Family Maternity Photography

I have an Interior design background and also offer architectural photography as well, although my main focus is maternity, newborn, children, and family photography.

Family Memories

2008-06-23 18:25:21 by blueeyedtexan

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Hi i am in need of a few tips on how to professionally take portraits for both materinity and family.

So my first questions is, in 2 days i am doing a maternity photo shoot for this lady that i met online. We have already discussed the details about what she's like, i'd like to try to do etc. (black and white) So that part is taken care of :) I have done some research online to get a better idea about what to do. I am very excited about this but yet i am so nervous.This is my first time to do something like this and i don't want to mess anything up. I know that it'll be fun and hopefully a little bit easier, however, what's bothering me is equipment wise, what on earth do i do/bring? I will be bringing several gear with me that i already own but i am not sure.

Ontop of that, she wants to have some family photos of her hubby and 1 1/2 year old. I have no problem doing something like that.My question for this one is how do i make absolute certain that i can get all their eyes and faces in focus especially with such a little one?

I am going to professional photography college right now but i have yet to learn a few things cuz apparently i won't learn these tips until the next few weeks :/

I do know that i should bring a flash with me but other than that i haven't a clue. All this will be done inside their home :)

The equipment that i own is:
2 umbrellas
canon 5d with zoom lens 25-105mm
canon 430 ex flash
p-22 studio kit( 2 light stands, 2 clamps, p-22 diffusion)
silver/gold reflector
tripod
ttl cord (3ft)
pocket wizards (2)
sync cord for pocket wizards
pc cord(for the flash
flash filter packet(Lee I believe)
light meter
2 lens filters, 1 polarizer and 1 uv

I can borrow equipment from my school but i am wanting to use natural lighting mostly and to bring a white sheet. Do i use duct tape to hold the sheet or pushins?? I know that with the flash i should point straight up to bounce more light. Should i use ttl for the flash?

Please let me know on what i should bring /do. I have in mind what i'd like to do compositionally n whatnot.I am just wanting to do a very excellent job for this family and myself

If you know what poses you intend to take - try to find time to practice the shots using family/friends before the shoot. Use the flash and reflectors you'll be taking with you. The actual camera matters less - this is more about having you confident and in control of the shoot. When you go, don't take too much gear - it can make your subject nervous! Usually you'll do fine with an umbrella flash plus a slave unit and a reflective sheet to balance eye shadows etc. Feel confident and in control without being too bossy and your subject will be relaxed and natural. Let Mum look after the toddler's poses but try to avoid flash with the child (maybe use higher speed film) and take plenty of shots - from my experience its often that extra final shot that's the best. Go out there and enjoy yourself!

2009-03-18 17:45:42 by beautifulsekhmet

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I need a song for my photography website I'm making, and I'm also making slideshows and need some good ideas for songs. (Pics are mostly of babies, children, families, maternity.
I love indie music, but the songs need to be feel-good, not at all dreary. I'd LOVE some suggestions!!
thanks guys! :)

"Big Jumps" - Emiliana Torrini
"I Feel It All" - Feist
"One, Two, Three, Four" - Fiest
"Dan and Marie Picking Hum" - Sondre Lerche (instrumental, off the Dan In Real Life soundtrack)

Hope you like them!

2009-11-03 10:09:09 by lovetoday

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I am starting a small company that will include:
*Photography (Mostly outside in natural light - portraits, engagement, maternity, family, children)
*Graphic Design (flyers, invitations, favors, Christmas Cards, business cards, ...)
* Event Planning (Showers - baby and bridal, birthday, engagement parties)

I am very involved in my church and love Jesus with all my heart.

I have been thinking about a company name since July this year. I came up with
J29:Eleven Designs. (Favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11) This reminds people of 9/11. I don't want a company name that reminds people of a ver sad day in American History.

I have an excel spreadsheet that is filled with ideas. Can you help?

I really didn't want to have the name too long but because it encompass so much stuff I should include Photography and Graphic Design. You think?

I love these:
Pixel
Shutter
Blissful
Brilliance
Milestone
"Picture is worth a 1000 words"
Cali for California
Curly

Hi Cali:
I love Jesus too! You do alot of different things so you don't want a name like Shutter that just points to the photography part of your business. I think you need a broader name. I do alot of things too, all under "design" so I called my business "Plain Jane Design" and underneath that, list "photography, painting, interior design". That way, I can give my card out for any of those interests. I kind of liked the J29:Eleven Designs myself:D

2006-12-27 09:20:04 by Nicky

I would like it to be very creative and cute. It doesnt have to represent the word photos or pictures or photography. I really want it to be directed towards children photography. I am a girly girl so that would be neat to have something frilly sounding. I came up with one like Pink Labratory. I heard if you pick a favorite color and then somethink you like or represents your business or the meaning of it. put those 2 together. Or by putting awhole bunch of names in 2 hats. The first would be things you love (ex: mangos, cucumbers, bubbles) and the other hat would be descriptive words you like. and then choose one out of each hat and put the words together and see what your business could be called. I heard it's worked for a few people. So if any one could help me and see what you come up with. Please let me know. Thanks so much. Can't wait to see what u all come up with. Remember cute, sweet, fun, child like, and catchy! :)
Please be original and no typical names. thx again :)
I need something very fun and playful. Please give me all your suggestions. More the better

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Family Photography

2008-03-01 22:02:41 by luvmy3boyz15