Photography Mentoring, Tips & Tools

PSP PRESETS ARE HERE!

2 collection release (light and airy presets and whimsical outside presets)

Calling all Lightroom preset lovers… PSP presets are ready for use

EVERY GREAT DREAM BEGINS WITH A DREAMER

I am so excited to share with you my exclusive Hello Storyteller double preset release ( Yes, there is not 1 but 2 collections I am releasing ). I have worked so unbelievably hard on these and poured my heart and soul into each collection so they would work almost flawlessly with most photographers /style /camera etc…

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Children, Photography Mentoring

It all began when the stars aligned | Pittsburgh award child photographer

August | 2018

 

It all began when the stars aligned | Pittsburgh award child photographer

she had stars in her eyes and galaxies in her veins

 

Magical child sessions … ahhhhh give them all ! It all started with a dress – I had seen this dress and dreamt of the day that it would be rented for a session. That day came & it was more perfect than I imagined. I love stars & when I get to incorporate them into a session I try to make it different form the last …because we all know I have used stars quite a bit . LOL . I had a mentor come in all the way from South Carolina, (Paige) that hired me for my pixie dust mentoring session. The idea is that I create a session that they oversea from start to finish. . . +

These type of sessions are super fun & typically super magical because my creative juices get to run & play. (Where as normally my child sessions are truly based on the child his/her interest love etc. at the time…these sessions are a different part of my imagination and what can I do to show my creative juices to the one hiring me )

Paige and I did a model call that included that they needed to have a big dog. I felt like the stars aligned with these 2 beauties came into my inbox. I grew up having a great dane and have a special spot in my heart for them. This Blue great dane was just as beautiful as her sister. We all had a lot of fun at the studio and outside the studio in alleyway.

 

Catch a cloud

Clouds in a ballon magical tween session whimsical pittsburgh child photography Spunky & funky …when there is magic in the air you just have pick up your fancy dress and show off those kicks!

Clouds in a ballon magical tween session whimsical pittsburgh child photography she had stars in her eyes and galaxies in her veins

 

Clouds in a ballon magical tween session whimsical pittsburgh child photography

 

 

Peek – a – boo

Clouds in a ballon magical tween session whimsical pittsburgh child photography

Clouds in a ballon magical tween session whimsical pittsburgh child photography

 

Clouds in a ballon magical tween session whimsical pittsburgh child photography

opps … a fun moment of the hat falling caught on camera

Clouds in a ballon magical tween session whimsical pittsburgh child photography Clouds in a ballon magical tween session whimsical pittsburgh child photography

 

 

When you have a fancy dress on you have twirl !

Clouds in a ballon magical tween session whimsical pittsburgh child photography Clouds in a ballon magical tween session whimsical pittsburgh child photography

 

 

 

 

Pamela Salai Photography is a Pittsburgh Child Photographer also specializing in maternity, family in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas including but not limited to McCandles Township, Wexford, Franklin Township, Sewickley Township, Butler County, Cranberry Township, and Washington County.

 If you would like more information regarding booking a custom session with Pamela Salai Photography, please click here or contact me directly by clicking on the contact button at the top of my website or email me at : pamelasalaiphoto@gmail.com .

Often I am asked about client wardrobe. I  provide a curated wardrobe for my child clients and maternity sessions. Often these outfits can be seen through out my photos. When you book your session I will further discuss this options with you along with the stylist options I provide.

I use natural light and organic settings to create custom magic for each session.

 

 

Let’s Connect !

1. Sign up for my emails : CLICK HERE on the right hand side you will see a “sign up ” where you can enter in your emails there.
2. Join my private group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1686002001654081/
3. FACEBOOK  you can choose to “see first” or even set the notifications on
4. INSTAGRAM

Photography Mentoring, Tips & Tools

pamela salai photography | NAPCP 2018 ambassador

March 27, 2018

 

 

pamela salai photography | NAPCP 2018 ambassador

Community over competition

Clip from NAPCP : “It’s so inspiring to see people coming together.”  They have chosen 3 different weeks throughout the year for the Ambassadors to hold their NAPCP Gatherings. My first meeting will be April 28th at 4:15pm at my studio .

It is FREE to attend!

Please RSVP to me ( Pam) by texting me at 412-551-2346  by April 23rd , 2018

with your name & I will reply with directions to the studio

 NAPCP’s hope is to grow and reach more photographers bringing photographers from all over the world together in a safe space where they discuss the ups and downs of the photography business.

