FAQ | Do you Offer black and white images?
Yesterday, I was looking through some of my images from 2019 (it’s so gratifying and humbling to look back at my previous work!), and I realized that although I had processed some black and white images from this family session, I’d never shared them here on my blog.
But I’m getting ahead of myself. First, the answer to the question: “Do you offer black and white images?”
Yes, but not all the time.
With sessions that include a newborn baby (like this cutie patootie below), I definitely include some black and white images.
This was one of those images that I knew instantly I wanted to convert into black and white.
Some images just scream “make me black and white” when I see them. (They are typically images with great facial expressions or fun details or cool movement.)
Black and white photography is perfect for highlighting and remembering those itty bitty baby details (like all that hair!).
Holding hands with his mama!
I just can’t get enough of baby toesies! They are the cutest!
Holding hands with his two older sisters!
Those tiny newborn fingers!
One more of the baby’s feet!
In addition to baby galleries, wedding galleries always have some black and white images mixed in with the color images.
For the most part, though, I don’t include black and white images in my galleries. (However, if you adore black and white images and want to see a few in your gallery, I’m happy to oblige! Just ask!)
Truth be told, I really love black and white images, but I don’t think many of my clients do.
Perhaps that’s not accurate, though.
Tell me: Do you love black and white images? Or do you prefer all color images? Or do you like a combination of both?
Lavender Mini Sessions | The E Sisters
More mini session fun in the lavender fields at Bywater Hollow Lavender Farm!
I’ve had the pleasure of photographing this sister duo nearly every year in the spring — since the littlest one was maybe two?!
The younger sister adores her older sister, and it’s the sweetest thing watching them interact.
They are such playful and fun-loving girls! I can’t wait to see them again next spring.
If you’d like to have photos of YOUR children (or family) taken in the lavender fields next year, follow me on Facebook to see my mini session announcements — or if you want to be among the FIRST to find out the date and times, subscribe to my newsletter. (All you have to do is scroll down to the bottom of my homepage and enter your email address. As my four-year-old daughter likes to say, “It’s easy peasy lemon squeezy!”)
Homeschool Pictures | The C Family
In November, I had the opportunity to photograph a group of homeschooling families in Auburn. And what a great experience it was!
I staggered the morning session times, so I could have at least 15 minutes with each family, and I was able to capture individual photos and group photos.
Meet the C siblings! One girl and four boys. ! Aren’t they SO adorable?! Gah…and they were an absolute DREAM to work with.
Can’t forget the BABY!
Such a fun morning! I’d love to photograph more homeschooling families in the future.
The A Family
One of the most common questions I receive is: Do you photograph newborns?
Truth is, my response is typically no…and I go on to happily recommend three photographers who are absolute PROS at taking photos of newborns.
Why?
Because when most people think of newborn photography, they imagine photographs taken indoors with beautiful wraps and headbands and backdrops and miniature beds and baskets and of course, lots of adorable poses.
When my daughter was born in 2015, that’s what I was envisioning, and so I reached out to photographer Kathleen Galloway who has photographed many newborns.
But as a photographer, I don’t do that kind of newborn photography.
I much prefer (and have come to adore) this kind of newborn photography.
The outdoors kind with just a few simple items: a blanket or two and a basket and a baby dressed in neutral-colored clothing or wraps.
The kind with siblings close at hand, often loving on their new baby brother or sister.
That’s what this session at a private park in Auburn was all about.
Lifestyle newborn photography is what it’s often called, and I absolutely dig it. Especially for families that are expecting their third, fourth or fifth child.
Less stuff, less stress.
And more emphasis on the baby, the kids and the family — and the love they share.