School Photography - A Modern Take on Traditional School PhotosExactly, what is Boutique School Photography?
Bringing school portraits up to a whole new level by providing a custom, boutique experience for your student. Boutique School Photography captures children in a very relaxed, natural way. No awkward, stiff, boring poses like traditional school pictures – just the real and authentic child. No more bright flashes and busy backgrounds. These are fun and encourages children to just be their natural selves. Smiles are never forced. Instead, we talk to the children and capture their expressions as they are in that moment; being themselves. We create a relaxed and fun environment during the short period of time of photographing your student. The background is black and the photos will be simple, yet classic. Or, we can take the photos outside using nature as the backdrop. Just because your school may not have partnered with me (yet) for Boutique School Portraits doesn't mean you have to miss out on photos of your child(ren) that you will actually love. Would you like to have authentic, natural photos of your pre-school to school-aged children with portraits you will actually LOVE? Click on the button below to find out more information and book a session. We can set up a shoot anytime - doesn't have to be during the school year. 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. When is The Best Time of Day to Photograph Newborns? | Sarasota Newborn PhotographerAre you thinking about when the best time of day to photograph your newborn is as you are planning for your session? The best time of day to schedule your in-home newborn session is 10 a.m.
Since I am a natural light photographer, I have found that around the 10 a.m. hour is perfect. The light is not harsh or overpowering. As the day gets later, the sun is too high to provide that beautiful light inside.
This also seems to be the time of day when baby is most likely to be happier - and, is late enough in the morning to allow mom and dad to get themselves, and any other children, ready for the session.
What if the baby had a rough night the day before the session?
No worries. I have no expectations that you or your family may not be ready at the time I arrive. The great thing of my coming to your home is you don't have rush to get out of your house perfectly ready. The session will be completely relaxed because I shoot lifestyle, which means I will capture images of your connection, emotions and real life, so my motto of "perfectly imperfect" will work just fine. I'll capture you snuggling up with your baby, maybe drinking your morning coffee in one hand and holding your baby in the other, soothing your baby or just plain interacting with one another while I capture those precious, fleeting moments.
Are you looking for a newborn photographer in the Sarasota area? Please click the button below to schedule a complimentary, no-obligation quick chat to answer your questions, confirm availability and provide you with detailed information. Motherhood Limited Edition Event | Sarasota Family Photographer"There is no role in life that is more essential than that of motherhood." ~ Elder M. Russell Ballard My Motherhood Limited Edition Event was advertised on my Facebook and Instagram pages. There are only three days left this week for you to schedule this very special photo opportunity. What a precious gift! Besides the three digital images that comes with this session, you also have the opportunity to purchase a few printed art products at a special rate just for this Motherhood Limited Edition Event! Contact me now to book your date and time on one of the last three days of this event. Don't let another year go by without having beautiful, professional art portraiture with your children. They grow up so fast. "A mother's arms are more comforting than anyone else's." ~ Princess Diana
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Patti specializes in capturing memories with lifestyle Maternity, Newborn and Family photography. If you are ready to book or chat about your photo session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click the "Schedule A Call" box below or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. Patti only takes a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them? She hopes so and looks forward to hearing from you soon.
Newborn Photo Session | Newborn Photographer | Bradenton, FloridaIt has been awhile since I have had the opportunity to photograph a newborn for the wonderful organization I volunteer my photography services to, Solve Homes, which is near and dear to my heart. Solve is a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides cost-free maternity housing and support for at-risk women during and after pregnancy. Last month, I had the pleasure of photographing a new mom and her baby boy. Yes! Mom should always be in some of the pictures. This little guy was 3 weeks new when I photographed him. What a handsome little man. Don't you think so, too?
Patti specializes in capturing memories with lifestyle Maternity, Newborn and Family photography. If you are ready to book or chat about your photo session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click the "Book A Call" box below or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. Patti only takes a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them? She hopes so. Patti looks forward to hearing from you soon.
Family Outdoor Session | Family Photographer, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaCatching up here. In the last month, I had nine sessions within three weeks of each other. With preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas during that same time, I'm a little behind in posting my sessions, so be prepared to be inundated here on the blog with highlights from those sessions over the next several weeks and beyond. First up is this beautiful family that lives in my own neighborhood and contacted me to take their family photos. After having to cancel two times because of weather, third time was the charm. We took these photos right in our neighborhood on a beautiful morning. The grandparents joined in for some shots as well. Wearing color-coordinating clothing really makes the images pop and not distracting to the eye. Capturing their story and creating their legacy is what makes me happy. Get in touch with me today and let's create your legacy.
My Ideal Family Client | Sarasota Family PhotographerFamily | OutdoorOne of the benefits of living on the west central coast of Florida is we have an abundance of outdoor locations perfect for family photos. When I first began, I only specialized in photographing newborns indoors because I thought that was the only place that would be best for them as well as my style at that time was only posed photography. After a couple of years, I found I really preferred more of a lifestyle approach where I capture natural and raw emotions, real connection between family members and just fun moments. As I started photographing more lifestyle images, I found there are certain things that attract my ideal client for these type of photo sessions. I have outlined them below to see if we would be a good fit for your next family session.
If you have been yearning for photos showing true emotion, love and connection, let's have a quick chat to see if we are a good fit.
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