Archive: ‘children’
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
This year I plan to get down the beach much much more than I have in past years – the reason why is quite obvious in the photos below – nothing like unwinding after a long week at a mostly empty beach (won’t be like that for long as the weather starts warming up!)…





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Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
He still enjoys little things like a new slinky and is willing to sit in a window so I can play with the light. I wonder what goes on inside his head. I love him.

I will always cherish photos of him with this dog. They have sort of grown up together. We got her when he was barely 4 and he has always loved her so much.

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Monday, October 10th, 2011
To date, this may have possibly been my most enjoyable session. A perfect location, perfect weather, and perfect clients all helped. They were at ease in front of the camera, which allowed me to truly capture their personalities and relationship. A truly fun loving family – does it show?


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Friday, September 9th, 2011
I’ve been photographing this little guy since just few days after his birth. Every few months he comes back for more pictures. He is turning into such a handsome fellow! Happy Birthday, Baby B!

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Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
Happy Hump Day!!! So I’ve dubbed today as What to Wear Wednesday – because coming up with a picture perfect wardrobe for your family picture day can be quite a challenge! Keep reading for tips on putting together timeless outfits for your next portrait session!

DONT’S
- Matchy matchy – The all white t-shirts and blue jeans is so cliche and so 90s! You wouldn’t dress like that normally, so why would you want to dress like that for your family portrait – something that is supposed to capture your family at that point in time?
- Patterns – They tend to detract from your beautiful faces – they are eye catching and distracting. And if each person is wearing a different pattern, they clash, only making matters even worse! If you must have some sort of pattern, make sure it is subtle, and make sure that it doesn’t clash with another family member’s clothing. For example, don’t have more than one person in plaid (or better yet, avoid plaid all together). This is not to say that you can never use patterns, but please use them sparingly! Stick to solids if you can!
- Tacky shoes – Shoes really can make or break the look of your portraits. I would rather my clients be barefoot, but if you must wear shoes, please make sure they match the outfit (i.e., no white shoes with dark colored clothing) in style, color, etc. Also make sure they are clean and the laces aren’t hanging out all over the place. Like patterns, shoes can be really eye-catching and distracting if you’re not careful.
DO’S
- Color Coordinate – No, I do not mean everyone should wear the same color, but I do mean that everyone should be wearing colors that compliment each other. Check out a color swatch website (such as http://www.colorcombos.com/) to see what kinds of colors go well together.
- Timeless Clothing – If you want that timeless look in your photos, you need to wear timeless clothing, and not necessarily the latest fashion trend. Just keep it simple!
- Layer and accessorize – Add some dimension and interest to your photos by layering your clothing, and adding simple (not eye catching) accessories to your outfits.
That’s it for this time, but tune in next Wednesday for more helpful tips and even some photos of a family wardrobe for your next family session.
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