How to eliminate fake smiles during your session Kids are completely unpredictable. They can be so adorable and easy going and laughing uncontrollably one minute, and the next minute, turn that charm off completely. They will typically smile for you all day long until you put them in front of a camera, then they freeze […]
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The Art of Candid Child Photography If your child doesn’t like sitting still or posing for the camera, have no worries. We can still get some great photos of the little rascal. When children don’t want to cooperate, we as photographers jump to plan B. It is our job to create situations where you child […]
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The Power of Bribery Picture day can be a very, very stressful time if you have children. Finding the right outfit and a date that everyone is available on already causes you a headache. Once you have that down, though, everything is smooth sailing. You have prepared everything to be perfect, and then your worst nightmare happens […]
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(How to prepare the baby to ensure they are happy and cooperative during the session) In our last post, we discussed what to bring and wear to your session. Now it’s time to talk about how to ensure your baby is happy and cooperative once you are at your session. Make sure your child is […]
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(What to bring, what to wear, etc.) You’re in a new and exciting time in your life. You’ve now got this adorable, precious little soul and are ready to document his or her first memories in photographs. We at Illuminated Photography want to make this a joyous experience for you and your family. We know […]
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Tips for emotionally preparing your husband for your family session For some of us, preparing our husbands for the family photo session is as exhausting as preparing the kids. If your husband is happy-go-lucky about photo day, that’s excellent. If you’re dealing with someone who’s reluctant, however, then here are some things you can do […]
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Family pictures are great – they help you create and remember fond memories of your loving family. However, this day can get very stressful, and we want to ensure this doesn’t happen. If you’re stressed it will show, and we want your photos to be care-free. Here are some tips you can use on picture day to […]
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Fall is all about bundling up in lots of layers, enjoying the shift from hot to slightly less hot and sitting in the cool breeze of your air conditioner, while sipping a pumpkin spice latte. All kidding aside, here are a few tips for choosing outfits for your fall family session, so you can continue […]
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Every time they come into the studio grandma, mom, and I work very hard trying to get both of them to look in the same direction, but so many cute images come from it. I love their little chubby legs and cheeks. See for yourself the cuteness of these two. Yes cuteness is a word […]
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We had so much fun in the studio. We captured so many smiles. The little teddy bear was in a photo when his dad was just about his age. I am so happy that we were able to replicate the photo.
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