Clewis Photography

2012-01-05T22:13:00.003-05:00

The True Family has not had a family portrait in years due to everyone living out of state. This year they all got together on Christmas Eve for a family portrait right in their home. I found that they were actually my neighbors and a wonderful family to get to know. I felt so privileged to be able to document this family get-together that will be remembered forever.

2012-01-05T22:03:00.003-05:00

Like any family it is not easy to get my family into the studio or outside for a family portrait. However, Thanksgiving and Christmas is the best time because it is one time when the family comes together.

Grace (Bottom left) is expecting her second child in July. We are excited about the family growing. Guess we will be updating the family portrait at that time so the family is all included.

Enjoy this new year...Excell in 2012 ! Be the best that you can be. And don't forget your family and getting them together for a portrait. Family is always growing and changing. Call if you need me to help you with a family portrait that will last a lifetime.

Christmas Angel

2011-10-21T15:44:00.003-05:00

Nothing like seeing your little angel really look like an angel.

Kierstin is that lil Angel.

Cowboy Days

2011-10-21T11:07:00.004-05:00

I took these portraits in the studio and then painted them into a composite.

Painted Portraits

2011-08-27T22:58:00.004-05:00

I took Hannah's bridal portrait, then painted my version of the same image using the photo as a reference.

2011-08-27T16:38:00.002-05:00

This image was taken on the Pinehurst Hotel in Pinehurst, NC of Tiffany Humber. She was sitting on a stairway. I stood at the top of the stairs to photograph this image using a Canon 5D Mk 2 and a 580 EX2 flash.

2011-03-20T14:09:00.002-05:00

Cayton Reid.

Gina and I worked closely together to plan exactly what she wanted for her newborn portraits. We had a great time being creative. These are just a few of many, but gives an idea of what was done. Congratulations. Welcome Thomas

New pups

2011-02-14T10:43:00.008-05:00

Nothing as precious as new puppies. Maggie and Blaise got a great surprise when their mom, Linda, picked them up from practice with two new surprises. Of course they had to run over to the studio for new pup photos. I sure didn't have to work up a smile in this session. They were two happy campers. Linda was not expecting to be in the photography, but the kids wanted her to jump in. Kayla had to work or she would have been in the photograph as well. Adorable, aren't they?Now the children have the responsibility of taking care of the "Other Children".

Cade in the Leaves

2010-11-27T16:39:00.002-05:00

Expecting the best year yet in 2011.

Frahm Family Portraits

2010-11-27T11:26:00.005-05:00

Newborns are awesome. This stage of life goes by too quickly. Don't let it pass you by without moments to remember in portraiture.

Fall Leaves

2010-10-02T19:32:00.003-05:00

Now that the leaves are beginning to turn their beautiful colors you may want to schedule a portrait on location or in the studio to reflect the season. Children love to play in the leaves. Family portraits in front of colorful trees are breath-taking.

2010-10-02T12:34:00.002-05:00

Seniors, call today for $25 off on the session fee to create your favorite images for the best year of your life ! Bring changes of clothing and items that tell the story of who you are. (instrument, sports equipment, books, uniforms, costumes....) These sessions can be in the studio, at the location of your choice (or several) or BOTH.

Hand Painted Oils

2010-10-02T10:25:00.003-05:00

As an artist, my painting is my favorite form of artistic expression. These are my children. Brandon and Cade were photographed on location under a gazabo. Jason was photographed in the studio. If you are interested in turning your portrait into a fine art piece of work that can hang in your home give me a call. We can plan the perfect portrait and paint it to suit your home decor.

Drs. Tommie and Jason Clewis Merge Practice

2010-01-23T11:51:00.004-05:00

Meet the staff: Erin (top) Dr. Tommie, Dr. Jason, Lindsey, Jessica and Tiffany.

