Category: Maternity

All in the Family

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I think it is so fun to be pregnant at the same time as a friend or family member. You have a partner that understands what you’re going through and you get to do some of the fun being pregnant things with someone else! My sister and I were both pregnant at the same time and I felt like it was something special we were sharing.

Megan and Emma are sisters-in-law and wanted to do a session together! This is Megan’s and Neil’s second child, so they opted to just meet us for the last part of the session. Emma had three wardrobe changes at the studio; then Evan jumped in for a few, and then we headed to the park.

Different looks is a great way to go and makes for a really nice album with a good variety of photos.

How to Pick the Perfect Professional Photographer

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What you need to consider before you pay that photography deposit.

If you’ve started the search for a photographer then you’ll know just how many options there are.  Before you go ahead and book a professional photographer for a shoot though, there are a couple important things to consider.

What style are you looking for?

Photographers have different styles so you need to decide on someone who can help you achieve the end result you are looking for.  This applies to everything from wedding and maternity shoots to family and corporate shoots.  Ask the photographer for some examples of their latest work to evaluate whether they can cater to your needs.
Research and review.

Before you invest in a professional photographer you need to do your homework.  Get online to find a few customer reviews, browse around their website to view their latest work and have a look around their social media pages to find out what others are saying about them.  These platforms will also give you a good idea of their personality and style.  Some other important points to consider when researching photographers are:

  1. Budget.  Do their services fall within your price range?
  2. Expertise.  Are they experienced enough to give you the results you are looking for?
  3. Location.  Are they based in your area and are they willing to travel to a specific location if need be?
  4. Quality.  Is the quality of their photos good enough? Look at aspects such as sharpness, exposure and saturation.

Create a short list.

Once you have done your research, create a short list of professional photographers that stand out for you.  Get in touch with each of them to discuss your needs and to ask any questions that you might have.  It’s important that you chat with the photographer over the phone if not in person as this is the best way to get to know them and find out whether you’ll be able to work with them.  Feeling uncomfortable or stressed out around your photographer makes for bad photos.

It’s important that you pick a photographer that you have confidence in.  Your photos are there to last you a lifetime so while there is nothing wrong with helping out your photographer friend who has just started out, it’s best to choose an experienced photographer for important events and occasions that you can’t relive.

A New Life Means New Hope . . .

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With each new life there are new hopes and dreams.  What will she do?  Will she impact the world on a global level?  Will SHE be the one that brings peace and kindness to this world?  Will she be the first woman to . . . .?

Even with all the hopes and dreams, our hearts always glow with pure joy and gratefulness of being blessed with your own little angel – she will absolutely have a blessed impact on her family and friends. #foreveragift

I can’t wait to meet Harper!