Planning outfits for a photo session, whether it’s family photography, maternity photography, or other types of portraits, is an important part of preparing for your session. While some of my fashion-minded clients love the opportunity to go shopping and other clients feel intimidated by styling. That’s why I offer personal styling services in which I visit you for an in-home consultation and actually help you choose the outfits for your family’s session.

This isn’t a service many photographers offer, so why do I include it in my packages? Because I know that outfit planning can be stressful and because your outfits make a powerful difference in your photos in several ways.

No matter how well your kids normally listen to instructions and corporate on family outings, every parent has at least some anxiety before a family photo session about how their kids will handle it. Will they listen to the photographer’s instructions and smile nicely when they need to, or will they be grumpy and have a hard time sitting still?

I can tell you from experience (both as a photographer and as a parent) that there are never any guarantees. It helps if you take some prep steps, though, so try out these tips.

When I’m doing the honor of creating a beautiful family’s newborn photos, I offer the option to come to you and take portraits of your family and your precious little one in your own home. This type of session is called lifestyle newborn photography. So many of my clients see those in-home portraits and worry, “Does my home look good enough for lifestyle photos? Is that really an option for me?”

I’ve always felt that you can learn a lot about someone by how they choose to spend their time - you can learn what makes them happy, what is most important to them, and what motivates them. In my case, I think that’s true of my profession, too. As I get to know my clients, many of them ask me why I do what I do, so I’ve dedicated this blog to answering that question.

Professional headshots are an excellent investment in your career, whether you’re a small business owner, a salesperson, or any professional who wants to grow in your industry. You can rest assured that I’ll put all my expertise to work to create the best headshot for your personal brand and the look you’re aiming for, but part of your image depends on you and your outfit choice. Check out these tips to nail your headshot wardrobe.

Planning outfits for a photo session, whether it’s family photography, maternity photography, or other types of portraits, is an important part of preparing for your session. While some of my fashion-minded clients love the opportunity to go shopping and other clients feel intimidated by styling. That’s why I offer personal styling services in which I visit you for an in-home consultation and actually help you choose the outfits for your family’s session.

This isn’t a service many photographers offer, so why do I include it in my packages? Because I know that outfit planning can be stressful and because your outfits make a powerful difference in your photos in several ways.

A headshot is one of those simple yet important assets you’ll use over and over again in your career. It isn’t particularly expensive or time-consuming, but you’ll use this headshot to create an excellent first impression and connect with clients on your website, social media pages, email signature, business card, and more.

What should you look for in an excellent professional headshot? Let’s talk about the top factors that take a headshot from good to great.

It happens over and over: a client takes a risk in her maternity photo session by wearing a gown she didn’t expect to love or trusting my posing guidance, and then she’s utterly floored by her finished portraits. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard clients say, “I wasn’t sure how that would turn out but I’m absolutely in love with it!”

This photo session is an excellent chance to be a bit brave and push yourself a little outside of your comfort zone…for several reasons.

Fall is utterly gorgeous in the Pacific Northwest, so it should come as no surprise that autumn is one of the most popular times for outdoor portraits in the Seattle area. Who doesn’t love a cozy family photo with colorful trees in the background? If you’re planning to take advantage of the fall season, use these tips to plan the perfect fall portrait wardrobe.

Planning outfits for a photo session, whether it’s family photography, maternity photography, or professional headshots, is an important part of preparing for your session. While some of my fashion-minded clients love the opportunity to go shopping and other clients feel intimidated by styling. That’s why I offer personal styling services in which I visit you for an in-home consultation and actually help you choose the outfits for your family’s session.

This isn’t a service many photographers offer, so why do I include it in my packages? Because I know that outfit planning can be stressful and because your outfits make a powerful difference in your photos in several ways.