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Hi there! Welcome to the Millie Holloman Photography blog. Our company has just one name, but we’re an entire team of crazy, creative, passionate, professional photographers. We’re based all over North Carolina (Wilmington, Raleigh, & Charlotte), but we work all over the world. What do we shoot? In one word: Love. Wedding Love. Baby Love. Family Love. Love of details. Love of design. Love of nature. And this blog? Well, it showcases the images, the people, and the stuff we want to share, both professionally and personally. So what are you waiting for? Come on in and look around.
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This past year has been a blessing in more ways than I can imagine! MHP is growing like crazy... we just can't handle all of the work coming our way so we are looking to expand our team on several fronts. If you or someone you know is interested in any of the jobs below please have them call the number listed within each post!
We are excited about what 2011 will bring!
NOTE: If you are interested in these positions do not call the office, email, or facebook me... simply call the phone number and follow ALL of the directions to apply.
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PART-TIME IMAGE EDITOR & OFFICE ASSISTANT
We currently have a full-time image editor. On October 1st, she will be leaving us to go to school and won't be able to work full-time (or in the studio). She will continue to work for us from out-of-state on a part-time basis, so we are looking for someone to complement her position.
The available position is an on-going, long-term, part-time job. It will start out as a part-time position with the potential to become full-time at some point in the future. (No guarantees or time frames can be given and you should not apply for this position if you must have full-time work!) You must live in the Wilmington area (this is an in-house position) and be available to work 20+ hours a week at our studio during regular business hours.
In addition to image editing, you will work closely with our Studio Manager to help her with some of her daily administrative responsibilities. The administrative portion of this job could take up to 50% of your time; if you are not willing to do administrative tasks, this is not the job for you! Also, please note that this position is not for photographers; there is little to no chance that the job will develop into a photography-based position.
Knowledge of Photoshop is not required (it can be taught), but it is a plus. You should have a good eye for style and design and a strong working knowledge of basic computer programs (Office, Outlook, etc.) You should have good phone manners (you will be required to answer the phone sometimes) and an attitude and work ethic where you are willing to take on any job that is asked of you.
This position requires someone who can work effectively and efficiently at a computer most of the day. It also requires an individual with an adaptable and flexible personality. You must be able to concentrate and produce in a fast-paced, often distracting, and always changing environment.
Once you have called the number below and followed all of the instructions indicated in the voicemail, please email me a "style board" (left to your own interpretation) that best displays your personality and style for design. To see an example of a style board, click here. Your board does not have to be photographs that you have shot or edited, just a collection of images that represent your personal style and aesthetic. Send it to hire@millieholloman.com.
There should be a time lapse of no more than 24 hours between leaving a message at the number below and sending your style board via email. In an ideal world, you would not leave a phone message until the portfolio is ready to send. Title your email message: "Style Board, (Your Name)". Be sure to include your name (as left on the voicemail) and your contact information in the body of the email.
If you are interested in becoming a Part-Time Image Editor/Office Assistant with Millie Holloman Photography call 910.795.1968 to apply. Salary: $10 per hour on a contract basis. MHP does not provide benefits for contract employees.
NOTE: Do not call the office, email, or facebook me... simply call the phone number and follow ALL of the directions to apply.
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LOCAL PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER (WILMINGTON, NC)
Millie Holloman Photography is seeking a part-time portrait photographer for our local market. This position is designed as an on-going, long-term, part-time job. It will start out as a part-time position with the potential to become full-time at some point in the future. (No guarantees or time frames can be given and you should not apply for this position if you must have full-time work!)
You must live in the Wilmington area and be available to work a flexible schedule during regular, evening and weekend hours. Your hours and your salary will be determined by the amount of portrait sessions you do. Due to our non-compete requirements, you will not be able to run your own photography business on the side should you be selected for this position.
The ideal candidate is a photographer with a great eye who can adapt his or her style of shooting to the MHP signature style. You should enjoy working with children, have a fun and spontaneous personality, be flexible and adaptable to a wide range of working conditions, and be willing to learn. Knowledge of shooting in manual is a plus but not required, as it can be taught.
As our local Wilmington-based portrait photographer, you will work closely with Millie on a new business venture. You should be prepared to invest effort and energy in helping the MHP team get your book of business up and running. This will include but not be limited to: networking, expo and trade show participation, in-house training, concept styling, and more. The position is ideally suited to someone who has a strong interest in both the creative and the business sides of portrait photography.
