Our little studio star for Monday is young KATIE, who came with her mummy to our Dundonald studio to celebrate her very first Mother’s Day.
Here she is!
Why not bring YOUR mummy too!
Category Archives: Child Portraiture
Robbie’s Preview
Young Robbie arrived at the studio yesterday, along with his big brother Adam, and his mum and dad, for one of our fantastic Family Portrait Experiences! Here’s just a couple of the brilliant photographs we made during their visit…
And there’s many more! If YOU’D like to come and have the time of your life in our professional studio, ring us on 07802466302 or text FAMILY to the same number.
Preparing for your spring photoshoot
Spring is all about new life, new colour, new sunshine coming to the world. So here’s some tips to help you have a relaxed spring photo session.
1) Location
We will find you a great spring location, with lovely buds, new blooms and bulbs arriving. We have a few special places, but if you have somewhere that you know – or is special to you – then please let us know.
2) Timing
Don’t leave it too late, there is a big difference between that perfect spring appearance and when things get a bit tired in summer. So, keep an eye on the weather and the plants around you and book early.
3) Clothing
We recommend you be dressed in layers, spring weather can be a bit hot then cold. Layers mean we can ring the changes very quickly and easily and you don’t get overheated or goosebumps.
4) Colours
Use the colors of spring, obviously green, but blues, pinks and yellows are fantastic in springtime. Go for a color theme throughout the whole group to help make you appear together. Denim jeans always work!
5) Accessories
Make your accessories work with your wardrobe. Again the colors listed above will work well. In general you want either big and chunky or small and discrete. Finely worked jewelry tends not to work too well in images. For women, hair accessories can be a really good, colorful choice.
6) Shoes
Bring a few changes just in case – the ground can be a little muddy at times in springtime. Trainers, loafers and flats are good. Boots can work too – but not furry winter boots.
9 Tips for Preparing Your Children for a Family Photoshoot.
Nine Tips for Preparing Your Children for a Family Photoshoot
Here are some quick tips for making sure your child or children are ready for your family Photoshoot.
1) Leave plenty of time for the journey. Make sure that the trip to the studio is not rushed or hassled. Do your wardrobe selections the evening before!
2) Nowadays it’s not just the teenagers who get huffy when you choose their clothes for them so make a deal! Let the child select their choice of clothes on the condition that they will also wear your choice too. Continue reading 9 Tips for Preparing Your Children for a Family Photoshoot.
Ayah’s Preview
Ayah & Shakila
Meet the lovely Ayah, who brought her mummy, Shakila to our Dundonald studio today for a special ‘Mummy & Me’ Photoshoot. They have lots of lovely photos to choose from, but here’s just one to whet the appetite!
Working With Children
Working With Children
We have photographed a lot of kids over the years and we like to think that we do it rather well. One of the things we’ve have learned is how to make kids feel chilled.
Every age is different and every youngster is different. Some will come bursting in looking forward to it all. Others might be a little more quiet and need some coaxing.
We will meet them at their level, chatting with them about what they like, what they have been doing and general getting them comfortable.
If it means playing about and acting the idiot we can do that. If it means taking everything a little slower and quieter then we can do that too.
For the first chunk of the experience we will typically be photographing you and the kids together. This aids them feel comfortable and understand the procedure. They still have their Mum or Dad for moral support.
Pretty soon they will be happy and chilled and up for the full photoshoot.
We know it’s working because so many youngsters remember us when they come back for their next shoot?
Find out more…
Bob & Bert’s!
Bob & Bert’s!
NO! Not a coffee shop. Bertie the Bear is one of our studio props and he’s really popular with kids. They love his soft fleecy hair and his cheeky grin, and he’s just the right size for a big cuddle from any of our toddlers. And of course he keeps me company when I’m working alone at the studio.
But what Bertie really likes is to be with lots of lovely people, so book a studio appointment for just £45, (presently that includes a complimentary framed Art Print in a 10×8 inch frame), and make Bertie’s day!
January SMILE Competition.
How to Get Real, Genuine Smiles From Your Kids!
Children of a certain age can suddenly lose the power to grin without looking like some weird gargoyle off a church! (In fact some parents do too!) The tip to getting a genuine grin is to give them something they really giggle at.
Here are some things you can do:-
- Be prepared to giggle yourself – and if needs be to wholly act the idiot.
- Remember what TV programs really make them smile.
- It’s surprising how frequently Daddy doing something unfortunate works!
- If they are old enough, do they tell jokes? Do they laugh at jokes?
- For young children, if they have a favorite toy the photographer can use it that in all sorts of ways to make them look and giggle.
- If they like a special song or rhyme, then either bring it on your smartphone or be ready to sing it with them
- Make a checklist of funny things and send it to us before the experience, that way we can be armed and prepared.
We like to keep things fun and simple with youngsters. We understand they trade moods from moment to moment. We will treat them with respect and generally mess around with them to help everyone get the final photograph.
JANUARY SMILE COMPETITION
Tell us what makes them laugh? What do you do – or what have you done, to make your kids laugh and smile? Funniest and most original answers will get posted on the blog and the winner gets a free Photoshoot Gift Voucher for our £45 Winter Studio Deal! The answer with the most FB likes wins. Competition ends on 30 Jan 2017. Winner notified within 5 days thereafter.
Enter on Facebook:
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New for 2017 – Our Baby and Kid’s Clubs
It’s official!
Next year we will be joining with other independent professional photography studios all over the UK to offer our new BABY and KIDS PORTRAIT CLUBS!
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Zach’s Christmas Surprise
Once upon a time…
…baby Zach got into the car with his mummy and daddy, and they drove all the way to Dundonald – where Zach fell asleep. When he woke up he was out of the car and in a photography studio, and guess who was standing next to him? Here’s a clue…
Zach was so excited and he smiled and waved his arms around for the nice photographer. And they all lived happily ever after!
The end.
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