Baby L

Baby L's photoshoot was a happy session. Partly in being she is my niece. She was really being so good that we put her thru 5 outfits in record time! She was all smiles & the minute we were done she was out! Poor thing, I really work my models!!
That being said. My sister didn't realize how my photosession works. She couldn't believe it. I really put her to work as I do with all my mommies. Not only do they have to be on drool patrol. But positioning them, & getting their attention. It can be quite an event. But I think its fun too. I am not demanding on the kids. We take quite a few time outs for cuddling and kissing. You just can't help it!!

Pretty pregnancy pictures

Congratulations your pregnant!!

Your happy, I am happy, & every one is happpy for you too! Now you want to document the beautiful glow you have been wearing for the past 7 months. But you may be a little concerned about taking photos of yourself looking so... well.... round!

Well don't you worry about a thing! You are going to look just as fabulous as you feel.

For starters, when should you take your photos. I think we need to try to aim for the time frame when you are the roundest and feel comfortable too. You will know when this is best for you.

Now, lets talk about clothes. (I know your immediately thinking about your favorite jeans that are now sitting in the back of your closet. And wont see the light of day for a while...) But any thing that makes you feel beautiful and is comfortable to move around in is a good start. Next thing to think about is any outfit that can show off the belly. I mean, that part of the body is really the star of the show!
examples: tank tops, pretty bras, robes, buttoned shirts, 2 piece outfits...
You can wear preg jeans but lets make a conscience effort to tuck in that big blue elastic.

I do bring some extra fabric & netting to wrap abound you. But its pretty sheer and you may want to have something pretty to wear under it.

How about no clothes? We can put arms & hands in all the right places so that you can still show your photos to your IN-LAWS with out blushing.

When we start your session I always start with clothes and we peel away as the session progress. I will never peer pressure you to be a la fresco, but I may suggest it at the time & see how you feel.

More? Yep, if you would like to have your significant other in the photo that would be great. Kids? Sure! But, just a bit of a reminder when having children with your photos. Depending on their age, they may get very impatient with the whole process or not do the type of shots that you had in mind, like kiss the belly. I usually take photos with them first. Then let them go play.

OOOHHH Wait! One last thing. Hands..... I know, what? I shoot close ups of hands on bellies and some other positions. So lets look at the details. Are your rings clean? Could your man use a manicure? OR at least some lotion? Something to think about.

This should cover it. If you have any suggestions that you would like to incorporate into the photos. I would love to hear it.

Let me back up..

Ok, still learning how to post blogs and such. I had written some other stuff but I must not have saved it properly. SIGH!! So please bear with me! Its also a little hard to be informational with out boring anybody.

Let me mention a couple of things from last week. On Tuesday I shot the very sexy Miss D. This was exclusively for ads to be used by Stacey Pullen. He is a world-renowned techno/house dj. This was a fun shoot. Lots of color & Miss D was game for anything.

On Thursday I attended a meeting for the ZONTA members. These lovely ladies are cordinating the GLASS SLIPPER Ball. Being held at the Renaissance Center in Detroit on Febuary 16, 2008. SYLVIA RECTOR: WORD OF MOUTH: Glass Slipper Ball will feature smashing lineup of local chefs* I will be volunteering my photography skills for this special event. For additonal information please contact www.Zontasouthfiel.org

Baby P

Saturday's photo shoot was for "babyP". What a cutie pie. I picked up a great hat from PLAIN & FANCY in Rochester, for the shoot. I don't really use a lot of props. I just have a few odds & ends that I bring along to the sessions. I like to use what people have at their house so that way it is an additonal memory to add to the photographs. Anyways, "baby P" was an angel. At 6 months old she really liked to stand. So when she did, she did what her mom called the Riverdance. So funny!! I am still working on the photos but here is one of my fav's so far.