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If you are looking for a Boston Children’s Photographer ,  Boston Family Photographer , Brookline Photographer,  Framingham Photographer, or outdoor fall portrait photographer please visit Paula Swift Photography – www.paulaswift.com to find out more information about booking a photography session. Paula Ferazzi Swift is a Certified Professional Photographer with over 18 years of professional photography experience. Paula Swift, a former staff photojournalist at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette newspaper in Worcester, MA also holds two college degrees in the field of photography. Paula Swift Photography has won awards for her newborn, baby, children, family, maternity and high school photography through the Professional Photographers of America, and Professional Photographers Association of Massachusetts . You will find Paula Swift Photography’s 2000 sq ft studio space in Framingham, MA the heart of Metrowest Boston just about 18 miles west of the city of Boston. Paula Swift also travels throughout Massachusetts and New England for on location sessions. Paula’s photography specialties include maternity photography, newborn photography, baby photography, children photography, family photography, high school senior photography engagement photography, sports photography, and freelance photojournalism. Boston Family Photographer,  MA Child Photographer  and Award-winning Boston Photojournalist, Paula Swift Photography offers a wide range of photography skills for all her sessions. “Paula Swift Photography  the best photography in Framingham MA – Metrowest Boston.”  Choose a professional photographer with experience and skills to capture your special memories.

If you are looking for a Boston Newborn Photographer or a Framingham  Photographer please visit Paula Swift Photography’s website for more info on our award-winning newborn photography sessions. Newborn Photography sessions are booked for babies 7 days to 4 weeks old. If you are looking to have those sleepy newborn baby poses, those ages are suggested. Please plan ahead and book while you are pregnant to get on our busy newborn photography session schedule. We can easily move your date up or back depending on when your baby is born. We can’t guarantee any newborn sessions to those who don’t book in advance. We are currently booking newborn sessions for January, February, March as far as April 2013. Paula Swift is a certified professional photographer in Framingham, MA who offers a unique commercial photography studio loft or will come to your home. Paula Swift Photography is a fully insured and licensed business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Offering Boston Newborn Photography, In home newborn sessions in Metrowest, Outdoor newborn sessions in Brookline and Framingham Photography Studio. Paula Swift Photography offers newborn session in Marlborough, Natick, Wellesley and in your Dedham homes. Your newborn baby can also be captured in Paula Swift Photography, Inc.’s unique 2000 sq ft studio located in the Fountain Street Studios. Paula offers a wide variety of newborn sessions to fit your needs and style. If you are looking for a Boston Baby Photographer visit www.paulaswift.com for more info. Paula Swift Photography offers in home newborn session in Boston and Metrowest area of Boston. She brings here portable studio and professional studio lights to capture you and your baby in the best way.

WHAT:

Framingham “Mini-Session” Weekend    -  times available will be  booked on a first come basis.

DATE:

Rescheduled due to rain

WHERE:

Framingham, MA  ( location and directions to be emailed once booked)

WHY:

Because we had an overwhelming response to our week day mini session and the weather looks to be beautiful, warm and sunny this weekend.

PRICE:

$100 for session fee  for 30 minutes for up to 5 people. Larger families will be asked to book a full hour session. * No portraits are included in session fee * Referral or Returning Client Discounts cannot be used during our special mini session event.

*$250 portrait/digital file purchase minimum requirement

These mini-sessions are perfect for everyone, including…

• Family Portraits

• Baby & Children Portraits ( No babies under the age of 3 months)

• Engagement Portraits

• Maternity Portraits

• High School Seniors ( no outfit changes)

• Pet Portraits

Email us at paula@paulaswift.com or fill out a contact form on our website HERE to book your Memorial Day  Portrait Mini-Session! Please put Mini Session in your email or contact form so we know that is what you would like to book.  We will be booking these sessions through Thursday May 23rd at 10 pm.  Book online via email or contact form, no calls please.

Session fee must be paid in full to retain your session time.  No shows forfeit session fee and will not be allowed to rebook.  No outfit changes allowed. 30 minutes allotted per session with 20 images shown 14-17 days following the Memorial Day weekend online via an online ordering gallery.  Online Ordering only and you will have 2 weeks to place your order before images are taken off line. Non orders are subject to session being deleted after 30 days. If your child is sick on the day of the session you need to call at least 2 hours before your time slot to cancel. Rescheduling will be subject to limited availability.

