Now that I am officially closed until 2013 for maternity leave I have put together a blog of my favorite shots of 2012. Looking back at my sessions I can see how much I have grown and learned during the year and I cannot wait to be able to practice on my family during my time off.
Let's start with my favorite newborn pictures. I really love sibling pictures and lifestyle pictures, which are both included in my favorites. Little features are important to capture so that you never forget their little toes, nose, ears, fingers, or belly button too.
Next are my maternity sessions. Pregnancy is such an amazing part of life and it should be captured. No matter if it's your 1st or your 8th, a few shots should be taken to remember each pregnancy. Each baby is different during pregnancy and birth so remembering each time you carried and supported that life is important to me.
My new favorite sessions are couples. This includes engagement or anniversary. When you find that special person you must capture the love and bond you two share. I love the new tradition of yearly portraits for your anniversary. What better way to celebrate your love?
Are you one of those people who don't want to spend money on pictures of your family? or do you not want to be reminded of the 10 lbs you have gained or the baby weight you haven't been able to lose? Why? Coming from experience your children will want to remember their mother or father no matter what size you are. It might end up being too late to capture your family on film and you will wish you had started to have family portraits done each year or every other year. Even a mini session can produce amazing shots that you will never forget and become a work of art hanging on your walls. I appreciate all the pictures my mom took and saved of my sister and me growing up. Don't let time slip away.
and even if YOU don't want to be in some of the pictures, make your children a work of art and just have their beauty and innocence captured. Children are magical little people with curiosity and adventure that need to be captured. I enjoy a session where I have to work for a good shot or two. My favorite sessions are the ones where I chase children around an open field and I leave tired because of working with your child. I am used to it because of my own son.
Last but my absolute FAVORITE sessions to shoot are boudoir. What a better way to boost your confidence and surprise yourself or your significant other. I have taken MANY of these portraits but my clients have asked me not to post them, which I respect. But I have to tell you each session I have shoot has amazing results with many notes from husbands, boyfriends and clients themselves telling me how amazing the pictures were and how gorgeous I made each woman look. No that is not the case. Each woman is gorgeous. All I do is focus on your assets. There is nothing more rewarding than a note telling me how appreciative a client is for the portraits I took for them. If you have ever considered these types of portraits, I will make you feel comfortable the entire time and you will not regret having these done.
