But every so often, I manage to capture something I truly enjoy. Something I would actually put on my wall, just for the art of it.
I'm in love with this image. It doesn't matter if no one else likes it - I do and that's what matters.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Twin Cities Fashion Photographer - Vintage Beauty
Sometimes it seems that the more I learn and grow in my photography...the more I become dissatisfied with my finished images.
But every so often, I manage to capture something I truly enjoy. Something I would actually put on my wall, just for the art of it.
I'm in love with this image. It doesn't matter if no one else likes it - I do and that's what matters.
But every so often, I manage to capture something I truly enjoy. Something I would actually put on my wall, just for the art of it.
I'm in love with this image. It doesn't matter if no one else likes it - I do and that's what matters.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Twin Cities Family Photographer - A Neutral Style Fashion Guide
What colors should you wear for a group or family photo?
For those gatherings when group photos will be taken (Thanksgiving or Christmas, perhaps?), I recommended wearing neutrals for an easy yet classy, well co-ordinated portrait.
Everyone has a little beige, ivory, taupe, black, gray, or white in their closet. The important thing is that each person wears the neutral color that best compliments their skin tone - instead of forcing everyone to wear a color that may not suit everyone.
Need a little neutral inspiration? This style guide is for you. Compliments of J. Crew!
Remember, your outfits don't have to match to create a great group photo. The more texture and variety (within the neutral color family) the better.
Neutral does not have to be boring. Let your personality shine through!
Would you like to know how NOT to dress for a family or group photo? Read my last post.
For those gatherings when group photos will be taken (Thanksgiving or Christmas, perhaps?), I recommended wearing neutrals for an easy yet classy, well co-ordinated portrait.
Everyone has a little beige, ivory, taupe, black, gray, or white in their closet. The important thing is that each person wears the neutral color that best compliments their skin tone - instead of forcing everyone to wear a color that may not suit everyone.
Need a little neutral inspiration? This style guide is for you. Compliments of J. Crew!
Remember, your outfits don't have to match to create a great group photo. The more texture and variety (within the neutral color family) the better.
Neutral does not have to be boring. Let your personality shine through!
Would you like to know how NOT to dress for a family or group photo? Read my last post.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Twin Cities Family Photographer - How NOT to Dress for a Family Photo
This is a recent photo of my mom, sisters and I.
Cute right?
Well, mostly. :-)
If this was not an impromptu photograph we could have improved it a lot by our wardrobe choices! Notice my bold-patterned shirt? Well, this shirt is a pretty good example of what you should never wear for a family photo!
I encourage families to stay away from "matchy-matchy" outfits - everyone wearing shirts and bottoms of the same color is almost never a good idea for a family session. Especially not black and jean! I know the same-color-shirts-with-jeans look sounds like a nice uncomplicated way to get a decent portrait, but it can also be disastrous. Even if you don't mind it at the time, you may cringe at the sight of it years down the road!
My own family has a large, black-shirt-and-jean family picture, taken by a professional years ago. Great picture overall - LOVE that we got the whole family together for it and I have great memories from the day. But if you look at it for very long you'll begin to notice the children's "floating heads". The children are of course being held, or standing in front of an adult who is wearing the exact same color shirt as they are - thus creating the illusion that they are nothing more than floating heads. Funny illusion, but not so great for a family portrait.
When you are preparing for a photo session, first be sure to put each person in colors that compliment their skin tone. This is possibly the most important step to creating a portrait the whole family will love. The second, and more complicated step, is to choose colors that compliment each other and do not clash. And thirdly - bonus points for choosing clothing you can layer, accessorize, or has a nice texture to it; this can add a lot of personality and depth to the finished portrait.
A good rule of thumb for those group holiday photos: Dress in neutrals (beige, ivory, taupe, black, gray, and white) which compliment your skin tone. These colors will blend easiest and best for impromptu photos, and most people have a neutral colored shirt on hand. The colors may sound a little boring, but you will find there are so many different shades within the neutral palette (pinks, greens and purples, even!) that can actually create very deep and rich color combinations. Just be sure not narrow the colors down to black and white - you'll like the photo far more if you let everyone choose their own neutral combo.
