Bjana's Eye Photography

Bridgette & Crew :)

2011-12-31T00:29:00.000-05:00

I absolutely LOVED shooting this family. Their personalities shine so much in these photos. The are so different in everyone and I love it. This is such a great family.

Janie & Brian

2011-12-14T00:06:00.000-05:00

Janie is one of my dearest friends from College! I have not seen her since 2006 and when she called me to do pictures I was ecstatic! We had so much fun doing this, and they are truly an adorable couple!

Byrd Family

2011-12-13T09:58:00.000-05:00

These are 2 of my FAVORITE munchkins. Their Mother Cindy and I worked together during college and Ive been able to be a part of their adorable family.They are growing up so fast and already have a personality of their own. I went to their farm to do these awesome pictures! We had some much fun running between a few shots to the car to warm up. Even in the cold - We had no complaints from the Kids!! LOVE THEM

Francis Family

2011-12-11T23:46:00.000-05:00

The Francis Family is a family I have known for years and have done multiple photo sessions with. This is the first time ive shot the newest member of the Family. He is such a cutie. Really had fun shooting this one..

Carter Family

2011-12-11T00:20:00.000-05:00

It was extremely cold during this shoot. I really enjoyed meeting the Carter Family, these kids are a bundle of personalities. Despite the cold weather we got some good pictures...

I was even able to get some in their Christmas pajamas...

Christmas Fun with the Lundy Family

2011-11-28T09:44:00.000-05:00

This adorable family was so much fun too shoot! Nothing but smiles and laughs

Merry Christmas from the McCord Family

2011-11-28T08:52:00.000-05:00

A few from the McCord Session. One of my Favorite Families to Photograph!! These kids just keep growing.

Happy Holidays from Landon, Brooke, Dierks and Tanner!!

2011-11-22T19:59:00.001-05:00

Brooke and Landon were such much fun to take pictures of!!

These dogs are so precious and I was impressed how well they behaved.

They make such a lovely family!!

Happy Holidays from Landon, Brooke, Dierks and Tanner!!

Polyak Family

2011-11-22T19:41:00.001-05:00

A few shots from the Polyak Family Shoot!

I always enjoy taking pictures of the Polyak Family!

They are so much fun and such a beautiful Family!

These were taken on their property!

Turned out to be such a pretty day!

Merry Christmas From the Polyak Family!

Fulda Gap 2011

2011-11-12T20:10:00.000-05:00

These are some of my pictures from this years Fulda Gap in Hickory NC!! Paintball is a passion of mine to shoot! I love the action and the combination of relaxation all in one. I love being able to be in the middle of "The City" with balls coming in every direction just as much as I love the parts im in the woods laying on the ground just waiting for someone to walk by! Paintball is an awesome sport and you get to meet some amazing people who have just as much love for it as I do taking pictures of the sport. You can find some of my photos in Paintball X3 magazine as well.

http://paintballx3.com/latest/november-issus-of-paintballx3-digital-is-live-a-free.html

Lindsay Black - Part 2

2011-08-12T10:55:00.000-04:00

Lindsay Black - Part 1

2011-08-10T10:39:00.000-04:00

2011 SC State Fair

2011-08-07T10:47:00.000-04:00

Every year I enter photos in the State Fair. I have finally registered my selections for this year! They will be for sale. Make sure you go to the fair Oct 12-23 to check out my prints!!

{The Palmetto State}

{Bellissimo}

Baby Kirkman - 5 days old

2011-07-24T19:35:00.000-04:00

I had so much fun working with Bradey Kirkman!
He is so precious. I was impressed on how alert he was, he was awake for almost the entire shoot.

Baby Easton - 3 weeks Old

2011-07-15T09:16:00.000-04:00

I had the pleasure of meeting baby Easton the other day! He is just adorable. Ive known his mother Leigh for a very long time. She grew up with my sister and being able to do her baby's newborn pictures just puts a smile on my face. Time just flys - Live each day as it comes!

HDR - Trevi Fountain

2011-06-21T08:30:00.000-04:00

Paris - Rome - Venice

2011-06-18T22:59:00.000-04:00

Here are some photos I took through out Europe! Hope you enjoy!!

Instagram Pictures

2011-06-04T21:15:00.000-04:00

I have downloaded a new app for my IPHONE and I absolutely LOVE IT! Its called instagram! Look me up... BjanaCheree if you have the app. If not go to Extragram.com (sign up).

Here are some I have taken (all on my IPHONE 4)

New Hats for Newborns....

