portraits
She is #1
Teresa joined me in the studio for my very first 40 over 40 photo shoot!
Read MoreTo each their own...
You are going to find this hard to believe…
My own children hate having their pictures taken. I can’t blame them. I’ve had a camera in their face since a few minutes after they were born so they have earned the right to be sick of it.
But I will keep trying and keep making them come to my studio.
Especially when I get results like these.
Once Removed...
I had this idea. And I won’t lie. I saw it on Pinterest.
I take family pictures all the time. But what about the grandparents. I never get a chance to capture the bond that grandparents and their grandkids have.
I talked about this idea with my friend Kayla. Her parents and her in-laws live close. She loved the idea. We made a plan and had an amazing photo shoot at her home. Her parents loved the idea and I spent a wonderful afternoon capturing their relationship.
On the drive home it struck me, One day when the grandparents are long gone, those kids will have these pictures of this wonderful afternoon to share with their kids. It will remind them of the small details that they love so much.
These images will last far beyond the subjects in them.
Wanna learn more about Grand Parent sessions? Click here…
Dream Job
This portrait session was an absolute dream. I LOVE shooting mother/daughter sessions. I love to show how close a mom and her girls are. I love to capture that for all time.
And then I get to capture images of the sisters together.
Your daughters might argue but deep down they love each other. And I get to document it all.
And now, enjoy the Sweat girls…
Why wait...
There is something about a portrait session that shows girls just how powerful, fierce and alive they are. Why wait until their Senior Year to experience that.
We have portrait sessions for teens and tweens. They get the same wonderful experience and prints that will remind them of the fun time they had.
Call today to schedule your consultation.
Mama Bear
Rina is in the stage of life where she is driving all over creation so her kids can find and cultivate what they are passionate about. With 3 kids and being a single mom, that is a full time job on its own. Add in her career, finding time for family and friends and just the everyday stresses of life and it is easy to loose yourself.
So when she came into the studio I wanted to focus on her. I wanted to create some images that capture her just as she is, right now. I guided her through every pose. We had a few outfit changes. I wanted to make her feel empowered, strong and seen.
I think we nailed it…
And of course we had to add in her sweet girls…
A mother/daughter session is the perfect way to have an amazing experience. You will come away with images that you love and memories!
My Own...
It is really hard to take pictures of my children. Not because they aren't photogenic but because it takes an act of Congress to get them to agree. I get it. Caroline has had a camera in her face since she was about 6 minutes old. It does require them to stop playing with their Legos or baby dolls.
But this time was different. I have spent the last 4 months researching and learning portrait photography. And in the last month I have been building a studio in my sunroom. I have learned how to use studio lights so I can take portraits anytime of day in any weather. But I need to practice. Do you know what "feathering" a light means? Well I didn't either until a few weeks ago and it has changed my photography. But I need to practice.
So I bribed Caroline with a new dress that she could pick out and I promised that she didn't have to get to fancy. All I asked was that she brush her hair (which apparently is a lot to ask of an 11 year old these days). And she totally nailed it. It took me 20 minutes to get this look. I had to readjust lights and V-flats but it is a start. And she looks beautiful.