Drs. Tommie and Jason Clewis

2010-01-22T22:56:00.005-05:00

Father and Son team

Drs. Tommie and Jason Clewis will be practicing together starting March 1, 2010 in Pinehurst, NC at Pinehurst Chiropractic Center. They are skilllfully experienced in what they do to rehabilitate the body to total healthcare.

2009-10-14T15:02:00.002-05:00

Rememberance Photography: Mugsy

2009-10-14T12:38:00.001-05:00

Custom Framing Available

2009-10-14T12:35:00.005-05:00

Buy a frame with the image and the frame will be 20% less.

Save Moore Animals

2009-09-24T19:36:00.011-05:00

Make a donation of $25 or more to the Moore Humane Society and I will contribute a complimentary pet session for your generosity to photograph your own pet to thank you for helping save animals in need. (Images will be purchased). You can donate online to http://www.moorehumane.org/ Say hello to Sam and Ben! They helped save their furry friends last week with a donation. Their smiles tell the story. Clewis Photography also offers custom framing.

Paintings

2009-08-16T09:34:00.006-05:00

Digital Photograph with Canon 5D Mark II

Oil Painting of the photograph

Let Clewis Photography paint FINE ART images for your home decor.

2009-08-01T22:03:00.008-05:00

People are saying that my neice, Jenna, looks like me when I was her age. I actually believe she does. That was when I use to be CUTE. LOL. Her grandmother said I should post my image beside hers. If I can find it, I might do that to see what others think. She really looks like her dad....when HE was cute.

Jenna loved pushing the baby carriage and rocking her baby. Next time she visits I promised her she could ride a tricycle and have a tea party. I can't wait! Children make me feel so young.

Jenna at Four

2009-08-01T21:54:00.004-05:00

Jenna is my neice from Laurinburg. She stayed with me this week and we played dress up in front of the camera. She really is great at playing dress up and seems to enjoy the camera.
I think four year olds love the attention the camera gives them. It was great fun for us both.

2009-06-14T16:48:00.002-05:00

High School Seniors

2009-06-06T15:35:00.002-05:00

Bring a friend! This is your best year! Let it be creative.

2009-06-06T15:29:00.001-05:00

SENIORS, SENIORS, SENIORS...

Join the fun! We are having a blast!

See my video on LINKS

2009-04-18T15:18:00.002-05:00

Check out Hannah's video on the right at links and type in your email. You can send it to ipods, telephones and email addresses too. See the bottom of the video for options. Enjoy.
Hannah is my daughter-in-laws sister. She really is on her way into a new career. She is studying to be a hairdresser. It appears to be her destiny. She is talented. She also makes a great model. Right now I am photographing high school seniors.

Get yours secheduled today!!

2008-12-06T16:25:00.002-05:00

This is MY baby. Don't know what I'd do without his company. He loves to crawl up in my lap like a little pup, even though he is about 90 lbs at age 4. Our pets are like our children.

Maggie

2008-12-06T13:37:00.002-05:00

Maggie is a perfect pet subject. She is very well trained and follows directions. She might have been a bit in wonder about what the lights were all about, but she handled the strange event beautifully. Once in a while I am lucky enough to get to pet sit Maggie. My lab, Drake just loves the company. I don't see her too often, but she is a treasure when I do.

2008-12-06T13:04:00.004-05:00

Waiting for the Master

2008-11-22T20:50:00.003-05:00

My lab anxiously awaits his best friend. Of course, his best friend is also my best friend...my husband.

Gift from God

2008-11-11T20:19:00.001-05:00

Baseball recruit

2008-11-11T20:13:00.003-05:00

2008-09-28T19:48:00.004-05:00

This shirt Cade is wearing is how we found out he was here. Grace and Brandon wrapped it up in a box for our Christmas gift. I cried when I opened it up. Now he is wearing it. He looks like he will fight for his grandparents, doesn't it?

