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Full wedding album

Wed. March 31, 2010 Posted in for photographers * weddings

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I’ve gotten a fair amount of requests from photographers to share another full album design. I, like many photographers, like my albums to look clean and simple. I like each spread (two pages facing each other) to have continuity. I like single images on each page. It’s really about that simple :)

Check it out here!

Couture book is AWESOME by the way ;)

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And since the album doesn’t show up here — and blog posts without photos aren’t that cool — here’s one Dane shot of me. I didn’t ask him to take cool photos of me, by the way :P He wanted me to teach him off camera flash so it was just me and him — and he couldn’t take photos of himself :)

Bobby

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bearska - You are a revelation!March 31, 2010 - 12:24 am

Chrissy Deming - Beautiful! Thank you for sharing! :)March 31, 2010 - 10:28 am

Erin Himmelreich Camp - Geeze, Bobby, almost makes me want to get married all over again :D!!! Amazingly done!! March 31, 2010 - 11:12 am

Dan Dalstra - Great Album. I love the simplicity. March 31, 2010 - 11:18 am

Carlos Bruno - Yeap ... VERY VERY simple album. VERY. BUT FREAKING AMAZING DUDE! Some people got the right thing to do in life, and definitively you ARE one of them. Congrats ...March 31, 2010 - 6:22 am

Kim Ward - um...before and after wednesday? i only want you for your tutorials. :|March 31, 2010 - 8:22 am

Bethann Greenberg Ulloa - Wow! Thats a dream bride and groom! a 90 page album! How do you sell that to them?March 31, 2010 - 5:40 pm

Char Baiz - love the album!March 31, 2010 - 7:33 pm

ajira - that is an AWESOME photo of you. So fierce. Love it.April 13, 2010 - 12:45 am

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Two full weddings!

Tue. March 30, 2010 Posted in for photographers * weddings

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I think I’ve said it before, but full weddings are thee way to book clients that want what you do. Over the years, I’ve found that I’m a pretty lucky photographer when it comes to my couples. I match up so well with my couples. And note what I say there. My couples. Believe me, I’m sure that there are plenty of couples out there that would not find me to be a great match for their big day — but the couples I match up with? We have a great time making awesome photos together :) I’ll explain why in a second, but full weddings help me get and not get the following…

*I don’t get bridezillas.

*I don’t get shot lists.

*I don’t get photos by other photographers where the bride says “can you do this???“

*I do get total trust from my couples.

I think this a large part of this is because of showing full, recent weddings. I totally believe that full weddings answer questions that brides don’t even know that they have. When a bride inquires about my photography, I send a response email — with the bottom smothered in full weddings. Okay, not smothered… But I do send the last 5 or so weddings that I’ve shot (plus a couple of my favorites). I explain that this is the best way to find out if I suit their style. If they like what they see with my last few weddings? Well I can do that every time as these aren’t my favorite two or three weddings over the last few years — but rather the last five or so weddings I’ve shot. This gives clients an awesome level of confidence in me and has really made my day of shooting the wedding free of stress as I know my couples trust me. I love it.

So how do I show full weddings? Showit Web. If you’re a wedding photographer and you aren’t using SIW, it’s time to do so. Really. It is. I’m convinced that this simple, easy approach to showing my work to my potential couples has been a major part of why I am booking weddings. Remember, clients aren’t JUST paying for photography. They are paying for peace of mind. Peace of mind comes from knowing that the photography is definitely taken care of — where the couple doesn’t have to hope things will look good — they just look forward to seeing their wedding photos that they know are going to be awesome! Seeing your last several weddings, and thinking they’re as great as your gallery on your site, is an incredible way to get them that peace of mind.

Anyways, here are my last two weddings I’ve shot this year. Loved shooting both of them as again — total trust from both couples :)

Katie and Anthony

Chris and Shamar

Hope that helps! And if you aren’t using Showit Web… get on it! :P

Bobby

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Bobby Earle - The full weddings don't show up here -- go to this page :)http://bobbyearle.com/blog/san-diego-wedding-photographer/March 30, 2010 - 12:00 am

Angela Kay Duncan - Bobby, thanks so much for this post! I'm greatful that I have found so many photographers to admire who are so willing to share their tips. thanks!March 30, 2010 - 5:00 am

