Wednesday, August 4, 2010

We can make it work.

One challenge of being a photographer with limited equipment and no studio is finding locations to meet families and capture photos worthy of displaying. Being an optimistic person, I like to turn a tough situation into something that works. Often what begins as a potential challenge can be the best option in the long run.

For instance, at a recent photo shoot, a client had me meet them at their home to get a few family shots and lots of sweet baby photos. We climbed the stairs to the baby's room and were able to use the light from the nursery window and baby things from around the house to create a fun photo environment. I enjoy those opportunities to take what is comfortable to a client and use it as a part of their experience. Taking a newborn out of her home for a photo shoot could have been a stressful experience for the whole family.

So, my answer to someone who wonders how to make a photo session with a baby successful is...

no worries, we can make it work.

Here are some of the pictures from that home.








Thursday, May 6, 2010

I love babies

I really love babies.
I love making them smile and watching them play and grow. I love taking their pictures and capturing the sweet little moments. I have been blessed to have two beautiful little boys.
But those little stinkers do not like to have their pictures taken. Not easy for an aspiring photographer.
Sometimes Josh will give me a "cheese" but he is usually off before I can even focus my camera. Danny gives me the grumpy face and so far I haven't found the perfect bribe item for him. But I am still searching! This one was a recent quick moment in cute outfits.


But thankfully I have friends that let me pull out the camera and practice on them! I just love the progression of photos that I have recently taken of our friend's new baby.













Babies and sweet friends are awesome!