Welcome Little Guy - Birth Photography in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler

Yesterday I was blessed to photograph the birth of a new baby boy. I have to tell you, I've seen some births in my day, but this one took the cake. Mom looked like a rock star through the whole experience and after pushing out her new little cutie, said, "That wasn't so hard!" I bow humbly at her feet! Here's a little sneak peek of the new parents adoring their first baby.

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A Few More from Chaz's Senior Portraits - Cool Senior Portraits in San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe

If you didn't see my last post, which included more of Chaz's senior portraits, be sure to back up one post and check them out. Chaz was so fun...and a truly great guy! Here are a few more from Chaz's session...two i thought would rock in black and white, and one cross processed for a funky look.

Oh, and did I mention...mention "Chaz" and get $50 off a senior portrait session! Call 480-286-0112 or email for more info!

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Chaz's Senior Pics - Senior Portraits in San Tan Valley, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Phoenix, Tempe Arizona

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This morning, storm and all (and isn't that the best time?), Chaz, Todd and I set out to shoot Chaz's senior portraits. We had a BLAST!

At one point, it was raining too hard to shoot, so we ducked into Filiberto's for breakfast. Yes, breakfast. Bean and cheese burritos at 8 a.m. What can I say? Chaz, it was memorable :o)

Chaz's short-version video slideshow:

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Dillon is 6 Weeks Old! Baby Photography in San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Arizona

Remember the birth I photographed on July 23rd? Well, little Dillon isn't so little anymore! At 6 weeks, he's starting to push up and he's sure a chunker. Cute, cute, CUTE!

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To Retro, or Not to Retro, That is the Question

You've probably all noticed a trend in recent photographs from various sources...it's that aged "70's" look, retro, vintage, whatever you want to call it. I see weddings done that way. Entire weddings. And I have to wonder...once that style is out of style, will you still be happy with your photos? Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to discourage anyone from the whole retro deal. I just suggest possibly mixing it up a bit. Get some nicely edited but "realistic" photos that will be timeless, and get some fun and funky retro images to enjoy while it stays in season (and to grin at in the years to come).

Non-retro:



Mildly retro:


Heavily retro-fied:

Custom retro with frame:

And if you missed this morning's post on what stand-outs and canvas wraps are (and some of our frame examples), be sure to go down one post and check it out.

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Video: Examples of Frame, Stand-outs, Canvas Wraps

Here's a little video showing what a Stand-out is, a couple of frame examples (email me for more) and the difference between a Canvas Wrap and a Gallery Wrap. The Temple pics shown are 16x24, the stand out is 20x30, and the canvas wrap is 16x20. Canvas wraps are available in sizes up to 3x5 FEET. Enjoy!

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Mesa Arizona Temple Pictures, Canvases, Prints, Frames

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Our Temple prints have been so popular, we decided to create a blog just for them!  Go to:  http://ldstempleprints.blogspot.com to see what's new!

"Glowing"

"Glowing - Aged" with "Families are forever" can also be done with your family name and any custom text (or no text), below: 

"Antique" (below)

"Antique - Sepia":

"Serene" (below)

"Enlightened" (below)

"Desert Garden" (below)

All images copyright sandi miller and miller&miller photography. These images cannot be used or reproduced without written permission from sandi miller.  We do not sell digital files of these images.

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Exciting New Product - HD Video!

We are so stinkin' happy to be able to offer fun HD video clips as part of your shoot. You've probably seen our cute and fun slideshows (if not click HERE). Well, now the slideshows will contain video clips of your shoot, too! FUN FUN FUN!

And! Wedding clips! I am just so excited. Bursting! Examples coming soon!

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SALE! 20x30 Standout - $200! Portrait Photography, Wedding Photography in Mesa, San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Chandler, Gilbert, Sedona

To make a bold, dramatic statement, go large! 20x30" standouts are on sale until August 31. Regularly $250, what a steal at $200! Standouts are prints, either color, TRUE black and white, or metallic (in the image below...gives an almost pearlescent shimmer to photos) mounted on 1.5" thick Gatorfoam and framed along the sides in black or white. There is no need for a frame. So fun!

Contact us for other sizes/pricing.

To see a standout in person, just stop on by (it's really so much better in person!)

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Q&A: Who, What, Where, When and Why?

I AM...

OLD SCHOOL WITH A FRESH FUNKY STYLE

Frequently I'm asked, "When did you start taking pictures?" In a nutshell, the answer would be "back in the old film days which means, yes, I know about reciprocity failure and push processing." But most people just stare when I answer that way, so here's the whole sordid tale:

I AM...

OBSESSED

When I was 10 (in 1980, but don't tell anyone), I started begging my parents for a camera of my own. I loved to take pics of my friends and places we visited (I lived outside of Washington, D.C.). Finally, after two years of relentless nagging, my mom bought me a Kodak Disc camera. It was the suckiest camera on the face of the planet. But it was cute and it was MINE!

I AM...

ADVENTUROUS

When I left for the Air Force at age 19 (in 1989), I talked my mom into buying me a 35mm SLR camera. I loved that camera! It was fully manual and I had to learn to adjust the aperture and shutter speed to get good exposures. I loved that camera until it got knocked over by a friend while sitting on its tripod and cracked! Obviously, not a top-of-the-line camera.

While stationed in Japan in the Air Force, I bought a SWEET Canon EOS something-or-another that I think was never released in the States. It was wicked cool and produced great images. (This was 1990; still long before the digital revolution).

After the Air Force, I decided to take some formal classes on photography and darkroom work. I also upgraded to better cameras...two Contax bodies and a collection of incredible Zeiss lenses (nothing in the realm of lenses for SLR's even comes close to their quality), an old Mamiyaflex medium format camera, and a pair of Hensel portys (heavenly studio lights). I started a web design business, hated it, and added photography for money into the mix. There is nothing else I would ever want to do for work (or play, really, for that matter) than make pictures.

And so, years later, the digital revolution swept across the land. And suddenly it felt almost wrong to shoot film. So, I sat and watched and waited, seeing whether these digital images would stand up against tried and true film.

And boy, did they!

I BELIEVE IN...

HIGH QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHY
So, after much pondering and sweating, I finally went digital and invested in professional grade Nikon bodies and lenses, and added a few new lights and other modern gadgets to my bag. And it has been a fun, fun ride. I can't wait to see what's next!

Taken by my husband and business partner, Todd

And this was taken by my daughter:

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Rain like Diamonds

Being from Virginia, where it rains alot (hence the lush greenery and flowers everywhere), I have a love/hate relationship with the arid desert clime of Arizona. On one hand, I enjoy not having to drive frequently in rain, or carry and umbrella or don a raincoat. On the other hand, I miss the smell of rain, the feel of the charged air, the storm clouds, the thunder, lightning, the excitement of a good storm.


I woke this morning to raindrops spread like diamonds across the front lawn. And diamonds are a girl's best friend ;o)






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Different Portraits in Arizona, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Sedona, Phoenix

Of all the editing I've done, I have to say this is my favorite. The skin, the eyes, the opportunity to just be a little different.

I call it "The Cocoon." I like it lots. And so did she.

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Boudoir Special! Boudoir and Fashion Photography in Arizona, Queen Creek, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler

On Special Now! Boudoir sessions, normally $350, on special for $250! Includes several clothing changes; typically lasts 2-3 hours. Fashion sessions normally $250, on special for $150! Call sandi to book: 480-286-0112 or email here.

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You Know You Want One! Custom Video Slideshows

This is a low res version for bandwidth sake. YOUR video will be hi res, burned to a DVD that you can show family and friends on your tv or computer. How fun it THAT?