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Nora is One!

First Birthday Pictures!

Nora came down to my little studio back in May to capture her First Birthday Pictures.

I was blessed to first meet this happy little girl back in September of 2013. Her Mom, Cara had called and had great news that they had adopted the most precious little girl and wanted me to take pictures.  The catch at the time was that I had to wait to share them for almost 4 months.

Cara is the one that gets the credit for having the amazing idea for the sprinkles and the clear bowl! We originally did this same One Year Old Picture with Nora's big Sister Daila. You can see her session HERE.  I love it! Many times the first birthday pictures are done before the party and we have no idea how the child is going to react to frosting if they have never had it before.  I clearly remember her sister having a lot of fun letting the sprinkles fly! Nora was a little hesitant at making a mess with them. Nora has to be one of the happiest babies I have ever met! I am blessed to be a part of her Memories!

Parent Tip for First Birthday Pictures:

Your One Year Old typically is going to last about 20 to maybe 30 minutes for a photo session at this age.  Depending on your child you can usually get at least one outfit change. This also varies by photographer as well. If your child normally hates to get dressed do not plan an outfit change.  I love the toddler stage! Probably one of my favorite ages to photograph. If they make a mess I am okay with it! I am still finding snowflakes and heart confetti from previous sessions.  I also have a bath tub directly across from the studio! As soon as we are done getting messy with cake they go right in the tub to get clean!

Photographer Tip for First Birthday Pictures:

I use bulletin board paper for my First Birthday Picture cake smash sessions (or really any child)  It is inexpensive usually under $10 a roll and I can get 2 smashes out of a roll.  You can find it at most big craft stores or teacher supply stores.  Just cut off the bottom and roll up the smashed cake for easy clean up.

How to Make Your Family Photo a Huge Success!

 How to Make Your Family Photo Session a Huge Success!

I Booked it…. Now What?

So you have booked your Photographer for your Family Photo…. You decide a date, time  and location. Now you need to Prepare!

What to Wear?

By far the #1 question I get asked.  Ask yourself where am I going to hang my portrait?  Your outfits should coordinate with the room where your portrait will be hanging.  Then start with Mom’s outfit first! It is so easy to find cute kids clothes and a nice shirt for dad. Mom’s should find something they feel beautiful in and then coordinate everyone else around her.  You do not all have to be matchy – matchy. Although you can’t go wrong with a dark colored shirt and jeans.  If you are wearing pants they should be a little on the long side. (Think about when you are sitting and your socks showing.)  If you are choosing a fabric that wrinkles easily wait to change when you arrive to the shoot.
Last year my personal Family Photo we wore our Chicago Bear’s shirts and jeans. We are huge Bear fans and I knew this portrait would be on our Christmas card and the portrait would be hanging in my husbands Man Cave. See my Family Photo by clicking HERE.
Pick out everyone’s outfit down to the accessories and shoes and lay them out in the room where your portrait will be displayed. Kids should try on their shoes at least a week ahead of time. You know the shoes that seriously fit a month ago are suddenly too small. If it is a warm day and your family is casual go with out shoes! Look to Pinterest for hundreds of ideas for wardrobe inspiration.

1-2 Weeks Before the Shoot

Get a hair cut and/or colored. Do not try a radical new cut or color.  Hide scissors, markers from the little ones. How many of us have family photos from when we were little and we laugh now remembering that you or one of your siblings cut their hair and not in a good way.  (Yes, I have one … school picture day 3rd grade cut my own bangs really short.)
Gather anything you want incorporated into your Family Photo. Grandma’s quilt, a Family Bible, a story book you read to your child nightly. I am a huge list maker. I love checking things off as I pack my things or get the kids involved and have them check off the list while you gather things for your photo shoot.

The Day Before Your Photo

Remove any temporary tattoos with baby oil or rubbing alcohol.
Remove nail polish and freshen up your manicure. Clip the boys nails too!
Iron your clothes and set everything out.
Pack some dried snacks like goldfish or cheerios. Avoid any drinks or foods that will stain the face, like red Kool-Aid.
Pack a brush/comb.

Family Photo Day

Ladies if you don’t normally wear makeup a little mascara and lip gloss will help make your eyes pop and define your lips. Make sure you bring your lip gloss or lipstick to touch up during the shoot. It is not necessary to over do make up to try and conceal blemishes I photo shop them out.
If your child scratches or bruises their face please do not put make up on them. Check with your photographer but I edit out scratches and small bruises.
If your child is small bring their lovey or favorite toy.
Don’t forget to grab the special items for your Family Photo.  Grab your snacks and some bottled water.

Moving! | Arlington, TN Photographer

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I will no longer be posting to this Blogger account. Thank you for following to my new streamlined improved site.

Happy New Year! | Arlington, TN Photographer

    Do you ring in the New Year with a list of resolutions only to have forgotten them by February 1st? Me too...  This year my family and I are doing things a little different. This year we will be recording great things that have blessed us daily and dropping them in a bucket. At the end of the year we will have a bucket full of blessings to reminisce about!

    I have LOVED going to the mail box and receiving some amazing cards this season!  Even the ones that I designed! A tradition my family adopted from my good friend Mandy is to put those cards in a basket on the table. Nightly when we sit down for dinner we pray for someone in the basket. It makes for some great story telling too!

Do you have anything you will be doing to celebrate 2013? Let Me know... I love comments!

Float Mounts Now in the Studio! | Arlington, TN Photographer

    So excited to offer a new product in the studio! This is something you truly need to see in person. The image is printed on a glossy pearl paper, padded and wrapped around a board. A block is then mounted on the back so that wen hung on the wall they appear to be "floating" 3/4" and 1.5" thickness are availble for the back which when grouped together would make a great collage of images! 

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Happy Holidays!
Cindy

In the Box Mini Sessions | Arlington, TN Family Photographer

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