How to Make Your Family Portraits Not Suck
It’s that time of year again! You know…when you stuff your family into matching outfits and haul them outside for the obligatory “Family Photo in Khaki and White Button-Downs”. You know the one, where you’re standing (or sitting) in posed formation, in some field of tall, beige grass, or in front of a willow tree at the local park. Where you’re all forcing...
Tips for Your Pet’s Portrait Session
A pet is a beloved part of the family, and preserving the memories of your dog, cat, hamster, or goldfish in photos is as important as it is for any other family member. Of course, photographing our furry and feathered friends isn’t quite as easy as photographing humans, who usually respond to “sit” and “tilt your head a little to the left, and put your hand on your...
What to Wear for Family Portraits
Whether you’re getting ready for work, school, or a big date, there’s probably one question on your mind: what should I wear? When you get ready for a family portrait session, the intensity of that question is multiplied by the number of people in your family, and (hopefully) it starts long before you wake up on the day of the shoot. Not to worry. When we discuss your shoot...
Why I Do What I Do
I’m an artist…it seems weird saying that now, but the more I do what I do for people, the more I know that’s exactly what I am. I moved to Wilmington from Los Angeles over two years ago with my fiance´ Katie and our two pets. I didn’t know what to expect, just that I had to start my business over from nothing. I’ve worked quite hard since then, and through that...
Mother/Daughter Portrait Project
This summer I had the honor of photographing over a dozen mothers and their daughters in my studio. The photos were the result of a project that ultimately launched my portrait business and made me more than just a wedding photographer. I received such an overwhelming response from these photos that I just had to post some of the best ones on the blog! So without further adieu – enjoy...
Making the Most of Your Family Portrait Session
There are two great things about a family portrait session: You get amazing photos that you and extended family members can cherish for years. The session itself is a memorable family event. This quality time with your family leaves you with lasting memories and some physical proof you can put in an album or hang in your hallway. Plus, your kids are going to love it as much as Disney...
The Importance of Family Portraits
This is no secret: the years pass quickly. As an adult, you might feel more or less the same from year to year, aside from those pesky gray hairs and sudden unexpected exclamations of, “Oh, my back!” However, your children are changing on a daily basis. They’re hardly recognizable from one year to the next, and that’s why family portraits are so important. Each one...
Why a Portrait Session Will Change the Way You See Yourself
A few weeks ago I asked my intern, Kim Lucas, to write about her recent senior portrait session with me. We went down to the Snow’s Cut Bridge by Carolina Beach and got some amazing shots, and I wanted Kim to express the way the session made her feel about herself. Most senior girls are nervous and haven’t quite grown into themselves yet and discovered who they are. Kim struggles...
