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Being pregnant is such a unique time in a woman's life. Often by late in the third trimester, women feel tired and fat, not sexy in the least. But pregnant bodies are so round and beautiful! When I was pregnant our doula, Taffy with Personal Touch Doula, came to our house and took maternity photos of my hubby and I. I remember it feeling awkward to try to move or pose, but I also know we laughed a … [Read more...]
This post is inspired by my Engagement Portraits - What to wear post earlier this week. Once you have decided you'd like to do family portraits, what is the next step to get the best portraits? Style: Some families prefer more posed portraits while others want someone to capture candids during a little part of their day. Look over the photographer's work and make sure your ideas mesh. If … [Read more...]
I have been a photographer at heart for almost 20 years, since I first picked up an SLR camera in high school. My last semester in college at SUNY New Paltz, I got a job doing school pictures. On our first day of training our manager told us he guaranteed we will lose 15 pounds before the season was over in December. I thought he was just being silly. A few weeks of getting up at 3am, packing … [Read more...]
It was very cold on Saturday morning when I met Katie, Andy, and Alton for their family portrait session. I was so bundled Alton who is almost two, and a friend of my little girl, didn’t seem to recognize me. The family braved the cold romping through the muddy Christmas tree farm with me, still managing to smile and have fun. … [Read more...]
I met Carrie back when Evan, and my daughter, Mackenzie, were still napping on us in slings. Both are now toddling around, and Carrie is expecting her second baby boy in just a few weeks. This morning we did maternity photos and family portrait session of Carrie, Stephen, and Evan, in their Hillsboro neighborhood. … [Read more...]