Halloween 2009

Halloween is just around the corner!!!

If you have kiddos get them suited up in their costumes and bring them to the studio on Oct. 30th anytime between noon and 5pm for a mini photo shoot.

For the VERY low price of $30 your child will receive a mini photo shoot AND an 8x10 collage including the two best images from the session.

Don’t pass up this opportunity to remember this moment in your child’s life and receive a personalized 8x10 collage featuring your child’s name and photos!

We will not be taking appointments for this special. Its first come first serve but if you have questions you are always welcome to call the studio at 903-887-3830.

Victoria Turns One!

Rainy and her one year old daughter Victoria arrived at the photography studio in the early afternoon and we set right to work deciding on clothing and backdrops. I had told Rainy to bring a variety of clothing and a few props that she might like to use during the portrait session to showcase Victoria’s first birthday.

I have been photographing adults and young adults for many years but photographing small children alone on a regular basis is something that is fairly new to me.

In the last year I have learned that no matter what I might have in mind that the person really determining the flow of the shoot is the child. Yes, I have learned a few tricks to get the shot and I am still learning more but I have also learned nothing is better than good old fashioned patience. For this reason I schedule plenty of time for sessions with little ones.Sometimes we may get a variety of good shots very quickly and others times we need may to be patient and wait.

Sometimes we have a child who can handle a variety of clothing changes and stays good natured through the session. In any situation I want to make sure we have enough time and don’t feel rushed.

Victoria was just one of those children that stayed in a fairly good mood despite the fact that we changed her clothes and the set several times.

One of the props that Rainy brought was a really cool hat box. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to use in along with one of the new damask backdrops I purchased last week. I love the look we got with this shot. I am betting Rainy will too.

Rainy, it was a pleasure to meet you and Victoria yesterday ! I am now looking forward to photographing your entire family!