Kristin - Thanks for posting! I totally agree with you about ShowIt! Amazing programs for photogs. Great images too. :-)March 30, 2010 - 12:34 am

julie frye - I think I'm in love with you Bobby. The music fits!March 30, 2010 - 3:14 am

BobbyandLindsay Earle - The full weddings don't show up here -- go to this page :)http://bobbyearle.com/blog/san-diego-wedding-photographer/March 30, 2010 - 12:46 pm

Bobby Earle - The full weddings don't show up here -- go to this page :)http://bobbyearle.com/blog/san-diego-wedding-photographer/March 30, 2010 - 12:46 pm

Lindsay - Bobby, love the music you add to your photos and site! well done! maybe 1 day you could share your play list? Looking forward to more amazing photos!March 30, 2010 - 6:32 am

Elisha - Bobby! You are phenomenal with what you do! So thankful that we found you and Shamar & Chris have this treasure for a lifetime.March 30, 2010 - 6:33 am

Julie Bielefeldt - Thank you so much for sharing the "goodies" you have found.March 30, 2010 - 1:46 pm

Marissa Rodriguez - This is such a great post! Thanks Bobby!March 30, 2010 - 11:26 am

AmyPunky Photography - Great post!!!March 31, 2010 - 5:41 am

Shamar Collins - I can't wait to watch this with Chris when he gets home tonight. Thank you so much!March 31, 2010 - 11:37 am

Lori Frye - Wow! I love the song that plays with the slideshow, beautiful! Once again, great work!March 31, 2010 - 11:37 am

Elisha Francis - watch it. you know you want to tear up a little this morning!March 31, 2010 - 11:38 am

Julie Mays Frye - Isn't it WONDERFUL and FUN!March 31, 2010 - 11:38 am

Bobby Earle - You guys are the best ;)March 31, 2010 - 11:39 am

April - Thank you posting this! The slide shows are amazing!April 5, 2010 - 7:50 am

Karla Yale - Can you get me in touch with Julie Mays Frye, AKA Julie Anne Mays? Thank you, Karla YaleJune 16, 2011 - 5:43 pm

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Still shooting more…

Mon. March 29, 2010 Posted in portraits

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So I’ve stuck to my guns on shooting more so far! Very out of the norm for me, but I shot a fun senior shoot over the weekend. Here’s a sneak peak…

I’m hoping I keep up with this shooting more often kick I’ve been on. It’s been fun!

Bobby

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Danielle Bitz - this would make a beautiful canvasMarch 29, 2010 - 5:51 am

Cindy Lowe - nice!!March 29, 2010 - 9:35 am

Dan Fields - Bobby....you can always go shoot with me.....I am a shooting machine....March 29, 2010 - 9:37 am

Dominoe Imus - Senior photography is absolutely my favorite, they are so much fun, they have great personalities and they love doing crazy stuff. Beautiful image!! I hope you keep shooting more, I love seeing the end result.March 29, 2010 - 10:37 am

Marissa Rodriguez - So intense! Love it!March 29, 2010 - 4:07 pm

I need your help to help…

Fri. March 26, 2010 Posted in family * Personal

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I tried this a couple years ago, but my blog had very few readers back then. I’m hoping that since there are more of you now, that you can help me here.

As I’m about to be a dad, I can’t help but begin to wrestle with worrying about something bad happening to my son. No parent wants to go through that — but it most certainly does happen. So here’s what I want to do.

When I have a free month, I’d love to donate my time and photography to families who have a terminally ill child. I know it sounds a bit odd just saying it like that, but I don’t know a better way to word it. The reason? First, it’s something I can do. We all should be looking for ways where we can use our craft to help others — and I know I don’t do this nearly enough. So this is something that I can do. Second, my hunch is that there are an insane amount of medical bills for families in these situations — and that everything that isn’t absolutely necessary gets put on the back burner. I’d love to help a few families out with that problem. Third, many of you that read the blog are fellow photographers. I’m hoping that in my photographing these families, that seeing the photos may inspire some of you to do something similar. Just to start thinking about how you, as a photographer, can help out your fellow man. For no reason other than helping.

So if any of you know a family in the San Diego area that I could help in this regard, please let me know. I’ll be looking for a family for the month of April. Then I’ll go on from there — doing it whenever my month allows it. The family will receive a complimentary family session and a disc of all their finished images. Thank you guys for your help!

