before & after

I don't like to post-process my images to the point they look fake. I want my images to look amazing straight out of the camera, but I do like to add a few colors and sharpen them.

BEFORE-


AFTER-


AFTER w/ Lux Soft and Pool Party

Yes I Will...

marry you.
Today I met up with Jennifer and Pat out at Varner Hogg Plantation to take their engagement photos. They are so sweet with each other, and Pat was such a great sport because all he wants to do is make Jennifer happy. We had a lot of fun, and I am looking forward to their wedding. Here is a sneak peak from today, but you'll have to wait to see the rest:)
As always, please click on each picture to see the amazing details.

Malaia

Just for fun today, I took some more pictures of Nora's daughter, Malaia. I've had a lot of people ask me about her lips, especially the picture of her on my website. Yes her lips are naturally that color. She doesn't wear lipstick, she is 5! And I didn't do anything to them in photoshop. Her lips look purple in some, and dark pink in others. I promise you- it's all natural:)
Click on each picture to view the full detail

baby names?

I was thinking of baby names today (just for fun) and was wondering what everyone's favorite names are for a boy and/or girl? I try to picture the baby as an adult, and ask myself if it sounds weird calling an adult that name. Or what if they grow up to be a lawyer or the president? Will people take them seriously if they have a "baby" sounding name? So this has always been a hard topic for me.
One thing Brice and I did agree on, is once we pick a name (when we get pregnant) we're keeping it a secret till the baby is born (sorry Kristi, hehe). Mainly because I want there to be a surprise for everyone to look forward to. And I'm not even going to lie- I don't think I could handle everyones opinion on it if they don't like it. But I am open for suggestions till we decide. So how did you choose your babies name? I like the idea of them having our middle names, but that's all I can come up with.

A couples session....

Turns into an engagement session!
So I had Jennifer and Pat scheduled for Sunday the 26th for a couple session. As of last weekend it is officially an engagement session. Congratulations you two. And Jennifer I am so happy you have finally found someone who treats you like the wonderful person you are.
Jennifer and Me (capree in the middle, sorry boys she is married).

Jennifer & Pat

photoshoots...

I am so excited because in the next few weeks I have a couple's session, maternity session, newborn session, model session, and hopefully a boudoir session. I can't wait to use my camera again and post the pictures on my website.

Yay!

Say Cheese!

The waiting is over! I have finally launched my new photography website. And it totally rocks!!


FIEF photography
by Maryann Fief

Happy Birthday....

Today is my sisters 29th birthday. Wow!
Happy birthday sis, I love you and thank you for being my best friend.
Make PJ and Nathan wait hand and foot on you today!

Kristi's maternity shoot

Last week I picked up Kristi and we went to my aunt Brenda's house to take some pictures. Here are two to show everyone- the rest will be on my photography website. You really have to click on each thumbnail to get the full experience how amazing these pictures are. Isn't she the most beautiful pregnant woman you ever saw?

"Warm It Up, Kris" @ 13%. That's the only photoshop action I used on this one. And I thought the name suited Kristi well:)

Last week I picked up Kristi and we went to my aunt Brenda's house to take some pictures. Here are two to show everyone- the rest will be on my photography website. You really have to click on each thumbnail to get the full experience how amazing these pictures are. Isn't she the most beautiful pregnant woman you ever saw?
"Greetings From Paradise" @ 75% which made the water blue. The rest is all natural- and breath-taking!

Jennifer

Last week I had a great photo shoot with Jennifer. You never would have guessed it was raining during our entire shoot! Some of the pictures I had to take from the truck so I didn't get my camera wet!
I really love the two pictures below, but was wondering which is everyone's favorite? I can't decide which one, or both, to put on my website?

Jennifer you look beautiful. Thanks for being such a good sport in the rain!
(click on each picture to see full detail and quality)
The first picture is meant to be light in color with blue tints. The second picture is the original color- which I think is my favorite. I was mainly playing around with photoshop on the first picture.

sneak peek

I'm having a bit of trouble launching my website. The hosting site I was planning on using reduces the quality of my images. So I found a great hosting company (thanks to my SIL) who I can use for my website, but now I have to start over. It won't be much longer, but till then....here is what I have been up to-