Parents always love it when I capture many different expressions of their child’s personality. The kids have fun with it too. We try to go through the range of emotions from sad to happy and usually get anywhere from a half dozen to a dozen usable images.
Once the images are created, the challenge is how to display them. Rather than just put up one image, I like to create a collection of images that work both together and separately. Here is an example wall collection designed for three different canvas wraps.
The pieces designed as medium sized canvas wraps. Each image in the side pieces is roughly the size of an 8×10. This collection will work great together over a couch or sofa table. Later the individual pieces can be moved around the house together or even separately.
I’ve been getting ready for high school senior season and dug this one out. I wanted to do a play on a mugshot… but something that still showed the warmth of the subject and a little personality.
Is it a portrait or is it art? Can it be both?
This piece is designed for a 10×20 canvas wrap.
Easter at the Carden house of course included a new dress and Easter basket for Mackenzie.
We decided to let her discover the basket in the studio so the grandparents could see. Click on the image to see more.
Of course the first thing she reached for was Minnie!
The big treat of the day was her first Hershey’s Kiss, which fortunately went straight into her mouth and not all over her hands and dress. She definitely liked it.
We also got out the bunny that has been with her since her first day in the NICU. If you want to see how much the bunny has shrunk, check out her Ages photo gallery.
If you didn’t get the images you wanted of your child’s Easter outfit, contact me for a no-fee portrait session.
A couple of years ago a friend told me the story of his brother gathering their whole family for a portrait, including his two brothers, grandparents and all of the grandkids. Everyone was excited as they gathered at this brother’s home… that is until it was announced they were heading to one of those big department stores in the mall. They knew they were in trouble when the kid running the place had to open up a three-ring binder to read how to pose that many people. Well they all got shoved together in the tiny room and everyone could see the camera… but the camera couldn’t really see everyone.
Welcome to the land of snapshot chain photography.
Because of copyright laws, I can’t show that image, but this friend tells me no one in his family ever displayed the photo in their homes.
What I can show you is an image I had the priviledge of taking for a family gathered to celebrate a 50th anniversary.
I invite you to show the world that you won’t settle for mediocre photography any longer!!! SAY NO TO CHAIN STUDIOS! SAY NO TO LIFELESS PHOTOGRAPHY! SAY YES TO TRUSTING YOUR MEMORIES ONLY TO REAL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHERS!
I have had the wonderful privilege of photographing Emma Le Duc’s first year… from a tiny preemie to the beautiful little girl that she is today.
Mackenzie came down to the studio after the shoot and at first seemed a little jealous that her Daddy had been playing with another little girl. After a couple of minutes she warmed up and enjoyed being the big girl and playing a bit of peek-a-boo with Emma.
God has richly blessed Dale and Lisa with this lovely child.
Come see me this Friday at the annual Artist Showcase at Blackhawk Church!
I was honored with the opportunity to share capture some great images of Dads and their daughters at Blackhawk Church’s Dads and Damsels Dance. It was a blessing to share in this evening of fun and Dad-n-daughter time.
If you were at the dance and are looking for the images, please contact me for the link.
Before Cheri and I had Mackenzie, I had a slight apprehension with the thought of shooting children and infants. Now children are some of my most enjoyable subjects… especially when they are infants. Yesterday I had the honor of meeting Karson on just his fourth day in this world.
Karson’s dad was able to come home from Iraq in time to see his son enter this world. Today he returns to Iraq to continue fighting that our country may remain free and safe.
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I first met Andrea along with her mother at the Madison Bridal Show. Now I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Andrea’s fiance Dan to start planning their wedding photography. We grabbed a couple of quick images with a challenge… to get a a full smile from Dan. Andrea knows the secret!
Saturday I had the fortune to capture a quick glimpse of the love Mandie Holterman and Eric Haberman have for each other. I’ll be shooting their wedding in August, but it’s now winter, so we met to take pictures in the snow. Here’s a stunning one of my favorites from the session. Click on the picture to see more.
