Posts Tagged ‘children’s portraits’

This adorable 8-year-old and her siblings came to J. Love Photography to be professionally photographed a  few weeks back.  Her mom and I wanted something different in the way of portraits for their home.  I had been wanting to purchase a zebra chair for the studio for quite some time so this was the excuse I needed.  We thought it might be interesting to put it outside in front of some tall grasses and see what we came up with.

We ended up deciding that the green grass was too overpowering so we made it black and white… except Dylan herself.  Her twin siblings were also part of the session.  We had a crazy good time on a beautiful summer evening.  We managed to capture the three of the siblings in a lovely pose for a wall portrait and we also created a little keepsake album of all of their favorites.

If you haven’t considered having your children professionally photographed together in quite some time, act now while the weather is still beautiful! I’ll post more images taken in this beautiful autumn weather soon.

For the last few years, I’ve been photographing children in the No Cavity Club at Dr. Brent Kolb’s office at Dexter Family Dentistry in Dexter, Michigan. Dr. Kolb and his staff; Sandy, Marian, Ashley and the gang are all so friendly and fun.  I’ve recommended countless people to their offices because Brent proves that dentistry does not have to be a painful, dreadful experience! I remember telling a friend that this dentist office is painless and fun and she thought I was nuts. But she’s now a devoted DFD patient too.

Several kids are rewarded yearly with their portrait on the wall all year when they have no cavities! We spend part of a day together with lots of kids having a good time as they entertain me with their spirited little selves. Sometimes I even talk the moms and dads into joining in.

Although I love them all, I posted two of my favorite No Cavity Club kid portrait that make me smile every time I see them! Kids are so funny aren’t they?

Photographers are always on the lookout for unique props for our studios.  I was excited to come across Mandy Pomo and her mom, Sandy Crews who share Sweet Pea & Co.  These two talented women create the most amazing soft dolls and whimsical clothing for children.  I have many, many outfits in my studio for children’s portraits such as a bear costume, a pea pod for a newborn baby, and lots and lots of tutus like the one pictured here.

Blue Faerie

I have grown up women ask me all the time why they can’t wear them!   I agree! When I create childrens’ portraits, especially when they are between the ages of 2 and 5, I let them go.  No posing.  Forget that! Children need to just ‘be’.  So we turn the music on, dress up, dance, play, and have a great time! Kids love playing dress-up with this clothing!  Quite honestly, adults like me are jealous!  What does Cyndi Lauper say… ‘girls just wanna have fun…’

These are the kinds of moments we capture.  Priceless!  So stop down and see Sandy and Mandy at Booth 43 during Dexter Daze Friday, August 13 and Saturday, August 14 by the gazebo. Check out all of their whimsical creations… and then come see me so we can create beautiful portraits of your children! Please pick up one of my business cards at their booth… there’s a special offer on the back side for Dexter Daze.

Dexter Daze is one of those small, hometown festivals that reminds you of how good it feels to live in a small community. Check it out and mark your calendar!