Winter Wonderland
Tips for your next winter session
If you are brave enough to take pictures in the dead of winter, here are some tips you should know.
Wear Layers
The session below was 17 degrees when we started photographing. The best thing to do is wear layers. Thermals for your legs, thick socks or 2 pair, snow boots, and long sleeves with a thick sweater looks great and you might not even need a coat.
Extras
Bring extras. Extra hats and extra gloves will give your session different looks. It will also keep you warm if you take pictures playing with the snow. Sneak some hand warmers in there too.
Move
Shivering is your body’s way of keeping you warm. The more you move , the warmer you will be. This can serve two purposes: keep you warm and make your images more fun. Running, jumping, and dancing puts a smile on anyone’s face.
Photography & Editing
How well can your photographer edit?
If your photographer shoots, dumps the images on a card, and makes you download your images from a rinky dink google email, you got robbed. There are so many reasons your photographer needs to be able to edit images. I wont bore you with all of them. I will just stick with my top 3 reasons.
Control what you can’t control
You can’t control the weather or how busy your location will be in real life. You can in Photoshop though. The right photographer can remove people and make it a bright, beautiful day.
Head swaps and out with the ugly
Let’s keep it real. Kids are goofballs and when you want a family picture they never want to cooperate. Photoshop and a tripod are your photographer’s best friend in this situation. Also, no one wants garbage cans, people, or ugly looking trees in their background.
Safety!
If your newborn photographer lets your baby sit in a froggy position and doesn’t piece together this shot, scream at them. Don’t let your baby be put in danger.
Headshot Happy Hour! Cheers!
I am happy to announce that I will be hosting a headshot happy hour on Friday April 9th. Lets put 2020 behind us and show potential clients the best version of yourself. Below are examples of the session and the location in Saddle Brook.
The session is 15 minutes with black, white, and grey textured backgrounds. You will receive 2 images that will be formatted for high resolution, low resolution, and black & white. There is an option for hair and makeup. If you are interested or have any questions, click the button below or leave a comment in the comment section.
I HATE HEADSHOTS!
Why you should be on BOTH sides of the camera.
Don’t get me wrong. I love shooting headshots. I hate taking them. It’s a necessary evil especially since I am constantly stating that all professionals NEED them.
Here’s what I’ve learned on the other side of the lens.
It’s awkward as hell!
Unless you’re a model, it’s really hard to pose yourself.
I’m not it control, the photographer is.
Comment below if I’m wrong but these are pretty universal feelings for anyone who isn’t a model. This is why it’s important to hire a photographer that knows what they are doing (me). Someone who knows how to pose despite your weight, height, or skin tone (ME). Most importantly, someone who is charismatic to loosen you up (MEEE!!).
Lets get out there!
It is with great pride (and the need to get out of the house) that I am announcing that I AM BACK. Of course there will be a new normal when it comes to our sessions. Outdoor only for a while for obvious reasons. I will have a mask and hand sanitizer. I will also maintain my distance while shooting.
Families: The current portrait theme, as you can see, is the beach. Sessions are 30 minutes and come with 5 digital images. I am also offering prints with my sessions.
Realtors: Headshots on a beautiful day in front of property for sale would be a great look for the summer.
See past blogs.
