Family Fall Portraits
Busy..seems like a pretty fitting word to describe these gorgeous boys. Not to mention stinkin' adorable! Wouldn't you agree? Last week we met up on a gorgeous ( unusually mild) November weekend. The boys each with their own personality and sense of humor is typical that of a 7 and 4 yr old certainly had me in fits of giggles at times. Our backdrop setting was wonderful, a LOT of the leaves are already on the ground however being creative with your surroundings is what makes your family portraits that much more unique! It also allows you to experience what custom photography is all about. More intimate, NOT rushed, getting to know you and your family and feeling much more relaxed and enjoyable.
Often times when a family session is scheduled there is a lot of stress from mom and dad for the kids to behave. To not embarass them, smile nice, sit up straight and all the other things we say or bribe or threaten the kids with. LOL Believe me I"VE BEEN THERE TOO! I pull out the camera and the kids take off! Yup happens to me too...as other photographers can testify! :D You'd think my house was adorned with beautiful portraits and artwork. Well let me tell you, a LOT of hard work and a little luck paid off and I managed to capture the "real" essence of my kids personalities.
However, this being said, I am upfront and honest with mom and dad. It certainly helps being a mom myself, I understand how kids and little ones work. Been there and done that. So taking a step back and letting them "be" while still "being in control" allows for some fantastic lifetstyle artwork for your home.
Just take a look below. My goal was to get some photographs for mom and dad of just the boys. I was in control of the techinical side of things,the location and lighting we had to work with, however to let them interact and simply be is all you need!
And a little larger....
Perfectly captured his spirit here. Thanks Carter!
Are you expecting? :: Newborn Photography and things to consider
First of all allow me to congratulate you and your significant other on your impending arrival! Here are a few things to consider when choosing a newborn photographer.Research:
It's always best to spend some time and read up about your photographer.
-Everything from where are they located?
-Browse through their portfolio
-Does their style appeal to you?
-How far in advance do I need to book?
-There is more to the experience of custom photography than the dollar sign.
While there are more and more photographers to choose from, it's up to us business owners to educate our clients all that we do ( it's not just about clicking the shutter button),the products we sell and that at the end of the day the quality we produce and the experience you receive. The whole package of custom photography.
There is another HUGE aspect of newborn photography. It's a rather HOT topic within the photography industry for newborns. SAFETY!
Your newborn safety is MY #1 priority. There is no maybe, no I saw a shot that I wanted to replicate if you are cool with?! I handle ALL my newborn clients with the utmost care ( just as I would my own children) These tiny little beings who rely on us for everything, also entrust us with common sense!
I highly advise YOU to use your common sense when hiring a Newborn Photographer. Trust that gut feeling!
Chances are if the shot looks too good to be true it is! PLEASE....take care with ALL that you do! Some of the artwork produced by proffessionals that have been in the industry for ages do compose composites. Advise for the newbies to the industry...DO not attempt to do this on your own, please!
Check out this link I read up on earlier today. It's a compsote shot done and as you can see dad is holding onto baby. Full props and I agree 100% with everything written in the posting. The rest is the magic of the photographer both in camera and post processing.
Dr. Seuss, author
"A person's a person, no matter how small."
Henry Ward Beecher, Rev.
"Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven."
A is for:: Awake....
Another beautiful baby girl in studio yesterday and boy oh boy did was she going through a growth spurt. Meet dainty wee Amelia! Already 1 month old and totally full of personality! She sure put up a fight for sleeping, and all she wanted to do was eat! Mom you are a trooper! Thank you for sticking to it and just look at the gorgeous images we captured yesterday! WELL worth all the effort and patience! At the end of the day, all we can do is go by their schedule! I'll tell you that being a mom myself it helps loads!
Bright eyed and beautiful!
Waving to mom and making sure food supply stays close at hand...
Sorry Amelia...I won in the end :D
A love story named Ava:: Sweet 10 day old baby girl
Meet Ava Madison! Love her name and I was very excited to meet her as well as mom and dad at our session yesterday. I always LOVE it when dad's are more than willing to join in on their newborns photo shoot. R thank you VERY much for your help! It was a pretty sweet session Ava gave us yesterday that allowed me to capture what a sweetpea she really is! Ava's parents love story has crossed thousands of miles. You see, Ava's mom is from South Africa and Dad is from Halifax! They call Oshawa home for now. A lot comes out in our newborn/family sessions I tell ya! It's AWESOME lol.
Melane, thank you for coming into Petra King Photography's Studio. I loved meeting you and your beautiful family! Enjoy Ava, and her sneak peaks! I can't wait to see Miss. Ava grow!
A little blessing in disguise:: 7 days new
The last little guy I had the pleasure of meeting last week has been long awaited. I've been watching his mummy's belly grow since earlier this summer! Meet baby Zachary at 7 days old. Just look at those cheeks and all that hair! I couldn't wait to start our session and after a fully belly and quick change we got to it. He was the most calmest newborn I've ever photographed. Not a peep, grimace or squeal. Pure delight! I am excited to meet Zachary and his older brother and sister next month for our Tiny Light Session! I look forward to seeing just how much he's grown!
Sharon, enjoy your sneaks and keep that chin up! You inspire me with ALL you do! Your love and strength is hands down amazing!
