Strike a pose at Pose Selfie Studio

I recently had an opportunity to visit the NEW Pose Selfie Studio in Raleigh, NC with my daughter and it was so much fun. The great thing about this studio is that you have all the tools you need to capture your perfect photos alone or you can go with a group of friends and achieve the same outcome. Every room is equipped with a tripod, ring light, props and creative backdrops. Please plan and purchase you tickets online, they do not accept walk-ins. There are two available restrooms for freshening up makeup or wardrobe changes.

Pose Selfie Studio Hours are Wednesday – Thursday 4:40pm to 9:00pm. Friday – Sunday 11:00am to 9:00pm. They host private groups and schedule events by appointment. You can email them to inquire within. It is perfect for Birthday Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Boudoir Sessions, Family fun and so much more! There are nine rooms that you have access to and some of them have multiple photo opportunities within them.  Visit the Pose Selfie Studio website for additonal information.

My favorite room is probably the Purple Room! It is my absolute favorite color, and the Nature Room is the runner up. The Rose Room is awesome as well as the Game Room, Rainbow Room, Zen Garden Room, Split Color Room and Neon Room. I guess you can say that ALL the rooms are AWESOME! One thing I would suggest depending on your purpose of the shoot is to dress for the room. If you are wearing solid neutral colors, you can probably get away with the same outfit.

I wore a Purple Tie Dye Summer Dress with Purple Open Toe Kitten Heels. My hair has purple highlights, and I wore MAC Matte Purple lipstick. So, I was ready for the Purple Room. I will say that my wardrobe choice did not pair well with all the other rooms but, I made the best of it. I did pack an additional outfit which was black and white but opted to just keep wearing my original outfit. All sessions are one hour unless you purchase an additional slot time. General Admission is $32.00/ for an hour.

If you have mastered quick wardrobe changes and can squeeze a few within an hour to match your favorite rooms, I say go for it! There are COVID-19 safety precautions in place. The number of guests in the studio at one time has decreased to allow for social distancing. Masks are required to enter the studio and when you are moving in between rooms. You can remove your mask for photos. There are hand sanitation stations conveniently placed throughout the studio.

The rooms are thoroughly sanitized and the beginning and end of each day and throughout the day props are spot sanitized every hour. Especially high traffic areas and surfaces that are frequently touched by guests. Overall, I had a great time experiencing Pose Selfie Studio thanks to Amanda and Nicholas. I asked if the rooms would ever change, and they may switch every six months. They also have a multipurpose themed room in the works for holidays. I cannot wait…

Side Note: You will be asked to sign a liability waiver and release form before your studio session.

Guess What?!?! I want you to experience the Pose Selfie Studio for yourself, so I am giving away two tickets for Saturday April 3rd at 2:00 pm. Check your calendar and head over to Instagram to enter!

Good Luck! Have you ever visited a selfie museum?

Relive the Moment with Eye Catching Photography

I love to capture special moments so that I can relive them repeatedly. It’s second nature to me to always have my camera ready for photo or video no matter what I may be doing. Now, I know my scope of photography skills and I’m no professional, but I love candid photos. I also love bloopers when we just can’t seem to get our stuff together. You know exactly what was going on when you see that picture and can reminisce on that moment. I’ve had some hysterical things happen while snapping photos.

Even though photography is a part of my daily life I know when I need to hire a professional to capture special moments that I can be a part of. I have gotten professional headshots done in the past for my business card and social media profile pictures. I think it’s very important to be consistent on all your platforms online. Your profile pictures need to be uniform and a good representation of your authentic self and your brand. It’s a game changer especially if you attend conferences and networking events.

Being completely honest, I have a DSLR, Point & Shoot and my phones of course. Now, for my sole convenience I stopped toting around the DSLR and Point & Shoot because they would weigh me down at events and I was over it. I started using my phones for EVERYTHING photo and video. I was happy with the photo quality because at this point it’s only being shared on my social media channels and my blog. Most of my Instagram feed is all phonetography and I’m totally fine with that!

I’m a life + style digital influencer and taking photos is a daily thing for me. I also have projects when I need to hire a photographer to capture ME and showcase the brand that I may be working with through pictures. It’s great when I have an idea and my vision can be brought to light when working with the right photographer. I would highly suggest having a consultation before you hire a photographer to ask questions and discuss the shoot and your ideas before the day of shooting.

