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Heather Connery
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How To Capture a Natural Smile at Your Child's Photoshoot
You've scheduled the perfect portrait session for your child, picked out the perfect outfit, and now you're worried about whether little...
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Heather Connery
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How to Choose the Right Photographer
You don't know of a good photographer, so you post on Facebook asking for recommendations. You go with one of those recommendations, have...
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Heather Connery
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Most Commonly Forgotten Items to Bring to a Photoshoot
You wouldn't think that showing up to smile for a camera would be all that complicated. But there are definitely several details involved...
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Heather Connery
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Best Time to Schedule Your Maternity Photo Shoot
Hopefully since you're reading this, you've decided to schedule a maternity photo shoot to document this beautiful time in your life. I...
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Heather Connery
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Motherhood Mini Sessions | April 20, 2024
Moms are the ones left out of the photos most of the time. Why? Because we're usually the ones taking the pictures. You do so much for...
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Heather Connery
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How to Capture Baby's First Year in Milestone Sessions
That first year of your baby's life is so full of changes and firsts, and they just go through so much development. No matter how many...
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Heather Connery
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When to Do Newborn Photos
If you're expecting, I am so excited for you! I know you have so many things to think about and plan for. So, if you're planning your...
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Heather Connery
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Why You Should Have a Photo Shoot For Your Child
Does the thought of a photo shoot for your child stress you out? Figuring out a date, finding the outfit, ironing or steaming said...
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My Favorite Types of Child Portraits
I started writing this thinking I would only have 3, but all of these had to make the list. Each type is special and so worthy of...
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Heather Connery
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My 3 Favorite Ways to Display Photos
There are countless ways to display the beautiful photos you have invested in. Some easy and some not so much. Sometimes just the thought...
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Heather Connery
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The Importance of Portraits on Your Wall
Your children don't see their portraits on your social media, phone, or hard drive every day. When you hang their portraits on your wall,...
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Heather Connery
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5 Tips to Survive a Cake Smash Session
1 -Choose the right cake. In addition to your little cutie, the cake will be the focus of the session. Make sure you choose a color that...
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Heather Connery
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What If My Child Won't Behave for a Photoshoot?
When you've booked a session, made the investment, and purchased the outfit(s), you might worry if your child will "behave" so you are...
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Heather Connery
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6 Tips to Make the Most of Your Heirloom Vignette Portrait Session
Heirloom vignettes are, in my opinion, the most special, timeless portraits you can have made of your child. You want this session to go...
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Heather Connery
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When to Schedule an Heirloom Portrait of Your Child
How old should my child be to schedule an heirloom portrait session? Heirlooms can be captured any time from when your child can sit up...
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Heather Connery
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What are Heirloom Portraits?
Heirlooms are a very classic, elegant style of child portrait. They are usually captured on a solid white or off white backdrop. I...
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Heather Connery
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3 Things Your Photographer Doesn't Want You To Do
As your photographer, I want you to have a relaxed, enjoyable session experience, and I want your images to be beautiful. To help you get...
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Heather Connery
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How to Prepare for your Family Portrait Session
Choose the colors. Decide on what colors you feel good in and that go well with your home decor. I will always vote for neutral and...
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Heather Connery
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How to Prepare for Your Child's Portrait Session
Choose the colors. Neutrals always photograph well and stand the test of time. For siblings, choose 2-3 neutrals, or other colors, that...
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Heather Connery
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What to Wear to a Family Portrait Session
Choose simple, well-fitting outfits. Just as a simple background puts the focus on your family, so do simple outfits. Make sure everyone...
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