Sports are awesome!

Only about 5 percent of high school athletes continue to play in college.  No more than 1 percent of high school athletes, representing just the top layer of national-caliber players, get full scholarships. Why are sports so awesome?

Attitude:

Each one of us has to make a choice every morning when we wake up…appreciate life or grumble about it.  Sports teach us that attitude is everything. The “athletic mindset” says that batting .300 is awesome…even though that means you’ve struck out seven out of ten times. 

Authenticity:

Sports shows athletes that they can be super competitive…and their teammates will still be friends with them; that they can be goofballs…without being budged; that they can be their nerdy… studying on the bus while everyone else is watching a movie…and their teammates will still respect them.  Sport teaches athletes to be comfortable in their own skin.

Well rounded:

We need to encourage young folks to play multiple sports.  In order to lessen the repetitive motion injuries that occur, as well as to increase the fun of sports, we should go back to encouraging participation in multiple sports.  Play field hockey in the fall, basketball in the winter, and run track in the spring. 

Healthy living:

Setting goals, learning to work with others, and being a part of something bigger than themselves are all hallmarks of sports teams. Our children can learn to love working out, eating healthy and to enjoy living life in a balanced manner.

Love it:

Many kids turn into student-athletes at small, liberal arts colleges where athletes can sometimes make up 25 to 40 percent of the student population.  Those colleges don’t offer athletic scholarships, but they do offer a student who loves their sport and values their education a place to compete and excel.

Future success:

Learning to lead is just one of the fabulous benefits of sports participation. Girls who play sports are more likely to be successful in their future endeavors. 

“Mark Vacker is a thrill to work with! Makes you feel at ease and really knows how to capture your good side. His studio is fun to work in and he is great at catching you in the right angles. I look forward to working with him again in the future.” – Arielle Newnam

The First Pregnancy!

Pregnancy is a magical time in our life; we experience intense feelings of joy, anticipation, and exhilaration abound. A new life is growing inside of you, making you feel thrilled and intoxicated.  

Pregnancy portraits preserve your memories of this very special time in your life. You will treasure the portraits for a lifetime whether you sit for the session alone, with your spouse, or with your entire family.

Sriyah and Brian shared these comments about their recent session:

“Thank you so much for making our maternity photo session such a wonderful experience!  We were drawn to your style of photography once we saw your portfolio online and are so happy we chose you as our photographer.  You really made us feel comfortable during the entire session and it shows in the photos!  We couldn't wait to share the photos with our family and friends and would recommend Mark Vacker Photography to anyone!   Thank you for helping us capture such a special event in our lives.  We can’t wait for the opportunity to work with you again!”

These images demonstrate some of the classic posses that can be utilized in pregnancy photo sessions:                   

• ·      Classic 3/4 Shot: 

                                               

Shot in a studio or outdoors, in color or black and white, this basic pose shows about 3/4

of your body, with your glowing face and your growing belly the main focal points.

• ·      Husband and Wife:  

Make your pregnancy portraits more touching and meaningful. Your husband can hold your hand, embrace you, cradle your tummy, or gaze adoringly into your eyes.

• ·      The Belly Shot:   

                                               

The "belly shot" can be a beautiful, tasteful artistic portrait. Ideas include posing in a flowing gown, in one of your husband's dress shirts, or draped in fabric

• ·      Silhouette:                                                                                                                                         To document your, and your baby’s, growth have a silhouette made each month for the nine months of your pregnancy.

• ·      Wedding Bands:

In this variation of the husband and wife portrait, two hands, each with a wedding band, tenderly cradle your baby bump.