I have an amazing time working with photographers because it’s nice to be in the picture and not always behind the camera. As much as I like to capture moments when I have a camera it’s even more special when I’m a part of it. I want to be able to be in the moment with my family especially on special occasions like Family Reunions, Birthdays, Graduations, Vacations and Weddings. Traveling Photographers are very convenient because they will travel and meet you on location.

I’ve always been up front about my love for convenience and what works best for my hectic lifestyle. A Traveling Photographer meets that need for me. They offer different packages that you can choose from and may even be able to create a customized package to meet your specific needs. I don’t want to stress over photos while also being an event planner, caterer, greeter etc. It’s just too much! A Traveling photographer like Summit Shah can capture all your special moments and alleviate that stress.

So, do you like to be in front of the camera or behind the scenes?

Evite Photo Booth Fun for All Ocassions

Disclosure: Thank you to Evite for sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% honest and completely my own. #BeThere #Evite

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Photo Booths are so much fun especially during special events like weddings, parties and family cookouts. It’s the perfect time to take fun and silly photos to remember the occasion. I really like the Evite Photo Booth App for iPad because it is user friendly, easy to install and is cost effective. I’ve hosted quite a few events and searched for photo booth quotes and you won’t get a photo booth for $9.99 USD at a scheduled event for at least four hours. You may be able to for a few hundred dollars but not under ten bucks. I love using photos to record my experiences and host my memories.

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I would even use the Evite Photo Booth App for iPad at corporate networking events and build in an ice breaker activity that attendees can play. The Evite Photo Booth App allows you to save photos on your camera roll allowing you to share them on social media. You can save them to the app gallery and even print them on site if you choose to set up a AirPrint. You can choose to have a dedicated photographer using the iPad on the go or set up a tripod in front of a set background. Oh… I can’t forget the selfies! You can set a countdown before each photo is taken and choose the time between shots.

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Evite Photo Booth allows you to customize the look of your photo by choosing your design, photo filters and borders. You can also add text and choose the font and font color that you like. It’s such a quick process and making edits and changing settings is seamless. There are a variety of skins you can choose from depending on the occasion. You have a choice of eleven different photo layouts and fourteen photo filters to personalize your photo. You can also show a preview of the photo taken from one up to five seconds. Here is one of the BEST features… There is no limit to the amount of photos you can take.

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Hosting events is something that I really enjoy doing and having the Evite Photo Booth available during these occasions will make them all the better! I have a passion for bringing people together. I had fun reviewing this app with my family; we even brought out some props and costumes to play with. You can’t forget the photo props! Evite Photo Booth App is available in the Apple Store App and compatible with the iPad. Evite Photo Booth requires iOS 7 or later. Check out the evite website for more information on your own customized photo booth.

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Wouldn’t you like to have the Evite Photo Booth at your next occasion? I can’t wait to host my next event. My Birthday is coming up next month… JENtober will Rock and Evite Photo Booth will be there!

No Stress with Nikon Coolpix B500

I recently made the decision to invest in a Nikon Coolpix B500 Digital Camera. I am very satisfied with my Sony DSLR and Moto X Pure Edition Camera Phone. The majority of all my blog photos and social media posts have been taken using my Moto X Pure Edition 21 Megapixel Camera. I stopped toting around my Sony because it became an additional task when attending events. The camera bag and additional lens made it a heavy load in addition to my purse or anything else I had on hand.

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My camera phone is great taking pictures that are up close but, when I would zoom in to take a photo at a distance it would become pixelated and lose quality. I started to look at digital cameras that would suit my needs and the Nikon Coolpix B500 was a perfect fit. I also got a 16 GB SanDisk Pixtor High Performance SDHC Memory Card to store my photos and videos. That size was fine with me because I plan to move my photos and videos frequently onto my terabyte Hard Drive.

What Caught My Eye: Oh… First and foremost it was available in Plum! You know anything in the purple family is a plus in my book. I love when my tech is stylish and fits into my brand seamlessly. It’s also very lightweight. Secondly it’s Wi-Fi Capable and will connect with your smart device. It will work with Android, iPhone, iPad & iPod devices. It uses Bluetooth low energy technology and has a dedicated app. Snap Bridge is my new BFF! Its user friendly and I mastered it within a few minutes.