Happy Styling!
Questions? Leave me a comment below.
Cute right?
Well, mostly. :-)
If this was not an impromptu photograph we could have improved it a lot by our wardrobe choices! Notice my bold-patterned shirt? Well, this shirt is a pretty good example of what you should never wear for a family photo!
I encourage families to stay away from "matchy-matchy" outfits - everyone wearing shirts and bottoms of the same color is almost never a good idea for a family session. Especially not black and jean! I know the same-color-shirts-with-jeans look sounds like a nice uncomplicated way to get a decent portrait, but it can also be disastrous. Even if you don't mind it at the time, you may cringe at the sight of it years down the road!
My own family has a large, black-shirt-and-jean family picture, taken by a professional years ago. Great picture overall - LOVE that we got the whole family together for it and I have great memories from the day. But if you look at it for very long you'll begin to notice the children's "floating heads". The children are of course being held, or standing in front of an adult who is wearing the exact same color shirt as they are - thus creating the illusion that they are nothing more than floating heads. Funny illusion, but not so great for a family portrait.
When you are preparing for a photo session, first be sure to put each person in colors that compliment their skin tone. This is possibly the most important step to creating a portrait the whole family will love. The second, and more complicated step, is to choose colors that compliment each other and do not clash. And thirdly - bonus points for choosing clothing you can layer, accessorize, or has a nice texture to it; this can add a lot of personality and depth to the finished portrait.
A good rule of thumb for those group holiday photos: Dress in neutrals (beige, ivory, taupe, black, gray, and white) which compliment your skin tone. These colors will blend easiest and best for impromptu photos, and most people have a neutral colored shirt on hand. The colors may sound a little boring, but you will find there are so many different shades within the neutral palette (pinks, greens and purples, even!) that can actually create very deep and rich color combinations. Just be sure not narrow the colors down to black and white - you'll like the photo far more if you let everyone choose their own neutral combo.
Happy Styling!
Questions? Leave me a comment below.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Twin Cities Family of Multiples Photographer - Quads of Love!
This was a very special session for me. My dear friend Rebecca have birth to Quads (yes, that's FOUR babies) earlier this year. As you might imagine, being a mom to four babies is such a tremendous job! I was so sorry to live far away and not be able to help as I would have liked.
I met the babies for the first time at this photo session -9 months later. How FUN to take their portraits, but certainly a new sort of challenge for me. I found it simply impossible to get 4 babies to look at the camera at the same time - and they aren't yet old enough to sit up, so they roll all over the place. :-) But we made it work and I think the session went really well!
You will notice a second family in these pictures. Not only was this a family of multiples session, we also managed to pull in the 4 year old cousin, aunt and uncle. They were of course much easier to manage. ;-) The 4 year old was simply fantastic and let me pose her all over the place - with babies on top of her, no less. Such a good sport!
I met the babies for the first time at this photo session -9 months later. How FUN to take their portraits, but certainly a new sort of challenge for me. I found it simply impossible to get 4 babies to look at the camera at the same time - and they aren't yet old enough to sit up, so they roll all over the place. :-) But we made it work and I think the session went really well!
You will notice a second family in these pictures. Not only was this a family of multiples session, we also managed to pull in the 4 year old cousin, aunt and uncle. They were of course much easier to manage. ;-) The 4 year old was simply fantastic and let me pose her all over the place - with babies on top of her, no less. Such a good sport!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Twin Cities Family Photographer - Fall Flair
Have you noticed that it's BEAUTIFUL outside?! Despite slight feelings of dread (regarding Minnesota's freakishly long winters), fall is my favorite time of the year. And I am having a blast capturing the beauty fall holds for all of us.
You may notice this family from last years session. I'm so happy to do this for them again. :-)
Would you like to get your holiday cards taken care of? If you are interested in having me photograph your family portrait this year, please contact me ASAP. Dates are filling up fast and Christmas will be here before you know it!
You may notice this family from last years session. I'm so happy to do this for them again. :-)
Would you like to get your holiday cards taken care of? If you are interested in having me photograph your family portrait this year, please contact me ASAP. Dates are filling up fast and Christmas will be here before you know it!
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