The idea behind these Gatherings is to bring photographers together and to create a community of love and encouragement.

We are going to start off the meeting at the studio introducing ourselves and discussing a few topics. The plan will than to be to go on a short walk in the surrounding area ( which around my studio outside has great opportunities to photograph)

As creatives, sometimes we need to do something to re-charge our batteries and reset our minds.

This year, the theme for this photo walk will be Depth of Field.

We will use this idea to fuel your creativity and explore the world around you. When your photo walk is complete, I will urge you to share their photos on Instagram and tag #NAPCPGatherings.

Outside of the main theme above, we can also practice other techniques

motion blur & crowds portraits & headshots behind glass and textures

sunrises and sunsets
sun flare
photographing strangers

silhouettes
off camera flash

reflections

 

 

 

 

 

Pamela Salai Photography is a Pittsburgh Child Photographer also specializing in maternity, family in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas including but not limited to McCandles Township, Wexford, Franklin Township, Sewickley Township, Butler County, Cranberry Township, and Washington County.

 If you would like more information regarding booking a custom session with Pamela Salai Photography, please click here or contact me directly by clicking on the contact button at the top of my website or email me at : pamelasalaiphoto@gmail.com .

Often I am asked about client wardrobe. I  provide a curated wardrobe for my child clients and maternity sessions. Often these outfits can be seen through out my photos. When you book your session I will further discuss this options with you along with the stylist options I provide.

I use natural light and organic settings to create custom magic for each session.

 

 

Let’s Connect !

1. Sign up for my emails : CLICK HERE on the right hand side you will see a “sign up ” where you can enter in your emails there.
2. Join my private group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1686002001654081/
3. FACEBOOK  you can choose to “see first” or even set the notifications on
4. INSTAGRAM

Children, Newborn, Photography Mentoring

Pittsburgh newborn photographer | Goodnight stars …

Pittsburgh newborn photographer | Goodnight stars …

Goodnight Stars,

Goodnight air,

Goodnight noises everywhere.

-goodnight moon

There are a few things that might set me apart from local newborn photographers- I LOVE shooting outside.

YES! Outdoors – outdoors 😉

I will only do it when the temperatures are just right and the area is safe for baby. It’s really my favorite – like ever !

I was SO SO lucky to have a beautiful day to scoop this beautiful baby boy up and grab some photos of him right outside of the studio.

There was this perfect patch of grass and the lighting was just right. Mom and dad were in utter shock that we moved outside and loved every

second of it. Than, when I showed them the sneak peek- I think they fell in love all over.

This particular session is special to me in a couple different ways .

1: It’s my best friends baby ( best friends since like 6th grade)

2: It was my first Newborn “Seminar” that myself & another photographer taught  (which we are planning more in the future)

{the ladies that came to the pittsburgh newborn seminar class had a great time. They got learn, shoot and ask questions}

I try to keep my newborn sessions different than most. I love shooting outdoors when possible.

I also like to not be really super awkward baby posey – so what does that even mean ?

I think it’s so beautiful to look at a baby in close to natural looking as possible without being lifestyle.

I give lots of credit to the newborn photographers that do those very intricate posing – it’s just not my style 🙂

So if you are looking for Outside, light posing I am your girl !

Let me know if you love what you see!

xo

Credits

 Star was made by: The Wooly possum

Mini, Photography Mentoring, Styled, Tips & Tools

Creating magical memories : Photographers interested in how I create my magic ? Come join me !

Creating magical memories

(my continued series for artist)

Interested in how I create my magic ? Come join me ! 

I have had some inquires lately about mentoring. I use to offer hourly mentoring & found that it just wasn’t enough time & that I had so much I wanted to share. I almost felt like I was cheating you out on knowledge . It’s taken me 4 years of blood ,sweat & tears . I am still learning & love to learn everyday. I try to keep up with new editing tools & new techniques. However, I always stay true to myself. I want to teach you what I know . 

For the first time I have decided to offer my Pixie Dust Collection : Come fly along with me as I take you on a journey. You over see a session from beginning to end. From my ideas/Brain storming , location scouting, prop section & than finally shooting. This obviously doesn’t all happen in a day for me … However, for the sake of the mentor session we make it all happen in one day. I est. about 6-8 hours with me. ( basically talk /mentoring lunch , dinner with me & shooting) Again … I give you my all. I don’t hold secrets – I feel that we are a community of photographers not competitors!

Please contact me for more information & availability *I will only be take on a few a year 

pamelasalaiphoto@gmail.com

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