Cade with mom and dad

2008-09-28T15:46:00.000-05:00

Introducing Cade Clewis

2008-09-13T18:49:00.004-05:00

Grace allowed me to do a panoramic portrait series of her nine month process of pregnancy. Each month we did an image similar to this one. We showed her nine month progression with this image at the end. The process was worth it all, wasn't it, Grace?

Proud Parents

2008-09-13T18:38:00.002-05:00

Our First Grand Baby

2008-09-13T11:39:00.007-05:00

What a beautiful baby boy. This is Cade. We are all so intrigued with Cade. Yes, I will be taking a million phogographs of him! These were taken at his home using a velvet cloth with Brandon, his father, holding him. Soooooo tiny.

Hannah's Senior Year

2008-08-14T14:17:00.006-05:00

Senior sessions are so much fun. The seniors are usually very patient, creative and excited about their session. We truly enjoy ourselves.

Drake

2008-08-13T22:13:00.003-05:00

This is drake. My husband bought him for me when I was battling cancer to help me through it and keep my mind on the new baby in the home. Now, three years later, I am cancer free and we are now expecting our first grandbaby any day...a new baby in the home. Of course this new baby does not live with us so Drake is still mamas baby.

Hinson Lake in the Fall

2008-08-12T18:47:00.004-05:00

A walk around Hinson Lake in the fall can be breath-taking. This was a Sunday afternoon stroll.

Destiny by default

2008-08-06T09:55:00.007-05:00

Looks like Asa is destined to be a fireman. I love it when parents want to be creative. The name Asa in the Bible belonged to an anointed King. Who knows, he may rule his territory.

Be patient with me right now, folks. In the meantime check my blog out periodically. Feel free to leave comments.

Evan at Six months

2008-04-02T13:37:00.002-05:00

Evan was fun to work with. He studied me during most of the session. Once he got comfortable with me he started smiling. I like the innocent, more serious expressions anyway, but mamas like smiles.

2008-04-02T09:29:00.002-05:00

I am having a blast with children and families. I just never know what cute expressions I will capture. So many people are asking for the black background, especially in black and white.

It's a BOY!

2008-03-27T03:38:00.003-05:00

Grace is expecting our first grandchild. She is 5 months along and just found out it is a boy. We are excited grandparents.

2007-09-30T15:08:00.001-05:00

This is sweet baby Macey. She is the apple of her daddy's eye. Macey is three weeks old and did not like my studio lights, but sure loves the comfort of her daddy. These are the moments in time that you never get back. She is only three weeks old once...and oh, how precious she is.

Eight is Enough

2007-08-01T13:56:00.001-05:00

Location family Portrait at Sandhills Gardens

Ashlyn and Ethan

2007-07-26T21:37:00.000-05:00

Just a few from a wonderful session with Ashlyn and her baby brother.

Olivia's Tea Party

2007-07-26T21:07:00.000-05:00

Olivia had a tea party with the bear. She decided she did not like the feathery scarf around her.

Nothin Better Than Babies

2007-07-01T17:50:00.002-05:00

Consider a panel of your baby's body parts. They are special "Moments in Time" that a mom will never forget.

Ryan's Anointing

2007-06-24T16:26:00.001-05:00

Ryan is a budding musician who plays the guitar in his church. I photographed him in my studio with 3 Novatron lights, Canon 5D and several different backgrounds.

Forever Yours

2007-06-19T20:32:00.001-05:00

Rockingham,NC wedding. Clewis Photography Blog. Mark and Amy were married this month. This was the engagement portrait. They live on a horse farm which was the theme of their wedding. It was raining during this particular photograph. My husband held an umbrella over me and my camera. (I don't think Mark and Amy knew they were getting wet.)

Carlie' Easter

2007-05-27T20:23:00.000-05:00

Babies are tough but are my favorite. I want to create a relaxing atmosphere for moms to bring their babies in and enjoy being creative. This was done in my studio with novatron lights and my Canon 5D.

