Newborns: Behind the Curtain
For those that are expecting or those thinking about photographing newborns, there is a lot that goes on to get “the shot.” Trust me. I get enough of “those shots” to fill an album. I have to. Its part of my newborn package.
I’ll skip what I bring to my shoots since I covered that already but if you’re new CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT I BRING
Invest in photoshop
I’ve invested lots of time into mastering Photoshop so what looks like a dangerous actually isn’t. SAFETY FIRST. The amount of time it takes to stitch these images together and the time to pose the baby.
It is inevitable
Babies go where babies want to go. And yes, the diaper was on (not closed but covering). Consider it a right of passage. If you’re a photographer, this is what christens you as a newborn photographer. If you’re a parent, it means your baby approves of me.
Yes thats a bottle opener on my phone. No judging.
Blessings
I have it in my contract that I am allowed to use the images however I want (marketing & posting). Regardless of this, I make sure it’s ok with the parent if I post to social media. There are some weirdos out there. Out in the world, not parents… well sometimes parents.
Get in There
Parents trust me with their newborns so I can trust them with my camera. I know how to get the look I need in the shot so I set everything, tell the parent where to stand, and what button to press. ” Poof” beautiful shot and safe baby.
A great graduation gift.
If you have a question you can ask in the comment section.
2022 Seasonal Schedule
The 2022 Photography Schedule by season.
If you know you want a photo session but are not sure when to book a session, here are the types of sessions to look out for by season:
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.
2021 Seasonal Schedule
The 2021 Photography Schedule by season.
If you know you want a photo session but are not sure when to book a session, here are the types of sessions to look out for by season:
Cherry Blossoms
So I know you’ve felt this winter, or lack there of, and seen how mild it has been. Because of this the Cherry Blossoms Festival in Newark states it will be held April 4th and 5th. I’m assuming that’s when the blossoms will be out in full bloom.
Lets book you a session ASAP. Can you imagine have your own images like the ones below?
Easter Sessions
New seasons call for new themes. The next available theme is Easter. I’m pretty sure the photo of the set up tells you everything you need to know.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! Hope your New Year was as good as mine. Another year has passed and I’d like to thank you for your support. Whether it was as simple as consistently liking my work or as big as getting me a corporate headshot gig, THANK YOU.
Christmas sessions were a success once again. I had such a great time photographing all these families.
I tried something new this year. I had the honor of being picked to take school pictures for The Ivy Academy in Teaneck. It taught me a lot.
I like to always look forward to the next great thing. I’ll be starting 2020 by offering Valentine’s Day sessions. Click the button below and fill out a contact form to learn more.
I'm Having a Baby!
It’s almost that time. With our due date quickly approaching, I will no longer be taking new clients until the end of August. Bree and I are nesting and patiently awaiting the arrival of Baby Markie. Potential clients, thank you for your understanding. Friends and family, thank you for all the gifts and well wishes. Thank you cards are on the way.
Stay tuned for the best newborn session you’ve ever seen.
Newborns: Behind the Curtain
For those that are expecting or those thinking about photographing newborns, there is a lot that goes on to get “the shot.” Trust me. I get enough of “those shots” to fill an album. I have to. Its part of my newborn package.
I’ll skip what I bring to my shoots since I covered that already but if you’re new CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT I BRING
Invest in photoshop
I’ve invested lots of time into mastering Photoshop so what looks like a dangerous actually isn’t. SAFETY FIRST. The amount of time it takes to stitch these images together and the time to pose the baby.
It is inevitable
Babies go where babies want to go. And yes, the diaper was on (not closed but covering). Consider it a right of passage. If you’re a photographer, this is what christens you as a newborn photographer. If you’re a parent, it means your baby approves of me.
Yes thats a bottle opener on my phone. No judging.
Blessings
I have it in my contract that I am allowed to use the images however I want (marketing & posting). Regardless of this, I make sure it’s ok with the parent if I post to social media. There are some weirdos out there. Out in the world, not parents… well sometimes parents.
Get in There
Parents trust me with their newborns so I can trust them with my camera. I know how to get the look I need in the shot so I set everything, tell the parent where to stand, and what button to press. ” Poof” beautiful shot and safe baby.
A great graduation gift.