I’ve shot the M Family a couple years ago when Addison (baby #3) was still snug inside her mom. The funny thing is, I found out I was pregnant with my baby #3 around that same day I had their shoot.
Our three kids are almost identical in age, so they are in the same stages [...]
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Other than location, choosing your outfit for your lifestyle photoshoot is one of the most difficult decisions to make. And as it should be!
When there is more than one person in your photoshoot — like, if you’re having an engagement session or a family session — you will want to put some thought into your [...]
Today’s lifestyle family photography session was of a family I’ve seen a few years now. Little Ian was only a few months old when I first met him. *Sigh* Oh how much he has grown! And Callie is growing into a little lady and is as pretty as ever.
Before the shoot started, we had a [...]
You say he’s 9 months old and he reads the Wall Street Journal?!!
This afternoon’s lifestyle family photography session was in San Francisco. My little model, Justin George, is a connoisseur of art and music, and he reads the WSJ.
I just finished this shoot TONIGHT, so this is a short peek. It’s a [...]
This review answers some questions that I’ve received from other photographers. It focuses on the two BlackRapid straps that are suited for women photographers: the single strap RS W1 and the slim double strap RS DR-2 (divided into a single strap). This review can also be helpful to any photographer who is interested in the [...]
Today’s lifestyle maternity photography session was held in two locations: inside my clients’ home and a public park in downtown San Mateo.
With two very different locations, we had a variety of backdrops, activities and lighting.
Talking to Baby
[Photography Tip: To create images that give a sense of warmth and intimacy, you can pan out, [...]
Bringing a baby into the home changes everything: the noise level, the amount of “things” we acquire, our activities, our amount of sleep, just to name a few. And it also effects our pets!
This recent image from an urban newborn shoot is not your typical family shot or pet shot.
Ramsey, the cat, looks like he [...]
I was in the middle of a family shoot, and the parents momentarily laid their baby on a blanket.
Right away, I noticed the similarity of the blanket pattern and the baby’s beautiful blue eyes. So I quickly took the shot before the baby rolled over or decided that he didn’t like having a stranger standing [...]
Today’s family photography session had me in stitches more than once! It was held at an East Bay park early in the morning before the Summer heat and crowds arrived.
[FYI: This post has a few photography tips from lessons I thought of when looking at their photos.]
To Balance or Not To Balance?
I can’t take credit [...]
Gina wanted some shots for her business to show her personality — which, to me, is fun, sweet, and friendly. She said she didn’t want anything stiff. The rest was up to me! Yeeha!!
I love when I have the full creative vision for a shoot! I picked out her outfits, accessories, shoes, location, backdrops, and [...]
Last year’s shoot with the C Family was on wheels! This year, we were on foot, even with Tyler’s hurt ankle.
Today’s lifestyle family shoot was filled with brilliant color, wonderful morning light, and boundless playfulness.
Antique Fountain
Climbing The Great Grandfather Tree
I don’t actually know the name of this tree, but I do know it is very [...]
What a wonderful day!
It was not only my first client shoot after taking some time off to nurse my back, but also, I got to see one of my favorite families!
I’ve watched these little ones — Mateo and Anea — grow up through the years, so seeing them warms my heart!
[Click here to see them [...]
My editing process (the process that occurs after my photoshoots) is quite extensive. I am upfront with my clients about this, in fact, I think it’s good for them to know the kind of attention to detail I put into each image in their gallery. However, I’ve never really spelled it out. So I thought [...]
Wednesday May 18th, 2011 in Photography Tips | 2 Comments »
I know this may sound like a lot of hot air, but I truly feel happy when I see former clients!
When I saw Maddie yesterday afternoon, I was so excited to see how much she had grown since her last shoot in November. It had only been 6 months, but for kids under 3, that [...]
I’m a 2-camera shooter, and I’ve been using the manufacturer straps for years. I got used to angling one shoulder to keep a strap from slipping while I shot with the other camera, but it still had problems because my shooting hand would often get tangled in the strap or get in the way because [...]