Babies everywhere!

Recently I have photographed lots of babies!  Most of them have been 9 months, but I have had a 13month old and 1 month old as well.  In three more months, there will be lots of partying going on!  Six to nine months is one of my favorite ages to photograph.  The child can sit on their own and are usually very happy.  Once they start walking, we are all over the place!  There isn't a calm moment again until the age of three.  These babies are part of my "Watch me grow" club.  I have four different sessions to choose from.  "The Transition Session"  is a pair of sessions: one to capture the end of the pregnancy, and one to celebrate the newborn.  " The Newborn Session" is a single session to document every detail of your newborn.  "The Basic Baby Session" is three portrait sessions:  Newborn, 6-8 months old and one year.  "The Ultimate Baby Session" is a collection of five sessions throughout the baby's first year.  Each session includes a customized framed art composite and the maternity session includes a ten image book.

Be sure not to miss out on documenting your baby's first year of life! 
Gift certificates are available.

They grow up so fast

Well it's that time of year again, time for school to start.  All the parents that who were praying all summer for the kids to go back to school, are sad now because their little ones are growing up way to fast!  Well they do grow up way too fast!  Eighteen years ago, I was walking my "little ones" to their classes and now I just hope they are GOING to their classes.  I have decided that I do not like August because it not only is the end of summer, it is the end of another chapter in our lives.  Once school starts back, everyone is so busy that they forget to enjoy the little things and the next thing you know, another year has flown by!  You should really sit back and enjoy this time in your children's life because tomorrow they WILL be all grown up!

Of course, one way to capture this time is those priceless portraits from me!

Family portrait

The family went to Myrtle Beach recently and we took a family portrait.  The only time we could do it was one of the hottest, brightest days we had.  After reminding everyone to wear their white shirts and kakies, we head out to the beach.  The sand is so hot, we can't go barefooted and I didn't have my flip flops so I had on bright yellow socks.  My children reminded me that I was not dressed appropriately.  I get the camera set up and the light with a sand bag to keep it from blowing over and set the self timer.  Everyone is in place.  I push the button and run to get in the picture.  Little did I know that I had forgotten to take the camera off of bracketing, so it was taking five pictures back to back.  After several attempts to remedy the problem, (not to mention that the sun was so bright that I couldn't see the back of the camera!)  I finally got it fixed.  By this time I was tired of running so I told my husband it was his turn to push the button!  The kids were really getting hot and cranky by this time.  Molly of course said that this was going to take forever!  By the end everyone was jumping for joy to be through.  On the count of three everyone was supposed to jump.  Obviously, some people can not follow direction!  There's always one (or more) in every family!


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The mosquitoes are here!

A couple of weeks ago, between downpours of rain, I photographed a beautiful senior named Taylor.  After completing her indoor session, we braved the great outdoors to go to Mike's Farm in Kinston for her outdoor session.  When we got there Mike said he had just killed a rather large snake earlier that day so to be careful.  Reluctantly we ventured into the woods to find the beautiful clearing at the end where the sun was peaking through.  As soon as we stepped into the woods, we were attacked by killer mosquitoes!  They swarmed us like nothing I have ever seen before.  We covered with bug spray but that didn't seem to phase them! Taylor's step grandmother  braved the attack with us while her mom and granddad had the car close by for a quick get away.  We could hardly stay more than a few minutes, but we got some incredible shots!  I have to say that was one of hardest outdoor shots I have had to do.  Taylor did a great job putting up with the bug life and her pictures turned out great!

Let it rain!

Ok, the past couple of weeks it has done nothing but rain!  Nevertheless, I have still gotten some awesome senior pictures!  In between showers, in the studio, and even in the rain!  The summer is going fast, so be sure to book your appointment before school and all the activities related to it start.


Here is what your classmates have said about their experience at Martha Peoples Photography:

"My experience was a lot of fun.  Mrs. Martha made the entire process very enjoyable!  I will definitely recommend her to my classmates." - Sydnee NLHS

" I would recommend MPP to my friends because she was very creative and friendly!  She also is really good at doing all that she does." - Taylor NLHS


" All her pictures look amazing" - Trey NLHS

" My favorite part of the whole day was acting like a model.  I have never done it before and it was so much fun!" - Hannah NLHS

"She makes taking senior pictures a great experience." - Michael NLHS

DON'T WAIT TILL THE SUMMER IS OVER!  GET YOUR PORTRAITS TAKEN WHILE THE DAYS ARE LONGER AND SCHOOL IS OUT!

I have what you want in Senior portraits!

Your senior portraits are the most important photographs you will ever have taken!  I know you want them to be the best they can be.  This is your once in a lifetime chance to feel like the model for the day!  Even boys have fun!













 Great senior pictures should have 5 things to look for:

1. The background should coordinate with your outfit and your style.
2. Posing that looks natural and flatters your body type, yet looks spontaneous.  It takes a professional to make you look your very best.
3. There should be beautiful light in your eyes.  My work stands out because of the extra time I put into my lighting technique.
4. Beautiful skin tones that have been retouched to perfection that don't make you look plastic or fake.
5.  Always look for the
   

Senior portrait time!

Summer is here and this is the time for senior portraits!  Come in during the summer for your senior  pics so we will have plenty of time to plan your session and lots of daylight.  Having your portraits taken during the summer also enables you to take advantage of any discounts available.  These discounts are only available before school starts back.  Check with the studio or your school's spokesmodels to find out about these discounts!

Clothing tips:

• Think about having one of your outfit selections repeat your eye color.  Navy and gray are popular colors, but tend to photograph a bit dull.  Look for stronger, richer colors.
• Have at least 1 or 2 outfits with long or medium sleeves unless you want to feature your armpits and elbows.
• Darker clothing, especially pants make you look slimmer.  Avoid horizontal strips!!!  Shoes with heel will lift and slim.
• Shorts show a lot of leg and plaid can add bulk.  Short sleeves emphasize the upper arm.

• Bring an outfit that is classic that won't be outdated soon.  Bring an outfit that makes a statement about you and your style. Bring something that has fall colors in it for outdoor shots.

Make-up tips:

• Use both SPF free moisturizer and foundation to prevent reflection and to enhance skin's natural glow.  Use a translucent powder to set.
• Well groomed eyebrows are a must.  Enhance eyelashes with a BLACK waterproof mascara.  dark brown eyeliner is a natural alternative to heavy black eyeliner and compliments all light shimmery eye shadows.
• Don't be afraid to have a little color on the apples of the cheekbones(petal pink).  It will really brighten up the appearance of the face.
• Use glossy shiny color on the lips!  Lips are best in reds, berries and browns.  No frosty pink.  Buy glosses in any berry color.