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Snap Bridge was downloaded from the Android App on Google Play. Once it downloaded I immediately paired my Nikon Coolpix B500 with my Moto X Pure Edition. The photos you take will automatically be transferred to your smart device as they are taken. I have it set to only download photos when I am in a Wi-Fi setting. You also have the option of cloud storage services through the app which will invite access across all your devices. This allows you to share whenever and wherever you want to.

Blogging is a passion for me and also a business. I just worked on a sponsored campaign and decided to test out my new Nikon Coolpix B500 and the pictures came out AMAZING! It comes with 16 Megapixels, wide 40X Optical Zoom Nikkor, Full HD Movie and a 7.5 cm/ 3-1in. VGA Tilt LCD Screen. The package includes your digital camera, strap, (4) AA alkaline batteries, USB cable, User’s Manual and Warranty. I also purchased it while it was on SALE (-$40.00) at Best Buy so I saved some coins. It retails for $299.99.

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Overall, I am excited to be able to be out and about and take great photos and have them sync directly to my smart phone allowing me to share directly on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. I like that I will have the opportunity to zoom in when necessary and still have a great quality photo to share. You get a variety of shooting functions to fit your desired mode and lighting conditions. Snap Bridge also has a remote photography function allowing you to use your phone to release the camera shutter. SCORE!

Tip: You can also purchase Memory Cards for your digital camera with Wi-Fi capabilities which will allow you to wirelessly and automatically upload digital photos to your smart devices. I needed to downsize my camera so I decided to get the Nikon Coolpix B500 or that would have been my next option. I don’t even really need my USB cable unless I want to hook up to the laptop or TV via HDMI. My Instagram Feed is about to get an upgrade.

What type of Digital Camera do you have? Does it have Wi-Fi capability?

My 10 Moto X Pure Edition Camera Favorites

I can’t talk enough about how much I LOVE my Moto X Pure Edition Camera. Lately I’ve been taking more photos for sponsored content which I style and edit to look bright, vibrant and overall a GREAT shot! There are many photos that aren’t sponsored on my feed that are less styled but, on the same level as my styled photos. I always take pictures of my food when I’m out and about and they get lots of “Likes” on Instagram. I usually don’t edit my food photos. It’s just a raw image that I post. However, I’m usually in great lighting and my photo comes out looking sharp. I will edit photos of products and myself if necessary. Usually I will play with the brightness of the photo, white balance, sharpen, reduce noise, shadows and contrast. Having a great camera is necessary to achieve these shots. I have a DSLR but, I rarely use it. All my photos are taken with my Moto X Pure Edition 21 Megapixel Camera. Here are some of my favorite camera features on My Moto X Pure Edition.

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1. I have a High Dynamic Range (HDR) feature which allows me to achieve great shots. I can keep it on Auto, On or Off. I usually have it on Auto.

2. I can change my focus and exposure manually when taking a photo. I just drag the bracket to set the focus and automatically adjust the exposure.

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3. I can manually lighten or darken my photos. I really take advantage of this in low lighting conditions. Sometimes I don’t even need to edit a photo because my lighting is perfect.

4. I’ve started taking more video. My Moto X Pure Edition offers me HD Video 1080p, SloMo 720p and Ultra HD (4K) 2160p. I don’t do much video editing, just transitions and adding text.

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5. The front facing camera has a LED flash, so you can take a nice selfie in low lighting conditions. Also a wide angle range so everyone fits in the pic.

6. Best Shot will take multiple photos and then recommend the best one. I like taking multiple shots especially when I’m doing a Fashion photo shoot. It gives you options!

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7. The Color Corolated Temperature (CCT) automatically adjusts so your pictures come out looking as natural as possible, bright and not faded and dull looking.

8. The Moto X Pure Edition has a memory card slot so I can choose to save photos to my phone or directly to my SD Card. Everything is set to save on my SD Card.

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9. I really like that you can tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo and just hold your finger for multiple shots. It’s just a tad more convenient that having a specific button to press.

10. Twist & Shoot is a short cut that allows you to activate your camera without unlocking your phone by twisting your wrist twice. It you do it two additional times it will switch to the front facing camera.

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These features make it possible for me to have the best quality photos taken and it shows in each shot. I also like how sharp my videos come out. In another post I’ll share my favorite photo editing apps on Android. Do you have a great camera phone? What are your favorite features? Visit the Motorola website for more information on the Motorola X Pure Edition and other great models and accessories.

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