11 Great Holiday Gift Ideas
The holiday season is upon us! Looking for the perfect gift for your friends and family? Get sentimental this year with personalized presents from your photo session! We offer a wide selection of products. Check out these ideas: Coffee Table Book Playing Cards Ornaments Photo Blankets and/or Pillows Calendars (These come in either 12-month Wall or Desk format) Canvases or Framed Prints Mouse Pad or Laptop Decals Phone Case Coffee Mug Customized Tote Bag Notepad/Stationery/Sta
Tips for emotionally preparing your husband for your family session
For some of us, preparing our husbands for the family photo session is as exhausting as preparing the kids. If your husband is happy-go-lucky about photo day, that’s excellent. If you’re dealing with someone who’s reluctant, however, then here are some things you can do to help: Especially if this is your first session together with the family now that the kids are mobile, let him know how the session will go and discuss your expectations. Also, if you have to bribe the kids,
How much time do I really need for my session?
We offer three different options for your session. To help you choose the one that’s right for you, we have compiled this list to help you understand the amount of time needed for your session. Mini Session – 20-30 minutes – A mini session is ideal if you just want to document what your child looks like at the age he or she is right now. For example, doing a session for 7-year-old photos, or 4th grade photos, etc. These sessions are short and are best suited for older childre
Dressing for a Spring Family Session
The birds are chirping, the buds are blooming, and the snow has officially melted. That means it’s time for your spring family session. As you may already know, I'm hosting a special Spring Mini Session Event this weekend. I want all of you to be prepared for your big close-up. Here are a few wardrobe tips to ensure the whole gang looks smashing: Play up the fact that it’s spring. Have a necklace with a butterfly pendant? Perfect! An insect-printed tee? Yes, please. Channel
The Art of Candid Child Photography
If your child doesn’t like sitting still or posing for the camera, have no worries. We can still get some great photos of the little rascal. When children don’t want to cooperate, we as photographers jump to plan B. It is our job to create situations where you child can relax and candidly bring out their personalities. About 97% of the time, I prefer candid shots instead of the posed ones. When kids are th eir natural selves that is when you get the best images. While paren
Choosing the best way to display photos in your home
Now that your session is over, it’s time to decide where you are going to put your photos and what will look best in your home. Canvas – We offer beautiful canvases stretched over varying thicknesses of wood to make it stand out more or less depending on your preference. These photos are free-floating and do not require a frame. Framed on Wall – Dress your photos up with stylish frames to match your home décor. We offer a variety of print sizes for you to choose from. Contact
How to eliminate fake smiles during your session?
Kids are completely unpredictable. They can be so adorable and easy going and laughing uncontrollably one minute, and the next minute, turn that charm off completely. They will typically smile for you all day long until you put them in front of a camera, then they freeze up like a deer in headlights. We want to avoid the gritted teeth and bug-eyed forced smiles during our session. Here are some things you can do: Make a list of things that your child thinks are funny and send
7 Tips for Preparing for Your Winter Session
Some people shy away from winter sessions because, well, it's cold. But winter sessions make for some prime photo ops, so don't write off the brr months. 1. Keep tracking the weather. Those white winter days after a lot of snowfall can result in some seriously gorgeous photographs. Booking two months out probably won't work, and you'll instead want to book on a shorter notice. 2. Really play up the winter accessories when planning outfits. Think cozy knit scarves, colorful co
The Importance of Maternity Photos
Even though pregnancy comes with a lot of difficult trials, it is an amazing time in your life. It is a time of celebration and of anticipation as you prepare to meet your little bundle of joy. It’s a time where you become strong – stronger than you ever thought you could possibly be. During this time, you create your initial bond with your child that will continue throughout your entire lives. There are very few women who actually feel like they are beautiful while they are
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