Stacia's Photography

We've moved.

2010-05-13T00:09:00.002-04:00

Stacia's Photography Blog has moved to www.staciasphotos.com. Combining our blog and website together on a blog site. But you can still keep in touch.
Visit my blogsite at http://staciasphotos.com/
"Like" me on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Scarborough-ME/Stacias-photography/65596372719
Follow me on twitter @ http://twitter.com/Staciasphotos
Or even come out from behind your computer and call/text 207-939-6293

Are you Maine's Cutest Family? ( Portrait Contest By Maine Photographer Stacia Hoeflick)

2010-05-01T10:21:00.004-04:00

Don't miss out on the first annual Maine's Cutest Family Contest.

Where: Ferry Beach, Scarborough Maine
When: Saturday May 15th 3-6 pm
Who: This event is sponsored by
First Financial Mortgage
Keller Williams Reality
Absolute Chiropractic
and
Stacia's Photography

Voting will be held online and at many local businesses. The winner will be chosen by popular vote. There is no limit to how many times you can vote. So tell all your friends and family to vote for you.

The winner will be named Maine's Cutest Family until a new winner is picked next year. As Maine's cutest family you will receive a 100.00 Visa Gift Card, a 16x20 Gallery wrap of your family portrait and a beautiful photo pendant necklace. * Rain date is Sunday May 16th 2010 from 3-6pm

Preparing for your senior session.

2010-04-18T23:03:00.004-04:00

Not sure what you should do to prepare for your session. Don’t worry. Follow these few tips and you’ll be good to go.

Hair & Clothes: A little more then a week before your session is the best time to get a hair cut. This will allow your hair to adjust to the new cut or style. This is also a good time to plan out your outfits. I would suggest 3. One dressy one more casual and one fun look. Avoid shirts with large logos.

Sleep: The night before your session make sure you get a good nights sleep. This will help avoid puffy eyes and dark circles.

Photo Day: The day of try to avoid being in the sun too long. You don’t want to be red and sunburns can be very hard to retouch. It is also a good idea to pack a comb and girls some touch up makeup and a small mirror as well. If you are an athlete bring your gear and your uniform. Its always a good idea to febreze your gear the morning of.

Girls

Nails : Clear nail polish or a french manicure looks best. However if you would like to wear a solid color make sure to put a fresh coat of polish on the day of the shoot. Chipped polish will show. Avoid dark blue or black polish. They may be trendy now but they wont be in just a few years. The darkness of the colors will also pull your eyes to your nails and we want you to stand out and not your manicure.

Makeup : Apply your typical makeup before your session as you are getting ready. The day of your shoot is not the time to try a new look. Use light concealer and powder if necessary on blemishes this helps with photo retouching. Try not to use a make up that has SPF in it. The SPF has a reflective quality and may give you a shinny look in your photos. Use a new tube of mascara to avoid clumps.

And most importantly of all remember that it will be fun.

A few ways to add some personality to your wedding.

2010-04-17T18:37:00.008-04:00

As a wedding photographer I'm luckily to be a part of so many couples special day. I love seeing all the little details they have done to really make their wedding a little extra special. Here are some of the unique ideas I've seen.

Clinking Glasses: Everyone knows that at a wedding all they need to do is clink their glasses for the bride and groom to kiss. Why not make it a little more special. Announce to your guests or have place cards on the table explaining that in order to make you and your new groom kiss they must stand and share a story about either you, your groom or the two of you as a couple. You will be surprised how fun it is and how well your guests enjoy being part of your day.

Honor your mothers: Dad gets to walk you down the isle but what about mom? She is just as special. Nnd you don’t want to forget about your soon to me be mother in law either. A beautiful way to honor them during your ceremony is with flowers. Ask your florist to include two removable sprays of flowers in your bouquet. As your fathers kisses you and gives you away take an extra moment to walk over to each of your mothers and present them with a flower and a kiss. Tell dad ahead of time but keep it a secret surprise for your mom and mom to be.

Reception Remembrance: Give each of your reception tables a name of a place that is special to you and your fiancé. For example the street name of your first apartment. Leave a little card at each table explaining how that place is special to you.

Memory Box: Keep your guests entertained during the cocktail hour while making a great keepsake of your wedding. Have pens and decorative note cards available at a table for your guests to write down memories or wishes for your future as husband and wife. Have a gift box or jar to collect the cards in. This makes a great time capsule to save for your 1st or 5th wedding anniversary,

Dance the night away: Keep everyone up on the dance floor by knowing just what songs each of your guests like. Leave a place on your R.S.V.P card for your guests to write down 3 of their favorite songs. Give the list to your DJ and get dancing.

Have a ball : Are you and your husband to be big sports fans? If so you will love this alternative to the traditional guest book. Set a fun guest sign in table with a ball for them to autograph and display some fun famed photos of the two of you at your favorite game. Guest will love this fun idea and the ball can be displayed in you home instead of sitting in a closet where many guest books end up.

What are you doing to customize your special day?

Maine Wedding Photographer attends a Shoot With Beckstead workshop.

2010-04-13T11:41:00.011-04:00

Last Friday I attended a Shoot With Beckstead workshop in Brunswick Maine. David Beckstead is a world wide destination wedding photographer. When he is not traveling for weddings he is on the road teaching other photographers with his Shoot With Beckstead Workshops. Here are a few of my shots from the workshops.
To view more images from the workshop go to our fan page on facebook.
To learn more about Becksteads workshops : http://swb.bigfolioblog.com/

Senior Representative Program ( Maine Photographer's Senior rep program)

2010-03-30T14:37:00.005-04:00

Class of 2011
Are you a Junior in high school?
Do you want your senior pics for free?
Then our senior representative program may be
for you.

