Maternity Lifestyle Photography: Capturing Dutch Home Warmth and Beauty
Warmth in a Dutch Home
When it comes to maternity portrait photography, finding the right setting can make all the difference in creating memorable images. There’s something truly enchanting about Dutch homes and the soft, golden glow that filters through their windows creating an instant sense of coziness and warmth. This unique characteristic is what makes lifestyle photoshoots so exceptional - the combination of beautiful natural light and the comfort of being in your own home. The Dutch have a word for this - gezellig.
Newborn Lifestyle Photography: Photo session in your home
Photographing Family Milestones
We've been on an incredible photographic journey with a wonderful family that we first met at their maternity portrait session. The arrival of their adorable baby girl brought immense joy, and we were deeply honored when they asked us to photograph the precious moments of their newborn's early days. Choosing a lifestyle photoshoot once more, this time for their newborn, the family sought not only the timeless beauty of natural light but also the comfort and ease it offered.
Family Portrait Photography: A Families Adventure in the Netherlands
Photographing a Journey
Life's journey is full of unexpected twists and turns, especially for families like the one I had the honor of photographing. With a lifestyle that embraces change and new horizons, this family of four, along with their two spirited teenage daughters, has cultivated a unique perspective on the world. As an experienced family portrait photographer, I was thrilled to be a part of their last chapter here, capturing their spirit against the backdrop of the diverse and captivating Netherlands.
Ultimate Guide to Preparing for a Professional Headshot Photoshoot in The Netherlands
In today's visually driven marketplace, a headshot photo holds significant weight in establishing a strong personal brand
Photoshoot in The Hague: Preserving Dutch Memories Before Heading Home
A recent photography session in The Hague brought me the distinct pleasure of working with two well-traveled teenage boys
Holiday Family Photos
The holiday season makes for a great time to get family portraits made. The season is merry and bright, you’re a little more forgiving of your children’s craziness, and you need holiday gifts for the grandparents. It’s the busiest time of year for portrait photographers too running from October through December. So we’ve come up with a few suggestions for getting your family photos done. Hopefully this will help make it less stressful!
Grandparents Need to be Photographed Too
In our 6 years of running a portrait studio we have been asked to help families celebrate some wonderful moments in their lives. Maternity shoots for first pregnancies and a few final pregnancies. Newborn photoshoots celebrating those births, along with a number of other photoshoots including birthdays and graduations. Many times we’re simply celebrating the love a family shares.
5 iPhone Photography Tips
How often have you found yourself frantically snapping off photo after photo in hopes of getting one usable photo? Probably more often than you care to admit. The truth is that while our smartphone cameras continue to improve exponentially our ability to use them effectively has not maintained that pace.
3rd Generation Portraits
When I first spoke with Shelley about what type of portraits she wanted us to create she told me her primary goal was to recreate a photo. Ok, what sort of photo are we recreating I wondered?
Houston’s Hobby Center Maternity Photoshoot
Sarah loves the performing arts. Her passion for theater and dance lead her to open her own performing arts school, Bay Area Arts Conservatory, in League City. She grew up in the theater, dreaming of one day making her way onto the big stage. And, as it turns out, she would.
Can maternity photos help fight negative body image?
Prior to her design and styling consultation, Sarah and Jeff had brought it to my attention that Sarah had been feeling poorly about herself because of a negative body image. This is something many moms-to-be struggle to overcome. He believed that a maternity photoshoot with us might help her to begin feeling better about herself.
Why You Should Consider Doing A Photo A Day "Project"
Take a photo every day. That’s kind of it. Sounds simple enough, right? Some people take a photo of the same scene every day, say the view out of their dorm room window or the same spot on their commute to work. Others take a photo of themselves every day as a way to document their newfound interest in fitness. Still, others choose a new subject each day. The options of what you photograph are of course limitless and completely up to you.
Do we still value photos?
More than 1 trillion photos it’s estimated will be taken by the end of 2019. That’s 2,000,000,000,000 photos in 2019 alone.
How to Print Your Smartphone Photos
Not everyone can afford to have their photos done professionally but that shouldn’t prevent them or their children from the benefits and joys of having their photos printed.
Your Instagram Isn't Good Enough: Your photos Beyond Social Media
We believe that because our photos are so ubiquitous that we are doing a good job documenting our lives, creating little bookmarks in our lives that we can later revisit. The problem with this line of thinking is that we aren’t really interacting with these photos in the way we used to, or more importantly, the way that would most benefit us.
How Photos Can Relieve School Anxiety
The use of pictures has gone a long way in easing Jack’s school anxiety and it’s helped alleviate some of our guilt about taking him to school. Beyond fixing the immediate issue we faced there have been a few positive and unexpected side effects, taking a photo every morning allows us to share a moment with Jack, no matter how big a hurry we are in. These few moments reinforce our bond with him and helps him to feel appreciated.
Are You Worthy?
Too often we don’t believe ourselves to be good enough, or attractive enough, or smart enough. Being critical within reason is something I applaud, it’s how we get better after all but when these thoughts go too far they begin to wreak havoc on our lives. These overly critical thoughts prevent us from getting the most out of life and can even negatively affect our love life, our social life, and our work life.
Maternity Portraits, Second Pregnancy is Just as Important
Lauren is one of our talented makeup artists. She’s mom to a toddler, an entrepreneur and spends her days pampering other women for their important moments, whether its for a portrait session or a wedding. We were thrilled to learn that Lauren was expecting her second child and honored to be asked to photograph the special milestone. Every mom deserves the opportunity to be celebrated, no matter if it’s your first pregnancy or your fifth, each is unique and should be documented with maternity portraits.
Once In A Lifetime Maternity Experience
Nikki is a fun and fabulous free spirit, to say the least. I’m not sure I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting someone with a more positive and deliberate energy. She and her husband are both crossfit athletes, each compete (and win) at local and statewide events. When I first got a call from her she expressed interest in creating maternity portraits that were both feminine and powerful.
Reimagining Traditional Family Portraits
It’s at this point that she made the decision to recreate or reimagine some of her old family photos. She wanted turn of the century characteristics with a contemporary sensibility. Now this was a photoshoot I could sink my teeth into!