Photography Templates - What's new in the shop - Easy templates for Photographers - Handwritten & Watercolor Logos, too!

I've been pretty busy stocking up the shop with brand new templates and logo designs for the busy photographer, you! Check out my latest additions and designs below. If you have something you'd like to see added to the shop, send me an email or a message on my FB page and I will see what I can do! My most favorite thing to do is to make my clients happy, so if you need anything at all - just ask!

Custom Handwritten Initials Photography Logo

This simple, yet elegant photography logo features your first and last initials in a flowy (is that a word?) handwritten script, by yours truly. I will create a few mock-ups for you to choose from before you decide on a final design. Your input is always taken into account and appreciated! I want you to  above all - LOVE YOUR LOGO! You can find this and other custom designs in the logo section of  my shop.

Lemonade Stand Mini Session Flyer Template

Hello!?! It's almost SUMMER! (I feel like Olaf, wishing for summer all my life and it's finally almost here!) Anyway, this simple and sweet template features a large easy to use photo mask and lemon stamps to boost the cuteness factor. Really elegant and sweet - sized 5x7, and so easy to use! Find it in my marketing templates section of the shop.

Tri-fold Pricing Pamphlet Template

Ok, this one I am really excited about! So super simple to customize, it's unreal! All of the solid color blocks and be changed to match your brand or the specific photos you choose to drop into the template. Pre-written text can be used as is, or altered to fit your specialty. This is great for adding to your welcome packet and the easy 8.5x11 size can be printed at home or through your lab. Find this tri-fold pamphlet and others pricing templates and sells sheets here.

Square Gift Certificate Photo Template

Square gift cards are so modern and chic nowadays. Join the club with this simple and easy to use design. Colors are completely customizable, and patterns are totally optional! These gift cards look great printed on pearl or linen stock paper through your lab, and are sure to impress your clients and their family & friends! Find this gift card template here.

Summer Mini Session Photography Template

Speaking of summer, this sweet and simple summer mini session template features three photo masks (just drag and drop!) and modern graphic design. Easily change the pennant banner colors and triangular design to fit your brand or photos used! Mini session templates galore can be found here!

New! Hand-painted Watercolor OOAK Logos for photographers!

Last but not least, I have been employing the use of my watercolor brushes and my dexterous fingers to do some painting and original artwork. Delicate and unique, these watercolor logos are just perfect for your photography (or any!) business. I have plenty of OOAK designs or commission me to make something special, just for you! Find all my logos and watermarks here.

Thanks for stopping by and I can't wait to update you with more goodies and new templates soon!

Spotlight Photographer and Guest Judge Amanda Jackson - Amanda Jackson Photography

Our spotlight photographer and guest judge this week is my personal friend and an amazing artist, Amanda Jackson of Amanda Jackson Photography. I interviewed her to find out more about her photography and where her passion lies. Check out her work on her website here or on her Facebook page!

The photographer :)

When did you begin doing photography? What was your inspiration?

I studied studio art as a minor in college, and have always been an artsy person…but I really started becoming interested in it after my son was born. I wanted to find a way to document our lives in a creative/artsy way…so here I am! :) 

What equipment do you rock? 

Nikon D600, Nikkor 85mm 1.8, Nikkor 50mm 1.4, Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8, Tokina 16-28mm 2.8 and my Nikkor 105mm macro.

How would you describe your photography style? 

I would say it's a clean and modern twist on lifestyle photography. I don't like to pose my clients…I just like them to act like they normally do and stand how they normally stand. Comfort is my biggest thing! <3 

What is your favorite subject?

Newborns. I absolutely LOVE getting to capture them in their first few days of life. AND…my son of course. 

What is your favorite part of being a photographer?

I just love being able to catch that "moment" for everyone. 

Do you have any photography idols? Who?

I try not to consume myself with the "big guys" if that makes sense. I want to find my own style…not conform to what everyone else is doing.

If you could do/be anything BESIDES a photographer, what would you do?

Wow…I haven't even THOUGHT about this in a longggg time. I would want to go back and work at Disney World (I used to work there) in their PR department (my major in college was Communication.)

Black and white, or color? 

Depends on the photo. Probably color…just because that's how life really is…if that makes sense!

If you could describe your personality in three words, what would they be?

Outgoing, Loving, Comfy

Amanda will be guest judging our current weekly theme for our Project 52! This week's theme is "In & Out". If you're interested in submitting an image post it directly to my Facebook wall here or join our Flickr group for lots of fun! Thanks Amanda!

