This is Olive. She is just 7 days old here.  This shoot will always hold a place in my heart as little Olive has given such new meaning to her mom’s life. The interaction between mom and Olive was like none I have seen before…there was just something special about their connection.

There you have it…and this one was pee free….thank god

Have a good one!

 

Until next time…

k

So, then we headed out to do the fun shots – well, they were fun for me anyway. I am not sure everyone else will share my feelings as they spent most of the time fighting off mosquitoes. I have about 20 outtakes of each of them swatting.  Actually, I was eaten alive too, but in my world it’s worth it. So what if I come down with malaria, at least I got the shot

So all in all, I had a great time with this shoot – definitely would do it again!  BUT I might consider bringing bug spray

Thanks, guys, for being so much fun and such good sports!

And this is their little bro – who my daughter thinks is quite “dreamy”. She sat behind me as I was working on his pics….asking questions about him…she was a little disappointed he is only 7 – I mean, being 8 and all, she is just so much more mature   I find it weird that she is checking out my clients already… 

See, Michele, I didn’t even mention the tears! ooops…

K

So this is Tabitha…probably one of the happiest babies I have photographed. I shot her newborn pics as well.  I will never forget it because mom and dad were going back and forth about who was more sleep deprived (I’m gonna bet it was mom ). But anyway it’s such a treat when a family comes back and I get to see the changes and how much the baby has grown.  In this case, that little 5 pound baby turned into an adorable, chubby one year old…and mom and dad still weren’t getting enough sleep!

Thanks for making the trek down here, guys!  It was great seeing you again!

this is my fav…the wayshe is looking up at daddy…so sweet.

 Have a good one!

k

Have a good weekend!

k

Have a good one!

K

They come in single blocks or floating blocks. The floating blocks are a series of images adhered to wood structures and united on a larger backboard which produces a three dimensional effect.

Mine is a 24×18 floating block.  The pictures are designed in a collage on the backboard and I have a quote on the floating block. However, they can be custom designed and come in a variety of sizes – even a cute little set of three 5×5′s.

If you would like more information, please feel free to shoot me an email. Or, you can ask to see a sample when you are in.

Ok, I must go spend some time with my kids before they leave me for a weeks vacation…I’m a mess and they haven’t even left yet.

 have a good one!

k

 I love you, McKenna!  Happy Birthday!

Surely you’ve noticed an increase in the number of photographers giving away digital files. As a customer, should you expect them to be for sale? Why don’t all photographers include them in the session fee for free, or at least make them affordable? Don’t the files belong to you anyway?

Federal copyright law is very clear about image ownership. They belong to your photographer, who has the sole right to print, display, and sell them.

You should expect the price of digital files, if available, to compensate your photographer for their work and talent. Baby photographers don’t always sell a large package up front like wedding photographers. Instead, most charge a session fee that just covers some costs of providing the shoot. We rely on print sales as our sole source of income. The digital images are the key to those print sales. This is good for you. It means I have to do a good job for you, or I won’t get paid.

While many photographers do offer the files for sale, many baby photographers who specialize in creating custom art don’t.  For them, it’s a matter of quality control from start to finish. They realize cutting corners on that is a disservice to their clients.

Almost all of the file inquiries I get stem from an attempt to get my work for cheap… to get my vision, but to skip out on buying prints from me. Or from a misconception that digital is cheaper to produce than film. It’s not.

The equipment is much more expensive, replacements are necessary more often, and the workflow, maintenance, troubleshooting, and constant education requirements make digital much more expensive.

Even at that, the real value of digital files comes not from the cost, but what the files contain: the work and artistry that prompted you to choose that photographer. If you purchase files, expect to pay a price that values the work, and is sustainable for the photographer. You want him or her to still be in business when your new baby starts sitting up. Or walking. Or when your family grows.

If you’re looking for cheap portraits, and you don’t care about prints or a long-term photographer, cheap photography is available in abundance on places like Craigslist. You can have a session and all the files for very little money.  But for custom baby photography, the most important things to look for are artistry, image quality, experience with babies, safety, and service. Choose wisely – baby portraits are precious memories and family heirlooms.

You can find more helpful info, as well as the original article here:

http://www.babyphotographers.com/blog/are-digital-files-included-with-my-baby-photography-session/

Ok, I’ve procrastinated long enough….of to the gym…have a great day!!

k