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Reference: http://robynbreenshinn.com/

2. Dreamtree -Casey  ( Based in NORTHWEST HOUSTON )

Just like the name, dreamtree, Casey’s works are colorful and full of fun. The cotton-like color somehow makes her photos walk out from the kids’ dreams. The kids seem to be able to do anything and be the top stars in their own fairytales. 

Reference: http://www.dreamtree-photography.com/

3. Summer Murdock ( Based in Salt Lake City, Utah )

To Summer, childhood is magic. All she want to show is the simple and true you. You don’t have to pose in front of the camera. Instead, her lens will capture the very moment of your unique story. Her ability to control lights is also amazing no matter in colored or black and white images. 

Reference: http://www.summermurdock.com/

4. Jenna Alcala ( Based in SF )

Are you in love with beach, sunlight and ocean? Then, Jenna might be your photographer! No matter it’s for little girls, teens or couples, you will find sunlights and energy in Jenna’s photos - always showing the positive side.

Reference: http://www.jennaalcala.com/

5. Thompson Homonnay (Based in SF)

No one is the same. Especially for teenagers, they’re in the stage of developing their possibility and styles. Ashley Thompson & Ana Homonnay work together to show off the magic of childhood and adolescence. While letting their subjects to “do their things”, Ashley and Ana could quickly capture the soul and personality! 

Reference: http://www.thompsonhomonnay.com/

 6. Sandra Bianco (Based in South Florida)

For those who favor in fairytale styles. This is it. Fantasy seems to real in Sandra’s images. Stories about little princesses and hero’s are no longer a dream. The retouch is not too much and brings out the romance and innocence of these beautiful angles. Attractive, isn’t it? 

Reference: http://www.sandrabianco.com/

7. Jamie Allio 

“Everyone has a story to tell”. This philosophy leads Jamie not to call herself a photographer but a storyteller. Hence, she tells the stories of love, secret side of girls, unions and characters with her sensitive lens. Every image is full of passion, tender, and unique souls. 

Reference: http://www.jamieallio.com/

8. Anna Eftimie (Based in San Jose)

Need to add some adventures and humor to your life? Check out Anna’s creative works in retouching and shooting ideas and you find that nothing is impossible here! A great gift to save these priceless memories with your loved.

Reference: http://www.cutemomentsphotography.com/

9. Sargeant Creative (Based in Orange County)

 Paul & Leanne are not only got at wedding and engagement portrait. As candid photographers, they help you to remember the important moment of welcoming the new life. Happiness doesn’t need to be exaggerated. It could be shown silently but impressively. 

Reference: http://www.sargeantcreative.com/

10. Eli Zaturanski ( Based in SF )

“No two families are the same.” Eli aims to help the family harness their unique radiance and joy. Any moment can be a treasure. With Eli’s black and white images, there’s no unnatural posing but the most relaxing and confident side of you in your daily life. 

Reference: http://www.elizphotography.com/

11. Stephanie Sunderland ( Based in New York City )

Simple, fresh and elegant are to describe Stephanie’s photo style. Under her lens, she helps the subjects stand out and tell their own stories. The temperature is just perfect as well as the smiles on the happy family members. 

Reference: http://stephaniesunderland.com/

12. Ewa Samples Photography ( Based in Bay area and SF )

The moment of feeding your baby is definitely worth to be cherished for every mother ( father ). This is how your kids grow in the beginning. This is how a mother passes her love and bless to her treasure. Thus, Ewa carefully helps records this special and sacred moment and the joy. 

Reference: http://ewasamplesphotography.com

13. Anne Daiva Kelly (Based in SF)

Winning Best Children’s Photographer 2015 and 2016 Bay area a-list, Anne is great at depicting the small details, personality, and the interaction between people. Besides general newborns and maternity portraits, she also made series introduce some interesting or touching stories which show her excellent ability to talk with images. 

Reference: http://annedaivablog.com/

[ Bonus! ] Mark Rogers Photography (Based in SF)

When it comes to family, how can we forget our adorable accompany? Mark is experienced in animal photography and has a great sense to draw out the bond between you and your pet pals. The whole session is joyful and exciting which can lead your cute family members to relax and enjoy themselves!

Reference: http://markrogersphotography.com/

*All the photo credits go to the photographers. 

It’s Hard to Compare

Photographers like you might put a lot of effort on building up your brand and leads base. It’s a good start. But you have to know that people don’t know about photography.

“They are like baby to this industry.”

That’s what we found. Sometimes, people are just tired with the old fashion and look forward for a difference. However, people don’t get involved into this industry that much. They’re not sure where, what price or how long is the service would be the best combo for them. They need a place to review all this information at a glance. Then, get one with ease.

