THE PHOTO SESSION
My photo sessions probably won’t resemble any portrait sitting you have had in the past.
It is important to remember that I am a candid photographer, not a traditional portrait
photographer.
Who do I photograph?
I choose to work exclusively with young children between the ages of 18 months and six
years, using the black and white medium. My greatest joy is to celebrate the freely
expressed spirit children have at this wonderful stage of their lives.
Where do I photograph?
My sittings take place in the children’s home, a place that is familiar to them, close
to their favourite toys.
What do I photograph?
I capture natural moments of your children’s lives, allowing things to happen instead
of making them happen, striving to achieve an honest portrayal of who they are. Although
many pictures that result from these sittings are portraits, they are captured in a
natural way. I do very little posing.
How long will a session take?
Candid photography takes time, patience and much shooting to produce the quality of
pictures you and I will want. For this reason my sittings take place in two parts. The
first session is when we have our consultation, at which time I will spend an hour or so
doing an initial shoot. A few days later I’ll follow up with another photo session, taking
as much time as required (1 - 2 ½ hours).
Why two sessions?
The advantages of doing the second session are that your children will be more familiar
with me, know what to expect, be more relaxed and – very possibly – eager for another
time of fun with the photographer. A new day can mean a new mood and different feelings
expressed. There will be a wider variety of pictures.
What should they wear?
Since the goal is to produce an every-day, natural portrayal of your children, I recommend
play clothes. Solid, mid-tone colours work best. There should be no pictures or writing on
shirts as these would detract from the face. For boys, denim overalls without a shirt can
be very effective.
What if your children are sick?
Children who are not well will not be able to express their true personalities. If they’re
sick please call as soon as possible and we’ll reschedule.
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