Although I don’t do many baby shoots, but when I do, they keep me on my toes! And, they help me get my baby fix! I love babies, but after 3 girls…I’m done!! I did a couple of semi-recent baby shoots, and loved every minute of them! I thought I’d share some photos and tips with you.
Tips for having your new baby photographed:
The best time to have your baby photographed is As Soon As Possible! Within the first week is best…within the first 3-4 days is even better!
Make sure the baby is well fed. Or if the appointment is close to feeding time, you may want to wait and feed the baby when you arrive. Especially if feeding makes baby sleepy!
Try to keep baby in loose clothing, so there isn’t any marks when your little bundle of joy is undressed.
Dress in layers! It gets mighty warm in there. We like to keep the heat up to keep baby warm and comfy!
Most importantly don’t stress. We understand bringing your new love (or even having us come to you) in itself, can be a little stressful. Your worried that the baby is going to scream the whole time, and empty themselves all over our blanks and props. Yup, they may, ad probably will! And it’s all okay, we expect it! If it doesn’t happen we are super surprised!
Babies change SO fast. Professional newborn photos are a great way to remember your beautiful baby, before you blink and they are entering high school!
I have a couple more baby shoots to put up so stay tuned!!
If you’ve been a client of mine for at least a year, chances are you have a gallery on my old gallery site. I’ve switched to a new and cooler site, which I love. (and so do my clients I hear!!) So I will not be renewing my subscription to the old one. So if you have a gallery up there, you may want to look through it again and make sure there isn’t anything you want printed. Your files can still be accessed through me…but I am in the process of archiving everything on that site. Once it is archived, there will be a small retrieval fee for finding whatever it is that you would like.
My subscription is up at the end of February. In case you miss the old gallery cut off, you can still retrieve your files through me, but all files will be archived by April 1st. (so after that, the retrieval fee will apply.)
In case you are not sure where your gallery is hosted, I’ve added a shot of the welcome page to refresh your memory.
If you have been married for over 2 years, or are a studio client and would like to purchase your images on disk, please email me, and we will discuss the details.
As always, if you have any questions, please email/call me, and I’ll help ya’ out!
Hope everyone had a great holiday and a happy and safe new year! This year is already shaping up to be awesome!
I’m not really one to believe in New Year’s resolutions, but if I was to make one, it would be to blog more. I’m so incredibly horrible at this! Well, it can’t get any worse, so it can only get better. So I figure to help me keep blogging I’ll be writing about Lyrical Lens, helpful wedding and photo tips, and whats going on at home too. I have 3 girls and a husband of 15 years, so there has to be something amusing there, right? Haha, I guess we’ll see…won’t we?
We have a bunch of great things happening…And lots of new products, and services coming out as well. So keep checking back!
We love getting messages like this from our clients:
Hi Dave,
Scott and I as well as our families can’t thank you enough for the amazing services you brought to our wedding. The music was perfect, the lighting was gorgeous, the monogram we loved and your enthusiasm made the party a blast! Everyone had so much fun and the compliments keep coming in. So thank you for making our wedding a day to remember!
Now this is awesome…..We did her sisters wedding over 4 years ago and she’s already planning on having us do her wedding!
Hi Dave,
That is good to know that you’re free; I’ve been to a lot of weddings and your DJ services by far are the absolute best! I really think the DJ is a huge part of what “makes” the reception…can’t wait! You’ll be one of the first to hear!!!
Ahh, the veil… the ultimate accessory in the transformation from engaged girl to blushing bride. Though steeped in tradition as it is, unless required by your religion, a veil is strictly optional. Today, wearing a veil is more of a style statement than a symbolic gesture. Thus, the ideal veil depends largely on the style of your wedding gown and the overall look you want to create.
The true definition of a professional is one who makes it their profession. They are an expert in their field.
