These where on stands but when working with kids I needed the cords off the floor only have my main one now one the floor. Also moved some stuff around in the studio now it looks bigger. Still same size just better now.
Got the ac on going full blast today is going to be hotter than yesterday so got it going early. Hoping for a better turn out today.
Thursday going to make some flyers and start walking the neighborhood and placing them at all the houses. Count down is now going months left so got to really start working on it.
Tomorrow I have a paying customer coming over Yeah!!!

My new picture

New Blog for Karen Ramos Photography

Well things just keep changing. Always finding something better. Facebook is a good place but if they do start charging I am not paying.
Got a gmail address today. It comes with buzz which is a lot like facebook. Still get to post what I want. Plus it links my blog and twitter so only have to do this once. A lot more than you can say about facebook. I will be do monthly contest in the studio so keep checking for updates.