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Looking Back. A Year In Review | Nashville Tennessee Maternity, Baby and Child Photography

Angela Crutcher — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:42:02 +0000

2011 has been an incredible year for Angela Crutcher Photography! I have had the privelage of photographing a total of 90 babies and elementary aged children this year! I cherish each and every moment and photograph I have captured these 12 months. I have met some pretty amazing people and familes, each with their own incredible story of life and parenthood. Thank you all so much for allowing me to capture some truly priceless moments in your lives! I am so excited for what 2012 has in store for Angela Crutcher Photography! It’s going to be awesome and I hope you all join me in this journey!

Until Next time…
Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Middle Tennessee, Nashville Tennessee Maternity, Birth, Newborn, Baby, Child and Family Photographer

Colors, Colors Everywhere | Nashville Tennessee Commercial Photographer

Angela Crutcher — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:31:10 +0000

This was actually the first shoot with my newest commercial client, whom is an amazing textile designer. She and I had brain stormed ideas on the best ways to photograph her debuting fabric and clothing lines for over 6 months. What we came up with, I think is brilliant! Everything from the location to the model to the ideas; just came together to create a beautiful children’s commercial photo shoot that showcases her fabrics fabulously!! This was shot at the beginning of March and looking at these images and remembering how mild the weather was that day, makes me wish that our current 100 degree temps would go away! I’m so glad we did this commercial shoot then, instead of the middle of the summer. I don’t think any of us would have survived it, had we been out in the summer heat!

Until Next time…..
Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Commercial Children’s Photography

Material Girl | Nashville Tennessee Commercial Photography

Angela Crutcher — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:19:21 +0000

I recently had the opportunity to start working with this amazing new textile and clothing designer as she launches her brand new line of fabrics, and have been having so much fun bringing her visions to reality! We have been getting all the details of these shoots together for quite some time now and it is just so wonderful to finally see our hard work and planning come to life in this whimsical and playful and absolutely colorful set! The following images are some of my favorites (ok well more than SOME) from one of our most recent shoots together.

Until Next time…..
Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Commercial Children’s Photography

Angela Crutcher Photography – The perfect Nursery Search | Nashville Tennessee Commercial Photographer

Angela Crutcher — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:18:25 +0000

I am searching for that perfectly decorated little girls nursery that looks as if it should belong on the cover of a Pottery Barn Kids catalog! We have a very cool commercial shoot coming up that requires us to photograph a child in a whimsical and colorful nursery. If you live in the northern Middle Tennessee area and would like to participate in an upcoming commercial shoot, please read the following criteria.

Girls Nursery Must have:
- plenty of windows and natural light
- beautiful, stylish and fun decorations/furniture
- be in the Northern Middle TN area

As a thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful nursery, you will receive a complimentary portrait session with Angela Crutcher Photography (to be completed on a different date than the commercial shoot) and a 30% discount on any print orders.

Please email Angela Crutcher at: info@angelacrutcherphotography.com with pictures of your nursery if you would like to participate.

Angela Crutcher Photography Model Search | Nashville Tennessee Children’s Photographer

Angela Crutcher — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:15:30 +0000

I am on the search for the perfect little girl in the Middle Tennessee area to be the star of an upcoming commercial shoot. Please read the search criteria below:

We are looking for a girl that:
- is 18 to 24 months old
- has red, brown or black hair
- has an easy disposition and not be eaisly irritated/cranky
- is a happy baby that loves to laugh, have fun and be very playful

What you will receive
-a complimentary session (session will be the actual commercial shoot) and disc of high resoulition images

If your baby girl meets these requirements and you are interested in this shoot, please email Angela at: info@angelacrutcherphotography.com with a couple snap shots of your girl for consideration.

*** Please feel free to pass this info along to someone that you think may be interested in participating in this model search. You can also post this to your mommy boards if you would like!***

You are what you wear | Nashville Tennessee Photographer

Angela Crutcher — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:56:25 +0000

The following article was written by the oh-so fabulous Jeanette LeBlanc of Jeanette LeBlanc Photography and I wanted to share it with all of you.

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Some sessions of mine in the past where the outfits are just perfect! LOVE how stylish each child is and how their outfits stay true to their personality!

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You are what you wear.

A little cliché? Perhaps. But when it comes to portrait photography, clothing plays a huge role in the success of the finished product.

Before we get going – let’s be clear what you’re clothing does NOT need to be:

1. Brand New
I’m down with your favorite ripped jeans, retro band T’s, and worn converse shoes – as long as you know how to rock them in your own fabulous style.

2. Fancy-Schmancy and Uber-Expensive
Unless it’s your thing (If it’s really your thing, then by all means baby, bring on the bling). If you’re not normally a dress-up kind of person, don’t feel like you have to be one for your session.

3. Matching
No need to focus on matching everything from the color of your fuchsia headbands to the stripes in your socks. In fact, I beg of you, please, please don’t. If you’re heart is set on everyone in white button downs and khaki pants, I’m probably not your girl.

4. Stressful
No need to worry about each and every item, or fret about the suitability of each accessory. This is supposed to be fun. If you’re unsure – call me, and together, we’ll make sure you look fabulous. I promise.

I want you to be happy, thrilled, over the moon about your images, and I know that this is much more likely if we take the time and work together to help you choose clothing that fits these few simple rules:

Feels Good.
During your shoot you could be sitting in a pile of leaves on the grass having a tickle battle, rolling down a hill with your family, throwing your kiddos in the air or climbing a tree. Wear clothing that lets you do all that (and more) comfortably.

As for the kids? Well…uncomfortable kids have a tendency to look…uncomfortable, and are often cranky to boot. Happy kids make for happy pictures.