Amanda Grant

2007-05-27T19:58:00.001-05:00

Amanda Wright was photographed for her bridal portrait. Her wedding was Sat. May 26. This image was taken with my Canon 5D at 1/60 at f/11 .

Becka

2007-04-16T13:37:00.001-05:00

Becka was photographed with a Canon 5D, 2 novatron and 2 speedatron lights, at 1/60 shutter speed, f/13 at 100 ISO.

Internship

2007-03-15T09:06:00.000-05:00

This is Rhonda Lester of Memory Lane Portraits in Archdale, NC. I was her intern for eight weeks. She allowed me to photograph her for a news release concerning her participation in the Photographers of NC convention in Raleigh. She specializes in children, babies and family portraits and is an inspiration to me since that is also what I prefer to specialize in.

Horse Whisperer

2007-02-25T20:18:00.000-05:00

These were a few images taken from the multimedia project last week. Our assignment was to create a soundslide portrait interview using images, music and ambient sound. Johnny Woodard is a national NBA farrier and competitor who trains horses and people to barrel race.

Bridal Portfolio

2007-02-25T19:23:00.001-05:00

Canon 5D, 28-70 mm lens, 40mm focal length, 1/60 shutter speed, f/11 aperture and 100 ISO in the portrait bay 1. Page modeled for me early in the semester. These were a few I did not use until now.

Johnny Woodard's Cat

2007-02-20T22:08:00.000-05:00

Canon 5D, 1000 ISO (in a barn), 1/200 shutter speed at F/5.6 with 258mm focal length. This was one of the pet portraits I did this past week. Since it was a farm there were many many pets. I had a good time with several choices.

Inferno

2007-02-20T21:40:00.000-05:00

One of four images that I am entering in the PPNC competition in March. ISO 400, 250 at f/11. (200 mm focal length) This was a photojourn project last semester. Firemen were burning a house down as part of their excercise training. This was the assistant chief and an instructor coming out of the lower level of the house as it was engulfed in flames. This photo was entered in the Professional Photographers of NC at the state convention in Raleigh and won a merit, first place in the photojournalism category and the loan collection for PPNC.

Process #4- Gina

2007-02-10T15:28:00.000-05:00

Our next assignment was to photograph a high school senior or senior citizen. (I did both.)The process set up was first set up for standing poses. I then lowered the lights and Gina sat on the floor for a more relaxed portrait. ISO 100, Focal length 70 mm, shutter speed 1/60 at f/14. Three novatron lights were used in my home studio. I had to turn the kicker light toward the wall and bounce it.

Portrait of Senior Citizens_Process #5

2007-02-10T15:13:00.000-05:00

My parents willingly volunteered to be photographed in the RCC studio for my senior citizen assignment. Canon 5D, Speedatron lights, 100 ISO, 1/60 at f/10 with 70mm focal length.

Amanda at Sunset

2007-02-04T21:54:00.000-05:00

Evening light on location with Canon 5D and 580 EX flash with an amber filter on the flash and Indian Summer Nik filter in photoshop. ISO 100, f/30 at f 4.5, 149mm focal length. I should have been higher up so the horizon line was not around her face.

Erika's Red Box

2007-01-29T23:12:00.000-05:00

Erika wanted a photo in white and red to match her bedroom. I wish I had her stretch her neck over her right shoulder showing the contour of her neck in a profile, but these worked out okay. Erika was photographed in the same dance session. Shutter Speed-1/200, f/stop f/11, 38mm focal length with ISO100.

Process #2 Dancers

2007-01-29T22:58:00.000-05:00

This session was just for fun. We truly did have fun! We played music and the dancers danced. I stepped back too far placing my camera behind the fill light, which created flare. I thought it would ruin the few photos I took, but I actually liked the effect. It looked like they were dancing on stage which glare from stage lights. I turned the color temp down to get the blue effect in the raw window. Then bumped up the saturation on the dresses. I used the RCC studio Bay 2, Canon5D, IS0 100, 1/320 at f/11. Focal length was 38mm.I changed the color of the red box in one photo to match the dress.

