LONG SHOT 2017 w/ Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW)

June 12, 2017

This years 24 hour photo session produced THE BEST (SERIOUSLY BEST) night photography images I've ever taken! Thanks to Juan Aguilera at PCNW, for sharing his top tips and tricks on taking night photographs, acquired over several decades his work leaves me speechless and in awe.

3 CHEERS FOR JUAN!

BONZAI!

can you believe how cool the wheel's neon lights look with a 4 second shutter speed!! I LOVE how these turned out :D

between midnight and 1am we decide to call it a night - THANK YOU JUAN AND FELLAS!

Juan showed us his super secret spot for the Dr Jose Rizal bridge photographs. This way we bypassed the other 100+ photographers lining the bridge.

HANDS H A N D S HANDS!

April 25, 2017

SHOW IDEA: Hands are just as revealing as a persons smile, sometimes even more. I always manage to snap a few hand shots - whether they're in the throws of creativity or joyfully working in collaboration with tools earning a living, still or in motion - I love to reveal their story! Here's a few......

Seattle Women's March 2017

January 31, 2017

It was the BEST, even more wonderful than it looks!! **Uploading photos in batches so stay tuned for the complete collection**

Here's a small slice of Judkins Park - the starting point - this pre-line up crowd went on and on and on.....

Take a look at all the signs!!! I've never seen a homemade signs per capita rate this high EVER. We ladies love to get our craft on....

THE HEADSHOT EXTRAVAGANZA FOR 2017 HAS BEGUN........

January 18, 2017

~ WELCOME TO MY HEADSHOT EXTRAVAGANZA SPECIAL ~

IT'S TIME TO L O V E YOUR PHOTOS!!

I KNOW IT'S CHALLENGING FOR YOUR AWESOMENESS TO TRANSLATE INTO PHOTOS, SO YOU ARE IN LUCK:

I'M AN AWESOMENESS WHISPERER!!!

I LOVE me some shy people or self professed non-photogenic types! My job as a rockstar photographer is to take the BEST photo of you, the one you've always dreamed of! Just need you to show up looking and feeling your best and leave all the magic to me :D!

CURRENT HEADSHOT SPECIAL $150 FOR 5 RETOUCHED IMAGES

and 20 totally usable proofs, several stunning location to choose from, typically 1 sequence shot inside with plain white/grey background and 1-2 sequences outside with urban, classic, vintage yumminess...........and a splash of modern for a twist!

CALL/TEXT/EMAIL ME TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT

- it's time to say goodbye to your photo from 10 years ago/selfie trying not to look like a selfie, I promise you'll LOVE

425-224-6228 - steph@openingoftheeyes.com

checkout my headshot portfolio on the HOME PAGE

BEST holiday photos with a splash of super fun

December 10, 2016

Jason & Kiraz - These two are quite an awesome couple and found me on thumbtack.....they obviously had a vision, so the pressure was on! :D I believe it was something like Soprano's dynasty mashup with your best tacky x-mas sweater impression...… — Jason & Kiraz - These two are quite an awesome couple and found me on thumbtack.....they obviously had a vision, so the pressure was on! :D I believe it was something like Soprano's dynasty mashup with your best tacky x-mas sweater impression.........you decide

They got dressed in regular clothes for like 2 minutes.....

Jake!

December 8, 2016

Enjoy some new photos of my friend Jake at Pioneer Barber Company in the International District. Gentleman it's the BEST place for a beard trim and shaping, straight razor shave, etc... The images are quite mesmerizing and I could have an entire show with these printed on some sweet matte paper, oooohhhhhhh!! He's quite the artist and I've taken a ton of photos of people with tattoos so I know that's not entirely it. Just something about watching another artist at work, I guess.

Black and white brick alley also LOOVES him

Portrait/Headshot Lighting w/Peter Hurley

December 7, 2016

Super excited to announce I'm in an intensive 2 day portrait lighting class with THE Peter Hurley this week!! I'll be anxious to help everyone get this crisp, clean light SO BOOK YOUR HEADSHOTS NOW!!!

I learned as much as humanly possible over the past 2 days and now want to join his Headshot Crew!! Stay tuned for that announcement (it's in NYC so, as soon as I can make it happen you'll be the 1st to know!)! Fingers are crossed and good vibes/prayers/thoughts greatly appreciated!

DEFINITELY A HAPPY TIME the past two days!! Thanks to Peter Hurley, my new friend Linda and all the awesome peeps at CREATIVE LIVE (check them out), totally changed my photography forever! *****HAHAHAHHA it said Peter Burley until I just caught… — DEFINITELY A HAPPY TIME the past two days!! Thanks to Peter Hurley, my new friend Linda and all the awesome peeps at CREATIVE LIVE (check them out), totally changed my photography forever!
*****HAHAHAHHA it said Peter Burley until I just caught the damn autocorrect****

Still need an AWESOME family photo for your holiday card extravaganza?

November 21, 2016

If you need an amazing family photo (mini portrait session) EMAIL ME ASAP steph@openingoftheeyes.com or text me!! I have time this Wednesday - Sunday (11/21-11/27) of Thanksgiving weekend!!

Couple of options:

This week: $100 family portrait session, includes 20+ proof images, 5 professionally retouched digital images and an 8X10 print or $150 package includes all the above and a 12 print package of your photos!

****If money's an issue I'll take a donation. I don't want anyone to miss an opportunity to have a beautiful photo of your family while they're in town for the holiday weekend!**** Let me know if anyone's interested.... And donation only option is for those who really need it, if you don't then please choose a package!

2016's HEADSHOT EXTRAVAGANZA!! 1 Friday left - December 2nd

November 14, 2016

Join me at the awesome Pioneer Barber Company at 6th & Jackson for that headshot you've always dreamed of (as long as gorgeous brick, classic - vintage architecture, and stunning candid images are what you dream of - boring white background shots included)! It's time to let go of the selfie profile pic, once you go pro, I promise you'll never go back!! "I wish I had that old Facebook profile pic from 2 years ago" said no one. Pop in on your break from work or heading to happy hour, all I need is 15 minutes of your time to make the magic happen. You'll have 20+ instantly usable images delivered via email within a few days, select your favorite 5 for the ultimate digital wash and wax: professional touch-ups, pesky lent and cat hair removal, or just a shine on those pearly whites are INCLUDED in the price!

Pay $50 ($150 reg. price) without a haircut, or $30 with one! Get hair cut, styled then fantastic photos just come easy! Call or email me: steph@openingoftheeyes.com to setup an appointment!!

"Stephanie Araiza has the unique ability to make you comfortable and capture who you are in a photo. She is professional and has many great ideas to get the best picture possible. I love how my head shots turned out and will be using Opening of the Eyes Photography for family photos in the future. Thank you Stephanie!" - Megan