P o r t r a i t G u i d e b y a n g e l d i b b s p h o t o g r a p h e r

F E A T U R E D S E S S I O N t h e a s h w o r t h f a m i l y

A P E E K I N S I D E a d a u g h t e r ’ s p e r s p e c t i v e

Q U I C K T I P S F O R A p e r f e c t p o r t r a i t s e s s i o n

W H A T T O W E A R F O R

k i d s , f a m i l y & t e e n s

c o m p l i m e n t a r y

A L S O I N S I D E

L e t t e r s f r o m y o u

My photography story

T h e p o r t r a i t p r o c e s s

F r o m s h o o t t o p r i n t

P I C T U R E T H I S

In the spring of 1989, I picked up a 35 mm. camera for the f irst t ime. Never mind that I had chosen another profession on the opposite side of the lens; i t was the season I fell in love with cameras, photography, and above all , the intense satisfaction which came from sharing how I saw the world, through my looking glass.

Back then, I was a styl ist-makeup art ist , and worked with many talented photograhers behind the scenes, working on models. My interest in fashion and beauty photography was burning inside of me, and though I had l imited t ime and gear, I attempted to photograph anyone who would submit to my whims and smile for my humble 35 mm. “Anyone” meaning my girlfr iends, former cl ients and all of my relatives. Litt le did I real ize, I was developing the foundation for my next career.

Through those years, I moonlighted as a dance instructor, while my daughter received pre-proffessional training every night down the hall . Being a single mom, that arrangement was beyond perfect. I was thri l led that my only child was happy to pursue my l ifelong passion while I got my tap dance groove on for a few extra bucks, Ult imately I saved a ton on babysitters, while spending a small fortune on my kid’s training. Good thing she is talented and made a career in performing arts!

My former career and performing arts took me places I never imagined I ’d go, then a health crisis forced me to rethink my l ife and professional goals. Friends, family and my photographer mentors encouraged me to reinvent myself by gett ing an education in digital art and photography. I did exactly that! Photography has been an exhilarating r ide so far, and I plan to stay buckled up for all theloopty-loops ahead! (Did I mention I love roller coasters?)

I ’d be honored to tell your story in pictures,

A N G E L D I B B S P H O T O G R A P H E R

J E N M E G H A N & R O D

Seriously, we only had 30 mn. to do a quick portrait session, so I thought because I had rushed Angel, the pics would be “so-so.” To my surprise, they were great! I’m awkward in front of the camera anyway, but somehow Angel was able to get me to relax and have fun. No idea how she captured so many good images while I was nervous and in a hurry...but SHE DID!

T A M I

A L L I

I’ve never modeled for photos like that before and Angel made me feel like a pro! All the shots came out so great I couldn’t even pick a favorite! I love having Angel photograph me and I look forward to working with her more often.

J E N N I F E R

My experience with Angel was exciting! She made me feel like a real model! She was so pleasant and I love how she was open to anything I had to offer to the photo shoot! Along with her being open to my creativity, she gave me very helpful tips and ideas for more fun and beautiful shots! I definitely won’t ever forget my experience with Angel! It was one of a kind!

J E W E L

L E T T E R S F R O M Y O U

W E ’ D L O V E T O H E A R F R O M Y O U ! P L E A S E S E N D Y O U R L E T T E R S T O A N G E L @ A N G E L D I B B S P H O T O G R O P H E R . C O M

Choosing Angel as our wedding photographer was the best decision ever! We LOVE our engagement photos, and she even included our dog! Everyone was impressed with our Save The Date cards, which Angel custom designed for us, and we can’t wait to have her capture our big day this Fall. Honestly, Angel’s kindness and talent is stellar. We feel fortunate to have met her!

I had a great experience working with Angel! She is very creative with her shots and made me feel very comfortable in front of the camera. Her energy is great and she is so positive with her cues and helping me get in the correct pose!

The pictures you took of our newborn in her most fragile moments are absolutely precious. She is already growing so fast that it is a treasure to be able to look back on those sweet, sleepy moments.

Bobby and Sarah always wanted children. An engineer and physician’s assistant, the two met while attending Virginia Tech and t ied the knot as soon as Sarah f inished graduate school. Bobby was already working in Northern Virginia, where they began building their family. When their three children came along, they became focused on the kids while maintaining their fullt ime work. Bobby and Sarah’s dedication to their family is obvious, and they seem to balance it all with such ease.

The Ashworths are a beautiful family to work with, their fun personalit ies and warmth matched the beautiful , early spring weather. Sarah chose clothing in soft shades of blue, with denim, white and neutral khaki to complement each other. Reflective of both

their laid back, fun-loving style these outfits left room for plenty of running, playing, hugs and laughter.

Since these portraits look great in grouping, they would be fabulous as a framed wall gallery, in clean, white wood with double white matting to emphasize the natural beach colors. Fresh and contemporary, these f inished images share the close bonds of special people who will cherish these moments for many years to come.

