I do photography because I absolutely love to capture babies and families in the moment. For as long as I can remember, I have always loved taking photos. I always wanted to have photos to look back on, to remember what I was doing at the time, how I looked (which sometimes I may not want to remember what I looked like) LOL, where I traveled, etc. I especially love to take photos of my family. I love looking back and recreating the memories we made, what we looked like, what we were doing, where we were. Having photos of my own family is so very important to me. I think that's why I started making photography my profession, albeit later in life, but it's never too late to do what you love, right?
Now, I want to create memories frozen in time for other families. From maternity, Fresh 48, newborn to families. Priceless! I want to create and show the connection and emotion of what's happening at that time. So, when they look back through their album or enjoy viewing their wall art, they will be taken back to that moment in time and feel the same love, emotion, comfort and contentment. Or, they may feel sadness or grief because the photo includes parents that may have since passed, but they are so glad they had photos with them so they could remember and show future generations. I especially make sure that mom and dad are in the photos. It is so special to be in the photos with your children. Think how as they get older, how much they will love seeing you with them years from now - remembering the emotion, the laughter, the silliness, the comfort and, most importantly, the love you shared. This is why I do photography. Let's start creating those memories for you and your family.
Patti specializes in lifestyle Maternity, Fresh 48, 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. We only take a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them? We hope so. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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When to Book Your Lifestyle Newborn Photo Session | Sarasota Lifestyle Newborn Photographer4/17/2019 The beauty of lifestyle photography is capturing your family and newborn in a very relaxed, natural state in the comfort and security of your own home. No posed setups, props or formal posing. Your baby is in charge. I just want them to be comfortable, happy and safe. I don’t have crazy expectations. I will capture images with baby-led posing with and without mom, dad and siblings and just a little direction and guidance from me, your artistic director, will capture the raw emotions of the moment. Booking your session is as easy as picking up the phone. Here's how to do it: What to do: Get in touch with me any time during your pregnancy. Upon receipt of the non-refundable retainer fee and executed agreement, I will schedule in your due date. This way, at least it’s on the books. However, as we all know, babies decide their own timeline, so your baby may arrive earlier (or later) than expected. That’s okay. However, I must be notified within five (5) days of your giving birth so we can finalize your appointment date when your baby is between two - four weeks old. If you are having a scheduled delivery, we can schedule your newborn session ahead of time. If you just had your baby and would like to have professional newborn photos, contact me immediately to set up a session time and I will do my best to fit you in. When to book: The ideal time I like to photograph newborns for lifestyle sessions is when your baby is between two - four weeks old. Waiting until they are two - four weeks old allows baby to interact with mom, dad and any siblings. The baby can be awake and/or asleep. I use the natural environment of your home to capture these fleeting moments. Where session takes place: I will photograph your newborn in the comfort and security of your own home using natural window light. Please do not stress yourself out by cleaning your house getting ready for your session. You just had a baby, after all. Your job is to feed, comfort and love on your baby. Upon arrival on the day of the session, I will take a quick tour of your home to determine which area will have the best window light. This could be your bedroom, living room, and/or nursery. A window facing north gives the best natural light, but no worries if your area doesn't have a north-facing window. If we are in the bedroom, just remove clutter from the nightstands so they will not be in the photographs. Bedding should be simple and white, if at all possible, as white reflects the light wonderfully. Time commitment: Lifestyle newborn sessions will take approximately two hours.
Patti specializes in Maternity, Fresh 48 and lifestyle Newborn photography. If you are ready to book or chat about your maternity, fresh 48 and/or newborn session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click the "Book Your Initial Phone Call" box below or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. DreamWorld Photography is currently booking through June 2019. We only take a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them? We hope so. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Displaying your photography art portraiture is unique because it is your family - it is custom and personal only to you. It's a beautiful way to showcase your visual history.
But, you may have no idea on how to display this beautiful artwork on your own walls or tables. Your space could be limited and you don't want what everyone else has. To help you with this, here are five creative ways to display your art portraiture: 1. Hang it up in unexpected places - A beautiful framed artwork hanging on the center of a bookcase looks beautiful and interesting. A guest bathroom is a great unexpected place where guests will be sure to see a gorgeous portrait of your newborn and/or whole family. Transitional places, such as, hallways or office nooks are some other great unexpected places to display smaller pieces. 2. Overlap - display several pieces on shelves and overlap them giving them a trendy look 3. Mix framed with unframed - no longer are we the society that has to have everything matchy, matchy and all the same size to look good. It is perfectly fine to mix framed and unframed artwork in the same area of space. It creates depth and gives an interesting look. 4. Place on floating shelves - this allows ease in changing up the artwork every so often to give the room a new look often. You can mix up the sizes and display them however you want 5. Coffee table display - not the most creative, but it's definitely a space saving tool - think albums, glass image boxes, folio boxes Additional ideas: You could even have your favorite image made into a Christmas ornament or even coasters. Calendars might be another idea to give as an annual gift to the grandparents. Jewelry is a popular way to have your children with you at all times either on a necklace, bracelet or keychain. In the whole scheme of things, it really doesn't matter how or where you display your photos; it only matters that you do! Your family and friends and generations to come will love seeing these printed photos. They may never see them if they are stuck on your computer or kept on a flash drive never to see the light of day. DreamWorld Photography will assist you in planning your displays if you decide to order additional artwork, other than the album that is included in my all-inclusive pricing packages. I can create and show you wall mockups so you can get an idea of exactly how your photos will look on your walls. All you need to do is ask. I am at your service.
