Photographing 'Lifestyle' means real, natural, as the story unfolds in front of you. Sometimes though, to help a child feel comfortable in front of the camera, I occasionally use minimal props to help them feel at ease. Props can show a particular stage of your child's development and what child doesn't love to show off their toys. Older children "Tweens" or Teenagers love to be able to express their own ideas on how they would like themselves to be portrayed. It can help build their self confidence in front of the camera if they've been able to use a prop that they love. For boys it could be their skateboard, bike, fishing rod, Lego, etc., for girls it could be their favourite dress, make-up, flowers or their own ideas. This little girl wanted to show off her new vintage dresses and she was so thrilled with the outcome!
And night falls....
Daisy Chain
Sunny skies, twirls, and daisy chains, childhood memories are made of these!
Winter Solstice
Winter solstice today and this gorgeous girl suffered the cold to wear her favourite vintage dress!
Angel Flare
My favourite time of the year, gorgeous Autumn sun flare on a little angel!
Twins out Loud!
Not only do I love photography but I also love home decorating. So I can't tell you how excited I was to discover a recycled furniture warehouse called Mulbury. They have the most unusual pieces including industrial and recycled timber furniture. They so kindly offered for me to use a ship's horn for a little shoot I did of the cutest twin boys. Go check out their site at - www.mulbury.com.au
Accessorise, Accessorise!!!
A girl can never have too many accessories, maybe not all on at the same time!!!
Crowns & Gowns Mini Sessions .....
Watch Them Grow Photography is introducing "Crown & Gown" sessions....let your little girl's imagination run wild......
Photos from previous session below:
Something special is in the air
Something special is coming.....more details coming soon!!
Thrilled to be.....
Truly honoured to be picked as one of the featured photographers at Child Photography Inspiring Monday | Week 24. You can view other wonderful child photographers at: http://childphotocompetition.com/inspiring-monday-week-24/
For someone so young....
My friend's daughter Charlotte decided all on her own to donate her hair for people suffering with Cancer in the World's Greatest Shave! In her own words "I am only 7 years old and in Grade 2. I know how sick people can get when they have a yucky thing called cancer. I hope I can help them and they can use my hair to make a wig." To think someone so young would be so selfless to think of others. Charlotte and I shared a gorgeous photo shoot before her big haircut. You can sponsor Charlotte her at this address: www.worldsgreatestshave.com/charlotte van poppel.
