Innovative Images

Black and White Family Portraiture

Posted on January 7, 2025 by admin

There’s a feel to a black and white portrait that is uniquely its own. One of the things we love about it as it relates to family photography is that it takes away potential distractions like clothing and backgrounds. Instead, it focuses on the faces and expressions of the subjects. Its popularity seems to be emerging again as it has throughout the past 30 years of our business. We call it our Black and White Relationship Style Photography and it is definitely a favorite at Innovative Images!

There’s no denying black and white portraits are timeless. The first camera photography was invented in the 1820s, before that time, people relied heavily on traditional media for capturing images, for example, paintings, sketches, and drawings. However, when it emerged, it seemed to vividly capture more information or detail about an object than the traditional media.Even with the invention of color photography in 1891 by Lipmann Gabriel, it is still a gorgeous look that is here to stay. The photo below is my favorite family portrait and it just so happens to be in black and white of Tana and my daughter Alona, and son, Brock. You can imagine how many portraits we have and this one still speaks to me. To this day I have it displayed in 20×24 in my office and it reminds me daily of such a cherished time of life.

It’s not the norm to have a family request their entire session be done in black and white but it is exciting when they do. Turning an image to black and white doesn’t happen until we begin to process the images in the computer. The beauty of this is that we have record of the portraits in color if the client decides to buy some of both. Sometimes we decide to convert images to black and white after the session, on our own, and the client is surprised to see them at the order appointment. Frequently, the client falls in love with the black and white images and prefers them! Lately we have had several clients purchase beautiful coffee table albums filled with their storytelling black and white images. They truly are timeless.

If you would like to do a Black and White Relationship Style session for your next family portrait, give us a call @ 972-335-3686 to discuss your family and what to wear for best results.

Let’s Do a Family Portrait

Posted on November 25, 2024 by admin

LET’S CHAT

It starts with a quick chat on the phone. Once you know we are the right fit, we will work together to make sure the experience and artwork we create is custom to you. We want to get to know all about your family so we can create an experience catered to them that results in artwork that will blend seamlessly with your home. We can discuss clothing, location, style, etc. Our phone number is 972-335-3686.

YOUR SESSION

Your session is designed just for you and to be FUN! You will play, laugh, and be yourselves in front of our camera. Worried you won’t know what to do? We have your back and will make sure to photograph you and your family authentically. With over 30 years of experience photographing people, we make sure everyone looks and feels great.

ORDER APPOINTMENT

The moment you’ve been waiting for! Sit back and relax as we project your images larger than life on our studio wall. Many times our clients are absolutely shocked at how great the images are. We love this!!!We will hold your hand throughout this process, from choosing your favorite images to selecting wall art to perfectly made to complement your home. We want you to leave with wall portraits to give your home a look you’ll love for generations.

ENJOY!

Depending upon what you ordered, we ship your portraits directly to your home. Most of the time, you will receive your printed order within a two week turnaround. We do provide digital images of anything you ordered from and those will be emailed to you before your printed portraits arrive.

The Halverson Family photographed in October, 2024 by Kurt Nelson, Innovative Images

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The Vanishing Generation: The Impact of Not Printing Portraits

Posted on November 11, 2024 by admin

In today’s digital age, we are surrounded by an abundance of digital photos stored on our smartphones, computers, and cloud services. While the convenience of digital photography has its advantages, there is a growing concern that we are losing an entire generation of photographs due to the lack of printing.

Let’s explore FIVE consequences of not printing portraits and the importance of preserving our images/memories in tangible form.

