I spent Sunday afternoon with this fun loving family at Sahuaro Ranch Park in Glendale. I don’t get to come here much since I live in Gilbert so I was really excited when Nichole suggested it for her family’s session.
They are such a cute little bunch and their toddler totally reminds me of my little girl.
Little E was just precious and wicked smart too…watch out future boys!!!
You’ve researched photographers and finally found one (hopefully me! wink, wink), picked an awesome location, and now it’s time to figure out what to wear. I get asked this question a ton from clients so I decided to post some ideas on how to make sure you look your best for your session!
Tip #1 DO NOT ALL WEAR THE SAME COLOR
Coordinating is one thing, but wearing the exact same style of white button down shirt and khakis is well pretty boring in my opinion. Pick a color pallette that everyone could work with. I like to start with a colorful print dress, shirt, or sweater that the whole family can pull colors from to build their outfit around. Don’t be afraid to use color and patterns.
Tip # 2 BE COMFORTABLE, BE YOURSELF
If you never wear heels and decide to “dress up” for your portraits, you will most likely be very uncomfortable and feel awkward during your shoot. This is not the time to feel self-conscious because it will show in your portraits. Who cares if your family doesn’t own any fancy clothes and the only shoes your husband has in his closet are flip flops. Let everyone’s personalities shine and always be true to yourself. Don’t forget to dress accordingly for the season and location as well.
Tip #3 LAYER, LAYER, LAYER
You might have a favorite shirt or dress that everyone has already seen you in. Add a fun jacket or sweater with a chunky necklace to change things up. It’s always easier to work with several clothing choices so don’t be afraid to bring some options to the shoot. I’m sure your photographer will be more than happy to help you determine what would look best on camera.
Has it been awhile since you last had a family portrait taken??? Now offering family mini sessions just in time for the holidays!!! Here are the details:
-Families are limited to 1 family per session (immediate family only up to 6 people)
-Session fee due immediately upon booking
-You’ll get a password protected online gallery of up to 10 edited images
-2 high resolution digital files
-You can purchase a CD with all of your images for $75
Dates and Locations:
October 14th @ Tumbleweed Park – 4:00 4:30 5:00
October 21st @ Freestone Park – 4:00 4:30 5:00
November 4th@ Queen Creek Grove – 4:00 4:30 5:00
Contact me to reserve your spot!
480-275-4251
hello@terahlakephotography.com
Terah Lake Photography is now offering SENIOR BRAG MAGS!!!
Imagine all of the gorgeous images from your session put together in a glossy 20 page magazine! Perfect keepsake or gift for those looking for something fun, fresh, and modern.
These are custom designed for each senior with portraits from your shoot.
You can include your name, high school, and graduating year right on the front cover!
More from the lovely Seneca
Is it obvious I coudn’t pick favorites so I had to re-post?!?!
I didn’t have to look far for my next guinea pig for senior portraits. Seneca is a super sweet girl from next door. She’s an incredible dancer, has impecable style, and is also one of the BEST babysitters (she makes homemade playdough and crafts with my kiddos)!
For our first location we trotted around downtown Gilbert. I love how these turned out!
I got to hang out with this little sweet angel in my studio. Even though she is a little older than I prefer to shoot newborns, we were still able to get her in a few “sleeping” poses.
Some helpful tips if you are planning on having newborn portraits taken:
1. Book your photographer early.
I suggest lining one up within your first trimester. For my clients I will pencil in their session date around their due date, this way I make sure to be available when the time comes and avoid booking too many clients around their tentative session date.
2. Plan for props
The best thing about booking early is that it gives you time to prop shop! Do we even need any other reseason to book in advance now:)
3. Keep things simple
Newborn shoots are best when the focus is on the newborn. For families with siblings, I suggest taking family portraits when the new baby is at least 3 months old. This way older siblings can safely hold the baby if parents choose to do so.
This weekend I had the opportunity to take another amazing workshop from the one and only Justine Miller of Justine Miller Photography. The woman literally creates magical masterpieces so it was really cool seeing her work in action with live newborn models!
Check out some of the pics from our work/fun-shop:)
Justine going for the “money shot!”
the paparazzi
The lovely and talented ladies I got to hang out with out!
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