So I know a lot of you are taking photos on your phone. If you are following some of my tips I hope they are turining out just as you had hoped. Though sometimes even I have to in and edit photos that are just a tad bit too dark or too bright. They maybe […]
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Here are my top 3 tips you always want to follow when you are taking pics of your kiddos indoors or out. Clean your lens – I know it sounds like a no brainer, but sometimes the only reason you may be getting blurry pictures is because there is a small smudge on your camera lens. I just keep a small […]
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We keep on saying when it’s over I’m going to . . . but what are you doing right now? Let’s all just take a deep breath and take in all the joyful times we CAN have with our kiddos right now. It’s been an interesting week and I don’t think it will be over […]
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A lot of parents have been asking for a list of things that friends can do together over video chat. SO I thought it would be a good idea to share some. This has nothing to do with photography but us mommies have to stick together. Most of these are great for younger kids but […]
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In this digital age we have been spoiled. We can take as many pictures we want and if we don’t like it we can erase it and try again. The only problem is that less and less people are printing their pictures. Doesn’t really seem like an issue to most people, but let me give […]
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I am so excited to be participating in this OC Mom’s Collective event this year! Last year Jeremy and I took the girls to this event just to check it out and see what it was all about. They had a lego table, an obstacle course, a free stuffed bear for every kid, a photo […]
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8 Clothing Tips/Ideas for Maternity Sessions Not sure what to wear for your maternity session? Check out these great tips to help you prepare: Remember, the main purpose of this session is to show off your baby bump– so be sure to wear more clingy clothing to your session. Its doesn’t necessarily have to be […]
Continue ReadingWe wanted to introduce you guys to the behind the scenes team that helps make our experience with Illuminated Photography a memory to cherish forever. AMBER MCMAHAN – Photographer Hi my name is Amber. I am the lead photographer here at Illuminated Photography. I have been photographing children and families for over 10 years now. I love freezing time […]
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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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