Future America's Next Top Model

My niece Grace is so cute. After we did the Holiday shoot as a surprise for her Dad, she was hooked. She called and asked if we could do it again. Grace is obsessed with hats, she loves them and wears them all the time. As soon as she arrived at the studio she was ready for her "Shoot", as she called it. I decided to use just window light this time and work with my new backdrops. She has all the poses down, she gave me many facial expressions. America's Next Top Model is her favorite show, I couldn't tell!
I am sure we will do it again soon.

The many faces of Studio 6

I have been really busy with the calendar and personal shoots. I also have been meeting with numerous brides booking weddings for this summer. I have taken time to shoot in the studio with window light and my huge soft box. Here are some of the images I captured. I have been shooting engagement portraits too, those will be up soon.
Enjoy!
Check out Bri's window shots, they are beautiful!
Convention is in less than a week, I can't wait!

calendar shoots booked for January

We have had such an incredible response for the calendar and portrait shoot for our Intimate portraits and we are booked. I have one spot left the first weekend of February. Thank you to everyone who inquired and booked an appointment. It has been a really fun promotion and we will be doing it again in the early summer. This time it will be a location promotion. It may be at your home or on the beach or at a secret location. Details in the spring. If anyone has any great location ideas, give me a call. 207-562-9900.

Maine PPA Convention this month

I am preparing my seven 16x20 prints for competition for this month. I am very excited and anxious to see how the judges like my work. My portfolio this year is one landscape, one fine art, and the rest are portraits. Some are environmental portraits, and some are traditional portraits. We will see what the judges think.
It is always a heart pounding moment when you see your print come before the judges and they talk about what they do and don't like about it. You learn so much about your work from them. All the judges are trained and are masters in the art of photography. It's hard to hear negative comments but you grow from it and become a better photographer because of it. You just need to be thick skinned and learn from the comments. They will give you one on one time to talk about your work in depth. I hope to take advantage of that service this year. Being a board member and 1st Vice President takes up a lot of time, but I will do my best to take time for a personal critique.
If I win any awards this year, I will post them asap. Wish me luck.

Peyton turns 6 months old

With Peyton turning 6 months her mom wanted to capture this milestone with professional portraits of her little one. Two of my vintage backdrops came in and it was perfect timing. I love the look of these beautiful textured pieces. Peyton looks so cute with her incredible blue eyes. Sabrina wanted a composite of Peyton's many faces. We soon discovered that she loves to have her mouth open a lot, but she is still so very sweet. The portraits of Peyton were not altered at all, they went from camera to blog. She didn't need any enhancement.


I love my new drops and can't wait for the rest.

Studio 6 Style

Brianna loves to be photographed and I love to photograph her. She has a great look and is always a pleasure to create portraits for. Bri can rock any and all hats. She looks great with or without one. We did a fun short shoot with hats and a scarf.

Studio 6 strives to create beautiful light that flatter the face. I have studied with world famous photographers through the years and they helped me master the art of light. I never flat light the face which renders no shape. The face is unique and has it's own shape and structure, I will enhance it and not take away from the beautiful contour you were born with.
Bri will be back on a sunny day for an available light shoot soon. I will demonstrate how Studio 6 will create beautiful light with the sun and Never flat light your face. I will create the same results as the studio but with the sun as my main light.
Check back for the results. You will be glad you did.

Happy New Year!

Here is some of the wonderful families that Studio 6 created beautiful portraits for this holiday season. I had one family with 23 adults in the studio at one time. WOW, it was a challenge. I used the space well to create a traditional family portrait. Most of my families were around 3-5 members in the family. A few were babies and toddlers.
I had a great season and am looking forward to all 09 has to offer. I am sure it will be marvelous!

What's new in 09!

My new website is on its way. I am so excited about my new site. I can't wait to get it finished and show the world. I also have new one of a kind vintage backdrops on their way. I will post some of the pics as soon as they are here. They are so unique and artistic. The style of photography will be different than anything in the area to date. They are fun funky and fresh. I have models waiting to do shoots when the backdrops are here. Fedex hurry up!
Check back soon and you won't be disappointed.

New Logo for 09

I wanted a new logo and image that represent the color scheme of the studio. I love the blue and brown look. In a year or so I will probably be soooo sick of it. but for now, I love it. I get so many comments on the colors of my studio. It is very soothing colors.
I am trying to leave behind the "Photography by Christal", It has been hard. I have had that title for over 10 years now. It doesn't seem possible it has been that long. Studio 6 is where I create beautiful, art inspired portraits, and I want the studio to stand on it's own as a creative space that may house other talented photographer in the future.
Photography by christal is still my wedding business, but soon I will have to abandon the title to insure my clients do not get confused with two titles and two businesses.
Two titles, two successful and established businesses, you can't ask for more than that.
THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING 08 ONE OF MY BEST YEARS EVER!

I am looking forward to 09 with optimism. I have a lot of new and exciting products and campaigns in the works and can't wait to launch them.
Check back soon for the latest news!