2011-05-07T10:09:00.000-04:00

Galavanting around Manning SC

2011-04-25T17:09:00.002-04:00

After Easter Lunch with Friends and Family - We decided to ride around Manning and take some pictures. We didnt go to far... few stops. Took some pictures along the way. Daniel and Toby made great "props" for the day.....

Coker College Dance - "Transformations"

2011-02-26T18:13:00.001-05:00

Hunter Wood - 2 years Old

2011-02-12T18:07:00.001-05:00

McFadden-Carpenter Martenity

2010-12-15T18:03:00.005-05:00

Lott Family Christmas

2010-12-13T17:43:00.003-05:00

Byndas Family Snow Fun

2010-12-13T16:57:00.001-05:00

Polyak Wedding

2010-12-08T18:05:00.003-05:00

2010-12-06T17:14:00.000-05:00

Dukes Maternity

2010-11-20T17:45:00.010-05:00

Watford Bridal - River Front Park

2010-10-25T17:19:00.001-04:00

Katie Martin

2010-09-20T17:39:00.000-04:00

Christina Banes Senior Photos!!

2010-09-20T17:20:00.000-04:00

Polyak Family Fun

2010-09-12T17:53:00.000-04:00

Clint & Danielle's Wedding

2010-09-05T17:41:00.001-04:00

Carolina Old Sox Baseball

2010-07-19T18:25:00.002-04:00

Belk Bridal - Lexington SC

2010-07-18T17:37:00.001-04:00

Sanchez & Byndas Family Day at Swan Lake

2010-07-09T20:54:00.001-04:00

Danielle & Clints Family Photos/Engagement Session

2010-05-13T21:56:00.000-04:00

Linnea Eckstrom

2010-05-10T17:58:00.000-04:00

{My Free Photo Shoot Contest Winner}

Casey Family

2010-05-09T21:50:00.003-04:00

Swan Lake, Sumter SC

{Brittany, Kenzie, Kenan, & Noah}

Happy St. Patricks Day

2010-03-15T12:29:00.000-04:00

These are some photos I took of Lily during her 6 month photo shoot!

Miss Lilys 6 Month Photos

2010-03-15T12:21:00.000-04:00

Miss Lily was just a joy to work with! This is her 3rd shoot with me, and she has grown up so fast and has the cutest personality!!

2010-03-06T15:14:00.000-05:00

Chris & Reno in a multiple exposure shot!

Hunter's Turning ONE!!!

2010-02-23T12:53:00.001-05:00

1965 Mustang

2010-01-25T16:56:00.003-05:00

McDuffie Family Session (Swan Lake - Sumter SC)

2009-12-30T11:41:00.003-05:00

More of Lily's Shoot!

2009-12-18T18:47:00.002-05:00

Here are a few more pictures from Lily's shoot I have edited. Hope you enjoy them!

Lillian's 3 Month Shoot!!

2009-12-18T18:03:00.001-05:00

Here is a Sneak Peak of the Photo Shoot I had today!! This is miss Lily! She is just so precious! I just had to share this picture with all my photography friends and readers. I hope it brightens your day as much as it did mine...

Canon Family Session

2009-11-24T20:58:00.004-05:00

I have been doing Pictures for the Canon Family for several years now. They are a wonderful family to work with and I just adore their kids.

Fulda Gap 2009

2009-11-10T12:01:00.010-05:00

FULDA GAP Paintball Scenario @ Command Decisions Wargames Center, Taylorsville, NC

FULDA GAP:
Nato vs. The Warsaw Pact

Overview of the Weekend:
953 Players ----> 2,658,000 Paintballs ---> 21,000 Pounds

FULDA GAP Website ---> Click Here

You can find the rest of the photos at PbUprising

Jeb - 10 Months

2009-10-27T15:05:00.002-04:00

[Hartsville SC + Rain = Did not get our spirits down. The rain stopped long enough to get some ADORABLE pictures of Jeb. Hes so cute!]

[Halloween Costume - Lumberjack]

[Jeb and Schotzie]

[Bring on the Fall colors]

[He's a little Clemson Fan]

[Black & White Collage I put together...]

USC vs. Vandy

2009-10-25T21:18:00.000-04:00

[Section 14 Row A2 Seats 21 & 22]
[Its a WIN for USC 14-10]

FALL FAMILY PORTRAITS

2009-09-15T21:12:00.000-04:00

Fracture Scenario - Army of Darkness, Adventure Beach

2009-09-11T19:27:00.000-04:00

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FRACTURE Scenario Program Debut Sept.5th, 2009

Adventure Beach is a Tippmann Sponsored Field and one of Myrtle Beach South Carolina's largest paintball and air soft scenario fields.

