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 MoreFamily portraits are a cherished tradition that can capture the love, relationships and personality of your family for generations to come. But with so many photographers to choose from, it can be tough to know where to start. That's where this guide comes in. I'll walk through the different types of portrait services, show you how to find a photographer whose approach is a perfect match for your family, and help you think about your investment without compromising on what’s important to you.
Read MoreDon’t miss your chance for a family portrait everyone will cherish, even if they don’t realize that yet.
If family is coming to town, I suspect you're stretched in a million directions to get ready, but please don’t forget to take this opportunity to photograph your whole family together. For many, especially those with older kids, married kids and grandkids this is a rare opportunity to have everyone together in one place for a family photo session here in the Stuart, Florida area.
Read MoreWe can be hesitant about doing family portraits no matter what ages our kids are.
In this family, the mom wasn’t sure about having family portraits done, even though her kids are grown and not likely to have a toddler-style meltdown.
“We aren’t the kind of people who do family portraits,” she said. “And I’m not really photogenic.”
(I told her many people, especially moms, feel that way. She is not alone.)
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