What is a Lifestyle Photographer?
You can go to any of the studios in the mall and get professional pictures taken. You will feel rushed and stressed and more than likely, the end product won’t really reflect the true personality of your child. Lifestyle Photography is completely different, while I can do studio type portraits and have a portable studio, I want to capture your little one in their true environment doing what they do best, being children!
What will my session be like?
My sessions take place at the location of your choice. This can be in your own home, at a park, outside in your back yard; the opportunities are endless as long as there is lots of natural light. The session will usually take place on a weekend or the late afternoon during the week; I prefer to do the sessions in the morning or late afternoon when natural light is the best.
Your session will be very laid back and I can guarantee that everyone will have fun while being photographed!
How can I prepare for your arrival?
To prepare for my arrival please make sure your home is free of clutter and all of the blinds/curtains are open. The first thing I will do once I arrive is survey all of the rooms in your home searching out the best natural light. We will use both inside and outside locations around and near your home. I also might have to move furniture around to make the room as distraction free as possible. Make sure you put together all of the outfits and props you want to use in your photos ahead of time.
What should we wear?
Newborns & Babies:
I like to photograph newborns in their birthday suit! I bring along a space heater to make sure they are nice and warm. I expect my blankets to get soiled and am always prepared for that. Hats and blankets with interesting textures and colors make for great portraits. I will also come with a bag of adorable hats and wraps that we can use. Parents of newborns should wear a solid long sleeve, black or white shirt.
For older babies, ages 3-9 months, I also like to do some photographs of them in the buff or with a diaper cover on. For outfits, I love bright colors and simple patterns. I'm happy to assist you in finding an outfit that will photograph perfectly.
Children:
For children, anything goes! I prefer to keep things simple to help keep your photographs looking timeless but we can make a few different outfit changes. I suggest a more neutral outfit with bold colors and then let's let the kids have fun, bring out the tu-tu's, pettiskirts, fun hats and cowboy boots!
Adults:
Try to coordinate your outfits to your children but don’t be too matchy-matchy. Stick to solid colors and most importantly dress comfortably; I want to capture your natural style.
You can go to any of the studios in the mall and get professional pictures taken. You will feel rushed and stressed and more than likely, the end product won’t really reflect the true personality of your child. Lifestyle Photography is completely different, while I can do studio type portraits and have a portable studio, I want to capture your little one in their true environment doing what they do best, being children!
What will my session be like?
My sessions take place at the location of your choice. This can be in your own home, at a park, outside in your back yard; the opportunities are endless as long as there is lots of natural light. The session will usually take place on a weekend or the late afternoon during the week; I prefer to do the sessions in the morning or late afternoon when natural light is the best.
Your session will be very laid back and I can guarantee that everyone will have fun while being photographed!
How can I prepare for your arrival?
To prepare for my arrival please make sure your home is free of clutter and all of the blinds/curtains are open. The first thing I will do once I arrive is survey all of the rooms in your home searching out the best natural light. We will use both inside and outside locations around and near your home. I also might have to move furniture around to make the room as distraction free as possible. Make sure you put together all of the outfits and props you want to use in your photos ahead of time.
What should we wear?
Newborns & Babies:
I like to photograph newborns in their birthday suit! I bring along a space heater to make sure they are nice and warm. I expect my blankets to get soiled and am always prepared for that. Hats and blankets with interesting textures and colors make for great portraits. I will also come with a bag of adorable hats and wraps that we can use. Parents of newborns should wear a solid long sleeve, black or white shirt.
For older babies, ages 3-9 months, I also like to do some photographs of them in the buff or with a diaper cover on. For outfits, I love bright colors and simple patterns. I'm happy to assist you in finding an outfit that will photograph perfectly.
Children:
For children, anything goes! I prefer to keep things simple to help keep your photographs looking timeless but we can make a few different outfit changes. I suggest a more neutral outfit with bold colors and then let's let the kids have fun, bring out the tu-tu's, pettiskirts, fun hats and cowboy boots!
Adults:
Try to coordinate your outfits to your children but don’t be too matchy-matchy. Stick to solid colors and most importantly dress comfortably; I want to capture your natural style.