Fall/Winter Schedule: OPEN THURSDAY BY APPT only.
Call - 843-222-9081
Friday @ 3 pm till dark Appt. ONLY

OPEN Saturday @ 9 am till dark
OPEN Sunday @ 10 am till dark

www.adventurebeachscenariopaintball.com

View all photos at
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Khimani Wedding 8/24/09

2009-09-10T17:32:00.000-04:00

SC State Fair Entries for 2009

2009-08-19T14:14:00.000-04:00
I am putting two pictures in to the State Fair gallery! I have entered them into the Amateur Division. Seeing as this is my first year, I wasnt sure what to expect. So make sure you look for my pictures, they are up for sale as well! I can print more if more people want copies

"The Forgotten Train Track"

"Walk A Mile In My Boots"

Syrene & Scott's Engagement Shoot

2009-08-09T16:36:00.001-04:00
Syrene & Scott were so easy to work with. They are so natural in front of the camera. I enjoyed working with them. We started out at Irmo Park, moved to River Front Park and Gervais St. Bridge then finished the day off at the State House. I got a lot of good pictures, here are some samples!

Need your Opinions!

2009-08-05T00:28:00.000-04:00
Okay fellow Photographers & Friends! I need your help. I have chosen a photograph that I really love, but cant decide if I like it better in black & white or sepia. So I need your help, if you could respond with a comment and let me know which one you like better and for what reason.

WHICH COLOR ACCENT FITS THE PHOTOGRAPH ITSELF?

Thanks Everyone for your help &hearts Bjana

CFOA XB4

2009-07-21T17:47:00.000-04:00
TO VIEW MORE PICTURES OF ALL THE GALLERY'S YOU CAN FIND THEM AT http://media.pbuprising.com/CFOA

CFOA XB4

2009-07-21T17:25:00.000-04:00

New Business Card

2009-06-09T13:35:00.000-04:00

New Video

2009-06-08T10:26:00.000-04:00

Just picking up the camera to take some pictures....

2009-06-08T09:58:00.000-04:00

All Photos taken in Sumter SC

Amanda's Portfolio

2009-06-08T09:36:00.001-04:00

These are a few samples from Amanda's Portfolio Shoot! These were all taken downtown Columbia - Riverfront Park and The River! You can see more pictures at www.myspace.com/bjanaseyephotography

Steven's Shoot

2009-06-08T09:36:00.000-04:00
All of Stevens Photos were taking in Sumter SC

Amanda's Modeling Portfolio!

2009-06-08T09:23:00.002-04:00

Folly Beach Photos

2009-05-19T10:08:00.000-04:00
I am taking appointments now. Each appointment will last an hour long starting from 11am. These shoots can include as many family members as you can get to the beach. If you have animals, bring them. If you have specific questions or would like to book a time you can email me at BjanasEyePhotography@yahoo.com! or Leave a comment on the blog post!

Horse Show

2009-04-14T22:11:00.000-04:00

Senior Shoot!!

2009-04-14T21:30:00.000-04:00
For Jessica's senior shoot we went down to the river front park and got some great shots. We also ventured over to finley park. We got a lot of really good shots, and it turned out to be a really good day!!

Bridal Shoot

2009-04-14T14:05:00.000-04:00
This is a Bridal Session I did down at the Lace House on the Governors Mansion Grounds. Very pretty place..

Maternity Shoot

2009-02-17T20:00:00.000-05:00
This is a maternity shoot I did for my Little Sister. She is due March 2nd. They are having a little boy, Hunter Gene Wood!

The CROUT Cousins!

2008-12-22T12:13:00.000-05:00

Gomez Family

2008-12-17T18:09:00.000-05:00

Michael & Sean Gettys

2008-12-17T18:05:00.000-05:00

Gray Family

2008-12-17T18:02:00.000-05:00

Buzhardt Family

2008-12-17T17:48:00.001-05:00

SISTERS!

2008-10-18T09:58:00.000-04:00

2008 USMC MUDRUN

2008-10-08T17:17:00.000-04:00

These are a few pictures that I took at the USMC MUDRUN! Prophoto (www.prophototogo.com), hosted the PPSC (www.ppofsc.com) to photograph this event. There were 1200 teams and about 15 photographers. I was at obstacle 6. It was actually the first "water/mud" obstacle. This event was crazy and an absolute blast to photograph! You can view other photographs and purchase them if you attended the mudrun.

Fall Picutures

2008-10-08T01:32:00.001-04:00

These are a few of Miss Kali's Pictures I did this past weekend! She is a cutie pie!

