Nancy Thomas is a professional wedding and portrait photographer currently based out of
North Carolina and will travel coast to coast to your city for weddings and special events.


What makes Nancy Thomas Photography unique? (back to top)
Nancy Thomas is a professional wedding and portrait photographer based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. Nancy’s passion for art and photography drove her to pursue her aspirations to become a professional photographer. Her photographic skills come from her diverse experience and continuous training. Nancy started as an Art Photography major at Syracuse University in New York and continued on to study the technical aspects of photography through an intense program at the Hallmark Institute of Photography in Massachusetts. Nancy has worked along side several successful photographers during the years she lived in New York. Having the opportunity to work with commercial, fashion, portrait, wedding and travel photographers has helped Nancy develop her diverse style. Her photographic style comes from her strong sense of creativity coupled with the ability to artistically capture her compositions.

Where will my portraits be taken? (back to top)
Nancy believes that to truly capture and preserve the essence of her subjects the subject should be photographed in their natural setting not in the formal and restrictive setting of a studio. Nancy will photograph you and your family at your chosen location whether it is at your home, the park, the lake, with your pet or even with your car. Most people get ideas from seeing portraits of friends and family but are not quite sure what would be best for them and their family. If you have a vision of your ultimate creation whether from a photograph or a magazine ad, Nancy wants to know. That is why a consultation session is an integral part of our service. At the consultation Nancy will take the time to get to know you and ask you questions about your style, hobbies and the settings that truly express who you are. She is very diverse and open to her client’s ideas’, her ultimate goal is to produce a creation blending her art with your soul.

Guide on how to look your best! (back to top)

MEMORABLE PORTRAITS REQUIRE CAREFUL PLANNING, AND THE CLOTHING YOU CHOOSE IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE SUCCESS OF YOUR PORTRAIT SESSION. THESE GUIDELINES AND OUR PERSONAL CONSULTATION WILL HELP YOU MAKE IMPORTANT DECISIONS ABOUT CLOTHING AND THE STYLE OF YOUR ARTWORK.

Portraits are best when the viewer’s eye is drawn to your face. Unless you choose your clothing carefully, it’s possible for the viewer’s eye to be diverted to the clothing.

CLOTHING COLOR AND STYLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

  • Stripes, plaids, and bold prints draw the eye away from the face and do not photograph well.
  • Bare shoulders or tops with “spaghetti straps” often make the subject look heavier and take the eyes away from the face.
  • Usually intense colors such as red and orange overpower the image and overwhelm the face.
  • If you wear glasses be sure to take the lenses out before your portrait session or ask your optometrist for a pair of empty frames. This is to avoid any difficult glares or reflections that will incur retouch charges.
  • Skin Problems! Don’t worry. Our finished portraits can be fully retouched to eliminate blemishes and soften harsh lines.
  • For close ups, long sleeves are essential for teens and adults, as bare arms call attention to themselves and will over power the face.

ENJOY THE FUN OF AN OUTDOOR SESSION!

  • Bring a casual outfit that will blend with natural outdoor settings. Earth tones are an excellent choice! Tones of black, brown, khaki, rust, wine or blue work well.
  • Bring props to show your personality and the type of activities you are involved in.

Planning your child’s portrait! (back to top)
At no time in your child’s life will changes occur so rapidly as in their first year. Baby’s first year is a perfect time for your first family portrait or to create the ultimate heirloom.

We offer a variety of ways for you to preserve these special moments from wall collections to “A Year in the Life” storybook albums.

                

When you purchase “A Year in the Life” package you will receive 4 portrait sessions that will be planned every 3 months at 3,6,9 and 12 months. It is never too early or too late to start capturing the rapid transformations of your rising star.

As far as clothing for infants and toddlers,little ones photograph best in simple clothes that will not overpower their delicate features. Whites and pastels are classic choices. For infants this is also a great time for no cloths at all!

Planning your family portrait! (back to top)
In a Family group, proper clothing coordination is critical. When considering decorating your home, a major concern is to coordinate to the colors and tones of your walls and furniture.

               

It is also important that within the group you all stay within a similar tonal range with the color of your clothing. If you blend darks and lights there is usually visual confusion as the light colors will come forward and stand out and the darks will recede and blend in. Color coordination also gives the portrait a sense of unity.

Gift Certificates! (back to top)
The Gift of Portraits is a perfect gift for any occasion. Share your memories and your love with family and friends with images from Holidays, Weddings, and babies first steps. Or purchase a gift certificate for your loved ones to receive their own portrait session to preserve their special moments. There is no more personal or appreciated gift than a portrait of the ones you love.
 
Cary, NC   919.337.3200 / 888.798.2108
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