Portrait Artist Blog

I am so excited the weather is cooling down and the calls are coming in for this fall's portrait sessions! How can you make the most of your fall family portrait session? There are a lot of ways you can maximize your experience and enjoy these memories for years to come!

PLANNING DETAILS - I know, I know! When are you going to get the time to plan a session? It's hard enough to get everyone together, let alone plan it and all think of all the extras. However, whatever you don't put in your calendar, won't happen, so that's the first thing we have to do! We can help you book your shoot, AND book the planning, so you HAVE to do it. If it's in the calendar, and it's not just you, it tends to happen. Once we have planned your shoot together, you will have a better idea of what to do next to pull off the perfect session.

When planning your session, think about the colors you love, the formality you want to have, and how your portraits will look in your home.

• Colors - Start with your favorite neutrals - beige, grey, white, black, etc. - then add in some pop colors. Coordinating clothing will be a breeze after you have your color palette!
• Formality - This isn't your run of the mill photo shoot! We can get as formal and fancy as you like, or keep it casual. No matter what you choose, make sure the formality is consistent across all members of the family. If Dad is in church attire, then mom and the kids should be in church attire too. If Mom is wearing a formal black flowing dress, then the boys should be wearing suits or tuxedos, and the girls should be wearing formal gowns as well.
• Décor - How often would you like to see your portraits? Once a day? 2-5 times a day? Once a month? Once a year? We have a product for whatever your taste is. If you absolutely love your family, their faces, and your tribe is your everything to you, then I recommend putting medium to large portrait(s) in places of prominence in your home. They should be in areas where you spend most of your time together, or are sure to walk past every day. We have paintings, canvases, metal prints and (now) framed collages to fit these purposes and fit the style of your home. If you want to enjoy your portraits at times you least expect, then use an Exhibit Box and store the portraits inside. The Exhibit Box can sit on an entry table, bookcase, or shelf, and you can bring it down and look through them, and switch out the exhibited image as often as you like.  Take a look at how other clients have chosen to decorate their homes with their portraits here.

I hope this helps get you started on your portrait experience. Feel free to contact us to book yours today! (832) 559-0701