Location Location Location
Selecting a location for your photo session is a big choice! Sometimes, as the photographer, I am asked to select a location based on client preferences but sometimes my clients ask if I can come to them. When my clients ask me to come to them, I always get a thrill out of the unknown.
Inspiration from Client Relationships
The beauty of my trade is that I am inspired by such a wide variety of elements. One of my very favorite things to be inspired by is actually my clients. In my opinion, client relationships are essentially the life blood of any business. It is through good relationships that you get return customers.
Mixing Family Sessions with Milestones
One thing to know about me is that I get attached. Not in a creepy way but rather in regards to working with clients multiple times and in different stages of their lives. My clients hire me to take wonderful and memorable photos of your family (aka they are investing in me). Then, while working with them, I have the opportunity to get to know them and their family and we start to build a relationship (aka I become invested in them and attached to their stories)!
Forgoing What is Traditional for What Feels Right
Throughout the year, I have the opportunity to photograph individuals and families for a wide variety of occasions. During each session I try to go a little beyond the boundaries of what is expected and explore new and exciting ideas. This year for the holiday season, I decided to forgo traditional Christmas photos that consisted of bright red and green colors accompanied by snow or silent backgrounds for a style that felt right.