Once you have called the number below and followed all of the instructions indicated in the voicemail, please email me a portfolio of at least 30 images to hire@millieholloman.com.
There should be a time lapse of no more than 24 hours between leaving a message at the number below and sending your portfolio via email. In an ideal world, you would not leave a phone message until the portfolio is ready to send. Title your email message: "Portrait Photography Portfolio, (Your Name)". Be sure to include your name (as left on the voicemail) and your contact information in the body of the email as well.
If you are interested in becoming a Part-Time Portrait Photographer with Millie Holloman Photography call 910.795.1831 to apply. Salary: contract-paid and commission-based commiserate with the amount of shooting you do. Be prepared to start slowly and increase your income as your book of business and reputation build with our help and support. MHP does not provide benefits for contract employees.
NOTE: Do not call the office, email, or facebook me... simply call the phone number and follow ALL of the directions to apply. |
SECOND SHOOTERS
MHP Photography is currently seeking part-time second shooters to contract in the following areas: Raleigh, Charlotte, and Wilmington. Our hope is to add 3 second shooters to our team, each assigned to an individual photographer within our company. Your schedule would be established a month or more in advance. You could be working up to 30 Saturdays/Sundays per year, and could work some weekends more than others, i.e., 4 weddings in one month during peak season and no weddings during a month in off-season.
The perfect candidate for this position would be someone who has a full-time or part-time job doing something other than photography during the week, and would like consistent weekend work. You would assist and second shoot for an MHP Photographer. We are looking someone who can commit long-term (1-2 years+); this is not a portfolio building opportunity. You will be required to sign a non-compete agreement. Any images you shoot will be owned by Millie Holloman Photography. There may be potential for further growth within our company, but no guarantees or time frames can be given.
The ideal candidate is able to take direction well, work in a fast-paced environment, carry heavy bags and equipment, help set up lighting and equipment, act as a runner at events, stand for 6-8 hours, exhibit strong customer service skills and interact pleasantly with clients and co-workers. You must have a positive, team-oriented attitude and be willing to support the photographer you assist in a myriad of ways. You also must be willing to travel.
You must have a passion for photography, a good eye for detail, good composition skills, intermediate camera skills, a teachable spirit, and a cooperative attitude.
Once you have called the number below and followed all of the instructions indicated in the voicemail, please email me a portfolio of at least 30 or more images to hire@millieholloman.com. You can send images or links to images. Remember that you applying to be a second shooter at weddings--your portfolio should include images of people and images of details so that we can get a feel for how your work would translate into an MHP wedding shoot.
There should be a time lapse of no more than 24 hours between leaving a message at the number below and sending your portfolio via email. In an ideal world, you would not leave a phone message until the portfolio is ready to send. Title your email message: "Second Shooter Portfolio, (Your Name)". Be sure to include your name (as left on the voicemail) and your contact information in the body of the email as well.
If you are interested in becoming a Second Shooter with Millie Holloman Photography call 910.795.1828 to apply. Salary: $100-200 per wedding depending on skill and experience level. This position will require you to complete training at a series of weddings without pay; you will also sign a non-compete agreement. You must be available to work consistently on weekends. MHP does not provide benefits for contract employees.
NOTE: Do not call the office, email, or facebook me... simply call the phone number and follow ALL of the directions to apply. |
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I recently was invited to be a part of The Balcony's Open House which is undoubtably the best bridal event in Wilmington, NC! I'm always excited to see what amazing things they do with the space. For this open house I was paired with Jennifer from Salt Harbor Designs (love them)! We chatted about the best approach and came up with some fun ideas... her fruit for the theme was cherries and I thought pairing it with a polaroid photo booth would be the perfect match.
We also set up a shoot to match the theme prior to the show so that Jennifer could place the images around the room to depict the theme! Here is the collaboration of the images I shot with Jennifer's design. I'm lovin' it!
Venue: The Balcony On Dock & Roudabush Room
Design, Paper, & Florals: Salt Harbor Designs
Wooden Tables, Couches, & Chairs: Harborside Rentals
Lighting: High Performance Lighting
Chairs, Dinnerware, & Linens: Party Suppliers
Cake: Nicki's Cakes
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There is always one thing that goes slightly awry at every wedding. Call it something going wrong if you will, but it's the imperfections in a wedding that make it special and memorable.