Process #1-Baby Carlie

2007-01-24T20:00:00.000-05:00

I placed the baby on the beanbag which was on a table. Her mom stood by to make sure she did not make any sudden moves. We did not expect any since she was only a few weeks old. She was looking at her mom. I wish I had moved mom over some so the baby would look more at the camera, but she started crying and that ended the session.

Baby Carlie

2007-01-22T21:13:00.000-05:00

Home studio with Canon5D and Novatron Lights. ISo 100,1/60 at f/10. Light was a bit flatter than I wanted.

Family Portrait

2007-01-22T20:59:00.000-05:00

Assignment: Family Portrait in Home Location. Novatron Lights were taken into their home set at 1/60 at f/11 . The family sat on a large chair in front of their fireplace. Canon 5D camera was used.

Awaiting Santa

2007-01-04T20:52:00.000-05:00

Location session using Novatron Lights, 28-70mm lens, and my Canon 5D. Settings: First post was 1/30 @ f/5.6 with 28mm focal length. Second post was 1/15@ f/9 on 100 ISO. 64mm focal length

Canden

2007-01-04T20:26:00.000-05:00

Canden was photographed late afternoon at the Sandhills Community College Botanical Gardens in Pinehurst, NC. My Canon 5D, ISO 200 at f/5.6 with fill flash using 210 mm lens was used.

Serenity's Christmas

2006-12-27T21:32:00.000-05:00

Serenity is 5 months old. She was a great model. Settings with my Canon 5D were: 1/60 at f/11 with a 70mm focal length. ISO 100 with Novatron lights.

Relaxed Bride-reposted (Process 1)

2006-12-11T14:20:00.001-05:00

Page O'Brien modeled for me in the RCC Portrait Bay 1 for this bridal portrait. I used 4 photogenic lights with a softbox on the main light. Settings: 1/60 at f/11 with Canon 5D

Process #3

2006-12-11T13:22:00.000-05:00

Family portrait with my Canon5D, 3 Novatron lights and bounce boards, 1/60 @f/11 in home studio on 100 ISO and a 28-70mm lens at 50mm.

Maternity #2

2006-12-06T20:10:00.000-05:00

Brooke was photographed at my studio with the same settings as Josh and Holly. I used an artistic filter in photoshopto give it a different look.

Process #2 Maternity

2006-12-05T19:57:00.000-05:00

Holly and Josh are expecting their first baby in eight weeks. This session was taken at my home using 4 novatron lights. Main light was at f11. 5 and the fill light was f8. The Canon 5D setting was ISO100 at 1/60 at f/13.

Sisters

2006-11-30T12:19:00.000-05:00

Summer and Canden are total opposites as most sisters are, but actively and peacefully work out their differences. The location photo was photographed with my Canon 5D, 100 ISO at 1/100 at f/9 with a focal length of 92mm and a Canon 580ex 1/32 fill. The studio portrait was taken in the RCC studio using 3 lights. Settings were 100 ISO, 50mm focal length and f/200 at f/13. I used the 200 speed because of movement.

Engagement

2006-11-30T10:20:00.000-05:00

This was one of the engagement assignments we had. Canon 5D, 1/60 at f/11 with 3 novatron lights.

Drake:Portrait portfolio

2006-11-21T14:01:00.000-05:00

This is Drake. He is my 2 year old lab. He loves to come into my studio to watch, so I used him as a model. This was photographed at 1/60 at f/11 with 3 novatron lights using umbrellas. I used a Canon 5D and a 40mm lens sigma lens.

