Erica's Baby

***Update! Elizabeth Erica Falconer (nickname 'Elsie') was born Monday, December 10th at 2pm. Erica says "She is so beautiful and weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. We have had a great week getting to know each other and she is perfect (no bias, of course!). She has a great personality and we are very excited." See Erica's photo at the bottom.***

Erica and Alex Falconer are a great couple whose wedding we photographed a few years ago and now, Erica is joyfully pregnant - due any day if it hasn't happened already! A few weeks ago she and Alex came to the studio to capture the last days of her pregnancy. These two have such a wonderful relationship, so that is one lucky baby coming into this world. Also, you may notice that I am doing some experimenting with textural overlays. What do you think? I think it adds a nice mood and extra dimension to photography. Click on any image to open larger.

Comments

[Elica Johnson]

Hello, Wendy

I'm an aspiring photographer from Bulgaria, currently living in England.

Looking at your portfolio I was blown away. The emotions on the people's faces, the contemporary approach to the portraits, your unique style to blend traditional with modern are great inspiration.

I think the textured layers, which you are experimenting with bring some uumph to the photographs. My favorite one is the black and white portrait of Erica. The texture gives it this ethereal feeling, that you could sense all that Erica is experiencing when the shot was taken. At the same time you don't get distracted, your attention is drawn exactly where it should be - her face, hands and the bump, where little Elsie is hiding.

I'm really impressed with your work. Thank you!