Monday, March 24, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Personalizing Your Portrait
Since we are working together to create a piece of art that will tug at your heartstrings forever, and hopefully invoke memories of the sweetness of childhood to anyone else who sees it, I love to help parents immortalize the little things that make your child special.
That ragged blankey you're afraid they'll go to college with?
Believe it or not, one day you'll miss it.
So bring it. Bring that battered teddy bear or that afghan your grandmother knit or the red wagon he hauls dirt in. These things become misplaced , forgotten, a long distant memory.
I love looking at the past photographs of my almost five year old and remembering that at one he had that monkey named Fever, at two he was still carrying his patched and fraying at the edges blankey, at three he was always on that Radio Flyer ride on, at four he wanted to spend all of his time with his girlfriend Emily.
I love capturing this part of his story.
So think of something special to you, your child or your family and let's capture that memory.
That ragged blankey you're afraid they'll go to college with?
Believe it or not, one day you'll miss it.
So bring it. Bring that battered teddy bear or that afghan your grandmother knit or the red wagon he hauls dirt in. These things become misplaced , forgotten, a long distant memory.
I love looking at the past photographs of my almost five year old and remembering that at one he had that monkey named Fever, at two he was still carrying his patched and fraying at the edges blankey, at three he was always on that Radio Flyer ride on, at four he wanted to spend all of his time with his girlfriend Emily.
I love capturing this part of his story.
So think of something special to you, your child or your family and let's capture that memory.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Dressing For The Moment
The clothing you select for your portrait influences the tone and end result of your photographs, so choose wisely and bring a selection if possible.
Newborns look the most natural nude. A scratchy dress isn't going to remind you of their soft warm skin when you look back on it in 20 years. I agree that it is so much fun to dress babies up, but they look so much more like themselves in their own skin. A simple white cotton onesie or a ruffled diaper cover also look darling.
For all other ages, consider the type of portrait you'd like to end up with. Something classic? You can't go wrong with white, collared shirts and khakis or jeans. Boys in overalls with no shirt and bare feet is a timeless childhood look, as are simple white dresses for girls, available at local stores like Beth Mone or Cottontails.
If you like a formal, traditional look, break out the sweater vests, blazers, holiday dresses and patent leather shoes. Matching family outfits are available at stores like The Wooden Soldier, Orient Expressed, Gymboree, Strasburg Children and sometimes The Children's Place, and can create a great family or sibling portrait.
Are you looking for something funky, fun or fanciful? I have a variety of tutus, petticoats, leggings and tulle dresses available, many with matching hats or headbands. Playing dress up always gets genuine smiles!
Feel free to bring something fun, we have plenty of time for outfit changes and you never know what might strike your child's fancy.
Anything with a lot of texture, like denim, corduroy, velvet, etc. photographs beautifully. You should probably avoid most patterns, especially if more than one person is being photographed. Remember, we're photographing the child, not the outfit. The outfit should complement them, without overpowering the photo.
If you have any questions beforehand about what to wear, feel free to pick my brain! I enjoy being a part of the whole process and if you're wondering what to wear, I'd love to help.
Newborns look the most natural nude. A scratchy dress isn't going to remind you of their soft warm skin when you look back on it in 20 years. I agree that it is so much fun to dress babies up, but they look so much more like themselves in their own skin. A simple white cotton onesie or a ruffled diaper cover also look darling.
For all other ages, consider the type of portrait you'd like to end up with. Something classic? You can't go wrong with white, collared shirts and khakis or jeans. Boys in overalls with no shirt and bare feet is a timeless childhood look, as are simple white dresses for girls, available at local stores like Beth Mone or Cottontails.
If you like a formal, traditional look, break out the sweater vests, blazers, holiday dresses and patent leather shoes. Matching family outfits are available at stores like The Wooden Soldier, Orient Expressed, Gymboree, Strasburg Children and sometimes The Children's Place, and can create a great family or sibling portrait.
Are you looking for something funky, fun or fanciful? I have a variety of tutus, petticoats, leggings and tulle dresses available, many with matching hats or headbands. Playing dress up always gets genuine smiles!
Feel free to bring something fun, we have plenty of time for outfit changes and you never know what might strike your child's fancy.
Anything with a lot of texture, like denim, corduroy, velvet, etc. photographs beautifully. You should probably avoid most patterns, especially if more than one person is being photographed. Remember, we're photographing the child, not the outfit. The outfit should complement them, without overpowering the photo.
If you have any questions beforehand about what to wear, feel free to pick my brain! I enjoy being a part of the whole process and if you're wondering what to wear, I'd love to help.
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