Here are a couple of screen-shot samples from my website at www.chowellphotography.com.
Monday, July 21, 2014
I shoot people too!
I've met a lot of people out there that ask if I shoot people. Yes I definitely do, and I would love the opportunity to shoot your family, baby, grad or pregnancy!
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
May 6, 2014
When I got my first SLR camera in 1998 - I took it everywhere with me. I lived up in Vancouver at the time; and my boyfriend and I would go looking for wildlife to shoot with the 75-300mm zoom lens he gave me.
I was able to photograph the native animals of BC and Alberta on a road trip we went on in 2000. This was the time in my life when I really fell in love with photography. I vividly remember shooting Black Bear, Moose, Elk, Coyotes and Bald Eagles on a regular basis during this trip. The zoom allowed me to get close to these amazing creatures that I respect so much. I was hooked.
My mom has these photos in storage - I really should have them brought down.
I had to go to La Jolla for work today and when I was done; I was able to hit up the "Backdrop Outlet" that I have been trying to get to for a year or so now. I was in the clearance room for about 30mins and came out of there with a couple of backdrops as well as a floor drop. I have been eying a floor drop for a few months now. I wasn't prepared to spend a lot of money - and was thrilled when I saw the pattern I wanted - ON CLEARANCE! (yay!)
I am so passionate about photographing pets. There is such a close bond with my dog and cats; and I have found comfort in looking back at photos when I lose them. Some of the people that I photograph for have lost the pet that I photographed also. When I was receiving their testimonials for my website design; it warmed my heart to know that I could provide them with some photos that they will forever have. I want to capture the healthy and happy moments of a pets' life.
Tonight - I decided to play with my floor drop! I also used Cali as my subject - and set up a very impromptu photo shoot. I also had fun with Photoshop too - as you can tell. I am not a 'photo-shopper' but this was fun tonight.
As you may know, I volunteer my time and services to help out homeless dogs and cats. I have worked with a few different rescue groups and shelters over the past 8 years or so - photographing them in order to help get them adopted! This is a fun project for me also. I typically go to an event, facility or even a foster home to photograph as many pets as I can. When I process the images; I add their names to the images and send the rescue organization the link to their online gallery for downloads.
I was able to photograph the native animals of BC and Alberta on a road trip we went on in 2000. This was the time in my life when I really fell in love with photography. I vividly remember shooting Black Bear, Moose, Elk, Coyotes and Bald Eagles on a regular basis during this trip. The zoom allowed me to get close to these amazing creatures that I respect so much. I was hooked.
My mom has these photos in storage - I really should have them brought down.
I had to go to La Jolla for work today and when I was done; I was able to hit up the "Backdrop Outlet" that I have been trying to get to for a year or so now. I was in the clearance room for about 30mins and came out of there with a couple of backdrops as well as a floor drop. I have been eying a floor drop for a few months now. I wasn't prepared to spend a lot of money - and was thrilled when I saw the pattern I wanted - ON CLEARANCE! (yay!)
I am so passionate about photographing pets. There is such a close bond with my dog and cats; and I have found comfort in looking back at photos when I lose them. Some of the people that I photograph for have lost the pet that I photographed also. When I was receiving their testimonials for my website design; it warmed my heart to know that I could provide them with some photos that they will forever have. I want to capture the healthy and happy moments of a pets' life.
Cali on my new floor-drop |
Tonight - I decided to play with my floor drop! I also used Cali as my subject - and set up a very impromptu photo shoot. I also had fun with Photoshop too - as you can tell. I am not a 'photo-shopper' but this was fun tonight.
ADOPTED!! http://outlawdogs.org/ |
http://www.coastalgsr.org/ |
Well - I am off to bed now. Tomorrow is a big day. I have a herniated disc in my spine and will be getting my final epidural injection of a series of 3. I haven't been able to do much pet photography lately because of this painful issue!
Christy
www.chowellphotography.com
www.chowellphotography.com
Saturday, May 3, 2014
2014
Back in January - I made my 'goals' for the year.
I decided that this is the year that I would legally become "Christy Howell Photography".
In February, I was asked by my friend Lisa at Paaawz Pet Sitting, if I would be interested in having a vendor booth at the Grand Opening of the Mission Viejo Off-leash Dog Park! I was over the moon - excited!!
I was also scared!
Opening this door could mean starting a client-base; and I had to get on top of everything in order to prepare! I quickly began educating myself - with the help of friends; on how to make my business legit!
I started with registering my Fictitious Business Name "Christy Howell Photography". Once that was approved; I called the OC Register and had to create a legal ad to run for 4 weeks. During that process - I applied to and was approved for a Sellers Permit! I consulted with our tax people - and I have done everything correct. I am official now. I am proud of myself!
I then learned all about my website server and taught myself how to 'revamp' it. I updated the menus and reached out to clients that I have had in the past to ask for testimonials. It really warmed my heart to see how happy people have been with their images! I am so grateful that I could give them something to memorialize a certain pet - or a certain time in their life!
So now - I have had one vendor event under my belt - and I have been invited to another! Happy Dance! I'll let you know more about those, another day.
I decided that this is the year that I would legally become "Christy Howell Photography".
In February, I was asked by my friend Lisa at Paaawz Pet Sitting, if I would be interested in having a vendor booth at the Grand Opening of the Mission Viejo Off-leash Dog Park! I was over the moon - excited!!
I was also scared!
Opening this door could mean starting a client-base; and I had to get on top of everything in order to prepare! I quickly began educating myself - with the help of friends; on how to make my business legit!
I started with registering my Fictitious Business Name "Christy Howell Photography". Once that was approved; I called the OC Register and had to create a legal ad to run for 4 weeks. During that process - I applied to and was approved for a Sellers Permit! I consulted with our tax people - and I have done everything correct. I am official now. I am proud of myself!
I then learned all about my website server and taught myself how to 'revamp' it. I updated the menus and reached out to clients that I have had in the past to ask for testimonials. It really warmed my heart to see how happy people have been with their images! I am so grateful that I could give them something to memorialize a certain pet - or a certain time in their life!
So now - I have had one vendor event under my belt - and I have been invited to another! Happy Dance! I'll let you know more about those, another day.
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