Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. – Franz Kafka
Lady G was beautiful like art. Mommy requested Lady G’s 100 day milestone theme to be lavender, pink, lacey, angelic with princess crowns. I love when moms have a specific vision in mind because all that detail gives me the ability as an artist to craft a truly unique set for my clients to be photographed in. And that is exactly what happened! We are absolutely in love with princess Lady G laying beautifully in her luxuriously soft macrame bowl bed. Happy 100 days Lady G!
You gotta be a man to play baseball for a living, but you gotta have a lot of little boy in you, too. ~Roy Campanella
Sir C was carried into the studio and immediately flashbacks of photographing big sister as a newborn appeared. Both simply gorgeous, adorable and super cute! We caught Sir C during cluster feeding time and our session spanned two days because I wanted to capture every precious shot for mommy. So often newborn photographers are asked to capture these priceless first days of a new baby and once gone, there’s no turning back time. I never want any of my clients to regret missing that special shot so if I have to I will take as long as needed to capture the moment. Of course Sir C arrived with the cutest of baseball props because daddy was a pitcher! I saw this little man and my camera just wouldn’t stop. Then there were those memorable moments when mommy softly swayed and kissed Sir C to sleep – moments that I feel so privileged to be present in. Here’s wishing Sir C and Lady A to being the best of friends growing up, happy and healthy always!
“Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.” ~David Ogden Stiers
Are you itching to update your family portrait? That was MY birthday wish this year because so often motherhood has me running around like a chicken without a head that I barely have time to be present for my children. We are talking about having a quiet moment where mommy looks decent (instead of frazzled) with smiling babies – that’s no easy feat! However where there’s a will, there’s a way! And how wonderful our session turned out! I encourage all mommies to try to be in the photo more often with your children because your children will thank you years down the road in helping them preserve their precious childhood memory of you. On the run? A phone selfie is great too – work with what you have! (This light up phone case is great for poorly lit places.) But an investment with a professional photographer for thoughtfully and artistically captured images for your family will be an heirloom that will be forever passed on for generations. Doesn’t that sound divine?
Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel. ~Socrates
Every professional needs to continuously learn in order to grow, hone their craft and hold themselves accountable to the clients they serve. That is why every year I set aside time to take continuing education classes. I always learn something new and am able to improve on some aspect of my photography or business. The awesome thing about our industry is although our creative vision differs across the board so, all of us photographers can walk out of the class with completely different ways to execute our creative vision in our artwork.
This year, I took a fun workshop with Roxanne Bryant on Color Theory and was very privileged to attend The Baby Summit 2016 at the Marriot Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia. I loved learning from the absolute world’s best – Kelly Brown, Luisa Dunn, Heidi Hope, Sue Bryce, Ana Brandt etc… Amazing women and photographers! I walked out of each class feeling inspired and so blessed that all our gracious instructors took the time to share the expertise they’ve spent years perfecting with us! I was also able to forge relationships with new vendors to bring consistent, high quality props to my clients. Overall, a beautiful and totally worthwhile experience! Most of all, I was able to carry this dazzling energy, burning passion and better photography home to all my clients.
At a time when holiday photoshoot inquiries are on the rise, here are a few questions for clients to ask when searching for a professional custom boutique baby portraiture photographer:
- Does the photographer set aside time to attend continuing education classes, workshops or conferences? This is especially important for safety when posing newborns!
- Does the photographer belong to a reputable professional photography association and are they in good standing?
- Does the photographer pay taxes and are they licensed in their geographic area of business?
- Does the photographer routinely clean their props and maintain good hygiene/health for their baby clients? Are they up to date on their yearly shots?
- Can the photographer provide client testimonials that span at least a year to show credibility?
Today you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you. – Dr. Seuss
We initially set out on a journey to photograph a fun cake smash session. But summer called and in the end we decided to do a fun outdoor session. O boy, did Lady K have fun with the lanterns, airy canopy and shabby chic mirror! Mommy and grandma worked hard to help but we had a ton of fun capturing Lady K’s genuine happiness, curiosity and everything Lady K. After all, what is a birthday if not to celebrate yourself? Happy 1st Birthday Lady K!