Candace & Brians 2 year Anniversary Shoot

2008-09-03T20:04:00.000-04:00

This is a shoot I just did this past weekend! I did their Wedding 2 years ago, and since then I have done their Anniversary pictures each year. They are the cutest ever and soooo in love! I enjoy photographing them each year.

2008-08-26T21:58:00.000-04:00

Fall 2008 Wedding Packages!

2008-08-08T11:36:00.000-04:00

Pet Portraits

2008-07-31T09:47:00.000-04:00

Self Portrait!

2008-07-19T10:59:00.001-04:00

So seeing how it has been forever since I have had a photo done of me, I decided to play in the studio a little. So I set my Camera up on a timer and started snaping away. Let me tell you, it isnt easy setting the camera up and then making sure the timer is even on, then still having to pose yourself in the measly lil 10 sec. they give you. But this is 3 that I came up with out of the 20 shots I took. Most of them were me walking over there or blah blah blah. Anyhow! At least you can see what your photographer looks like! Yay!

Maternity & Newborn

2008-07-07T10:10:00.000-04:00

Maternity & Newborn Packages!

Everybody has been asking me to post my prices for Maternity & Newborn Photos.
These are my Packages To choose from. The "New Mommy" Package is an awesome
deal and I am finding out that it is a favorite among New Mothers.

Bridal & Wedding Samples

2008-07-06T22:43:00.001-04:00

Bridal Samples

Wedding Samples

Wedding Details

Some of my Favorites

Maternity

2008-06-26T16:13:00.000-04:00

This is the wonderful MEADOR family. They are expecting there
first child. When they first contacted me I was excited becauseI love doing Maternity photos.

This was the first session I did
where I didnt know if it was a boy or girl. So I wanted to show the "LOVE"
and "innocence" of the baby, intstead of focusing on a color to define the baby.

"Turning 2"

2008-06-19T10:07:00.000-04:00

Lil Miss Kadin is turning 2! She is soo cute. Miss Diva. She was so easy to work with and no doubt photojenic. These are a few of the shots. They turned out good. Im getting this lighting down. lol. Learning my camera just in time to upgrade it. But hope you all like these here..she's was a perfect subject to photograph

Wedding Packages

2008-06-19T09:37:00.000-04:00

Wedding Day Packages

Total Wedding Coverage $3000

- Engagement session with an 8x10” print inside an autographing frame.

-Bridal session with an 11x14" framed print

-Available for rehearsal dinner the night before

-All day Wedding Photography (no time restraints)

-Unlimited amount of photographs throughout the day

-A 20 page custom photo book featuring the highlights of your sessions with me.

-A custom frame featuring a select amount of photos...for your wall

-DVD slideshow with music

-200 - 4x6 prints of your choice

Standard Wedding $2500

- Engagement or Bridal session with an 11x14" framed print of your choice

- Available for rehearsal dinner the night before

-All day Wedding Photography

-Unlimited amount of photographs throughout the day

-A 20 page custom photo book featuring the highlights of your sessions with me.

-150 - 4x6 prints of your choice

Budget Wedding $1000

-Available for rehearsal dinner

-All day Wedding Photography

-Unlimited amount of photographs throughout the day

-100 - 4x6 prints of your choice

A $500 min. deposit is due at the time of booking. You do not have to commit to any particular package at that time. However, you will have to choose your package when balance is due: two weeks prior to Wedding Day!

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Bridal or Engagement Package $300

-On location of or in the studio

-2 hr. time limit

-11x14" print

Full amount due at time of booking!

A La Carte Items

-11x14 Prints $50

-8x10 Prints $25

-5x7 Prints $10

-4x6 Prints $2

-DVD Slideshow with music $150

-CD with all pictures and full rights $400

-25 Page Custom Book $100

-Additional Pages $10

Model Portfolio

2008-06-14T22:26:00.000-04:00

So this was take two on Pierre's Model Portfolio. These are a lil better. I did some research on how other photographers were shooting. I also Did some of Pierre's body because he has great abs plus he wanted to show them off. Both of us was more focused this time. His facial expressions were defiantly better, he seemed more into this shoot, then the last time. I gave him the idea of what I was looking for, and just told him to move while I shot, and these were a few we came up with.

Pet Portraits

2008-06-12T09:03:00.000-04:00

Took these photo yesterday! This is my littlest one. Her name is Summer and she's a 1.5lbs.
I've had a little bit of experience with shooting pets, but it wasn't that easy with 5 other people telling you what to do. So this was my take on it my way! Hope you guys like them.

This is Zoey (blk) & Bella (white)!They are the cutest Pomeranians. They are a
handful at a year and a half. Very Photojenic little things as well. Hope you like them.