In case of inclement weather we will reschedule your mini accordingly to fit both of our schedules.

Model Release will be offered if you would like your session images to be featured on our popular blog, website and Facebook business page where you can share your favorites with family and friends.

Please remember Paula Swift Photography, Inc. images are federally copyrighted and it is illegal to scan, copy or download any images not purchased in digital format and written permission from Paula Swift Photography, Inc.

Paula Swift is a Certified Professional Photographer, CPP – licensed and insured professional photographer with over 18 years of professional photography experience. Paula holds 2 college degrees in the field of photography and was a staff photographer at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette for 10 years.

Here are some favorites taken from outdoor sessions here in Framingham…

Looking forward to seeing them again soon for their next session.

Don’t forget to visit and LIKE  our Facebook business page where you can see more  current sessions featured PAULA SWIFT PHOTOGRAPHY FACEBOOK PAGE

If you are looking for a Boston Baby Photographer , Brookline Photographer,  Baby Studio in MA, Boston Family Photographer or a family studio photographer in Framingham, MA please visit Paula Swift Photography – www.paulaswift.com to find out more information about booking a photography session. Paula Ferazzi Swift is a Certified Professional Photographer with over 18 years of professional photography experience. Paula Swift, a former staff photojournalist at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette newspaper in Worcester, MA also holds two college degrees in the field of photography. Paula Swift Photography has won awards for her newborn, baby, children, family, maternity and high school photography through the Professional Photographers of America, and Professional Photographers Association of Massachusetts . You will find Paula Swift Photography’s 2000 sq ft studio space in Framingham, MA the heart of Metrowest Boston just about 18 miles west of the city of Boston. Paula Swift also travels throughout Massachusetts and New England for on location sessions. Paula’s photography specialties include maternity photography, newborn photography, baby photography, children photography, family photography, high school senior photography engagement photography, sports photography, and freelance photojournalism. Boston Family Photographer,  Shrewsbury Child Photographer  and Award-winning Boston Photojournalist, Paula Swift Photography offers a wide range of photography skills for all her sessions. “Paula Swift Photography  the best photography in Framingham MA – Metrowest Boston.”  Choose a professional photographer with experience and skills to capture your special memories.

Don’t forget to visit and LIKE  our Facebook business page where you can see more  current sessions featured PAULA SWIFT PHOTOGRAPHY FACEBOOK PAGE

If you are looking for a an award -winning High School Senior Photographer , Natick Photographer or a family photographer in Framingham, MA please visit Paula Swift Photography – www.paulaswift.com to find out more information about booking a photography session. Paula Ferazzi Swift is a Certified Professional Photographer with over 17 years of professional photography experience. Paula Swift, a former staff photojournalist at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette newspaper in Worcester, MA also holds two college degrees in the field of photography. Paula Swift Photography has won awards for her newborn, baby, children, family, maternity and high school photography through the Professional Photographers of America, and Professional Photographers Association of Massachusetts . You will find Paula Swift Photography’s 2000 sq ft studio space in Framingham, MA the heart of Metrowest Boston just about 18 miles west of the city of Boston. Paula Swift also travels throughout Massachusetts and New England for on location sessions. Paula’s photography specialties include maternity photography, newborn photography, baby photography, children photography, family photography, high school senior photography engagement photography, sports photography, and freelance photojournalism. Natick Senior Photographer, Brookline Photographer and Boston Photographer is what is featured on Paula Swift Photography’s blog. Award-winning photography captured daily at each session. The recent recipient of the Kodak Gallery Award in 2013 , Paula’s 2nd Kodak Gallery award for her portrait photography in  4 years.

If you are looking for a Framingham Family Photographer , Boston Children’s Photographer,  Boston Baby Photographer, Boston Family Photographer or a family studio photographer in Framingham, MA please visit Paula Swift Photography – www.paulaswift.com to find out more information about booking a photography session. Paula Ferazzi Swift is a Certified Professional Photographer with over 18 years of professional photography experience. Paula Swift, a former staff photojournalist at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette newspaper in Worcester, MA also holds two college degrees in the field of photography. Paula Swift Photography has won awards for her newborn, baby, children, family, maternity and high school photography through the Professional Photographers of America, and Professional Photographers Association of Massachusetts . You will find Paula Swift Photography’s 2000 sq ft studio space in Framingham, MA the heart of Metrowest Boston just about 18 miles west of the city of Boston. Paula Swift also travels throughout Massachusetts and New England for on location sessions. Paula’s photography specialties include maternity photography, newborn photography, baby photography, children photography, family photography, high school senior photography engagement photography, sports photography, and freelance photojournalism. Boston Family Photographer,  Shrewsbury Child Photographer  and Award-winning Boston Photojournalist, Paula Swift Photography offers a wide range of photography skills for all her sessions. “Paula Swift Photography  the best photography in Framingham MA – Metrowest Boston.”  Choose a professional photographer with experience and skills to capture your special memories.

