Doing a newborn photoshoot can be very exciting but many don’t realize that newborn sessions are very unique to any other type of photo session. The environment needs to be very calm and peaceful. The more people that are there will be distracting so it’s wise to only bring the parents to keep the tension in the room down as newborn can sense this. Most other photo sessions can last from 30 minutes to 1 or two hours while a newborn session can last 2-3 hours so parents need t

There is nothing cuter than watching a baby smash into their first birthday cake! I love seeing the curiosity and excitement on their face as they are given permission to dig into their very own cake and make as big of a mess as they want while everyone cheers them on! Such a fun birthday tradition! CAKE SMASH PREPARATION Cake smash sessions are an excellent way to celebrate your baby’s first…or second birthday while capturing some adorable moments. Sessions are generally boo

Doing a newborn photoshoot can be very exciting but many don’t realize that newborn sessions are very unique to any other type of photo session. The environment needs to be very calm and peaceful. The more people that are there will be distracting so its wise to only bring the parents to keep the tension in the room down as newborn can sense this. Most other photo sessions can last from 30 minutes to 1 or two hours while a newborn session can last 3-4 hours so parents need

When having your portrait taken, there are five areas where a little advanced preparation can make a huge difference. Neglect them, and an otherwise perfect photo could end up with distracting elements which take the focus away from where it should be.(‘Ahem’ Your beautiful eyes, of course.) The five areas are: Face, Hair, Hands, Skin, and Clothes. The week before your shoot ( or sooner, if you’ve booked ahead) is a time for planning. Decide on outfits, choose which beautific

As we start a new year I will be putting my efforts full time into the business. Previously I was doing a lot of my photo shoots on weekends and on special reserved days. I had to do this since I was working another job in order to make money to invest into the business. Now that I have acquired a lot of what I need such as new lenses, backdrops, props and other things necessary for the photo shoot I am ready to hit the ground running. This does multiple things for the bus

TEXTURES, COLORS & PERSONALITY Grab everything you have in bold colors and patterns; no logos or cartoon characters, and we’ll put together outfits. Really! The camera loves bright, happy, youthful clothes. Polka dots, stripes, kid-prints, and fun fabrics with lots of texture like summer cottons, sweaters, knits, corduroy, and denim. Layering adds depth and appeal to an image, so try sandwiching short-sleeves over long, or wearing a jacket or sweater, tights or leggings with

Coordinating outfits for family and engagement sessions is sometimes hard to do, so here are some good tips to remember: Wear the same “type” of clothing. If one person is wearing casual shorts and flip flops and another family member is wearing a suit and tie, obviously the picture will look a little off. Keep all outfits casual/semi-casual, or dressy so you actually look like you belong in the same picture. I always tell mothers to find something that you look great in firs