Brodiefoto Bloghttp://www.brodiefoto.com/blog/Brodiefoto Wedding Photography Blogen-US2012-02-15T00:25:15ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Candace's Headshotshttp://www.brodiefoto.com/blog/2012/1/9/candaces-headshots.htmlMatt Brodie2012-01-09T14:49:44ZHeadshots Headshots ModelI had another great headshot session this week. Candace is an aspiring model here in Columbia. She's relatively new to modeling, but has a great chance to do some amazing work in her career. It's not always easy being in front of the camera and a lot of my headshot sessions are also designed to help actors and models learn how to be in front of a camera. I try and spend a lot the time talk to them about how certain posing and positioning relate different emotions and responses from the viewer.

Here are some of my favorites of Candace. Again, we worked through a number or looks and came out some great shots she will be able to use to get booked for bigger and better jobs.

Model Headshots in Columbia, SC

]]>John's Headshotshttp://www.brodiefoto.com/blog/2012/1/9/johns-headshots.htmlMatt Brodie2012-01-09T14:27:10ZActor Headshots HeadshotsI've been pretty slack about blogging lately, but it's not 2012 and it's time to get back into it. I'll be posting more things from the end of 2011 shortly.

First though, I've been working really hard on focusing my non-wedding photography for 2012. While I like doing family and baby photos, I wanted to shift to something a little different. I've decided I really want to focus my non-wedding photography almost exclusively on being the best Headshot photographer in Columbia. It's taken me a lot of time and work and I've been studying from the best headshot photographer in New York. It's going to take me some time to build up my reputation and a following, but Columbia isn't a huge market for actors and models, so if I do it right, I should be able to build a name in this fairly quickly.

One of my first re-branded headshot sessions was with a New York based Actor. John has been in a number or great plays and a few TV spots. Most recenty he was on the cover of American Theatre for his role in a Christmas Carol.

The goal of my headshot sessions is to create range for an actor. So as you look at the following headshots. Notice how we go from Nice guy to Scary intense guy and a few places in between. This gives John the ability to use the most appropriate headshot for his auditions.

Headshots for actors, models and professionals

If you are a professional, CEO, Actor or Model and you need a headshot, please contact me.

]]>Britton and Jon's Wedding at the Lace House.http://www.brodiefoto.com/blog/2011/11/11/britton-and-jons-wedding-at-the-lace-house.htmlMatt Brodie2011-11-11T18:42:52ZLace House Parkland Cakes Party Time DJ Southern Way Catering Wedding Photography Weddings weddingBritton and Jon are two amazing people. They spend their lives in service to the public in law enforcement. They were both just wonderful people and I had so much fun shooting their engagement session, bridal portrait session and wedding.

Britton and Jon were married at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Columbia and the reception was at the Lace House. Special thanks goes out to Chelsey Winford for amazing makeup, Southern Way Catering for providing all the great food, Micheal Joye at PartyTime Djs for keeping the party going and Parkland Cakes for a stunning wedding cake and to everyone at the Lace House for having such a beautifull place for a wedding. Here are a few teaser photos!

Wedding at the Lace House, Columbia SC

]]>Britton's Bridal Portraits at the Lace Househttp://www.brodiefoto.com/blog/2011/10/26/brittons-bridal-portraits-at-the-lace-house.htmlMatt Brodie2011-10-27T00:10:00ZBridal Portrait Bridal Portraits Lace HouseBritton and Jon got married this weekend. While I haven't finished with their wedding photography yet, it does mean that I finally get to share her bridal portraits with everyone. We shot Britton's bridal portraits at the Lace house in Columbia. It was a beautiful location for a beautiful bride. Here are a few of my favorites.

]]>Tyler & Julius's wedding at the Springvalley Country Clubhttp://www.brodiefoto.com/blog/2011/10/23/tyler-juliuss-wedding-at-the-springvalley-country-club.htmlMatt Brodie2011-10-23T21:20:53ZParkland Cakes Second Nature Springvalley Country Club Wedding Photography weddingTyler and Julius got married Sept 24th and boy did we have fun. They got married at St. Martins in the field and had their reception at the Springvalley Country Club. Tyler was a beautiful bride and Julius was a great guy! There were all kinds of fun things about this wedding. From the dog being dressed up to the classic rolls-royce convertable, this wedding had a lot of special touches. The entertainment was provided by Second Nature and the cake was done by the amazing people at Parkland Cakes. Here are a few of my favorite shots from the wedding. Hope you enjoy.

wedding at the Springvalley Country Club in Columbia, SC

]]>It's time to get the kids dressed up!http://www.brodiefoto.com/blog/2011/9/25/its-time-to-get-the-kids-dressed-up.htmlMatt Brodie2011-09-26T02:08:19ZChild Portraits Columbia Photography HalloweenWell October is just about here and that means it's time to plan for your Halloween portraits! Whether they are scary or sweet now is the time to get them photographed looking as cute as can be. Be sure to schedule your sessions with enough time to get cards or prints made before the 31st.

