Prom Night 2015

I was asked to take some pictures of my dear friend, let's call her AB, for the prom night. I was thrilled to do it. I've known her since she was six. I knew she'd look lovely but,I wasn't quite ready for the realization that she will only live next to me for one more year then off to college. It all goes so fast. Luckily, we all record so much of our lives in pictures and videos these days. Unluckily, because it feels so common place we rarely create anything tangible with those memories because we feel that our phones and computers and facebook and instagram will ALWAYS be there. Let me tell you, we felt the exact same way about VHS and cassette tapes. My advice, record away, but create lasting memories for the next generation (or two)from the really great shots. 

Don't deprive your grandchildren the joy of stumbling upon a picture of their mom at 16 going to her prom and getting to poke fun at her hair style only to realize, when it's fashionable again in a few years, that she was ahead of her time and timeless. Not to mention, she was and is beautiful.

 So, create a timeless treasure with your hourly instagram updates!

 (c)all photos are copyrighted and the property of Heather Liebler Photography all rights are reserved unless given written consent, 2015.

 (c)all photos are copyrighted and the property of Heather Liebler Photography all rights are reserved unless given written consent, 2015.

 (c)all photos are copyrighted and the property of Heather Liebler Photography all rights are reserved unless given written consent, 2015.

Fun Photo Shoot in the Summer

SUMMER PHOTO TIP #1:
Fun photo shoot to try now that it's getting warm and pools will be open soon. Use a fast shutter speed to freeze the motion. The faster your subject is moving (aka the water and swimmer) the faster your shutter speed will need to be. If it's not moving very fast, you don't need a super fast shutter speed, just a medium speed around 1/250 sec. The kids love it and it'a great way to practice without having your "models" asking you to hurry up!!! These were shot at 1/4000 of a sec. not because she's at warp speed but because it was SO SUNNY that I needed very little time to to get a good exposure. 
Happy Shooting!

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Uptown Ballerina...The Sisters

Photographed in Uptown (that's what we call it because it is up from where most Charlotteans live) Charlotte, NC. This is the first shoot in a project highlighting beautiful dancers in special spots in and around the Queen City.

It's just being posted a bit late because... well I had abandoned my blog for a bit but am back in the swing and invigorated again!

This is an Uptown Ballerina shoot of two fantastic dancers and best friends that happen to be sisters. Hannah dances at the Charlotte Ballet in Charlotte, NC and Meghan is currently studying dance at UNCG. Their dance styles are so different but so complementary of each other.

(c)all photos are copyrighted and the property of Heather Liebler Photography all rights are reserved unless given written consent.

 (c)all photos are copyrighted and the property of Heather Liebler Photography all rights are reserved unless given written consent.

 (c)all photos are copyrighted and the property of Heather Liebler Photography all rights are reserved unless given written consent.

(c)all photos are copyrighted and the property of Heather Liebler Photography all rights are reserved unless given written consent.

If you are interested in an Uptown Ballerina shoot contact me at heatherlieblerphotography@gmail.com or call 843.860.0365

Uptown Ballerina

Photographed in Uptown (that's what we call it because it is up from where most Charlotteans live) Charlotte, NC. It is the second shoot in a project highlighting beautiful dancers in special spots in and around the Queen City.

I have had the sincere pleasure of photographing Olivia for a number of years. Not only is she insanely talented but she an extraordinary person both inside and out. She is always game for whatever crazy idea I throw at her, and for that I am forever grateful. I'm looking forward to seeing where her path leads her... I think it's going to be somewhere amazing!

Olivia R - currently studying ballet at the Nutmeg Conservatory

(c)all photos are copyrighted and the property of Heather Liebler Photography all rights are reserved unless given written consent.

If you are interested in an Uptown Ballerina shoot contact me at heatherlieblerphotography@gmail.com or call 843.860.0365

 (c)2014 all photos are copyrighted and the property of Heather Liebler Photography all rights are reserved unless given written consent.

Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood

surviving the battle of the wolf, Red is coming to terms with being a strong survivor and the loss of Granny. Now she must decide where the wind will take her next...

 

 

All images are copyrighted and created by Heather Liebler 2014. They may not be recreated or used without written consent of the author and creator.

I have been waiting for this particular tree to bloom. Finally it has and I wanted to incorporate a fantasy, imagination element to the series this year. Here are some of the products of the work. 

The backlit shots add a certain something that I love. 

Elephants of Africa

I was recently commissioned to compile my elephants into their own 
book. This is the outcome. I thought I would share it with you. 

ELEPHANTS of AFRICA by Photography and Text by Heather Liebler | Make Your Own Book

An Optimistic Darkness Collection