Flyers!

2008-06-10T21:19:00.000-04:00

Some of my recent flyer's of what I offer. Hope to get them out around town soon.

Experimenting with a Model Shoot!

2008-06-07T20:14:00.000-04:00

Here are a few samples of a photo shoot I did for a friend on Saturday! He's working on a Model Portfolio. I'm not really sure on what agencies are looking for, But this was a start. This area is defiantly something I plan on researching more. Since I'm so used to doing senior shots, I usually tend to pose my subject. I do know that model is about movement. So I will defiantly post another set of samples when I work on some more Models. I do have 2 more shoots coming up.

Something great for everyone to read!

2008-05-31T21:39:00.000-04:00

So I found this on someone's else's myspace. I thought it was perfect, so I wanted to post it for all to read and pass around. Please feel free to leave your thought on it.
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A good explanation for all those people who ask and complain about why professionals charge what they do for photos:
Why are Professional Photographers so expensive?

In this digital age where everyone has digital cameras, scanners and home "photo printers", when people upload their photos to a local drug store website and pick them up a few hours later, we hear this all the time - How in the world do Professional Photographers charge $55 for an 8x10 when they cost just $1.50 at the drug store?

Here's why.

Simply put, you're not just paying for the actual photograph, you're paying for time and expertise. First, let's look at the actual time involved. If you don't read this entire page, at least read this first part.

For a two hour portrait session:
- one hour of travel to and from the session
- two hours of shooting
- 30 minutes of setup, preparation, talking to the client etc.
- 30 minutes to load the photos onto a computer (2 - 4 Gb of data)
- 30 minutes to back up the files on an external drive
- 3 - 4 hours of Photoshop time including cropping, contrast, color, sharpening, saving a copy for print and a copy for the internet and backing up the edited photographs
- 2 - 3 hours to talk to the client, answer questions, receive their order and payment, order their prints, receive and verify prints, package prints, schedule shipment and drop package off at Fed Ex.
- For local customers, we also print a set of all of their photos, and meet them at our studio to review the photos and place their order. Meeting and travel time averages 2 hours.
You can see how one two hour session easily turns into more than ten hours of work from start to finish. So when you see a Photographer charging a $200 session fee for a two hour photo shoot, you are not paying them $100 / hour.

For an eight hour wedding:
- I won't bore you with the details, but an eight hour wedding typically amounts to at least two to three full 40 hour work weeks worth of time. Again, if they are charging you $4,000 for an eight hour wedding, you are not paying them $500 / hour.

Now for the expertise.

Shooting professional photography is a skill, acquired through years of experience. Even though a quality camera now costs under $2,000 taking professional portraits involves much more than a nice camera.

Most Professional Photographers take years to go from buying their first decent camera to making money with their photography. In addition to learning how to use the camera itself, there is a mountain of other equipment involved, as well as numerous software programs used to edit and print photographs, run a website etc.

And let's not forget that you actually have to have people skills, be able to communicate, make people comfortable in front of the camera - and posing people to make them look their best in a photograph is a skill all by itself.

Think of it this way - the next time you pay $X to get your hair done, a pair of scissors only costs $1.50. But you gladly pay a lot more to hire a Professional.

What about the cheap studios at the mall?

Please don't compare us to the chain store studios. But if you must, consider all of the time and work that we put into our photographs, compared to what they do. Good luck getting a two hour photo shoot at a chain store. Not to mention they won't come to the beach! And of course, look at our work compared to theirs. You get what you pay for.

The truth is, most of the mall and chain store studios lose money. In fact, in 2007 Wal-Mart closed 500 of their portrait studios because of the financial drain they were putting on the company. What the chain stores bet on is that you'll come in for some quick and cheap photos, and while you're there, you'll also spend $200 on other things. They don't have to make money, they are just there to get you in the door.

Conclusion
We hope that those who have taken the time to read this page will have a better understanding of why professional photographs cost so much more than the ones that you get from your local drug store.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Grand Opening

2008-05-31T21:36:00.001-04:00

Well Guys it happened! Bjana's Eye Photography is an official studio. Im located in Lexington SC. If your interested in stopping by send me a not. Theres still a few kinks that need to be fixed. Like as of right now the sign wont be put up till Wednesday. Plus I have all this new equipment...so still trying to learn that. Plus its all wireless. But Im getting the hang of it. The picture to the right is my promo for the Month of June. Even though I have a studio, my specialty is still on-location. So if you want pictures out side the studio...let me know. We can schedule a date and time. Wish me Luck!