Quoted from Websters “A professional is one that engages in a pursuit or activity professionally. The professional is characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of their profession, exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace. They are participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs <a professional golfer>, and have a particular profession as a permanent career <a professional soldier>.”
As you plan for your event, how do you sift through the piles of information you will receive. Here are some tips you can use to make notes about the professionals you meet:
Appearance:
How are they dressed when they meet the client? When they setup for the event, or even perform the event? How does their office look (if they have one). Whether they do or not, are they prepared with all the necessary information and materials?
Materials and equipment:
What does their information look like. Was it printed at home or at staples? Is their equipment outdated or does it look like it’s seen better days? Are there wires hanging all over the place?
Websites:
Do they even have a website? If so does it look like it’s from the 80′s? Or better yet does it look like they did it themselves? What about their email address? Is it @AOL or @SBC etc….
Bridal Shows:
How is their display setup? Are their booths professional looking displays or do they look like they were thrown together? What was their overall appearance like? Remember first impressions are everything. If their booth was setup poorly or they weren’t dressed properly what do you think your event will look like?
So what does all this say? Let’s face it, if a wedding professional can’t take themselves seriously how can you expect them to take your event seriously?
When preparing for your wedding or special event most people don’t consider the placement of the entertainment and the space that is required. The reason for this is a typical DJ setup may include: A table top system and 2 stands with speakers setup on either side of the table. However, some companies such as DK Productions don’t fit the “typical” profile and may be using a different setup. They therefore can’t always fit into the spot that is provided for the “typical” DJ.
For example, at a recent event we arrived for setup and instantly we were presented with a problem. The company hired to do lighting placed a stand right in the spot where we were to setup, centered at the edge of the dance floor. Instead of calling us, The lighting company assumed that we would be setup on a table as most DJs are.
Another scenario is to place the DJ in a corner as far as possible from the dance floor. Sometimes that works IF the DJ can broadcast remotely and still setup the speakers near the dance floor (something that DK Productions is capable of doing). However, it can still pose a problem if the setup requires more space, such as: Truss lighting, Video screens or perhaps a larger sound system for a bigger room.
Be sure to consult your entertainment professional and your venue to discuss arrangements for proper space, table setup and placement of the dance floor and entertainment.
Raise a glass – now’s the time to toast to the happy couple! Wedding toasts and speeches can sometimes cause anxiety, but don’t let them. Enjoy your moment in the limelight, and make the most of these situations with some wedding speech prep work.
A while back I saw an episode of “Masters of Reception”, a show dedicated to wedding receptions. This one particular episode basically was about a wedding being the one day out of a year that people want to be treated like royalty. So why is it that so many wedding professionals feel the need to tell them what they are going to do instead of asking them what they want to do?
What makes your event successful is when your vendors take time to get to know you and what you envisioned for your event. Instead of them saying “no” to what might actually be a simple request, they should say “Let’s see what we can do for you”. If you really want to have that unique event, hire professionals who really know what it’s all about….You and your guests!! After all, a little extra can go a long way.
I did a couple of semi-recent baby shoots, and loved every minute of them! I thought I’d share some photos and tips with you.
Now this is awesome…..We did her sisters wedding over 4 years ago and she’s already planning on having us do her wedding!
The true definition of a professional is one who makes it their profession. They are an expert in their field.
will receive. Here are some tips you can use to make notes about the professionals you meet:
When preparing for your wedding or special event most people don’t consider the placement of the entertainment and the space that is required. The reason for this is a typical DJ setup may include: A table top system and 2 stands with speakers setup on either side of the table. However, some companies such as DK Productions don’t fit the “typical” profile and may be using a different setup. They therefore can’t always fit into the spot that is provided for the “typical” DJ.
A while back I saw an episode of “Masters of Reception”, a show dedicated to wedding receptions. This one particular episode basically was about a wedding being the one day out of a year that people want to be treated like royalty. So why is it that so many wedding professionals feel the need to tell them what they are going to do instead of asking them what they want to do?