Patti specializes in Maternity, Fresh 48 and lifestyle Newborn photography. If you are ready to book or chat about your maternity, fresh 48 and/or newborn session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click the "Book an Appointment" box below or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. DreamWorld Photography is currently booking through June 2019. We only take a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them? We hope so. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Lifestyle Newborn Photography | Digital Photography
This was my official last posed newborn session. Since at the time I photographed Baby Hannah, I was transitioning into lifestyle newborn photography, which is what I offer now. So, my client graciously allowed me to take some lifestyle shots along with the posed to begin building my lifestyle portfolio.
Baby Hannah was a doll. She slept beautifully through most of her session. She was very laid back, easy to move around and even gave us some smiles. Mama had to only feed her once. That hair, too! Thank you, Baby Hannah! I have the best job ever!
Patti specializes in Maternity, Fresh 48 and Newborn lifestyle photography. If you are ready to book or chat about your maternity, fresh 48 and/or newborn session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click the "Book an Appointment" box below or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. DreamWorld Photography is currently booking through June 2019. We only take a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them? We hope so. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Baby J is in the house! I photographed this beautiful babe back in January. It's hard to believe I get to photograph babies for a living. Each one is so different and unique. This baby girl makes her mama proud and look at those blue eyes! Just gorgeous! This is my next to last posed newborn photography client. If you read my blog from last week, you know DreamWorld Photography now offers lifestyle newborn photography. I can't wait to begin photographing babies and families in the more relaxed, natural state of lifestyle photography. Love, love, love it! You will, too. Patti specializes in Maternity, Fresh 48 and Newborn custom lifestyle photography. If you are ready to book your maternity, fresh 48 and/or newborn session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click here or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. DreamWorld Photography is currently booking for now through May 2019. Due to the timing and nature of maternity, fresh 48 and newborn photography, we only take a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them? We hope so. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Lifestyle Newborn Photography | Digital Photography
I am so excited to announce DreamWorld Photography will be transitioning into Lifestyle Newborn Photography! What does this mean? As with my posed newborn photography, your photo session will take place in the comfort and security of your own home, but lifestyle newborn photography is a more natural, comfortable way of photographing your newborn, with mom and dad as well as any siblings. No posed setups, props or formal posing. Instead of me specifically posing your baby in props or on posing bags, lifestyle sessions will be very relaxing and baby-led posing with a little guidance and direction from me, your artistic director, to capture the raw emotions of the moment. I recently took a workshop on lifestyle newborn photography and the more I have seen lifestyle newborn photography, the more I have fallen in love with it. I absolutely love the natural poses and capturing your baby in his/her natural state rather than trying to get them curled up in certain poses. Don’t get me wrong. I loved doing the posed newborn photography, but believe it is time for DreamWorld Photography to embrace a new style and lifestyle is it! Also, with the lifestyle sessions, I will have a new pricing structure where these sessions will be all-inclusive. Meaning, you will pay one price that will include the time and talent of the photographer (me), the session itself, high-resolution professionally edited digital images as well as a premium leather album with 20 gorgeous images designed by yours truly. In addition, you will have the opportunity to purchase additional art portraiture for your walls. Ready to book your lifestyle newborn portrait session? Click below.
