Are you tired of perfect outdoor baby photos that almost look unreal? I hope not because I can’t get enough of it. I love the lighting, I love the background, I love that the kids love being outside. It’s a win win situation. How cute are these kids… no, seriously. They’re like little baby models or something. Gotta love ’em.
Our traveling studio takes us out to Spencer, MA for this post. I was delighted to photograph such a big group of people for a family photo. It can be challenging with lots of little kids but also really rewarding when you get a great shot. We did big groups that day, small groups, couples, individuals and if there were any animals… we would have photographed them too! This also reminds me of how special my job as photographer is. I get to be part of people’s wedding day, then photograph their babies, children and other important events in people’s lives; it’s a good gig. We had great weather and the babies were happy, what more can you ask for!
Welcome to East Boston, Piers Park to be exact! I photographed this family not too long ago. Michael (the Dad pictured) is an excellent musician and teacher at Zumix here in East Boston. He will be playing saxophone and/or flute for the cocktail hour at our wedding, along with 2 other musicians. Jessica (the Mom pictured) is an amazing classical singer. If you’re interested in hiring either of them for your wedding… you can reach Jessica at: jkcdiva {at} gmail {dot} com and check out Michael’s music here.
You gotta love this cute little guy! He’s one of Aviva’s (our daughter) best friends and lives on the same block. He has this really cool car that Mama and Dada push him in… which Aviva also loves! We photographed their family at Piers Park in East Boston. It’s a great place to take family photos as well as wedding photos or other kinds of portraits. This is another installation of our traveling studio; a simple lighting set up that looks great and can be taken virtually anywhere. Father’s day is coming up, call to schedule your own portrait session! 617.930.4632
It never ceases to amaze me what’s photographically possible at some one’s home. The photos shown here on the white background were also taken at the family’s house. We have several small backdrops that we can set up virtually anywhere. It’s great for us because shooting in a studio everyday can be awfully boring. That’s why I love taking photos on location, you get the best of both worlds… and it’s much easier for the family.
The first thing to know is that there is no right or wrong answer. Every photographer will have different preferences. Truth be told, the photograph is ultimately about you and/or your family, so do what feels best.
-What you like to wear and what you feel good in, that’s the most important.
-Coordinating outfits are great.
-Accents and colors that compliment each other are the goal. If the baby is wearing a particular colored shirt, maybe Dad’s collared undershirt can accent that color. If Mom’s wearing a certain color, maybe she can accent the color theme with her accessories.
-Colors that you know work well on you.
-The feeling you want to convey; lighter shirts on top give the pictures a more casual and bright look. Darker shirts on top give the portraits a more serious and thoughtful feel.
