These are the days of our lives …

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Sweeney Photography

I’m kind of tired of trying to market my business.

Okay, five minutes just passed as I stared at that statement. I’m feeling equal measures of panic and peace. As a small business owner, a part of every day for the last 11 years has been spent trying to let the world (meaning Madison WI) know I’m here and to attract new clients. I have the best web site designer who has created this beautiful site and I feel like I’m not using it to it’s full potential. That ends right now.

Today marks the first day of the new blog here at sweeneysphotography.com. I will no longer be trying to sell or market anything on the blog section of the site. There are hundreds of portrait samples in the Galleries. If you want to know services, prices or specials – please click on the tabs above. There is a ton of information throughout the site and if it’s not – then send me an email or give me a call. I would love to talk to you!! Better yet, stop by and we’ll chat over some of my fabulous coffee or tea – I may even have some Chex Mix to share.

So here’s how the blog is going to look from here on out. Each weekday I will be sharing my photographs. Not just wedding or kids pictures, I will be sharing it all – even personal photos. I will share a bit of the story behind the photographs and in the case of my “Art” – I may even be showing you all a bit of the process by way of video (but only if it’s a good hair day).

Wednesday is now: Share Random Photographs From The Past

These were taken backstage while the stylists prepared their models for a fashion/hair show in Milwaukee WI at the Art Museum.

Photographer in Madison WI – Art

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Sweeney Photography

I have a friend who (among other many titles and designations) is a counselor in a Wellness Center at a college. She has posted many interesting articles on the subject on various social media sites. Often times the subject matter makes me pause and think about how well I’m really living. Today she shared an article on the subject of “where do you go to relax?” Some suggestions were yoga class, a hike in the woods – a dark room to meditate. All being great places but none that I could say I practiced. So I’ve spent a few moments throughout the day trying to think where I go or what I do to relax. Honestly, I was stumped. I enjoy many activities but I couldn’t honestly say I did anything for the purpose of relaxation.

Tonight I decided to work a bit on what I call my art. I sometimes have images randomly appear in my brain that just swirl about until I’m ready to let them come out. *Side note to self – I may need to chat with my friend about these visions …. Anyway, as I was working I began to feel a bit calmer and somewhat detached from my surroundings. I wasn’t thinking about work or home or the tension knot in my neck – it was just me and the art.

So, I guess where I go to relax is in Art. In a about 30 minutes – I will find it in a bag of chocolate chip cookies. 😉

Getting ready for Senior pictures in Madison WI

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Sweeney Photography

“What’s your favorite type of photograph to take?”

I get asked this question a lot. Truth be told – I like everything. I love the once in a lifetime energy of wedding photography. Here are two people in love, surrounded by their families and friends, celebrating one of the biggest moments of their lives. Happy – Happy – Happy!! Then there are the kids and babies and pets. I love the spontaneity of these sessions. I love that they never worry about things like double chins when they give me a big smile. They just have fun.

What I love about photographing high school seniors is that they fall somewhere in between kids and weddings. I love that they have something to say and are willing to try new things. Senior Portraits are a way of presenting themselves to the world as a young adult. I love being a part of that. And while I’m being honest, they can hold a pose and I don’t have to sing “The Wheels On The Bus” … that often.

Here are some faces that will be receiving a diploma and flipping a tassel this year. I can’t wait to meet the Class of 2014!

Photographer in Madison WI finds haute coiffure

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Sweeney Photography

This weekend I had the opportunity to work with Matthew, owner of Wicked Beauty. This is the second time I’ve had the pleasure of photographing his work which can only be described as “haute coiffure”. He has a vision that reaches into the corporate offices of Madison WI to the runways of Fashion Week in New York. I had such a blast working with him again!!

Wednesday is now: Share Random Photographs From The Past

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