Patti specializes in Maternity, Fresh 48 and Newborn custom photography. If you are ready to book your maternity, fresh 48 and/or newborn session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click the button below or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. DreamWorld Photography is currently booking now through April 2019. Due to the timing and nature of maternity, fresh 48 and newborn photography, we only take a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them? We hope so. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Newborn Photography | Natural Light Digital Photography Baby Safety for Posed SessionsThe safety of your baby is always the utmost of importance to me and top priority during our photo sessions. These are my personal safety rules:
I have read, viewed and studied many newborn safety tutorials and am very comfortable with handling your precious baby. You can rest assured I will treat your baby as if he/she is my own. Your baby is a beautiful miracle and photographing them is such an honor to me. I go into every session with this on my mind so I will provide you with gorgeous images and great memories that will last a lifetime. Patti specializes in Maternity, Fresh 48 and Newborn custom photography. If you are ready to book your maternity, fresh 48 and/or newborn session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click here or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. DreamWorld Photography is currently booking for February - March 2019. As maternity, fresh 48 and newborn photography are customized sessions, we only take a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them? We hope so. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Newborn Photography | Digital Photography Another beautiful little girl from Solve Maternity Homes - a place near and dear to my heart. Isn't she the cutest doll? She slept. She woke up. She peed. She pooed. She spit up. But, you would never know it from these photos. She still rocked her session and was such a delight to photograph. So adorbs. Don't you think so? Love my job! Patti specializes in Maternity, Fresh 48 and Newborn custom photography. If you are ready to book your maternity, fresh 48 and/or newborn session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click here or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. DreamWorld Photography is currently booking for February - March 2019. As maternity, fresh 48 and newborn photography are customized sessions, we only take a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them? We hope so. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Newborn Photography | Digital Photography I'm sure you may have read different ways newborn photographers ask their clients to prepare for their newborn photo session. The following information is what I ask my clients to do in order to prepare their newborn for our session. For newborns, they should be fed within a half-hour of the session start time, bathed and only dressed in a loosely attached diaper and loose swaddle blanket so we don't have to disturb your sleeping baby by having to undress them. They are more at peace with a full belly and a clean body. Please try to keep your baby awake for one hour prior to the start of our session in order to have a very sleepy baby. This will save us time in the session from trying to get the baby to sleep. We know babies don’t always cooperate when you want them to. That’s okay. I love my sessions to be fun and the least stressful as possible. I work slowly and follow baby's cues. If we need a break, we’ll take one. Play, take some candids (which sometimes can be the best pictures) and try again. Hopefully, by the end of the session, we would have created great moments that will last a lifetime. Keep your house warm during our session. This will help keep your "in the buff" baby asleep. Setting your thermostat at 75 - 80 degrees should do the trick. It will be warm for us, but perfect for your baby. As I need a quiet, calm and relaxed atmosphere, please do not have others (including animals) in the room at the time I am photographing your baby. It is better for your baby to wake up from hunger and be fed than from others talking too loudly. That's why it's imperative I work in a quiet, non-distracting atmosphere. What to Expect We will take approximately two - three hours for your session, so please plan accordingly. Expect messes and frequent feedings. Babies tend to eat more during a session, which is completely normal. I will bring several hats, blankets, wraps and other props for your newborn session. Several photos will be taken in their "birthday suit" along with the wraps, etc. However, please feel free to make available your own special outfit, toy or blanket, etc. that you would like to use in the session. That's it. I'll take care of the rest. Ready to book? Click on the button below. Patti specializes in Maternity, Fresh 48 and Newborn custom photography. If you are ready to book your maternity, fresh 48 and/or newborn session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click the box below or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. DreamWorld Photography is currently booking for February - March 2019. As maternity, fresh 48 and newborn photography are customized sessions, we only take a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them? We hope so. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
You know how mamas-to-be get pampered before having a baby. They get all the goodies for the baby, gift baskets, spa days, manis-pedis, etc. before the big day arrives. But, what about the dads? They may feel left out in all the excitement of preparing for his baby's arrival. Now, your guy may be just fine with that and that's great. But, for those that may be feeling a little left out, there is something you can do. I have always been a big proponent of making the guy feel just as special as the girl. For example, when my husband and I got married, I wanted him, the groom, to feel just as important as me, the bride. We always hear it's the "bride's day," but the groom is just as important. So, I asked/wanted my fiancé to walk down the aisle; not just walk out the front with all of his groomsmen as usually is the tradition. He, at first, was't too thrilled about it, but after making a deal with him, he agreed and it was a hit. All the guests loved it. All of this to say, I feel the dad expecting his first or even his second, third, fourth, baby should feel just as important as the mom. Therefore, what better time to show him some love, appreciation and support than "pampering" him for Valentine's Day, especially if your baby is due or nearly due around this special "love" time. You could put together a box of his favorite goodies, such as soap, cologne, candy, books about being a daddy he can read to the baby, sports onesie he will enjoy dressing the baby with, earplugs, etc. and other little personal items you know he will enjoy. Be creative. Search Pinterest. I found several ideas when I searched under "New dad goody basket." You could make your own tags with special messages, i.e. "#1 Dad," "World's Best Daddy," "We love you," - you get the idea, and attach to various items you include in the box and don't forget a special love note. After all, it is for Valentine's Day! He could even take some of these items to the hospital with him just like you take your hospital bag. If you decide to do this, please share. I would love to see what you create! Have fun! Patti specializes in Maternity, Fresh 48 and Newborn custom photography. If you are ready to book your maternity, fresh 48 and/or newborn session with Patti at DreamWorld Photography, click here or call Patti directly at 941.405.3309. DreamWorld Photography is currently booking for February - March 2019. As maternity, fresh 48 and newborn photography are customized sessions, we only take a limited number of clients each month. Will you be one of them? We hope so. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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