Friday, August 29, 2014

The Pros and Cameras of HoldenHands Photography

Hello!  I'm Erin!  Welcome to HoldenHands Photography blog, a place where I will be recapping photo shoots I have done (hopefully with you lovely people!) and answering questions that you may have been curious about but didn't want to ask (trust me, I have heard a lot through the grapevine). 

Let's start with a quick introduction, shall we?

Photographer:  Me!  I'm Erin Holden.  Sometimes my very helpful husband Beck will tag along, but for the most part it's just me.  I'm a middle school English teacher by day and a photographer by weekend, summertime, and night.


Location:  Mostly Northern New England, but I am willing to travel anywhere to take beautiful pictures.  I have a whole list of "bucket list" photography ideas that will require some travel, so you better believe I offer some steep discounts for those.

How long have you been a photographer?  I officially started HoldenHands Photography at the end of 2010.  Growing up, I loved cameras.  My grandfather dabbled in professional photography for decades, and my parents were nice enough to let me experiment with their SLR when I was old enough not to drop it.  I purchased my first DSLR for my summer honeymoon in April 2010, and I couldn't put it down.  I was taking pictures of everything.  Some friends asked if I could take their Christmas card photos, and after seeing how pleased they were with them, I decided officially to begin my journey into being a photographer.  It has been one of the best decisions I have ever made!


What's with the name?  My last name is Holden, and I love photographing the love between people, whether it be families, friends, people and their pets, or people in the great outdoors.  Holding hands is one of those actions that conveys a lot of love, so it fit. 

What kinds of photography do you do?  Type-wise, I pretty much do it all.  I have photographed weddings, receptions, family parties, newborns, toddlers, families, engagements (though I am still waiting and wanting to photograph someone actually proposing!), boudoir sessions, headshots, landscapes/scenery, and pregnancy announcements.  I love it all.  I am pro- same sex marriage, heterosexual marriage, elopement, big white wedding, and everything else in between.  Love is love.  Style-wise, I tend to go with laid back and natural.  I don't tend to ask people to say cheese, especially young children, because it doesn't make for the natural smiles and joy we all want to see in our photos.  I like to let people interact and catch the moments that make them who they are.  You may not think that a soft brush of the cheek would look like much, but it can be turned into your favorite photo. 


If I wanted to book a photo shoot with you, how would I do that?  Super simple!  You can either email me at holdenhandsphotography@gmail.com, or you can get in touch with me through my Facebook page at HoldenHands Photography.  I am constantly updating and checking both, so I will be in touch soon!  We can discuss what you are looking for, your budget, and your style.

I hope that you will stop by this blog, comment, question, and just enjoy the pictures and topics we discuss.  Photography is about sharing, and I hope you will continue to pick up what I am throwing down!

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