2/52 "Pink" Eye Candy - Week 3/52 Theme is "In & Out" - Maria B. Photo Shop - Practice Makes Better 52 Week Project

So here we are beginning week three of this 52 week project! This week's theme is "In & Out". Does that mean you take a photo inside? Outside? A photo looking into something from the outside? Or vice versa? Or maybe you take photos of your delicious cheeseburger at the fast food chain? (I kid, although, frankly I can't blame you if you do - those things are delicious!) Whatever the phrase means to you, take a picture of THAT. Then post it in our flickr group or on my Facebook page, cause we ALL wanna see it!

Now onto the eye candy! Last week's theme was "pink". Guest judge Krystal Covington of Krystal Clear Photography was happy to share her favorites alongside mine, and here they are below: 

2/52 - "Pink" - EYE CANDY

Toni Johnson Photography

Sweet Little Muse

Courtney May Photography

Christina Hartman Photography

Cheri Christina Photography

Kristen Wheeler Photography

Ashely Moreno Photography

Gorgeous! 

Thank you to everyone who has participated in the project so far. It's so much fun to see the different takes on each week's theme and what comes out of each one! Stay tuned for another spotlight guest judge post and next week's eye candy post!

Thanks for stopping by!

Spotlight Photographer & Guest Judge for week 2/52 - Krystal Clear Photography - Photographer Krystal Covington

Today I'd like to introduce you to our guest judge for week 2/52 and spotlight photographer Krystal Covington of Krystal Clear Photography. I just adore Krystal's work and I'm happy to have her here helping me choose "Eye Candy" this week! (She's going to have a difficult job ahead!)

Check out Krystal's work on her website or Facebook page. 

When did you begin doing photography? What was your inspiration?

I have enjoyed taking photos since I was a teenager. I loved taking photos on vacations and at school functions. I became serious about it when my husband bought me my first DSLR May of 2011. I decided I was going to learn how to use it and use it well so I could take good photos of my children. My inspiration was my children and my family.

What equipment do you rock?

Nikon D600, D700, Sigma 35mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.8G.

How would you describe your photography style?

Clean and simple. I don't do a ton of props. I like to keep my main colors muted and neutral. I love sharp clear photos and I think my work shows that.

What is your favorite subject?

My children of course! Cooper my 9 month old is my favorite subject right now because he is a Mommy's boy and he smiles if you just say his name!

What is your favorite part of being a photographer? 

Being able to document my children's lives with my camera.

If you could do/be anything BESIDES a photographer, what would you do?

Other than my other job as a Radiology Tech I don't really know. I think I have found my calling in photography so I can't really imagine doing anything else!

Black and white, or color?

Color. I lean towards color edits. I love a good black and white but they are few and far between for me, 

If you could describe your personality in three words, what would they be?  

Happy, determined, loving.

And the links to check out Krystal's work again are here: website or Facebook page. 

Thanks for stopping by!

1/52 "Shadows" Eye Candy - Week 2/52 Theme is "Pink" - Maria B. Photo Shop - Practice Makes Better 52 Week Project

We're onto week two of our project and this week will be a little more colorful for sure! Entries can be submitted via my Facebook page or the Flickr group created for this project! Don't forget to watermark your images!

It was so exciting hosting my first week of this project and I absolutely appreciate all the submissions and everyone that contributed to the project so far. I really hope that the weekly themes are helping you all do more with your photography! 

This week's eye candy was chosen by fellow photographer and friend Sarah Begbie. Check out her beautiful and emotional work on her facebook page . 

If you are also interested in helping to guest judge and be interviewed and featured on my blog, send me a message via Facebook or email me at maria@mariabphotography.com 

1/52 - "Shadows" - EYE CANDY

 Cheri Christine Photography

Dancing Frogs Photography & Design 

Brianna Lynn Photography

Kelly Akers Photography

Sweet Little Muse

Krystal Clear Photography

Silvia Stanley Photography

Thanks everyone, and remember the more submissions I get, the more featured Eye Candy I will have each week! So please, join us! It's never to late to practice and get better!

The Everyday - Trip to the diner - Lifestyle Photographer - Syracuse, NY - Maria B. Photography

Because I've been feeling uninspired and just plain boring lately, I decided to just do what comes naturally to me - taking photos of my kid being his cute, adorable self. So here he is...

in black and white, of course.

Thanks for stopping by!