We have a new blog!

No offense to blogger, but I like 'em big. My pictures that is. So I've got a new blog that's got just that. Big pictures.

www.TrishBarker.com

Check it out. We'll be posting there from now on.
Peace out!

Pic of the Week - Whadayalookinat!

Love this little guy. Or should I say little lady? I don't know, I've never sexed a chameleon before. I've also had never managed to get a shot where one was looking straight at me... until now. I wonder if anyone's ever gotten one with both eyes looking at them?

Make-Over Time!

Okay, so I had someone say the other day "Trish, you're so photogenic".

This, my friends... is not the case. I am, however, a pretty good photographer. This makes all the difference. Well, this and professional hair and makeup... ;) So, I thought I'd do a little BEFORE and AFTER feature for you, to prove that you don't need to be super photogenic to have great photos. You just have to hire me (wink, wink).

So, here is my before (this is also known as "me every day". I'm a mother of three and consider having time to brush my teeth in the morning a luxury)

Oy. A bit lack luster eh? To say the least. This is kind of embarassing. I actually walk around like that? Yes. Yes I do.

But I went and got my hair did (take that you little grey bastards!) and then put on a little makeup and... Voila!

Even I don't hate that picture. That's what a little positive attention and a good photographer can do for you (that's not even good makeup... I did that myself... my makeup girls are INCREDIBLE).

So what are you waiting for?

http://www.boudoirphotographymaui.com/. Full service glamour photography for women... by women.

Trish Barker Photography Highschool Senior Photo Shoot Giveaway

It's that time of year. Yes, it's time for Highschool seniors to get their senior photos taken.

Why get the usual, run of the mill school photos for your senior photos? You're only a senior once, so why not have a private, professional photo shoot with Trish Barker Photography?!

Especially if you can win one! Yup, Trish Barker Photography is having a giveaway contest for all Maui Highschool Seniors. You could win a free professional highschool senior photo shoot including:

- 1/2 hour of shooting time in the location of your choice (must be on Maui)

- 20-30 professionally retouched images available in an online gallery to choose from (yup... you'll get the same retouching that models and movie stars get)

- 25 Free professionally designed rep cards (a cool and unique way to pass around your awesome photos to family and friends. see below for examples)

We've got other cool products that will help you stand out from the crowd as well.

Here's how to enter: (it's super fast and easy)

1. Click here to go to the Trish Barker Photography Senior Photo Facebook Page and click "Like"

2. Post the following to your facebook page as your status:

"I just entered @Trish Barker Photography's Free Senior Photo Shoot Giveaway. Wish me Luck!" (make sure you include the @ so it links to us)

3. Post a comment below for this blog post indicating you've completed points one and two.

That's it. Easy, huh?

The winner will be chosen randomly on April 20, 2011 and will be announced here on the blog. And even if you don't win, you'll get something special for entering.

Here's the fine print:

1. You must be a highschool senior to enter. We will require proof of eligility in order to redeem your photo shoot.

2. You must complete all three items above to be eligible.

3. You may only enter once.

4. You must have your entry in by April 19th, 12am HST in order to be eligible.

5. Photo shoot must be booked and done between April 20th 2011 and June 1, 2011, and is non-transferrable.

6. Photo shoot includes photographers time, travel, equipment, lighting, artistic expertise and post-production retouching as well as 25 printed rep cards. Prints, products, image files are handled seperately a la carte and are not included.

7. If you are under the age of 18, w e will require your parents permission.

Trish Barker Photography Senior Photo Shoot Contest

It's on like donkey kong.

The Ultimate Maui Bachelorette Party!

Looking for a unique and super-fun idea for you or your friends bachelorette party? Boudoir Photography Maui is now offering The Ultimate Bachelorette Party Photo Shoot Package for Maui Brides.

Get a group of friends together and be treated to makeovers, mimosas and professional photos of all the fun. Then head out for the night looking AWESOME with makeovers.

The Ultimate Bachelorette Party - Photo Shoot Package

Full Glamour Makeover for the Bride-to-Be professional hair styling, professional glamour makeup and false lashes (lashes are my FAVORITE!!)

