Children's
Portraits
Our goal is to create timeless portraits
with focus on expression. The clothing you choose is critical for a
pleasing portrait with a strong visual statement. Clothing should not
be too loose or it will bunch up, overwhelming the baby. Simple
garments in solid colors always look best. Avoid patterns, stripes and
logos as they are distracting. Denim and pastels work well. Avoid
bright red and yellow as they affect skin color in the portrait. Avoid
colored shirts with a white collar as the white next to the face pulls
attention away from the face. You don't want the clothing to distract
from your beautiful baby. I photograph in a clean, simple style,
keeping props to a minimum to emphasize the subject. Feel free to
bring a few meaningful props you might like to include, as this adds
to the sentimental value and personalizes your portrait. A silver
rattle, small toy, blanket, hats or headbands are some ideas. We
reserve the right to limit the clothing changes per session so as not
to overtire the baby. We have a short window of opportunity when
photographing babies and they control the session!
Select clothing that is more "timeless"
in appeal. Neutral colors like brown, burgundy, forest green, or gray
will photograph best. Another excellent choice is white clothes, for a
relaxed look with bare feet, a few matching toys, etc., on a white
background. This will yield an image that can be enjoyed for many
years, and will avoid the "dated" look.
We offer composites
in several sizes and styles and our new memories proof book.