It’s that time….Spring/Easter mini-sessions.
If you had the chance to get in on the holiday mini-sessions in the fall and want some fresh Spring pics of the kids and/or family, then NOW is the time. Maybe you didnt get to schedule a session for the holidays & want to be sure to get an appointment for this beautiful time of year.. CALL ME!
My first Spring mini-sessions will be on
Saturday March 7th at Sweet Pea’s Flowers & Gifts at 6619 Main Street Winnsboro, Louisiana.
If you are not familiar with Sweet Pea’s, its a quaint little gift shop right off the highway in Winnsboro….they have a beautiful gated courtyard with a concrete fountain, azalias & lush greenery. I plan on having a live white rabbit, Easter baskets and a few other Spring/Easter props that you can incorporate into the photos. Dress your little ones in their Easter outfits, Sunday best or anything cute and comfy. Remember if you want more traditional pictures, then you can go with soft colors and if you want a more bold, different & urban look…try bright colors, mix and match, layer & accessorize!
What if the kids cry? What if I don’t have enough of his favorite toys to make him smile? What if he hugs the Easter bunny, just a little too tight? What if I looked like a complete idiot jumping around behind Missy, doing my best to slapstick a grin out of the poor kids? What if they kids dont sit still in one spot or look at the camera? WHO CARES? Some of the best pictures are of those that show more natural interaction between kids & parents…siblings.
Here are a few tips for getting a really great selection of photos out of your photo session:
- When meeting the photographer for a session, treat it like a fun game, a special experience to be shared with your child. Talk about who is coming, or who you are going to see; say his or her name so the baby is comfortable hearing it. That way when the photographer shows up, the child is familiar with them and sees them as a friend.
- Timing also is everything. Plan your little one’s photo shoots when they’re typically in their best mood, rather than during nap times or after a long day.
- For parents, it’s so important to go with the flow. If a baby or child senses Mom feels uptight about the session, they’ll be more likely to feel stressed too – which unfortunately will reflect in the photos.
- One of my favorite tricks when photographing babies is to put a sticker on their belly or foot. They’ll spend a long time trying to get it off, and you’ll get some great candid-looking photos of them playing with their toes and tummies.
- If you’re headed to a shoot, don’t forget to take a little bit of home with you. Bring a favorite blanket, toy, book or anything else that makes your baby feel more comfortable in their environment. For older babies and toddlers, it doesn’t hurt to bring along a snack as well. I recommends non-staining choices such as dry cereal.
- OK, the big moment is here. What’s next? First, rid yourself of any preconceived notions. There’s no need to try to fit children into a certain parameter with them always looking into the camera and always sitting up straight. Most of the time, the best photography comes from the unexpected.
Now, the big question?? How much and what do I get?
20 minute session
15-30 photos to proof
1- 8×10, 2- 5×7, 3- 4×6 & 8- wallets (any pose you choose)
~or~
4- 5×7, 3- 4×6 & 8- wallets (any pose you choose)
$40.00
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CD of all images available for Spring mini-sessions ONLY
for an additional $25.00!!
Ok, so what are you waiting for? Wanna book a session? Got questions?
Call me 318-280-2391
Email me: memorymi74@yahoo.com