Train Conductor Halloween Costume Halloween Ballerina Dancer portrait

]]>Kira & Jeff's wedding at the Wild Dune Resort in Charleston, SChttp://www.brodiefoto.com/blog/2011/9/15/kira-jeffs-wedding-at-the-wild-dune-resort-in-charleston-sc.htmlMatt Brodie2011-09-15T12:56:51ZCharleston Destination Wedding Isle of Palms Wedding Photographer Wild Dune Resort destination wedding photoboothI had the distinct pleasure of photographing Kira and Jeff's wedding at the Wild Dunes Resort on Isle of Palms in Charleston, SC. It was a beautiful location for a destination wedding. This was a really fun wedding and everyone was great to work with. I knew I was going to really enjoy this wedding the first time I met with Kira. She is also a photographer in North Carolina and we had a great time talking shop. Being a photographer Kira was also aware of all the little things that make shooting a wedding great, like picking the right time of a day for a coastal wedding and when sunset was going to be for the formal portraits. If you'd like, you can check out Kira's website at www.photokira.com. Kira was also a great sport and took some fun shots with me in the photo booth!

The wedding day was beautiful and the weather and sunset were amazing. Here are a few of my favorite images from the day.

Wild Dune Resort Wedding Isle of Palms Charleston SC

]]>Ella's Portrait at the USC Horseshoehttp://www.brodiefoto.com/blog/2011/9/6/ellas-portrait-at-the-usc-horseshoe.htmlMatt Brodie2011-09-06T18:40:50ZChild Portraits Children USC horseshoe portraitsThis weekend I got the chance to photography a beautiful little girl down at the University of South Carolina Horseshoe. Ella is actually one of my daughters best friends, but they recently moved to Georgia. Ella's mom wanted to have some portraits of Ella done at USC (her Alma mater).

Ella was a great model and I had a great time making some super cute portraits of her. She's also in a dance class, so she took the time to show off some of her dance moves and poses. Here are a few of my favorites from our USC Horsehoe portrait session.

Children Portraits at the USC Horsehoe

]]>Family Beach Portraitshttp://www.brodiefoto.com/blog/2011/8/27/family-beach-portraits.htmlMatt Brodie2011-08-28T01:38:33ZBeach Child Portraits Family Hilton Head Travel Photography family portraitsLiving in Columbia, we don't get a ton of chances to do portraits on the beach. However, every now and then I get to go to Charleston or Hilton Head and have some fun in the sun. Part of the fun is getting to figure out how much gear I can get on and off the beach without getting it covered in sand or soaked by water.

My in-laws wanted to get their Christmas card photo taken at the beach with my children. So I took the time to do a self family portrait session as well and get some great shots of the kids playing around the water and in the sand. Here are a few of our favorite beach portraits.

Family portraits on the Beach, Hilton Head, SC

]]>Cameron's Newborn Portraitshttp://www.brodiefoto.com/blog/2011/8/19/camerons-newborn-portraits.htmlMatt Brodie2011-08-19T19:38:08ZChild Portraits infant portraits newborn, baby, portraits, studioPhotographing Newborn Babys is always a fun and challenging subject. The ideal time to photograph a newborn is within the first 2 weeks of birth. This is the time with the new baby is sleeping a lot and usually much easier to work with. Since you want the new born photos to be of the precious sleeping baby, it all works out pretty well.

This weekend I got to shoot a very special newborn portrait session. You see, this isn't just any little girl. This is actually my niece! My younger brother's new and beautiful little girl! I was really excited to photograph her because it was also the first time that I'd gotten to see her. She was really easy to work with. She loved being on the warm cosy towels. I had another setup I was going to use as well, but she didn't want anything to do with it, so we stuck with the towel set.

Here are a few quick favorites for the session. I'd have to say she was one cute little girl!

Newborn Baby Portraits

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