Mock Wedding

2006-11-21T13:08:00.001-05:00

Nov.1 the portrait class had a simulated "mock" wedding to give us experience photographing weddings and creating album layouts. These are two of the pages in my album. The bridesmaids were photographed at 1/60 at f/7.1 using ISO800 inside the church with flash white balance and 42mm focal length. I used my Canon 5D, 580ex flash and a sigma lens. Outside, I changed my ISO to 100 to photograph the couple at 1/200 at f/4.5 using a 70mm focal length , auto white balance and a flash fill.

Jena on Location-Portrait

2006-11-14T10:10:00.000-05:00

This is Jena on location at the Sandhills Gardens in S. Pines, NC. We took a walk through the gardens and got some candid shots to reflect her personality. I asked her not to put that hat on and ( as her nature would have it...she put it on for me). The first portrait in the flowers was shot with a Canon 5D at 300mm focal length lens at 1/50 at f/11 The one with her sitting on the walkway over a creek was at 100 ISO, 1/60 at f/4, auto white balance and using a Canon 580ex for a slight fill flash.

Jena in Studio

2006-11-14T09:28:00.000-05:00

Jena is a busy 2 year old who did not stay still for a moment. She is climbing out of this chair we had her in. So I just tried to capture her expressions not worrying about movement. This portrait was done in the RCC studio with photogenic lights. The Canon 5D was at 1/60 at f/13 with an ISO of 200 (due to her movement)

Autumn Bride

2006-11-08T00:26:00.001-05:00

This is one of my full length bridal portraits of Hannah, who volunteered to model in her sister's gown. I shot this at 5:50 before the time changed. The light was really nice behind her. I used the 580ex flash to give some fill light to her since she was in a shady area. The trees were perfect that day. I shot at 1/60 a t f/5. 6.

Exhausted Dancer

2006-11-08T00:08:00.000-05:00

Olivia is a very special four year old who came to my home studio for some portraits. We started with a simple headshot. We were able to get some shots of her with her mother, but then let her go to let her personality show. She loves to dance and her stuffed rabbit so we just let her do what she does. Her energy was challenging, but her natural expressions and personality was captured in "time" for mom to cherish forever. She crashed on the floor exhausted (and I wanted to join her) and I took a candid shot of that as well. I am showing the more serious images. I used 3 Novatron lights with umbrellas (main, fill bounced and kicker). I used my Canon 5D at f/13 at 1/60 shutter speed. When her speed picked up I increased the shutter speed to 1/200 to avoid blur.

Relaxed Bride

2006-10-31T16:23:00.000-05:00

ISO 100 F/11 at 1/60 shutter speed Canon 5D 100 focal length

Bridal Overview

2006-10-31T15:10:00.000-05:00

This is the way we were set up for most of the images taken in this session. This one was more relaxed. It was taken at the same settings stated in the other picture. I am lowering the main light to get catch lights in her eyes. The fill lights bounce off the wall behind the camera. You can see the two lights in the back which are hairlight and background light.

Bridal Portrait:Page O'Brien

2006-10-31T14:45:00.000-05:00

Page modeled as a bride in the RCC
studio. I used a soft box, hair light,
main and fill lights. I shot at ISO 100
with my Canon 5D. I used f/11 for the
f stop and 1/60 for the shutter speed.
The lens was at 100.

2006-10-26T15:57:00.000-05:00

Covenant Prayer: Toni modeled as a bride for a bridal portrait. I set this up in my upstairs studio on 100 ISO using my Canon 5D and 3 Novatron lights. My settings were f11@ 1/60. I like the look of prayer in the portrait since I believe marriage should be entered into prayerfully. I think it empowers a reverant mood....which marriage IS. (although Toni is not even dating, she certainly agreed)

Serene

2006-10-24T14:16:00.000-05:00

Serene: This is my son, Dr. Jason Clewis, and
his wife, Erin. They were photographed
at Randolph Community College, Studio
Bay 2. I used my Canon 5D with a 100mm
lens. I shot at f11 1/60 on 100 ISO and photogenic
lights. The mood is intimate and serene...a moment of love