If you are looking for a Boston Children’s Photographer , Framingham Photographer,  Westborough Family Photographer, Boston Family Photographer or a family studio photographer in Framingham, MA please visit Paula Swift Photography – www.paulaswift.com to find out more information about booking a photography session. Paula Ferazzi Swift is a Certified Professional Photographer with over 18 years of professional photography experience. Paula Swift, a former staff photojournalist at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette newspaper in Worcester, MA also holds two college degrees in the field of photography. Paula Swift Photography has won awards for her newborn, baby, children, family, maternity and high school photography through the Professional Photographers of America, and Professional Photographers Association of Massachusetts . You will find Paula Swift Photography’s 2000 sq ft studio spaces in Framingham, MA the heart of Metrowest Boston just about 18 miles west of the city of Boston. Paula Swift also travels throughout Massachusetts and New England for on location sessions. Paula’s photography specialties include maternity photography, newborn photography, baby photography, children photography, family photography, high school senior photography engagement photography, sports photography, and freelance photojournalism. Boston Family Photographer,  Shrewsbury Child Photographer  and Award-winning Boston Photojournalist, Paula Swift Photography offers a wide range of photography skills for all her sessions.

Your are our 2013 Spring FEVER Photo Session Giveaway winner!

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Here are some favorites from last year winner’s session. So much fun and so beautiful!

If you are looking for a an award -winning Boston Outdoor Family Photographer , Boston Children’s Photographer,  Cambridge Photographer or a family photographer in Framingham, MA please visit Paula Swift Photography – www.paulaswift.com to find out more information about booking a photography session. Paula Ferazzi Swift is a Certified Professional Photographer with over 17 years of professional photography experience. Paula Swift, a former staff photojournalist at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette newspaper in Worcester, MA also holds two college degrees in the field of photography. Paula Swift Photography has won awards for her newborn, baby, children, family, maternity and high school photography through the Professional Photographers of America, and Professional Photographers Association of Massachusetts . You will find Paula Swift Photography’s 2000 sq ft studio spaces in Framingham, MA the heart of Metrowest Boston just about 18 miles west of the city of Boston. Paula Swift also travels throughout Massachusetts and New England for on location sessions. Paula’s photography specialties include maternity photography, newborn photography, baby photography, children photography, family photography, high school senior photography engagement photography, sports photography, and freelance photojournalism. Brookline Family Photographer and Award-winning Boston Photojournalist, Paula Swift Photography offers a wide range of photography skills for all her sessions.

So how does this competition works I have been asked by clients and other photographers? Well for me its going through my favorites images over the past year ( sometimes even the year before) I pick what I think is the best of the best and then look to make sure they are competition worthy. There are 12 elements that the image would be judged on. Adding a title and presentation mat is very important in this type of photographic competition.

This year on top of the 3 blues and 2 reds, I also received 2 Judges Choice Ribbon awards and the Kodak Gallery Award for Photographic Excellence! I didn’t even know about the Kodak Gallery Award until the awards night…I was so surprised when my image was named, shown on the screen and then my name announced!  I’m still a bit in shock just under a week later.  Some of you may remember I received the Kodak Gallery Award for my image titled “Roots and Wings” in 2009.  Never did I dream I would win it again.

The 12 elements are these…

Impact is the sense one gets upon viewing an image for the first time. Compelling images evoke laughter, sadness, anger, pride, wonder or another intense emotion. There can be impact in any of these twelve elements.

Technical excellence is the print quality of the image itself as it is presented for viewing. Retouching, manipulation, sharpness, exposure, printing, mounting, and correct color are some items that speak to the qualities of the physical print.

Creativity is the original, fresh, and external expression of the imagination of the maker by using the medium to convey an idea, message or thought.