F A M I L Y F A B U L O U S N E S S

S P O T L I G H T O NT H E A S H W O R T H F A M I LY

C O O L A N D C A L MKids are best in the morning when they’re at their happiest. Well rested and fed, a calm, fun energy should make for the perfect shoot time for kids and siblings. Lunch, nap times and evenings are generally more complicated times for the optimal portraits, since young ones are often both hungry and tired at this time.

G E T T H E L O O KDecide before the shoot what look you’re going for. Where in your home will your portraits be displayed? If in a more formal room, be sure everyone’s clothing is coordinated to this look. If the room is less formal and more “family” keep this in mind as well. Furnishings from desired rooms can also be used if the shoot is in-home, guaranteeing a perfect match to your decor.

H A I R A W A R EGet haircuts at least a week before the shoot. It might take a few days to grow into (or fond of) a hair cut, especially if the scissors went amiss. This buffer allows for some growth, tweaks and perfections to the hair style prior to your session..

C A N ’ T B U Y M E L O V EBuild up the session to children as it really is—a time for fun and togetherness. There’s no need for bribes when the event itself is the reward.

C H I L L P I L LCalm your own lens nerves. Relaxed parents have more fun, which helps kids become most comfortable for the best shots.

P E T S A L L O W E DIf you bring your pet Sparky to the family shoot, make sure to get some brisk exercise with your pup before coming.

T H E P O R T R A I T P R O C E S S

F R O M S H O O T T O P R I N T

H e r e a t A n g e l D i b b s P h oto g ra p h e r w e h o n o r yo u r s c h e d u l e s , s p e c i a l ev e nt s a n d yo u r s e s s i o n s w i t h a h e l p f u l t i m e l i n e to h e l p yo u to u n d e rs t a n d h ow w e a r e wo r k i n g o u r h a rd e s t to c r e at e yo u r t r e a s u r e d m e m o r i e s :

2 W E E K S B E F O R E Y O U R S E S S I O N :

After chatting on the phone or in

studio for our pre-consultation to

discuss any of your specifications

and wishes, we send you a

portrait information form to fi l l out

all the details most important to

you for capturing the best images

2 D A Y SB E F O R E Y O U R S E S S I O N :

We give you a quick check-

in cal l/emai l to conf i rm al l the

deta i ls f rom our consultat ion .

T H E D A Y O FY O U R S E S S I O N : When you arr ive at the scheduled

t ime, I wi l l get to know you and

your fami ly. As we warm up, the

photo sess ion wi l l get going in a

natural , re laxed way.

1 W E E KA F T E R Y O U R S E S S I O N :

We post some retouched,

styl ized images from your

sess ion, for a sneak peek on our

websi te and blog.

2 W E E K SA F T E R Y O U R S E S S I O N :

We post an onl ine gal lery for your

f ive day preview per iod.

2 - 3 W E E K SA F T E R Y O U R S E S S I O N :

We organize an in-person order

sess ion and meet to pick out your

favor i te components for your

photography groupings in terms of

s izes , arrangements and style . We

can also use th is opportuni ty to

take orders for g i f ts , a lbums, and

any of the other unique keepsakes

we offer.

4 - 6 W E E K SA F T E R Y O U R S E S S I O N :

Your artwork and albums are ready

for p ickup! At th is t ime we also

provide a cl ient care card packet

which wi l l ensure a long l i fe f rom

your precious heir looms.

T H I S P A G EA sunset shoot on the Chesapeake Bay with Laura Herrington and Georgia.

A D a u g h t e r ’ s

V i e w . . .“From a young age I ’ve felt so lucky to have the most creat ive and art ist ical ly talented mamma bird. At f i rst I thought I was part ial , because she’s my world. But I soon real ized she’s one of the best photographers I ’ve worked with . I watched her blossom from the very beginning of her career. Her dedicat ion to cutt ing edge new technology, educat ion and equipment is inspir ing to me. She’s always pushing the l imits and str iv ing to be the best she can be. Her work keeps gett ing better and better ! I ’ve had the pleasure of working with her at var ious events, and her cl ients LOVE her! Mom’s smile wi l l l ight up a room, If you want top level photos from a professional with an impeccable eye for excellence----you want my mom. Through her lens the world is more beaut iful than you could imagine.”

B r i t a i n y M . D i b b sAerial ist ChoreographerCircus Arts Instructor

M O M ’ S T A L E N T I N S P I R E S M E E V E R Y D A Y .A n g e l D i b b s P h o t o g r a p h e r B r i t a i n y D i b b s - C i r q u e D u S o l e i l , B e a c h S t r e e t s U S A a n d C i r q u e D u R o c k - V i r g i n a B e a c h , V A .

We’re looking forward to your session, whether in the studio or on location! This is such an exciting time because we have the opportunity to get to know you and your loved ones while capturing fun, exciting photographs in the process. All work and no play make for a dull day, so here is what you can expect from Angel Dibbs Photographer:

I T ’ S A D A T E ! w h a t t o e x p e c t t h e d a y o f y o u r s h o o t

Outdoor shoots offer the best avai lable l ight and surroundings for your precious portraits . But i f Mother Nature threatens to rain on our parade, don’t worry, there are always opt ions:

Plan A: We will re-schedule your session for our pre-established rain date.