My nephew, Mo, trying to see a lizard on the other side of the gate :)

Bobby

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Maren Kurek - hahahha. This is the best picture ever. I bet they love it.March 26, 2010 - 6:14 am

LeAnna Crandall Massingille - but will he love it when it's used to show off to his first date?March 26, 2010 - 6:48 am

Shay Collins - Mo Mo Jo JoMarch 26, 2010 - 12:04 am

Trevor Dayley - Fantastic idea. I feel a tog-volution coming on with everyone following in your footsteps on this one.March 26, 2010 - 12:50 am

Allison - What an inspirational idea and what an amazing gift you'll be giving these families. I wish I could help, but I live on the other side of the Nation. If I ever hear of anyone in your area I'll let them know about you. Shine on and God Bless.March 26, 2010 - 6:12 am

Laurel Pankratz - That's awesome, Bobby! I do the same thing with adopting families. I'll keep my ears open for anyone in your area.March 26, 2010 - 6:36 am

John B. - Check out Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/. It's a network of photographers dedicated to exactly what you're talking about. I'm in the process of signing up myself.March 26, 2010 - 6:42 am

Yadira Laguerre - Hey! Just wrote about this on my blog last week. Check out The Littlest Heroes Project. It's exactly what you're looking for. http://designsyl.blogspot.com/2010/03/littlest-heroes-project.htmlMarch 26, 2010 - 7:39 am

Lain Eubank - Beautiful :-) I am starting to work with the local children's home. Photographing hundreds of kids waiting for a forever home and just to give them something to show them despite where they are now they are amazing and beautiful.March 26, 2010 - 8:05 am

Marissa Rodriguez - So awesome of you to do this! And THAT picture is the best! Haha!March 26, 2010 - 11:10 am

Julie Cruz (Lot116) - The word has been spread :)March 26, 2010 - 1:06 pm

Bethann Greenberg - Hey Bobby! Email me! Last Thanksgiving i read Crazy Love, by Frances Chan and was truly inspired. I have been working since December on trying to put together a non profit doing the same thing. But it is hard! It would be nice to have someone to go into with if you are interested.March 26, 2010 - 2:11 pm

JRS - Great idea, my buddy Tim Campbell does something similar at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville....he takes B\W headshots of the children with cancer in the hospital…..March 26, 2010 - 9:23 pm

Kelley - I am too far away to know anyone that you can help but this is a wonderful idea!!! I am so glad to see people doing things like this as I am sure it is a kindness that the families will treasure forever. It takes someone very specail to be able to do something like this. Thank You for not only inspiring me, but hopefully many others!March 28, 2010 - 4:50 am

ayumi - I've been thinking of the same sort of thing. I'm really looking forward to hearing how your experience goes...April 1, 2010 - 9:12 pm

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4D ultrasound pictures

Wed. March 24, 2010 Posted in Personal

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Let me start out by saying that I fully know and acknowledge that these pictures make our little boy look creepy and alien-like :P Again, I swear that it looks much more real/not creepy when you’re looking at the live video feed ;)

Anyways, enough people wanted me to post the ultrasound pictures, so here they are!

Can anyone guess why we were able to tell that he’s a boy?! :P

Bobby

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Stephen Gleadow - 4d-- so if I look at them to I actually travel to the 4th dimension???March 24, 2010 - 12:00 am

Richelle - Aw, baby's first photo shoot! He did good! =)March 24, 2010 - 12:23 am

Trevor Dayley - Is that a third leg?March 24, 2010 - 12:24 am

michelle arms - Truly amazing AND he's cute!... thanks for putting these up!March 24, 2010 - 12:26 am

Hollie Duncan - Congrats guys. It definately seems to be bun-baking time. I currently know 11 couples here in Newcastle who are expecting. Just incredible.March 24, 2010 - 12:31 am

Amanda McMahon - well, theres a certain little thing in between his legs, that sure shows that he is!!! He sorta looks like a little ninja turtle!!!March 24, 2010 - 7:52 am

Stephen Gleadow - 4d-- so if I look at them to I actually travel to the 4th dimension???March 24, 2010 - 8:45 am

Stephen Gleadow - 4d-- so if I look at them to I actually travel to the 4th dimension???

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Full wedding album

Two full weddings!

Still shooting more…

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4D ultrasound pictures