The Birth of Graphr

So in order to make people access to photographers more easily, Graphr is born. It’s a marketplace for everyone to browse, compare and “buy”. The initial thought is to make the process more simple comparing to the quoting way we’re used to.

There’re many brands (photographers or studios) that you can browse. People can also set up the location, genre,and budget filters.

Now when thinking of hiring a photographer is more like this:

“You pick up what you’re interested in from the shelf, it tells you the price, ingredients and benefit. Then you check it out.”

Invest Your 2016

We all know how hard it is to start your own business. But with right timing, place and tools, we can half the effort and time. It doesn’t matter if you just started it or simply want to boost your business. Currently, Graphr is calling for the early entry of photographers. The first area is set at San Francisco and surrounding area. It would soon expand to your cities if you let us know!

Here is the form for early entry. It goes with some survey that would also help us to know more about your preference. Last but not the least, there will be an exclusive offer for your participation!

    >> Graphr’s Call for Photographers <<

Of course, if you would like to ask or share more information based on the above content, or you need a help to settle your business at Graphr, just shoot us and we’re happy to hear from you!

Except if you’re a celebrity, which might make no difference since people are familiar with your “image”, how do WE make a use of selfie? Or we just shouldn’t take it.

For those who thinks selfie is negative elaborate that, “ Selfie can make us addicted to it. ”

Because you need to take A LOT to get THE ONE your think show the best part of you. Even if you don’t spend much time, it only shows that you can manage your camera or apps well.

“Stop the ST*PID Duck Face! ” This is an old one. Guess for some swaggers, they have alternatives like sparrow face, frog face, kissing lips… whatever, it just seems too much and not the real you. 

“Too much consciousness & self-satisfied, just too much.” 

“You’re actually in the way of beautiful scenery.”

Since people usually photograph with their phones, it’s hard to control the composition.

But Selfie do make us better. For some they believe that , 

“ It helps to be confident and look positive.”

No one would want to look bad in front of others.

“I’m the photographer of myself.”

It shows who I am or who I want to be whenever and whenever

“Having fun. That’s simple”

Either side seems to be reasonable. The truth is , what we want to do is to tell others,

“ Hey, this is me. I’m doing well here.”   Selfie can be an addiction or a simple habit for one to record the daily life. If you feel you’re spamming your friends too much with your own face, then you should consider to take(post) less. But if you’re contented with all those comments or likes(hearts), it’s nothing bad to make yourself feel good.

Well, In stead of selfie, it’s time to take a little more serious about the “ photography of yourself.”

There is a better way to help you look better and preserve memory but we all forget. You know that,

You can cook by yourself but for special occasion, you’ll go to restaurant. You can cut/set up your hair by yourself without problems. But you still visit salon once for a while.

Then, why should not the photography?

You can take selfie with your phone, DC, or SLR..... You can press the shutter. But what occasion would you need a professional photographer to help you out? Graduation? Weddings? anniversary? Actually, there’s a lot more.

In this social world, it’s not cliche to hire a professional photographer. When people scrolling the feed, do selfies still attract them? ( We don’t talk about NSFW here :P) No. We need something strong enough to tell your story. On dating site, on blogging or even on LinkedIn.

Still don’t believe it? Find the answers here: It is not cliche to hire a professional

Marketplace for connecting people and the photography services they love. Early Entry ⇒ http://graphr.co

“Some one I know can take good photos, and I don’t even have to pay.” or “I can take photos by myself. I know my camera.”

These are thoughts that some people nowadays have on photographers. Since it’s hard to define who is more profession and the tech in camera is getting better and better, people take photography as a simple job which only requires some on to press the shutter. People forgot the value that a profession can provide.

(More related reads: Professional Photographer – Is It Worth It To Hire A Pro? )

(Seriously? Don’t ask your pet to do that. lol ) It is true that anyone can take “good” photos, needless to say now we have many apps to help us do awesome effects or retouching. Nonetheless, to become a real pro in photography, there are more to learn. It cost you money, time and what’s more, it need you to have a sensitive mind to essential moment and passionate attitude toward beauty.

A professional photographer i s not a person who only presses shutter to take pictures. Not do they invest in their gears, but also do they study in lights, composition and aesthetics. Moreover, they capture moments that you might didn’t aware of but will remind you the nice time even after many years. A professional photographer can bring up your emotion with their photo works. Or, they can reveal who you are by leading your eyes to interact with their lens. They help you tell a better story of yourselves.

“I know they are good, but do I really need it? “ You might wonder. Maybe try asking other questions to yourself, “Do you want to look gorgeous?” “Do you want to look profession?” “Do you want to preserve the best time of yourself?” If the answer is positive, you should not hesitate.

Photography is a luxury for some people but it is also an investment to the future. No matter what kind of photography you take is for saving an unique moment or to show the possibility of yourself.