Tag: Portraits

Family Portrait Session Questions

Leave a comment

I recently came across a blog filled with great ideas for Capturing Joy at each of her family portrait sessions. I want to share with you the questions that she asks each of her clients before their session.

  1.        IS THERE ANYTHING THAT YOUR FAMILY LIKES TO DO TOGETHER THAT WOULD BE FUN TO INCLUDE IN OUR PORTRAIT SESSION?
  2.        WHAT DO YOUR CHILDREN LIKE TO DO, EAT, GIGGLE AT?
  3.        ARE THERE ANY PROPS FROM YOUR HOME THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE?  ANTIQUE CHAIR, TRUNK, CRATE, VINTAGE CAMERA OR PHONE. (MAYBE GRANDPARENTS HAVE SOMETHING MEMORABLE).
  4.        WHAT ARE THE CHILDREN’S FAVORITE TOYS (LEGO’S, TINKER TOYS, BUILDING BLOGS)?  BOOKS (VINTAGE COVERS)? TREATS (CUPCAKES)? FRUIT? COLOR? FAVORITE BOOK?
  5.        DO YOU KNOW YET WHAT COLOR SCHEME YOUR CLOTHING SELECTION WILL BE?
  6.        ANY MUSICIANS, PAINTERS, OR SOMETHING FUN AND UNIQUE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO REPRESENT?
  7.        ANY FAMILY INSIDE JOKES, GAMES, ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD BE FUN TO REPLICATE?
  8.       WHAT ON MY WEBSITE STOOD OUT TO YOU AND MADE YOU WANT TO CONTACT ME?

By asking questions like these I get to know you and your family better in order to capture your true personality and character.

Photographing Children

Leave a comment

IMG_2955I have been photographing in Berkshire County for 10 years now. I have worked for different chains and for myself. I photograph weddings, sports, events, create portraits and product photos. Photographing children is one of the most rewarding feelings a photographer can have.

I will admit that photographing children can be very difficult at times. Some don’t listen, some listen very well. Some get scared, or upset and others are nothing but smiles. No matter what the trouble is, it’s a true emotion. Children are so pure and true to their emotions. That is what makes me LOVE to photograph children.

With each child you can see their personality, you can see what makes them an individual, and I love to capture that. Two weeks ago I photographed twin infant girls who both had a very different personality. And even though they look almost identical you know which is which because their personality shines through in the pictures.
I love photographing children and can’t wait to make this my full time career.