2012 July » Elizabeth O'Neill Photography

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Elizabeth (Libby)

As an artist, I want to provide you with images that are even better than you can imagine, while capturing all the details that make you unique. If you are looking for professionalism with a hip style, look no further.

I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Graphic Arts and have been formally educated in photography. I distinguish myself by keeping my images relaxed while pushing for new and exciting ideas. I want to provide my clients with the best service by keeping my focus on your needs. I have been creating images for over 14 years. I love walking the line between between shooting portrait and fashion/advertising images… basically lifestyle photography.

On a more personal note…originally being from Southern California, I always dreamed that I would be a marine biologist (does every little girl think this?), but then I moved to ocean-less Southern Missouri and my plans were foiled. Later during high school I went to a friend’s birthday party and someone stole my camera. I started out a little upset because there were only ten people at the party (some friends!), but then decided it would be a good excuse to finally get a manual camera (the Pentax K1000) and take the photography class at school. Little did I know this would lead to something.

My love for the ocean drove me to pursue my quest for marine biology in college, while friends and family continued to ask me to photograph their weddings and headshots. Before long it became apparent that I was on the wrong path, I could no longer ignore God's plans for me. I changed my major to Graphic Arts, graduated early, and moved to Ohio to attend the Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology. Since then I’ve gotten to work with commercial photographers out of Cincinnati, OH and Springfield, MO, I’ve shot for Elder-Beerman department stores, worked with portrait studios, and helped editorial photographers on a People Magazine assignment. It’s been amazing. Ever since I gave into God's plan, He's always been there to open the next door for me.

This eventually lead to going into business for myself, which has provided so many new opportunities! I love traveling to new cities to phototograph weddings and lifestyle photography. I am thankful to have learned the art of film and enjoy the benefits and infinite possibilities with digital. Digital technology makes photography so exciting! I continue to work on personal artwork and develop new ideas for future galleries.

Thank you for looking at my website. Before you go, here are a few of my favorite things...

TV Show: Friends, Seinfeld, Arrested Development
Music: I love the 80’s
Musical Artist: Mark Knopfler
Band: The Traveling Wilburys
Restaurant: Bravo! & Penn Station
Vacation Spot: Any beach
Movie: Frequency, Ocean’s 11, Endless Summer II, Unbreakable
Photographer: Mark Seliger
Animal: Dolphin
Quotes: Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey
Vehicle: Jeep Wrangler
Cereal: Lucky Charms

Photo by Carmen Nauseef

Monthly Archives: July 2012

Monday, July 23, 2012

Think Tank is letting you try one of their Sling-O-Matic sling bags for free for 30 days!

Through the end of August, Think Tank is letting you try one of their Sling-O-Matic sling bags for free for 30 days!

Link: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/test-drive-slingomatic.aspx?code=AP-571

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMfS8M7AHXY

Monday, July 9, 2012

NEWS FROM LIBBY!

Hi there! I just wanted to take a few minutes to write a personal post about what has been going on behind the scenes here at Elizabeth O’Neill Photography. Before I get started, I want to thank Dylan Duncan for making this illustration of me for my blog. I have been thinking about doing something like this for a long time, but Dylan finally made it come to life. Dylan is very talented and easy to work with. I highly recommend hiring him if you have some illustration ideas for anything from t-shirts to kid’s artwork. I love what he did for Bethany and Matt’s surprise wedding image.

Besides making time to work on fun projects with Dylan, I have been working on changing some things around with my business. The main reason I am making changes is because last year I got to marry the most amazing man in the world! (I am so glad I waited for him!!). I also have two step-sons that are hilarious and two cats that seem to think I am their butler. This all makes for a fun and crazy household with a even crazier schedule. For this reason, as much as I have enjoyed photographing such beautiful brides and handsome grooms with their family and friends, I will no longer be photographing weddings. When I look through my blog posts and see all of the amazing couples I have gotten to photograph, I am really proud of the artwork we have made together! Each couple is special for different reasons and I am really happy that I had a chance to work with each of them. I am still interested in photographing new brides and grooms after their wedding day for those couples that are interested in doing some fun shots later in the day in locations that are too hard to get to on the actual wedding day. I am forever inspired by locations and will always want to shoot a beautiful bride and groom in my new locations.The difference now would be that I would just need to have some flexibility from the bride and groom for scheduling.

I am looking forward to photographing more newborns, kids, seniors, and several ideas for personal artwork this year! I would also like to host more photography camps and workshops because they are so much fun. I love to watch people learn and grow!

Be sure to check back, there is one more surprise image for Bethany & Matt and some images from Copenhagen, Denmark! ~ Libby