Capturing Your Baby's First Year | Sarasota Newborn PhotographerDid you know you could join my Exclusive Baby's 1st Year Club to capture those precious milestones during your baby's first year? Save on sessions by enrolling in the club. This exclusive club includes: Newborn Session (up to two months old) Sitting Session (generally between 6 - 9 months old) One Year Session (showcasing personality of one year old; incorporating heirlooms; favorite toy, blanket, etc.) PLUS you will receive this beautiful piece of artwork - a trio frame featuring your favorite image from each session to display in your home for you to enjoy for years to come. You will also have the opportunity to purchase additional art portraiture from our special pricing menu chosen just for the Exclusive Baby's 1st Year Club for each milestone session!
Contact me for pricing and details on how you can join the club! 4 Top Tips for What to Wear to Your Outdoor Family Session, Sarasota Family PhotographerTip 4: CONSIDER ACCESSORIZING. You may want to think about how you want your outdoor photos to look. Would your man look good in a hat or a tie; would your outfit look great with a scarf added or a great belt? Don’t be afraid to do a little accessorizing that brings out your style and personality. Remember, just think of when and where your photo session is taking place, dress accordingly in colors that look and feel best for you and your family. You won’t go wrong. Thanks for following along and when you are ready to book your session, please contact me. I would love to capture your story and create your legacy. 4 Top Tips for What to Wear to Your Outdoor Family Session, Sarasota Family PhotographerTip 3. PLAN AHEAD FOR YOUR OUTDOOR FAMILY PHOTO CLOTHES. After you book your session, you can now start thinking about what everyone is going to wear. Look through your closets and your children’s closets. They may have already outgrown the clothes you were thinking of having them wear or they aren’t clean. Don’t wait until the day before or day of to think about what you and your family are going to wear. Check in tomorrow, same place, same time for my final Tip #4! Let's plan ahead now for your next outdoor family photo session. Click on the button below to begin the plan now.
4 Top Tips for What to Wear to Your Outdoor Family Session, Sarasota Family PhotographerTip 2. WEAR CLOTHES THAT ARE CLASSIC AND COMFORTABLE. Stay away from reds, all black and busy patterns. No graphic tees, character shirts or neon colors. Keep in mind, short dresses or skirts can be hard to move around in during the session, as you may be walking around, sitting down, laying down, etc. Therefore, wearing a longer dress/skirt or pants will work the best. The most important thing is that the clothes will make you feel relaxed and comfortable. Wear something you feel beautiful in and coordinate around that. Wear “you.” Simple, yet classic comfortable clothes will give your images a timeless feel. Check in tomorrow, same place, same time for Tip #3!
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4 Top Tips for What to Wear to Your Outdoor Family Session, Sarasota Family PhotographerFollow along for the next four days as I share my 4 Top Tips for What to Wear to Your Outdoor Family Session. Tip 1. CONSIDER HOW AND WHERE YOU PLAN TO USE YOUR PHOTOS. You may not have even thought about where you may display your photos (and not only on your computer.) If you specifically hired a photographer with the intention of either hanging your artwork or displaying your images in an album or folio box, you may want to think about the color scheme in your home. Ask yourself what colors should you wear that will work well with your décor. Think of the complimentary colors in your wardrobe that would look perfectly in the room or rooms you plan to display your images. Important: Think of coordinating your wardrobe colors and not everyone matching. Gone are the days of everyone wearing khaki pants and white shirts. Side tip: Visit clothing stores where they have outfits in color coordinating collections. Check in tomorrow, same place, same time for Tip #2! Ready to book your outdoor family session? Contact me today! I would love the opportunity to capture your story and create your legacy.
End of Summer Limited Edition Session, Sarasota Family PhotographerEnd of Summer Limited Edition Session reservations start 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 for current clients. If you did not receive your July newsletter earlier today which includes details for this session, please let me know ASAP as this session will only be available August 3 - 7 with limited times.
