Rising Star Senior Portrait Program!
Are you a rising Junior or Senior? Wouldn't you love the opportunity to earn your senior portraits, including an Italian made album free? Our Rising Star Program may be for you.
We will select one or two student representatives from each school who can earn their senior portraits for free! (So you kinda' gotta' hurry if you want the free stuff!).
All you have to do is get 5 (that's right, only 5) of your friends to shoot their Senior Portraits with us and you will earn your portraits and Italian made album for free. That's a $500 value to you for free! What's better than free? (well, not much really).
Questions? Call us at 1000 Words Photography LLC at 919-550-0274 now to set an appointment.

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Wallace!

What a beautiful day! What a beautiful bride! What a beautiful wedding!

Liz and Jason were married in a quaint country church. Old wood floors with the sun filtering in old frosted church windows and an organ for music.

Liz was escorted down the aisle by her father and her son. Ethan had earlier lighted a candle in memory of his grandmother, Liz's Mom. It took him 3 tries but he got it lit.

The ceremony was moving...and funny, with Pastor Ben officiating. The reception was grand with great food and a great local band to keep everyone in the party mood.

Congratulations Liz and Jason. Your wedding and your marriage is worth so much, including 1000 Words!

Regina

Tiffany & Joe's Hurricane Wedding!

Hurricane Irene came in like the proverbial lion but did not dampen the spirits of Tiffany and Joe's wedding on August 27th! What a wonderfully happy couple these two are. The wedding itself was held in her church by their Pastor. When it came time to give her away both her parents stood up to say 'We do'. Joe's aunt gave a very emotional reading and later, at the reception, gifted Tiffany with Joe's deceased mothers necklace. There was not a dry eye anywhere to be found.

Friends and family were everywhere, and there were lots of them. What a way to honor and celebrate the union of a man and his bride - of two families.

A new beginning, a new family, a new Mr. and Mrs. Ashburn! A wedding truly worth 1000 Words.

Regina

Hate having your picture taken because you think you always look hideous? Being photogenic comes natural to some, but there are things you can do to look better in photos. Here are a few simple tips to help you stop running for cover when the cameras come out. You can learn these techniques and once learned, they will be second nature. Practice, really it helps! You will see a difference and everyone will say... you are SOOOO photogenic!
1. Start with the right clothes. Solids and neutrals work best. Patterns can overwhelm, busy outfits distract from YOU. Wear simple styles you are comfortable in.
2. Don't tan for your shoot. The camera picks it up as RED and that is not flattering! No shiney make up... think matte! Simple smooth hair styles.
3. Determine your best side, yep.... everyone has one. Find it and try to position yourself in the shot to show it off. A good photographer will help you. Look into the lens and don't pull your chin back, rather lean into the camera.
4. Think about posture. Good posture = confidence which = photogenic.
5. Relax!!!! Many people look unnatural because they freeze with a "say cheese" type smile (please don't encourage your kids to say cheese for pics! It won't be their true natural smile!) When smiling try to think relax. If you get nervous... it will only make things worse. Take a deep breath, exhale and shake out your arms and shoulders as you move into a natural stance.
6. Think happy thoughts. Think of something, or someone, you love and imagine the camera is that someone. You are so happy to see them! Your eyes light up and you are smiling with your eyes! The trick is being able to bring all this out on demand. A good photographer will help you get there with jokes, teasing and being relaxed themselves.
7.Hire the best photographer you can afford. You do get what you pay for, but be aware high dollar photographers sometimes have high dollar egos. The shoot should be about YOU not them. Make sure you are comfortable with them and their style. A good photographer should put you at ease. They should know how to show you in your best light, best location and also have good editing skills to help you accentuate your positve features. Truely professional photographers see the beauty in all their clients and they want you to have a good time not an ordeal! Nothing makes me happier than to hear a client say... "WOW... that was fun" at the end of their session. Means I am doing my job well!!!

Regina

Actors and actresses might be your first thought when it comes to professional headshots but they are NOT the only ones who need them. We have done headshots for executives, artists, authors, musicians, bankers and real estatate agents as well as aspiring models and actors. Thanks to the digital age, if you are looking for a job or even a date, have a Facebook page, Linkedin page or need a pic for your local newsletter, you need a headshot. It's a picture you use as a calling card and invaluable if you are job searching. You never get a second chance to make a first impression (even on line!) You will be amazed at how many applications you have for a good headshot. So it's a fact, you need one. What should it look like? In a word YOU.
Our goal is to project the real you while still presenting you as confident and successful-no matter your profession! No glamor shots or fake smiles! To see exampes of our headshots...Check out our website. We have a new Headshots gallery with some of our favorites. We offer mini sessions for head shots because we know you're busy; who has time for a long drawn out photo shoot? Our 30 minute-mini is only $50 and includes digital files on disc for you to use. Hey all my Linkedin Connections... do what Patrick (pictured here) did....get a headshot for your page. Give Kevin or me a call for details.

PS: hope everyone is having a great Summer!

WOW! What a wonderful time we had at The Back Bar in Chapel Hill Saturday. A great venue to party, or to have a party! We were invited by Hallie Sessoms, their Director of Event Sales, to photograph the engagement party of Brittni and Clint. What a special (and good looking) couple these two are.

They and their families have known each other all their lives but it wasn't until they were in college that they 'noticed' each other. Now look at them! (Great thing college is)

Thank you Hallie for inviting us. We wish Brittni and Clint the best of luck and happiness with a wonderful future.

Regina

Well...another future began April 30, 2011 with the nuptials of Nicole and Edward at "The Sutherland, Estate and Gardens". The new Mr. and Mrs. Proctor.

This was a very happy day for all who attended. Very personal and intimate moments were captured - from a personal prayer between Edward, his new father-in-law and the Rocky Mount Fire Department Chaplain. This marriage is off to a great start, especially after invoking the blessings of the almighty.

Nicole and Edward were so very excited from the moment the day started. Dressing, putting on make-up, relaxing with friends and, just for a little fun Edward made his way to the bridal suite but no worries, he only got to hold onto Nicoles hand. You can see here the emotion of the moment. Look closely and you will see tears. Made me cry to see just how much these two mean to each other.

Thank you Nicole and Edward for allowing us to share this very special day with you.

Regina (and Kevin too!)

P.S. Did I mention the gals were in a party mood?