For all my portrait sessions on the Treasure Coast, starting with the end in mind helps us to envision ahead of time what we want to create. For example, for this session, because we knew the main portrait was going to hang in the wide space above the fireplace, we knew for sure that this one needed to be in a landscape orientation. I kept this in the back of my mind during the session and made sure the family had several horizontal images to choose from.
Read MoreThe family members in this portrait came from several states to spend time together in Stuart. They had such a sweet time together. Mom and dad actually divorced many years ago, but that didn't stop everyone from sharing a vacation home and having fun together!
Read MoreI've been doing this long enough to hear parent after parent express guilt for not having photographed their families more often over the years. Sadly, it's one of the rare things you can't do over. This time with your kids (and grandkids) will pass, but it doesn't have to be a regret for you.
Read MoreFamily photos—these days it seems many families are happy to just have them on their devices. That’s better than not having family photos at all, for sure. However, aren’t your portraits meant for more than that? Studies show that having portraits displayed prominently in your home is good for everyone—the adults and kids alike.
Read MoreI love it when I get a call from a man! To me it shows a lot about how much they value their relationships. For this session, I got a call from the dad--his wife had said she really wanted special portraits of their kids, something they hadn't done much through the years. But now time was running short--all three were young adults. Plus, we needed to hurry because the kids were heading back to college soon.
Read MoreI'm excited to share with you that Neighbors of Stuart magazine featured me and my photography business a few years ago. I love what the writer wrote, so we are posting on the blog. As a passionate portrait artist, I strive to exceed expectations with my work. I believe professional portraits commemorate special times and capture precious memories to revisit for years to come.
Read MoreA family gathering can be the perfect opportunity for an extended family portrait. Even when planning isn't possible, you can capture precious photos of your loved ones.
Read MoreMy clients sometimes share their heartfelt regrets about missed portrait opportunities. Like those rare occasions when all their kids come home again, some living afar and some just around the corner.
I totally get it – in the whirlwind of getting everything ready for the kids' visit, it's easy to overlook capturing those special moments. It's like when my own boys both come home, and I find myself caught up in preparing for the visit and my own excitement to see them.
Read MoreYour family portraits are about so much more than just photography, so I’m thrilled to offer you my free guide, “How to Look and Feel your Best in your Family Portraits.” These easy tips will help you and lead to a portrait experience that’s a lot more relaxing and fun. You will see lots of visual examples of portraits done right here in local locations around Stuart, Palm City, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach and all over the Treasure Coast.
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