New clients will be able to sign up beginning Thursday, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟵. If you would like to be included on my preferred subscriber list, please shoot me an e-mail at patti@dreamworldphotography.net. Hurry, so you can take advantage of priority booking before going public. Feel free to share with your friends and family. 4 Whys to Involve Grandparents in Your Family Photo SessionSarasota Family PhotographerWhy? They might not live local
Unfortunately, many of us may not have the privilege of having grandparents that live “a stone’s throw away.” I know I didn’t growing up. My maternal grandparents had already died by the time I was one and my paternal grandmother lived in Alabama when we lived in Florida. We would only get to see her once a year. When I was older and had a camera, I always made sure to take pictures of her and us with her. I cherish the one photograph I took when I had my daughter. It was a four-generation picture – the only one we got before she passed away. These are treasured memories you don’t want to miss, especially if they don’t live nearby. So, if they are going to be in town because you just had a baby or for any other reason, include them with your family session. Why? They might like to play We all know grandparents love to spoil their grandchildren and love to play with them as well. These are great moments to capture in photos – memories your children will cherish forever. Why? Great time to get them alone with grandchildren This is the perfect time to get just the grandparents with their new little grandchild and/or grandchildren. We’ll get wonderful shots of them playing, holding them – connecting with them. Why? Great time to include extended family Since the grandparents are in town, this is the best time to get everyone in the picture – a three, maybe four-generation - maybe even a five-generation photograph. What memories those would be to have and to show and pass down from generation to generation. Grandparents Day is not too far off coming up on September 12. What a perfect gift to give them! Are you ready to take these treasured memories with the grandparents? Click the button below. I would love to capture your story and create your legacy. As a mother to three adult children and Nana to eight beautiful grandchildren, I know just how wonderful, crazy and chaotic your life is with your wonderful children. But, I also know how FAST it slips away. What I wouldn't give for one more loose tooth, one more time of holding their hand while walking and especially one more moment of having my little children crawl into my arms and fall asleep. Capturing these moments, these looks, and this time before it's gone so you can look back at these beautiful memories is my WHY for being a photographer. You only have these babies and children for a short time, and I am here to bring this season to life so you can remember it in all its glorious detail forever! If that speaks to your heart as it does mine, click on the button below and let's start capturing your story and creating your legacy! The 3 Best Tips for Posing with Your Children | Sarasota Family PhotographerTired of just taking photos of your children without your being in them? Yes! You need to be in the photos with your children. You deserve it. I absolutely make sure moms (including myself when I get together with my own family) get into the photos with their children. So, to help you fight any possible shyness, resistance or insecurities of being in front of the camera, here are the three best tips for posing with your children. If it's just dad snapping some photos, or for your birthday or even if it's just because, these tips will help you. If you are currently one of my clients or a future client, no worries. During our session, I gently guide and direct you through these tips as well as others to create natural, authentic connection between you and your children. Angle towards the camera Position yourself so your body is angled towards the camera and not straight on. Most moms do the standard pose of standing in the middle with arms wrapped around each child staring straight into the camera. Because of this type of pose with bodies straight on, the camera makes you look the widest. Who wants that, am I right? Being angled presents a more flattering pose. Wrap your arm around your child positioning your body towards the child. If you have more than one child, have them wrap their arms around you. You can switch up the positions so it doesn't look like you are only favoring one child. Get up close and personal Don't worry about personal space when taking photos with your children. It may feel natural to have a gap when you are hugging, but in an image - it will look and feel large. For more emotion and connection, get up close and personal and put your faces together. Go cheek to cheek or nose to nose to ensure you are getting that closeness with connection and touching. Move it! Move it! It's time to get up and move with your children. You'll look back at these moments of being fun with genuine, natural smiles. Depending upon their ages, you can swing them around, chase after them, tickle them, walk and talk or just dance! You won't even remember you are having photos taken.
There you go! Three simple, easy posing tips for you and your children. Use these tips by trying them out yourself or preparing for a photo session with me. These tips will help you feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera while at the same time, giving you authentic, natural emotions and connection with beautiful images of you and your children. Now, pass that camera off or book your family session with me - all the while feeling positive and self-confident that you will look your absolute best! Ready? Click the button below to book your session in the Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch areas of Florida. Model Call - Senior Couples 55 & Older, Sarasota Family PhotographerI am looking for fun, relaxed senior couples to build my portfolio to possibly add a new genre to my photography business. You will be 55 years and older. Think the beach at golden hour, local park or even outside of your own home. Details: ~30-minute outdoor session. Session will be in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch or Bradenton ~55 years and older ~Session will take place about one hour prior to sunset ~Must be willing to sign a model release for the images to be used on social media, my website and for any other marketing materials ~Refundable deposit of $50 required to book and reserve your session date. This will be refunded to you after the session or you could use it towards the purchase of special print products especially chosen just for this model call. For participating, you will receive: ~Waived session fee ~Your choice of three (3) professionally edited web size digital images from your online gallery. Additional products available for purchase, but not required to participate. If interested, click on the button below to apply and put "Seniors+ Model Call" on the "I am interested in the following type of session" line. Feel free to share with your 55 and older friends and family. |