monday questionnaire

It's the start of a new week friends, and I thought to kick it off I'd answer a few questions in this Monday Questionnaire (stole the questions from this blog!).

1.) Mood:

Content. Happy. After writing this post I'm going to head to my bedroom to sketch a bit, and even the thought of that makes me happy :)

2.) Can you say the ABC's backwards without stumbling?

I actually used to be able to, but after trying just now I've discovered that sadly that extreme skill has vanished.

3.) What is the closest green object to you?

My brother's baseball cap

4.) Current nail polish:

Wet n Wild's Private Viewing

5.) What is your favorite song at the moment?

Gaahhh I hate questions like this because it's nearly impossible to come up with only one answer! Um, I definitely love A Fine Frenzy's "Electric Twist". I can seriously listen to it over and over and OV-AH again! (And now that I've mentioned that song I've opened it in a separate tab and will be dancing to it while I write the rest of this post :])

6.) Current outfit:

Short denim shorts from Kohls, black cami from Forever 21, Tribal print crop top from Forever 21, random bracelets and of course, bare feet (they're so in this season!)

7.) What coverage of foundation do you prefer most: light, medium, full, or none at all?

Even though most days I go without foundation, I like when my skin looks healthy and clear. So, like Alison,  I'm gonna have to say a lightweight, medium coverage foundation.

8.) What color are the walls of your bedroom?

A light turquoise. I share a room with my sister and we've been discussing changing it around a bit. Hopefully painting the walls white and having the whole room be a white/black/coral theme.

9.) What is your zodiac sign?  Do you think its characteristics represent you?

My zodiac sign is Virgo (the Ox) and I must say I think the description of Virgos fit me pretty well ;)

10.) Weekly goals:

Drink more water, draw more, clean and clear out my room!

What are you doing this fine Monday?

xo,

hannah

what to wear?!? || for photographers

My first real photo shoot with a model is approaching, and I've been thinking about it a lot. Mostly my thoughts are questions:

What equipment should I bring?

Where should we go first?

What poses should I suggest?

What should I wear?

Yes. That last questions usually pops up if you're the model, but for me it's important. Being a photographer, I know what it's like to get down on the ground to get the shot, climb on top of things, and go through hot and cold weather. I need an outfit that'll hold up through all of these obstacles. And so do you!
Here are some ideas for outfits that us photographers need in different situations:

1. Weddings
Okay, weddings are tricky. You want to stay out of the way, but at the same time you need to be everywhere at once. You also need something you can move freely in...

Summer Wedding by nutty97 featuring chiffon dresses

You can't beat a sun dress! It'll keep you cool, stylish, and comfortable. As for flats, you can never go wrong with them if you have a pair that will be comfortable for you for a whole day :)

2. Family Sessions
Now you really have to be able to move! Especially if there are a bunch of little kids. You want to be able to look casual without looking, well, bummy.

Summer Family/Lifestyle Session by nutty97 featuring short shorts

This outfit will give you the ability to run around and chase the kids, while still being able to look somewhat professional (in other words, not bummy ;).

3. Summer Engagement Session
I'm gonna be honest with you: I love engagement sessions. Why? Because the couples are calm, mature, and cute as anything. I've only done one, but I'm hoping and praying I get to do another one.

Summer Engagement Session by nutty97 featuring jean shorts

Like I said in the collage, if you have heels or wedges that you can walk (or run) in easily and comfortably, go ahead and wear them! Especially for engagement sessions, because couples are typically more patient than toddlers ;) Also, wear something that makes you relaxed. If you are relaxed and easy-going, the couple will be too.

4. Summer Model Sessions
In this collage, I'll show you what I really do plan on wearing:

Summer Model Session by nutty97 featuring faded jeans

I actually own that shirt, and capris similar to the ones pictured. I'm choosing to wear tennis shoes because we're shooting at a few different locations, and I want to be able to climb up on things and do whatever else I might have to do :)

I hope this little guide was helpful, I certainly enjoyed putting it together! If you'd like any other "photographer guides" I'll see what I can do :) Do you have any tips for photographers? I'll feature the best ones in my next "guide" post!

-hannah

a whole bunch of random

I've been a pretty downright horrible blogger guys. Just really really bad. But anywho, there is a reason, not a good reason, but still a reason:

I have been a busy busy bee and haven't had time to take/edit/post photos or anything else.
Also, apparently the fami;y's computer isn't working right so I couldn't edit photos even if I wanted to :'(

But I wouldn't leave you guys without something to look at, so here are some photos I found via Pinterest:

Yeah, obviously that one is first ;) I am definitely unhealthily obsessed...









Is that clip not gorgeous?

soooo, i hope you enjoyed this completely random and pointless post :) All photos are from pinterest, I do not own any of them. Just click on each one to go to the site.

-hannah
p.s. I've been thinking about making a makeup collection video, or even a video tutorial. Whaddya think?

a quick question

So, I've been thinking over how I can do makeup tutorials a lot without you guys getting sick of them, and I realized that I could make a whole new blog for it.
Do you think I should make a new blog for tutorials instead of posting them every-other-day here? Then I could do them whenever I wanted and I would probably post a whole lot more makeup stuff on there than I do here. Lately I've been feeling like there needs to be more photography on here :)

So what do you think? Would you follow if I made a blog completely for makeup stuff?

-hannah
p.s. please vote on the poll in the sidebar! ;)

Mountain pics and cousins :)

I really should be posting these on my photo blog but its so much easier to post them here!

I was in the car when I took these. I love the last one because you can see the sun rays shining through the clouds like the angels are trying to let you see a smidge of heaven.

I've always thought the farm above was beautiful. When we were driving past I finally managed to snag a photo.

Which one is your favorite?

And I am asking a direct question which I would appreciate very much if you'd answer in a comment:

Should I delete my photo blog?

You can answer yes, no, or it's up to you! (meaning me!)

My two awesome cousins are over. They are 9 and 6. Kate loves to play with them and for the past few weeks they've been taking a dance class together. They do musical theater, jazz, tap and ballet. They are currently working on the song "It's a Hard Knock Life" from Annie. One of my favorite songs ever! They are practicing in the basement but since they are really belting out the song you can hear it through the heating vent.

They all have great voices!

They asked me to come down and watch them one time and honestly, it was great! =)

Also, this is something I'm looking forward to when I get my blog makeover:

A double sidebar so my photos can be bigger!