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1:17 Photography

Memphis, TN 38114

Business Description

1:17 Photography is a Memphis company that specializes in natural light portraiture photography for children. The company has shot beautiful children's and family portraits since 2007. Although the company prefers to shoot in natural surroundings like farm fields, nature parks, and gardens, it is quite comfortable shooting in locations clients feel most comfortable in. Customers can create an online account to order photo packages, gift cards, and products such as digital images, image boxes, and canvas portraits.

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5.0
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Angela Ammons Photography

6881 Hawks Crossing Dr W, Olive Branch, MS 38654

Business Description

Angela Ammons Photography offers portrait photography services to clients in the Memphis area. Photographer Angela Ammons has been a professional photographer since 1998. She offers portrait photography services for families, pregnant mothers, newborn babies, and children, as well as wedding, engagement, and special event photography. Sessions can be booked in the studio or on location either in the client's home or outdoors. Photo packages include editing and photos are usually available two to three weeks after the session.

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4.7
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4.7 / 5 (93)
Google
5.0 / 5 (3)
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Ashley Benham Photography

Memphis, TN 38105

Business Description

Ashley Benham Photography is a Memphis company serving clients with weddings, lifestyle, and portrait photography needs. The company’s owner is a trained photographer who attained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Photography from Columbia College in 2014. The company’s customizable wedding packages start at $1,500 and include access to an online gallery where clients can view, download, and order prints. Ashley has shot a few elopements and destination weddings and always looks forward to shooting another. However, these have their special rates.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (33)

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5.0
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Caroline Wilhite Photography

Memphis, TN 38133

Business Description

Caroline Wilhite is a portrait, lifestyle and headshot photographer serving clients in Memphis. Through her company, Caroline Wilhite Photography the photographer works to produce images that capture the subject’s personality and emotion. The company specializes in families, maternity, newborns, couples, and children’s photographs. Caroline has covered some military functions and can now confidently shoot promotion ceremonies and other military events.

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5.0
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Cindy B. Thymius Photography

Memphis, TN 38120

Business Description

Cindy B. Thymius Photography is a portrait photographer based in Memphis. With more than 15 years of experience in photography, Cindy uses light to create art when shooting weddings, babies, high school seniors, families, and engagements. Cindy loves what she does, and she goes out of her way to make clients feel relaxed and comfortable when she takes photos of them. Cindy B. Thymius Photography strives to capture authentic emotions and preserve precious moments.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (17)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (1)

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Heather Strickland Photography

324 West Vallely Street Suite 100, Hernando, MS 38632

Business Description

Heather Strickland Photography is a studio offering portraiture services. It takes portraits for practically any purpose, including family photo shoots, senior graduations, and personal branding efforts. Photographer Heather Strickland also has experience with the fashion industry and is experienced taking headshots of models. Sometimes she takes headshots of clients for social media platforms and dating websites. Some time after sessions are completed, clients are presented with several options of obtaining physical copies of the final photos, including prints, invitations, wall art, and photo albums.

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (15)
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Pamela Fields Photography

Collierville, TN 38017

Business Description

Pam Fields Photography is a Las Vegas, Nevada-based photography studio serving men, women, and couples. The company specializes in capturing feelings of intimacy through its boudoir, portrait, and fine art photography and also provides personal branding and headshots. Fields’ fashion photography work has been published in national and international magazines, and she has been profiled on Vogue Italia's website. She has received the Vision Award in the 2018 ShutterFest convention and has also had multiple images published in Shutter Magazine. Customers praise her professionalism, lighting skills, and helpful posing cues.

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5.0
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Smith Artisan Photography

West Memphis, AR 72301

Business Description

Smith Artisan Photography is a photography services company with clients in Memphis. The company specializes in wedding, family, seniors, children’s, engagements, maternity, newborns, band promotions, headshot, and portrait photography. Smith Artisan Photography also has skills for photo manipulations and has served corporate clients in various industries. The company is owned and run by a couple who also have alternative music and teachings careers.

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5.0
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5.0 / 5 (6)
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Steve Jones Photography

Memphis, TN 38104

Business Description

Steve Jones is a photographer who has worked in Memphis for the past 17 years. His company, Steve Jones Photography specializes in on-location photography for individuals, businesses, and magazines. Steve’s growing corporate portfolio includes work done for clients such as Time Magazine, Varsity Spirit, BusinessWeek Magazine, and FedEx. The photographer has also shot many sporting and leisure events.

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Stroud Photography

Olive Branch, MS 38654

Business Description

Stroud Photography is a company in Olive Branch that specializes in portraiture and weddings photography. The company’s portraits service encompasses children, seniors, family packages, as well as a ‘watch them grow’ package that document moments through a child’s toddler years. The wedding service package captures key moments involving both the couple and the guests, from the reception to the celebration. Stroud Photography also operates a chain of photo booths.

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4.0
Google
4.0 / 5 (2)
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The Warmth Around You

Olive Branch, MS 38654

Business Description

The Warmth Around You is a portrait photography company made up of a husband-and-wife duo, Cassie and Michael. The Memphis-based company offers a variety of services, including sessions for weddings and engagements, families, and senior portraits. It sells products like albums and prints and features photobooths, as well. The Warmth Around You strives to capture genuine warmth, laughter, and emotion in every portrait it takes, providing clients with memories that last.

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4.2
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4.2 / 5 (33)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Introduction

    Portrait photography can be the perfect way to capture special moments for adults, children, couples, and families. It's a popular option for occasions, such as graduations, weddings, birthdays, and various milestones reached throughout childhood. However, you don't need a special reason to get a portrait professionally done, as there are many photographers eager to work with new clients at a reasonable rate.

    Professional portrait photography takes years of practice, and the right photographer can achieve results that go far beyond the typical selfie. A magnificent portrait can bring out the subject's inner qualities, allowing their unique personality to shine through for generations to cherish.
  • What is portrait photography?

    Portrait photography is the art of capturing a sitter's likeness with a camera. While this may sound as simple as snapping a quick shot with your mobile phone, the truth is that a truly good portrait photo is difficult to achieve. The goal of a high-quality photo is to capture the personality and emotions behind the subject.

  • What is the history of portrait photography?

    Since the invention of the first camera in 1839, portraits have been one of the most popular kinds of photos. However, way back when, photos needed an exposure time of 20 minutes or more, meaning you would need to sit completely still for that time or else end up with a blurry image.

  • Where can you learn portrait photography?

    Many art schools across the country offer degrees in photography, and some even have specialized classes in portraiture. This can be a good option for young photographers who want a well-rounded skill set. However, many dedicated portrait photographers are self-taught and rely on their portfolios to serve as their credentials.

  • How do you start a portrait photography business?

    Before starting a portrait studio, it's best to gain experience shooting your friends and family so you have a strong portfolio to show clients. Once you're confident in your work, try making a website where you can direct new businesses interested in having their pictures taken.

  • How to eliminate shadows in portrait photography?

    The secret behind many photographers' success is that photography is 50% editing. If you're working digitally, you can open up your pictures in editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, and use its digital tools to manipulate shadows and highlights. If you prefer to work analog, the best way to mitigate shadows is proper lighting.

  • What are the four categories of portrait photography?

    The four categories of portrait photography are constructionist, candid, environmental, and creative.

    1. Constructionist photographs involve working with a photographer who will sit you in different poses and lighting to create the perfect shot from the ground up.
    2. Candid photos are taken with minimal setup, trying to capture their subject in the moment.
    3. Environmental photos try to capture subjects in their natural environment.
    4. Creative photography uses a variety of experimental techniques and elements to create an original image.