Style is defined in a number of ways as it applies to a creative image. It might be defined by a specific genre or simply be recognizable as the characteristics of how a specific artist applies light to a subject. It can impact an image in a positive manner when the subject matter and the style are appropriate for each other, or it can have a negative effect when they are at odds.

Composition is important to the design of an image, bringing all of the visual elements together in concert to express the purpose of the image. Proper composition holds the viewer in the image and prompts the viewer to look where the creator intends. Effective composition can be pleasing or disturbing, depending on the intent of the image maker.

Presentation affects an image by giving it a finished look. The mats and borders used, either physical or digital, should support and enhance the image, not distract from it.

Color Balance supplies harmony to an image. An image in which the tones work together, effectively supporting the image, can enhance its emotional appeal. Color balance is not always harmonious and can be used to evoke diverse feelings for effect.

Center of Interest is the point or points on the image where the maker wants the viewer to stop as they view the image. There can be primary and secondary centers of interest. Occasionally there will be no specific center of interest, when the entire scene collectively serves as the center of interest.

Lighting—the use and control of light—refers to how dimension, shape and roundness are defined in an image. Whether the light applied to an image is manmade or natural, proper use of it should enhance an image.

Subject Matter should always be appropriate to the story being told in an image.

Technique is the approach used to create the image. Printing, lighting, posing, capture, presentation media, and more are part of the technique applied to an image.

Story Telling refers to the image’s ability to evoke imagination. One beautiful thing about art is that each viewer might collect his own message or read her own story in an image.

When all these 12 elements come together an image is given a score from a panel of judges (6 with one rotating) and then it receives a ribbon. Then the judges meet privately to give out Judges Choice ribbons ( 6 in total) and other awards.

Here are the Award Winning Prints with Ribbons and Awards!

“Who’s Walking Who”  Kodak Gallery Award, Judge’s Choice Award and Blue Ribbon

“Unknown Artist”  Judge’s Choice Award and Blue Ribbon

“Running on Empties”  Blue Ribbon

“Frozen Sands”  Red Ribbon

“One For You, One For Me”  Red Ribbon

If you are looking for an Award Winning Boston Photographer or a Framingham Photographer with a Professional Photography Studio please visit Paula Swift Photography, Inc.’s website for more info: www.paulaswift.com .  Paula Swift Photography, Inc. owned by Paula Ferazzi Swift , CPP is a Certified Professional Photographer with over 18 year of professional photography experience. Voted the Best Family Photographer in 2010 by Nickelodean’s Parents Connect and featured as the one of the Best Children’s Photographer in Boston by CBS Boston.  Paula Swift Photography is a fully insured and licensed photographer in the state of Massachusetts.  Specializing in Maternity, Newborn, Children, Family, High School Seniors and Engagement portraits in Massachusetts and at her unique photography studio loft in Framingham.  Paula Swift of Paula Swift Photography received her Degree of Photographic Excellence in 2011 by the Professional Photographer’s of Massachusetts and continues to educate herself in the field of photography so she can offer the best of the best photography to her special clientele. If you are looking for a Photographer in Massachusetts visit Paula Swift’s beautiful photography galleries where you can get a feel of her photojournalistic  unique style.

If you are looking for a Boston Baby Photographer or a Framingham Photographer with a Professional Photography Studio please visit Paula Swift Photography, Inc.’s website for more info: www.paulaswift.com . Mini Photography Sessions offered by Paula Swift Photography in Framingham, MA are perfect for those milestones your baby has achieved; sitting up, smiling, crawling and even taking those first steps. Even if its just a quick shoot to capture your children together as they grow so quickly.  Paula Swift Photography, Inc. owned by Paula Ferazzi Swift , CPP is a Certified Professional Photographer with over 18 year of professional photography experience. Voted the Best Family Photographer in 2010 by Nickelodean’s Parents Connect and featured as the one of the Best Children’s Photographer in Boston by CBS Boston.  Paula Swift Photography is a fully insured and licensed photographer in the state of Massachusetts.  Specializing in Maternity, Newborn, Children, Family, High School Seniors and Engagement portraits in Massachusetts and at her unique photography studio loft in Framingham.  Paula Swift of Paula Swift Photography received her Degree of Photographic Excellence in 2011 by the Professional Photographer’s of Massachusetts and continues to educate herself in the field of photography so she can offer the best of the best photography to her special clientele. If you are looking for a Photographer in Massachusetts visit Paula Swift’s beautiful photography galleries where you can get a feel of her photojournalistic  unique style.