As summer wraps and fall begins it is prime time for great baby portraits! Go away muggy weather!!! Can't wait to see the lovely fall with its colors and more gracious temperatures!
I thought I would offer a few tips, advice and things to keep in mind if you are considering a baby/child photo session.
BLANKETS: Some of the most useful items for this type of shoot are blankets with great colors or patterns. (My personal choice in colors are earth tones or pale chalky colors for babies!) One of my recent clients had a comforter with a really neat vintage flower patten and just laid a sheet underneath it while we set up on the grass out front. For the babies that are too young to sit up straight, a good colored or patterned blanket can really make the shoot wonderful because it is the "background" we are depending on.
BACKGROUND: When the babies are old enough to sit up, more photos are taken on their level looking straight at them and the location we are at is the background versus the floor the baby is on. If you know you would like the session done within your home, think of a good place in the home where the natural light is best. I am more than happy to give my advice to this when I arrive if you don't feel confident in making this decision. Rooms with good window light are great. Sometimes a clean plain wall is perfect! The less noisy the background the better.
If you would like to go "on location" for our session, parks work well. You can scope out the parks in your area and pick your favorite or ask me and I'll look into it for you! Toddlers and children on park swings and playsets are adorable!
OUTFITS: My next recommendation is for when the babies are super cute and tiny, the best photos seem to be when they are diaper only. A new baby is so precious and new that having diaper only photos seem to be the favorites. With this said, outfits are absolutely welcome and will allow for a few different looks during the single session, but the "unclothed" new baby is so sweet! As the babies get older and have more defined personalities the different outfits seem to suit them better! SPECIAL NOTE: I highly recommend color coordinating the child's outfit with the blanket(s) that will be used. Clashing colors can make for less flattering results.
PROPS: Examples would be knit hats, baskets, basins, vintage/retro toys etc. These things can be items you already have around your home or something you may find when you're out shopping. All are welcome.
I hope this helps a bit in preparing for a photo session with your child! I am offering this as a helpful guide because I care about YOUR style, opinion, preferences, needs. Everyone is different and by giving you a heads up ahead of time, I can better deliver the type of photos you may want! If you do not have a preference on some or all of these factors then I am more than happy to just "do my thing." Regardless I will deliver to you my best.
Feel free to friend me on facebook or follow my facebook photography page as well. If we are friends I can tag you in your photos so they show up on your page. If you follow my official page you can keep up with my work and promotions. Both will be listed on this blog as well!
I know I have a combo of names going on right now being newly married. The name change process is in the works! Thanks for the understanding!
I thought I would offer a few tips, advice and things to keep in mind if you are considering a baby/child photo session.
BLANKETS: Some of the most useful items for this type of shoot are blankets with great colors or patterns. (My personal choice in colors are earth tones or pale chalky colors for babies!) One of my recent clients had a comforter with a really neat vintage flower patten and just laid a sheet underneath it while we set up on the grass out front. For the babies that are too young to sit up straight, a good colored or patterned blanket can really make the shoot wonderful because it is the "background" we are depending on.
BACKGROUND: When the babies are old enough to sit up, more photos are taken on their level looking straight at them and the location we are at is the background versus the floor the baby is on. If you know you would like the session done within your home, think of a good place in the home where the natural light is best. I am more than happy to give my advice to this when I arrive if you don't feel confident in making this decision. Rooms with good window light are great. Sometimes a clean plain wall is perfect! The less noisy the background the better.
If you would like to go "on location" for our session, parks work well. You can scope out the parks in your area and pick your favorite or ask me and I'll look into it for you! Toddlers and children on park swings and playsets are adorable!
OUTFITS: My next recommendation is for when the babies are super cute and tiny, the best photos seem to be when they are diaper only. A new baby is so precious and new that having diaper only photos seem to be the favorites. With this said, outfits are absolutely welcome and will allow for a few different looks during the single session, but the "unclothed" new baby is so sweet! As the babies get older and have more defined personalities the different outfits seem to suit them better! SPECIAL NOTE: I highly recommend color coordinating the child's outfit with the blanket(s) that will be used. Clashing colors can make for less flattering results.
PROPS: Examples would be knit hats, baskets, basins, vintage/retro toys etc. These things can be items you already have around your home or something you may find when you're out shopping. All are welcome.
I hope this helps a bit in preparing for a photo session with your child! I am offering this as a helpful guide because I care about YOUR style, opinion, preferences, needs. Everyone is different and by giving you a heads up ahead of time, I can better deliver the type of photos you may want! If you do not have a preference on some or all of these factors then I am more than happy to just "do my thing." Regardless I will deliver to you my best.
Feel free to friend me on facebook or follow my facebook photography page as well. If we are friends I can tag you in your photos so they show up on your page. If you follow my official page you can keep up with my work and promotions. Both will be listed on this blog as well!
I know I have a combo of names going on right now being newly married. The name change process is in the works! Thanks for the understanding!
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