HOW IT WORKS:
As a senior representative for Stacia’s Photography you will receive:
A free on location and/or in studio senior portrait session.
10 free facebook images with our logo.
50 referral cards with 10% off for each of your friends sessions
25.00 print credit

WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO:
This part is as easy as 1 2 3 .
1 Get a rocking free senior portrait session
2 Show your friends your awesome pics and give then your referral cards.
3 Your friends bring in the cards and you make some cash. There is no limit to how much you can make.

WITH REFERRALS:
With each referral you will receive 15.00 cash or 25.00 in print
credits
With the 2nd referral you will receive a free 8x10, 2 5x7’s and
12 wallets of one pose.
With the 10th referral you will receive a free 16x20 wall print

CALL / TEXT us for more info 207-939-6293 stacia@staciasphotos.com

Terms and conditions: classmates must show your referral cards at the time of their session, For you
to receive credit and for them to receive 10% off their session and a free 11x14 print. All senior rep
sessions must be completed by May 15th 2010. You and your parents must both sign a model
release that states we can publish your photo for advertising. Credits are only issued when a
referred seniors session is completed and paid for in a timely manner.

CALL / TEXT us for more info 207-939-6293 stacia@staciasphotos.com

Hush Little Baby ( Infant Portraits )

2010-03-27T21:42:00.013-04:00

Doesn't this little guy just make you melt? At only 9 days old he has mastered being cute and he knows it. I love capturing all of life's moment's especially the little ones.

This is Mom's favorite. He is so peaceful cradled in her arms.

Maine Photographer Wins Awards At State Competition

2010-03-24T20:54:00.007-04:00

This year I entered for the first time into the Maine Professional Photographers Association state competition. Wining 5 red ribbons and a judges choice award. My prints competed with 200 others and were judged by a panel of 6 master photographers from other states. The process was a bit nerve racking but well worth it. I'm working on ideas for next years entries already.
Lovers Duet

Red Hot and Blue

Adventurous Love

Periwinkle Pucker

Model Material

1st Annual Fish For A Cure - Official Photographer

2010-02-04T13:30:00.005-05:00

The 1st Annual Fish For A Cure - Pike Derby was a huge success with over 1100 participants and well over 5,000.00 raised to fight breast cancer. The 2nd Annual Fish for A Cure will be a two day event held January 5th and 6th 2011. www.fishforacure.org

Love My Pet Event - Maine Photographer

2010-01-14T11:38:00.003-05:00

Don't miss out on our Love My Pet Portrait Event.
Bring in a bag of dog or cat food that we will donate to the Animal Refuge League and receive a free portrait session and 4x6 print of your furry loved one. Call 939.6293 or email stacia@staciasphotos.com to reserve your session.

Baby on Board

2010-01-12T15:14:00.006-05:00

I love photographing glowing mom's to be and their little wonders. Mom and family are super excited to great their little baby who's gender has been kept a secret. I am hoping for a healthy and sleepy little one for our next shoot.

Our Family Christmas Card

2009-12-10T00:25:00.005-05:00

Despite the heavy snow and rain I brought the boys into the studio for our Christmas card shoot. Both were super excited to wear their pj's for the pictures. After about 5 minutes of playing jack in the box with the presents and and agreeing to pay them with Hershey kisses we got some great shots and some pretty funny outtakes.

Mason

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Mason

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I had the pleasure of photographing little Mason in the studio today. He's not crawling yet but he's not letting that slow him down.

Fall portraits in downtown Portland

2009-11-12T15:38:00.003-05:00

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of photographing Laura's portrait session.

We chose a park in downtown Portland as our perfect fall backdrop.

And The Winners Are:

2009-11-11T19:37:00.002-05:00

The winners for the 3rd annual Fetch N Fun costume contest are :
( The following winners receive a free 10 day pass to Fetch N Fun and a free sitting to Stacia's Photography. )
Popular Vote : Tyson Pic # 1
Best Costume: Winston as Indiana Jones Pic # 5
and Most Photogenic: Max the Surfer dude Pic # 6
Thank you everyone who voted and Nicole, Melissa and Eileen at the Post Road Vet for being our judges.

Fetch N Fun 3rd Annual Dog Costume Contest

2009-10-30T17:03:00.002-04:00

Contestant # 1 "The Prisoner"

Contestant # 2 "Partners in Crime"

Contestant # 3 "Devil Dog"

Contestant # 4 " Indiana Jones"

Contestant # 5 With a Halloween bandanna

Contestant # 6 with a Halloween bandanna

Contestant # 7 " The Little Pumpkin"

Contestant # 8 "Cool Surfer Dude"

Contestant # 9 with a Halloween bandanna

Contestant # 10 with a Halloween bandanna

Contestant # 11 With a Halloween bandanna

Contestant # 12 With a Halloween bandanna

Contestant # 13 " The Prisoner"

Contestant # 14 Brothers

Contestant # 15

Leave your comment below and vote for your favorite.

2009-04-10T15:28:00.000-04:00

Last week I attended the New England Institute of Professional Photography where I studied New York Style Weddings with New York photographer Charles Maring.

Charles has a unique style combining still photography and high def. video to create not just a wedding slideshow but a motion picture.

This is a new technology brought by Canons 5D.

Although I believe still photography is timeless and will always be valued this type of " hybrid photography" is becoming increasingly more popular.

However Hd video was only a small part of our 5 day course. Charles touched upon many photography techniques as well as how to market and manage your studio. I already have some new ideas in full swing, just in time for this years weddings.