The Fragility of Digital Data: Digital photographs are susceptible to loss or corruption. Hard drives can fail, memory cards can get damaged, or files can accidentally be deleted. By not printing portraits, we place our memories at risk, relying solely on fragile digital files that can easily disappear.
The Joy of Tangible Memories: There is something magical about holding a physical photograph in your hands, feeling the texture, and reliving the moment it captured. Printed portraits allows us to create tangible memories that can be displayed, shared, and passed down through generations. It brings a sense of nostalgia and connection, evoking emotions that digital images alone cannot replicate.
The Importance of Archiving: Printing portraits ensures their longevity and preservation for future generations. By printing and archiving photographs, we create a tangible legacy that can be enjoyed by our children, grandchildren, and beyond. These printed portraits serve as a bridge between generations, fostering a sense of belonging, and allowing our stories to live on.
The Loss of Personal Touch: In the digital realm, our photographs often remain hidden within the confines of our devices (think about yourself trying to find one single image on your iPhone). Printed portraits allows us to showcase our cherished memories in our homes, creating a personal touch and a sense of warmth. They serve as conversation starters, sparking stories and connections with our loved ones. Without printed portraits, we miss out on the opportunity to share and celebrate our lives with others.
Preserving Cultural Heritage: Printed portraits are not just about preserving our personal memories; it is also about safeguarding our cultural heritage. Family portraits capture moments that define our identities and histories.

As we continue to navigate the digital age, it is essential not to overlook the importance of printed portraits.

Preserving our memories in tangible form allows us to safeguard them against technological failures, relish in the joy of physical touch, and create lasting legacies for future generations.

Let us not allow an entire generation to be lost in the millions of digital images, stuck on a device.

At Innovative Images, Kurt is a PRINT ARTIST. Now you know why!

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Why Print Photos in the Digital Age?

Posted on November 5, 2024 by admin

Let’s explore FIVE consequences of not printing portraits and the importance of preserving our images/memories in tangible form.

The Fragility of Digital Data: Digital photographs are susceptible to loss or corruption. Hard drives can fail, memory cards can get damaged, or files can accidentally be deleted. By not printing portraits, we place our memories at risk, relying solely on fragile digital files that can easily disappear.
The Joy of Tangible Memories: There is something magical about holding a physical photograph in your hands, feeling the texture, and reliving the moment it captured. Printed portraits allows us to create tangible memories that can be displayed, shared, and passed down through generations. It brings a sense of nostalgia and connection, evoking emotions that digital images alone cannot replicate.
The Importance of Archiving: Printing portraits ensures their longevity and preservation for future generations. By printing and archiving photographs, we create a tangible legacy that can be enjoyed by our children, grandchildren, and beyond. These printed portraits serve as a bridge between generations, fostering a sense of belonging, and allowing our stories to live on.
The Loss of Personal Touch: In the digital realm, our photographs often remain hidden within the confines of our devices (think about yourself trying to find one single image on your iPhone). Printed portraits allows us to showcase our cherished memories in our homes, creating a personal touch and a sense of warmth. They serve as conversation starters, sparking stories and connections with our loved ones. Without printed portraits, we miss out on the opportunity to share and celebrate our lives with others.
Preserving Cultural Heritage: Printed portraits are not just about preserving our personal memories; it is also about safeguarding our cultural heritage. Family portraits capture moments that define our identities and histories.

As we continue to navigate the digital age, it is essential not to overlook the importance of printed portraits.

Preserving our memories in tangible form allows us to safeguard them against technological failures, relish in the joy of physical touch, and create lasting legacies for future generations.

Let us not allow an entire generation to be lost in the millions of digital images, stuck on a device.

At Innovative Images, Kurt is a PRINT ARTIST. Now you know why!

It’s time to give your walls a story to share.

Lets get it all figured out

1. Prefer text? Text Kurt at 972-335-3686

2. Prefer email? Email: Kurt@innovativeimagesphotos.com

3. Prefer a call? Schedule your call here: https://calendly.com/innovativeimages/portraitphoneconsultation

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Fall Photo Session in Texas

Posted on October 22, 2024 by admin

This family is so incredible to be around. There is a joy that flows from each member of the Danna family that is inspirational. Not only are they a gorgeous family on the outside, they are pure gold on the inside.

I wanted to spotlight this session so you can see results from a fall photo session in McKinney. During the photoshoot, we do lots of poses including traditional and photojournalistic. In addition, we love to do small groups inside of the family. In this instance, we even did individual poses.