Plan B : We will find an indoor option that works if you’d like to keep your scheduled date.

Plan C : We will brave the weather and adjust the time window for possible dry times between showers.

R A I N , R A I N , G O A W A Y

Clothing choices make a session that much better, so picking the perfect l ittle outfit is a detail that shouldn’t go unchecked. Here are some ideas to help harried parents determine the best duds for darl ings.

D A P P E R D A R L I N G S

T I P : Bring a change of clothes in case of a spill , thrill or chill .

A V O I D : s t i f f f a n c y c l o t h e s , h a t s t h a t h i d e l i t t l e f a c e s , g i a n t h e a d b a n d s

T I P : For shiny, neat hair use product, l ike shine gel or pomade.

A V O I D : Huge logos that date the image and distract the eye.

C R A F T Y K I D S :• Layered looks are great• Brights and fun prints•Accessor ies :hats ,scarves ,chunky . bracelets• Clothes should be fitted, not baggy• Bare feet or fun shoes

B O U N C I N G B A B I E S :• Soft or bright solids• Simple & comfy fabrics • Jumpers, leggings, sweaters• Birthday suit or diaper cover only

T I P : Blend your clothing colors to your home décor where your art will be displayed.

A V O I D : Everyone wearing the same outfit. Mix it up!

F A B U L O U S F A M I L I E S :• Stick to a color palette of three to •four complementary colors• Layers are flattering and a way to • show personality• Shoes are optional• Keep hair simple and clean• Non-glare glasses keep glare at bay

I love that you kept in contact with me. From booking the session to the blog sneak peek, to del iver ing my save the date cards, you took that added step to let me know where you were in the process. I felt l ike your most special cl ient and I couldn’t have asked for more beautiful engagement photos!

-Meghan McGee

C L I E N T C O R N E R

T h e G o l d e n H o u rWhen schedul ing an outdoor por t ra i t sess ion wi th Angel D ibbs Photographer , you may not ice that we recommend shoot ing dur ing a very prec ise t ime of day--genera l ly the last s ix ty to n inety minutes before the sun has complete ly set . Th is spec ia l w indow known to photographers as “The Golden Hour ” i s the per iod of t ime when the l ight f rom the sun i s at i t s most per fect . Wi th i t s long rays d i f fused across the ent i re sky , the l ight c reates a f lat ter ing g low and sh immer for p ic ture per fect sk intones and del ic ious ly warm por t ra i ts .

To determine the Golden Hour in your locat ion , see www.golden-hour.com.

Yo u rS t y l eO nD i s p l a y

Is yours a sleek, modern home? A rustic, country abode? No matter your decorating style, Angel Dibbs Photographer assists cl ients every day with everything from portrait selection suited to your decor, to framing and displaying your collection. Our experience in design coupled with a wide variety of products that work with any décor make us the perfect choice for your photography and home decorating needs. Whether yours is a mighty mansion or a cozy cottage, call us today and we’l l work together to ensure your portraits are as much at home as you are.

OUR MOST POPULAR PRINT STYLES

1) If your style is more tradit ional, we recommend matted and framed portraits in classic or creative edged wood. Clean, white rag mattes and frame combinations are available to complement your art and decor. Ask about our frame look book and our gallery wall inspire guide to see the vast options available.

2) If you change out your art frequently or view your art from an easel, we recommend our portfol io boxes with matted prints. Enjoy your portraits for years to come, while preserving them in a beautifully simple keepsake box.

3) If your style is more free-spir ited, art ist ic, or edgy, or if your decor is modern and minimalist , we recommend the f ine art wrapped canvas and metal print options. No frames needed, just clean l ines, ready to hang!

T r a d i t i o n a l m a t t e d a n d f r a m e d p r i n t

M o d e r n M e t a l P r i n t s

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Angel Dibbs Photographer takes pride in keeping

current with new and classic trends in photography

today by updating and adding specialty products

for memorably stunning gifts and keepsakes

P I C T U R E T H I S your album is carefully printed, custom bound and f inished by hand in the US in the style of tradit ional bookmakers. True si lver hal ide printing on Fuj i portrait grade paper guarantees the best color reproduction and delivery of the finest details The flush mount design and substrate mounted pages create durabil ity. Unique fabrics, book jackets, and cover bands mean a f ine quality art album designed to f it our understated yet elegant style. This is our favorite session album.

F O L I O B O X E S

P R E T T Y P R E S E N T A T I O N

Designed with your own images, each portfol io box is individually assembled with your needs in mind for a styl ish, one-of-a-kind art piece. Box sizes are 8x10, 11x14, 10x10, 13x13, and arr ive furnished with 15 matted portraits from your custom session. We wil l gladly personalize the cover with name(s) and date, beautifully printed on your choice of canvas or si lk , and treated with a protective coating.

L U X U R Y F L U S H M O U N T A L B U M S

D E L I G H T F U L D E S I G NMade from the f inest materials with old-world craftsmanship and purposeful simplicity. The perfect variety of Japanese inspired fabric cover options, and the abil i ty to truly customize each album is nearly impossible to resist . Three sizes available: 8x8, 8x12, 10x10.

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