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Archive for November 2012
Personal Update {asheville baby photographer}
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Lighting is your best friend! November Photography Tip {Asheville Baby Photographer}
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Tiny fingers fumbling to grasp onto the worn ears of a stuffed bunny rabbit, feathery soft eyelashes gazing down at those unreachable toes, and that forget-me-not toothless grin that perks up at the sound of your voice. . . these are just a few of those special moments in your child's life that you want to be able to photograph as authentically as possible when your favorite baby photographer can't be around. :)
Today's post is especially for you as I'm sharing some of the basic key elements to taking spectacular pictures of your child without all of the professional gear and cameras.
Lighting is what differentiates a good picture from a great one. Light and shadow set the mood. I could spend a whole blog and then some just on lighting, but for now let me start with the easiest solution . . . have your child face a window, turn OFF any overhead lights, lamps & your flash.
If you are trying to capture your child's natural expression, set up his or her toys in front of a window that gets indirect sunlight. With you as the photographer, put your back to the window and sit or lay on the floor, then have the child face you and the window directly. Doing this causes a catchlight to be in their eyes giving them that extra sparkle and glimmer in the tone of their face.
Get on their level or even floor level. Take close up pictures of the toys they are playing with and what interests them.
Stand directly above them and shoot down at what they are playing with. Varying the angle creates interest. Only include what is important in the scene.
The key to capturing beautiful everyday life photos is telling a story. Has your child just mastered using his pincher fingers? Then take pix of just his little fingers holding that itsy bitsy cheerio! You don't have to include the whole child, the high chair, the kitchen and all the laundry on the counter that still needs to be folded. Get in close and take a picture of what matters. Again, if possible, move close to a window to get those soft shadows.
No window around or just a lack of good natural lighting? Turn off the overhead light and bring over another light source as close as possible, like a lamp.
- Soft white light bulbs are best so they don't cast that yellowish tint.
- The color of the shade is important too. This will only work well with a white or off white shade.
- If you are on the floor facing your child, place the lamp on the floor next to you either to the
right or left.
- Depending on the size of the lamp, you may need to elevate it a little on a stack of books.
- Look at the shadows. If they are harsh, pull the lamp away from the child to create soft shadows.
This just takes practice playing with the best looking lighting. This is where you create your own
- If you are on the floor facing your child, place the lamp on the floor next to you either to the
right or left.
- Depending on the size of the lamp, you may need to elevate it a little on a stack of books.
- Look at the shadows. If they are harsh, pull the lamp away from the child to create soft shadows.
This just takes practice playing with the best looking lighting. This is where you create your own
style. I love a catchlight in both eyes with a soft shadow on one side.
In spur of the moment situations, don't sweat it, go ahead & turn on your flash. You don't want to miss a special moment just because the lighting wasn't perfect! But when you catch your sweetie doing that uber cute thing again that only lasts for a second, you can make it a professional grade photo by getting as close as possible to the action and taking it from the angle that tells the story from their point of view.
Next week: Update on our son Luke and our journey towards getting a service dog for him.
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Looking back on a fabulous October! {Asheville Baby Photographer}
Sunday, November 11, 2012
October Session Highlights
Photographing a winning family
This year at the Veritas Silent Auction, the M. family won a session with Baby Pix Photography. I loved photographing this sweet brother & sister duo outside their home on a gorgeous fall day. Love the black & white shots in these classic Organic Bloom frames.
Cute little pumpkin!
What better way to celebrate the days leading up to Halloween than by spending some time with the cutest little pumpkin on the block. I wish I had more room to put up even more pix of him because as you can see, baby K. is just too darn cute!
Who knew trick or treating could be this sweet!
For a few years now, a few of our church have gathered for a warm bowl of chili and some good ole fashioned trick or treating in our West Asheville neighborhood. It has been so fun watching as new little brothers and sisters are added to the costume clad group of kids each year.
Seems black was very popular this year among the boys . . .
NEXT WEEK'S BLOG: Photo tip of the month on capturing everyday life.
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Free Gift this November {asheville baby photographer}
Sunday, November 4, 2012
November Special Offer
This month receive a FREE iAlbum when you purchase the Gift Collection or the Life Art Collection.
The iAlbum shows up as an app on your smart phone allowing you to show off up to 20 of your favorite images from your recent photo session. You may also choose from several border styles that will frame your images as you scroll through them on your phone. Check out your choices on my pintrest page!
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