Bottom Line: Don’t choose outfits that make any of you feel constrained, stiff, itchy, scratchy, like you’re dressed up for Halloween, or that leave you with a nagging worry that a button might pop if you bend the wrong way. Trust me.

Looks Good.
This can be tricky, looking good is totally subjective – right? If you’re not a Carrie Bradshaw fashionista in real life, you might want to pull in some extra help from a straight-talking friend or your trusty photographer (that would be me) who knows about such things and has plans in place to help.

Sometimes last year’s of-the-moment dress has already become hopelessly untrendy. Sometimes the current fashions just don’t look or feel like you. Sometimes outfits that look good in the mirror might not be ideally suited for photography. If you’re really looking for extra help, I can put you in touch with some incredible folks who make people look good for a living.

Bottom Line: If you don’t feel fabulous-fierce-take-on-the-world gorgeous in your outfit, you’re not going to love, love, love the end result – and I’m all about you love, love, loving the end result.

Makes Sense.
Here’s where we pull it all together. It’s not just enough that everyone look good and feel good – you’ve gotta look and feel good together AND the outfits should fit with your location and the desired mood for your portraits.

Glup. That seems like a lot, doesn’t it? (quick – revisit #4 in the top list, and remember, don’t stress).

Before you even begin figuring out your wardrobe, we’ll have an in depth consultation to narrow down what you really want for your pictures, choose the perfect location and make sure you have an understanding about how that all comes together in the finished photograph. I’m with you every step of the way.

Bottom Line: It’s easier than it seems.Think twice about having Emma in a lace Christmas dress if you can’t get Tommy out of his spider man cape and favorite Star Wars pajama top. If we’re going to be running around in a park, you’ll likely not decide to wear your starched Sunday best. Hate the way stripes and plaids look together but Dad has his favorite stripped polo ready to go? Best steer mom away from her beloved family tartan. Easy-Peasy. (unless Mom is really attached to that tartan, but we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it).

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If you’re still not certain, and you can’t decide between the yellow wrap dress with your red heels or your dark skinny jeans and purple belted shirt – I’ve got good news. You don’t have to decide. Bring lots of options. Heck – throw your whole wardrobe into the back of the car. When we get to the session we’ll wing it all with fabulous results. Trust me.

Now take a deep breath. Close your eyes. Imagine how blow-everyone-away-fabulous-ready-for-America’s-Next-Top-Model you’re all going to look in those pictures….

Can you see it yet? I totally can. OMG, you look INCREDIBLE!
I can’t wait for your session.

Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Child and Family Photographer

Here’s To 2009! | Nashville Tennessee Portrait Photographer

Angela Crutcher — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:38:46 +0000

Well, 2009 has come to a close and I am looking forward to what 2010 has in store for Angela Crutcher Photography! 2009 was an amazing year indeed with lots of awesome happenings and sessions. Not only did 2009 bring some beautiful sessions and awesome clients, but the year also brought some other awesome things as well. To name a few, Angela Crutcher Photography was voted as Nashville’s Best Child and Family Photographer by Nickelodeon’s Parents Picks, Angela Crutcher Photography was published in the book: Friendship, Family, Love & Laughter by world renowned portrait photographer Elliot Erwitt and Angela Crutcher Photography was voted as one of Rangefinder Magazines Top 5 upcoming Photographers in America and has a published interview in the November 09 issue of Rangefinder! What will 2010 hold? Well, you’ll just have to stick around to see the wild ride unfold!

Here’s to the New Year and here is a few new images of my two growing kiddos!

Until Next time…..
Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Child and Family Photographer

Little Folks | Nashville Tennessee Commercial Photography

Angela Crutcher — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:18:10 +0000

A couple months ago, I got the opportunity to do a commercial portrait session for a sewing magazine. Oh, how I LOVED this session. Beautiful models, beautiful location, awesome lighting….. it was an absolutely perfect day! The vision my client had for this session was so wonderful and I love how it came to life through my photographs. Here are a few of my favorite images from our commercial shoot together. Enjoy and I hope all of my readers have a very blessed and Merry Christmas!!

Until Next time…..
Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Child and Commercial Photographer

Five Times The Fun | Nashville Tennessee Children’s Commercial Photographer

Angela Crutcher — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:55:55 +0000

All I can say is wow! Have you ever had to photograph 5 one year olds at the same time? I am here to tell you that it is crazy but awesome! These five little cuties recently modeled a new clothing line by a local company, Rouse House Kids, for one crazy-fun commercial shoot! There were toddling babies everywhere! The most amazing thing though, is that none of the babies ever broke down and cried. They were all too busy running around and seeing all the different places around them. These babies were all so wonderful to photograph. Fun fun!

Until Next time…..
Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Children’s Commercial Photographer

Top 10 Photographers: Unsung Heroes Finalist | Nashville Tennessee Baby and Children’s Photographer

Angela Crutcher — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:47:01 +0000

Wow! What an awesome email to receive! I was contacted by Rangefinder Magazine this morning to let me know that I have been chosen as one of their Top 10 photographers in their Unsung Heroes contest! Woah! What an honor to be sitting next to some pretty amazing talent! Now that I am in the top 10, I need your help. Please click on the link below to vote for me. The next step is narrowing the top 10 list of photographers to a top 5, who will be chosen by votes. Anyone can vote, so tell your friends, your mother and cousin! They can vote as many times as they want but know that they can only vote for ONE photographer at a time. The top 5 photographers who receive the most votes will win a spread in the November issue of Rangefinder!! Voting officially closes on Monday, October 19th at Noon PST

Click this link to vote for Angela Crutcher Photography!

http://www.rangefindermag.com/contest/unsung_voting.html
As always, thank you all so much for your awesome support and love!

Until Next time…..
Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Children’s Photographer