Brewer Family Holiday Session

One of my favorite families to photograph!!! 

So sweet and so photogenic;)

Almost time for the NEA District Fair!!!

I'm getting excited that it's fair time again!  I need to start going through pictures to see which ones I am going to enter!!                                                                          Here are my two blue ribbons from last year!!! Thanks to Stephanie Smith and Mandy Brewer for posting them and for letting me take them!!! 

Sweet Sunflowers

I recently had the opportunity to photograph some of my favorite people...including my future son in law ;) 

 I couldn't have asked for a more perfect backdrop!

Family Portrait Time Again!!!

It is time to start scheduling your family portrait sessions!!!  I will be running a family session special this year as well!  The cost for a session and a disk of your images with a print release is $150.00.

If you have already been placed on the list for a Family Portrait Session in September or October then it is time to get your $50.00 deposit sent in to book your session date! 

I am looking forward to capturing memories for each and every family on my list! I wanted to give you all a little information to answer any questions you may have about your session.  Please feel free to call, text, or e-mail me with any further questions!

“Where will my family session take place?”

There are several options for session locations for your family session. I would be delighted to capture your family in your home or yard or any locations that your family enjoys.  I am open to any ideas that you might have!

“What do I wear to my family photography session?”

There really is no right answer to this question. It really depends on the type of photography session you’re envisioning and the personality of your family. One thing I will stress to you is try to think beyond white shirts and jeans give color a chance. Here are a few helpful hints:

1) Find one cute outfit and base the rest of your family’s clothing colors around that outfit. I think that neutral colors such as brown, khaki, or gray mixed with some bright colors such as purple, pink, green, or burnt orange as accents will make great portraits!

2) Choose two complimentary colors and purchase your family’s clothes with similar hues. You don’t all have to be super matchy but use colors that complement each other.

3) Take into consideration your home decor. You’re going to be having those beautiful family photographs displayed in your house. Try to keep the color scheme the same in your family’s clothing choice

“I’m worried the kids aren’t going to be able to stand still long enough for family photographs.”

If this is you, then you’ve come to the right photographer. I specialize in kids being kids. Children usually behave best at the beginning of the photography session; while I’m still “that weird stranger with the camera”. Once they warm up to me and their surroundings, their attention spans diminish. For this reason, I usually try to get all the “sit still and smile” poses out of the way at the beginning of the session. Then we move on to a more lifestyle photography which allows for natural interaction between family members; the candid pictures that show your family’s personality.

I also suggest (but it isn’t required) that you come to your family photography session prepared for an activity. Bring a large quilt and some snacks for a picnic, set up a tea party, bring bubbles and wands, fly a kite, or bring some sidewalk chalk and let the kids loose. This will not only give the kids a chance to focus their energy and loosen the older ones up in front of the camera, but will also provide fun, natural poses that come together to tell a story. I want your session to be natural.

“How long will our family photography session take?”

I allow as much time as possible to photograph the best pictures for your family session. On average, a family of 3-5 people will last 1-2 hours.