Glamour Photo Shoot for the Bride-to-Be professional photographer, lighting and coaching on poses that flatter the most (this can be a sexy boudoir shoot, or just a fun/fashion glamour shoot... whatever the Bride-to-Be chooses)

20 Images of the Bride-to-Be in an online gallery with Professional Retouching (just like the movie stars get)

Mini-makeovers for up to 5 friends (professional makeup), with 3 professionally retouched images in the online gallery.

Professionally designed 10x8 photobook for the Bride-to-Be including all photos of bride-to-be, friends and fun (additional personalization e.g., quotes from friends, available for an additional charge)

Pricing: $440 includes Bride-to-be and 1 friend (3 hours of coverage)

Add'l friends added at $90 per friend. (each friend adds 1/2 hour to coverage time)

Additional books/prints and products are available to bride-to-be and friends and are handled a la carte.

Visit http://www.boudoirphotographymaui.com/ to see their portfolio or contact Trish at Boudoir Photography Maui directly to book your bachelorette party today!

Boudoir Photography Maui

(808) 344-4435

Website: http://www.boudoirphotographymaui.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boudoir-Photography-Maui/108827625851843

Blog: http://boudoirphotographymaui.blogspot.com/

Boudoir Photography Maui - New Blog and News

So, just wanted to let everyone know about my new Maui Boudoir Photography website and blog.

Boudoir Photography Maui offers full service glamour photography for EVERY woman. That's right. That star treatment is now available to you! You can now get a professional photoshoot including:

- Professional, glamour makeup

- Professional hair styling

- Professional lighting and photography

- Coaching on poses that flatter the most

- Professional retouching... just like actresses and models get!

Here's what some of our previous clients have said:

"So you basically performed a miracle. You took pictures that I actually love of myself!"

Ms. K

"THANK YOU. THANK YOU! It was such a pleasure working with you. You really made me feel comfortable and kept me laughing too."

Ms. M

"OH MY GOD!!!! That's all I can think of to say. You are so brilliant and extremely talented. Thank you for making me look glamours!"

Ms. M

Check out our blog at http://boudoirphotographymaui.blogspot.com to see pics from some of our latest shoots and to find out about sales and specials.

Even better, "Like" us on Facebook. We post exclusive pics as well as post exclusive specials on Facebook. AND, we're throwing a Boudoir Event on Maui in the next two months and Facebook fans will have first dibs... Visit our Boudoir Photograph Maui Facebook page and "Like" us today!

Getting Mooned - Pic of the Week

So, thank goodness for digital. That's all I've got to say. It took me two days and I won't even tell you how many shots to get a decent pic of the moon. Stay tuned for more moon pics and for a tutorial on how to get a good photo of the moon.

Holy Cocktails Batman!

Well, it felt AWESOME to go out and shoot an event on Saturday. I love a change of pace and getting out there where the action is. It was Montessori of Maui's Fire and Ice Gala, their biggest fundraiser of the year and man... was it awesome.

Garnish Events donated the bar and services. Good Lord... if you are having a wedding or event on Maui and don't have Garnish Events booked for your cocktail/beverage service... well... you are doing yourself a disservice.

People would literally gasp when they saw the trays of gorgeous cocktails come out, and they were equally impressed with how delicious everything was. (Even I couldn't resist a taste of the "Winter Thyme" signature cocktail made with organic tangerine, lemon, thyme, honey and gin.)

oh.my.god.

Here's a couple of my favorite shots from the night. And if you're planning any kind of event... go book Garnish Events for your beverage service.... now. And if you need an event photographer, email me at trish@trishbarkerphotography.com

To see more examples of food, drink and event photography, check out our website at http://www.trishbarkerphotography.com/.

Pic of the Week

More like pic of the 4 months. I'm such a slacker. But can you blame me? I just stare at her all day...

Jett - 10 days old

Talk about the perfect newborn model. Gorgeous little boy who was so mellow! He slept a bunch, but also had some wakeful moments so we could see his beautiful blue eyes. In fact, when I was posing him with his hands under his chin, he opened his eyes and gave me this look like "What do you think you're doing?"... and then promptly went back to sleep. Such a cutie. Here's some of my favorites from this newborn shoot.

Kailani Newborn Shoot - 10 days old

Kailani was super mellow and had such beautiful eyes. What a cutie pie. Here's some of my favorites...