I arrived at the Orchard House a few hours before the ceremony began to see Jennifer looking radiant and excited. She was surrounded by her bridesmaids and slipping into her gorgeous gown. When Jennifer realized she had forgotten her wedding shoes at home, I thought that would be the one thing that went awry. I was wrong.
Jennifer and Danny dealt with everything from flooding to power outages to a cake slide on their wedding day. Their ceremony had to be delayed, their formal portraits adjusted because of family members trying to get a generator and their first sight was moved from a vast garden of loveliness to a foyer on the 2nd story of the house. If you weren't there, it would be easy to call their day disastrous. But their smiles never faded. The guests never complained. They never lost focus of what this day was really all about. Jennifer and Danny celebrated their love and commitment to each other that day and that took center stage. It was truly one of the most memorable and special weddings I have ever had the pleasure of photographing.
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| At this moment, it was pouring rain and pretty impossible to head outside. A huge thanks to Rebecca for helping me to move some furniture so we could make this first sight happen! Don't they look blissfully happy here? |
| The fan on the left was actually a Christmas tree topper. Fabulous, right?! I love the peacock theme going on here. |
| Jennifer, you are a STUNNING bride. |
| This next series might be my favorite of the day. Maybe because the light was so pretty. Maybe because you can't tell it was raining (it had died down to a sprinkle by that time). But probably because Jennifer and Danny are rockstars for going out into the rain before their ceremony for the picture. PS She got her shoes delivered, thank goodness. Aren't they so cute? |
| The amazing staff at Orchard House dried off as many chairs as they could and removed the rest so the family and guests could at least stand with their umbrellas and stay dry for the ceremony. |
| As soon as the bride started down the aisle, the music stopped. The guests realized that the generator had died from the rain and they didn't miss a beat. They hummed the wedding march for her as she walked down the aisle. It was an amazing and beautiful moment that I hope Jennifer and Danny never forget! |
| By the end of the ceremony, the rain...had stopped!!! The umbrellas came down and everyone celebrated in style with clapping and cheers as this sweet couple celebrated their first kiss as husband and wife. |
| The grounds were still very wet, but Jennifer wouldn't let that stop her from getting the pictures she wanted. I LOVE that she wasn't worried about her dress. Truly. |
| After all the formalities were over, the guests were ready to PARTY! |
| I photograph weddings almost every weekend. Most receptions include a garter and bouquet toss. So, when the garter retrieval started, I didn't give it a second thought. I'm so glad I positioned myself to get what happened next, though. Hilarious, Danny!!! |
| Jennifer thought it was pretty funny as well, obviously. ;) |
| I adore this shot that Rebecca caught of the happy couple. Pure joy. |
| Jennifer and Danny, you are rock stars. There were many ways you could have reacted during your wedding day, but none better and more admirable than the way you did. It was TRULY an honor! |
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I've been with Pictage since June 2004. I've seen them go through a lot of changes as a company and I could not be more excited for their recent transition (I think about a year ago now) with their CEO, Jim Collins stepping in. I think he's probably the best thing that's ever happened to Pictage. He is a super nice guy, someone who is just as much concerned with the success of their photographers as the company. I'm excited about the new direction they've been taking Pictage and I'm more excited than ever to announce that I'll be speaking at The Pictage Partner Conference this coming November in New Orleans!
Just take a look at this amazing list of speakers that I'm blessed enough to be amongst. If there is one thing Pictage does right (although we know there are lots) it's building community among their photographers. They give us an environment to grow in a smaller atmosphere than the HUGE trade shows. It's more personal environment built on and about creating and fostering relationships and community with others.
Attending PartnerCon (and even speaking at many of them) through the years has been a huge source of growth for me. These gatherings have granted me the ability to chat one on one with others who I respect and admire and they have given me solid advice to grow my business which is invaluable to me. It really is!
If it wasn't for Pictage many of the relationships I have with photographers across the country now wouldn't exists. I know that seems like a HUGE statement but it's totally truth. If you do yourself one favor this year, sign up for PartnerCon NOLA and while you are there, stop in a support me... I'll be speaking on Get It Together: Organize Your Business on Tuesday, November 9th at 2pm... I can't wait! |
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