The “Getting to Know You” Warmup for Children’s Portrait Photography
Imagine you’re a little kid, and you’re meeting a new grown-up for the very first time. You’re probably feeling a little shy and unsure, especially when the new guy is pointing a big, scary, black-eyed machine and a bright flashy light at you. So what do you do? You smoosh your face into your mom or dad’s leg and hope it all goes away. When that doesn’t work, you...
How to Eliminate Fake Smiles During Your Child’s Portrait Session
You’ve seen them. Websites designed specifically to make fun of those awkward studio portraits. Little kids with gritted teeth and bulging eyes, as if Pennywise the Dancing Clown from It was standing behind the camera. Or that funky look we recognize as the signal that the floodgates are about to open and unleash a biblical flood of tears. Kids need to feel comfortable in their...
How Much Time Do I Really Need for My Portrait Session?
If you’re thinking you can run to my portrait studio and complete your portrait session quick-like during your lunch break, think again. (I mean, if you’re looking for something that speedy, just take a selfie.) Don’t worry. Your portrait session won’t take all day, either, or even all afternoon. How long it takes depends on a variety of factors, but here are the time...