Waiting For Baby S

I have been (not so) patiently waiting for this session for a long time.

Mrs. S was so very brave to let me attempt my first ever maternity session. Her sister is a good friend of mine (that I basically begged to beg her) and I'm so glad it worked out to get these in.

Mr. & Mrs. S- Thank you so much for all of your patience with me (and the weather!). You guys are great!

Baby S- Thank you for waiting out all of the rain storms so we could get 'waiting' pictures in. We got them. Now your momma is ready to meet you any day. :)

Updated:

Someone asked me last week how I can use so many props 'on location.'

One: When I use props outdoors, it's typically right outside my house.

Two: It helps if your subject brings along a good prop boy. I even got this one to run inside for me while we stayed outside and shot.

Like I said, the S family was very patient with me! :)

What not to Wear

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A lot of people ask me what they should wear for photo sessions.

Possibly more important than what to wear, is what not to wear.

Avoid busy graphics with words/brands across them. I don't have ADHD, but they distra.....

Speaking of busy- for group shots, outfits need not be matchy/matchy, but flow is good. Layers are great for pulling colors together. Details get lost if everyone is wearing solid white or solid black. Do a quick image search for 'gap ad' or 'jcrew ad' and you'll get an idea of how different colors, layers, and accessories photograph well together. Dress the girls first and dress the guy to match. A quick, easy way to mix up the look of your photos is to add a cardigan, jacket or scarf. 

(Alternatively- check out this adorable family. This mom knows how to pull colors and prints together!)

I prefer toes to shoes. (Gasp. I know. I love shoes. Especially cute ones. But no matter how cute the shoes are- little kid toes are cuter.)

Newborns are best photographed in their birthday suits. It's great for capturing all their precious wrinkles and newness that goes away too soon. And let's be honest, their "cute clothes" are too big and they look a little silly when photographed.

If the birthday suit scares you- there are super cute diaper covers and cloth diapers to consider (check out Etsy!).

Bring accessories (hair bows, hats, tutus, etc), blankets, scarves, or other props to add color and texture.

If you are in on the newborn shoot (mommas and daddies) a black shirt is great for those hand shots. A white shirt is great for those group shots. Adults should avoid brights/colors for newborn shoots (they reflect odd colors off of you as you are trying to stand in the background).

Some favorite places for cute kids' clothes (you know, besides Target and Old Navy):

La Rose Couture (headbands, ruffle legs, etc)

Matilda Jane (email me for trunk keeper info or sales!)

Diesel Kids

77 kids

ETSY

Next Directory

Janie & Jack

Crazy 8

What are your favorite kids' clothes places?