In the age of social media, where the pressure to present a picture-perfect life is omnipresent, capturing the season of teenage life can be a challenging. Authenticity in photography goes beyond the mere act of taking a photo; it involves genuine emotions, candid moments, and everything in between. Today, we’ll talk about how to take authentic photos with teenagers, ensuring that these fleeting moments are preserved in their truest form.Read More
When the weather gets nice, it’s the perfect time to head down to the Newport Beach or any beach down the coastline of Orange County. Bring along a family photographer, because it doesn’t get any better than this!Read More
Right now I’m in a slow season for work. So, it’s the perfect time for me to talk about self care during the BUSY seasons!
My busy season is September through December. It’s when everyone needs family photos to send out a card for the holidays. I work every weekend with back to back mini-sessions. There’s lots of travel involved as I go from LA to Orange County and back.
There are a few things I wish I knew when I was starting out as a photographer. This year marks 14 years getting paid to take photos. I’ve made many mistakes and learned along the way. The number one thing I wish I knew from day one was…
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Lessons for a Photographer:
DO NOT GIVE UP was one of the first lessons I learned as a photographer. You might see someone’s images and believe they just walked up to the family, and BOOM…great photos.
I think I’ll always and forever love neutral colors at photo sessions. This sweet family did such a good job highlighting their one year old son, while staying perfectly coordinated!
I love helping my clients with what to wear for their photo session! Clothing is that finishing touch for your photos. You choose the location, you show up with your smiling faces and what you wear pulls it all together!
I know it’s easy to focus on the kids for annual portraits. But, it’s also so important to get in the photos!
Focusing on good family photos during your photo session is always a good idea! Unless you’re going to set up a camera on a tripod with a timer, you just don’t get all family members in the same frame. That’s why people go to a professional photographer!
Big kids! They don’t run from you like toddlers, but sometimes photographers need help because older kids can sometimes be timid at first.
I’ll preface my advice by telling you that it helps when you know a family. The ‘warming up’ period goes pretty quickly and they’re ready to laugh and have fun with you. So, keep your clients if you can!