Results were printed in a beautiful coffee table book so all the poses they loved will be enjoyed forever. In addition, we produced a stunning 18×36 framed collage which made a perfect wall portrait for the family.

Nothing is more precious than family time and pictures are literally the only tangible way to keep the memories alive.

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Lifestyle Business Portraits

Posted on September 30, 2024 by admin

Many clients want/need one awesome professional image but sometimes our clients want many looks and a variety of posing so they can purchase multiple images.

We love creating lifestyle portraits in a single session for professionals. Normally, these “Lifestyle Sessions” are done on location but we can certainly do them inside our studio location. Clients tend to do a clothing change and we shoot from multiple angles/locations both close up and full length so that the results may be used in various ways.

A “Lifestyle Portrait Session” takes a bit of planning and we would love to help you accomplish your professional goals and have fun doing it! Call Kurt to discuss yours @ 972-335-3686.

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Taylor & Gage

Posted on August 15, 2024 by admin

Engagement photo sessions are truly special! There’s much less stress on everyone involved than at a wedding. It’s a casual, fun experience that results in portraits that will be treasured for a lifetime. Every couple is different and we strive to capture the special bond and happiness that is evident during the engagement time. Some couples prefer a dramatic look and others want to express who they are in a more casual way. Either is great! Taylor and Gage chose to keep the clothing very basic and focus on each other and their love of the outdoors. This is an amazing couple and we wish them all the happiness this world can bring!

Here are just a few pics of this absolutely lovely couple…..

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Giselle, SR 2025

Posted on July 25, 2024 by admin

We had such a great time capturing Giselle’s senior portraits! She timed the session perfectly in late spring/early summer because the weather and natural backgrounds were absolutely stunning. We were able to do both classic indoor portraits and gorgeous outdoor photos. She was fun to work with and very photogenic!

Here is a small sample of a few of the portraits we took of this wonderful senior!

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Realtor Photos on Location

Posted on July 15, 2024 by admin

Innovative Images specializes in quality headshots. Realtors make up a vast majority of the headshots we do. Many realtors choose to do a traditional, in studio look that is very versatile and timeless. We love that look!

Another style of realtor photos that is popular is home location shoots. Normally, the realtor finds a model home and gets permission to use it for the session. We come to the home and find the perfect angles, settings, lighting, etc. and shoot a variety of poses. Since realtors sell homes, it makes perfect sense to use a home environment for the background. It looks best to blend the clothing to the colors within the home.

In addition to individual headshots, we do real estate teams in model home settings. The results of this fresh approach look terrific in magazine ads and websites! Take a look at some of our samples on our website of team photography @ https://innovativeimagesphotos.com/team-branding

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Family Portraits Indoors

Posted on June 25, 2024 by admin

For the past twenty years or so, most families desire their family portraits to be taken outdoors in nature for a natural, casual style that look great on display on the walls of their homes. We agree that this is a stunning look that will be popular forever.

In the 70’s, 80’s and before, families went to their local photography studio similar to Olan Mills, and did their family portraits inside a studio on a painted background. Most families dressed in their “Sunday best” with no regard for blending with one another. It’s easy to spot one of these portraits and often they are pretty funny. I’m sure you have some of these gems in your attic or on the walls at Grandma’s house.

Today, there is a healthy blend of many types of family portrait locations both indoors and outdoors. There are some indoor studio family portraits (although these are few and far between because there aren’t many photo studios with adequate space and photographers who understand indoor lighting.) We still do this type of photography and the results can be absolutely stunning. Another style of indoor family portraits is the location session inside the client’s home. This can be a wonderful idea because it documents the family’s life inside their own setting therefore the results looks incredible on display in gorgeous family portraits on their walls. Another advantage is there is no weather to deal with so hair and light is always great. Many clients have said there is no good spot in their home. Some are surprised to see that an experienced photographer can look for angles and areas that photography beautifully!

We absolutely love outdoor photos but indoor family portraits have their advantages. If it’s time for your next family portrait and you want to do something different this time, we suggest an indoor session. Take a look at this recent session at the client’s home. We love the windows providing exquisite lighting and the clothing which blends with their decor.