Archive for the ‘Children’ Category
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In Children, Family Portrait, Newborn, Photography, Portrait on October 10, 2013 at 11:36 AM
Family Portrait in Wickham Park – Manchester, CT
In Children, local artist, Photography, Portrait on October 2, 2013 at 3:53 PMI realize that each time I share a few photos from my portrait sessions I use similar descriptives. “I had so much fun; it was an honor; this family is beautiful; can’t wait to share a sneak peek…” Thankfully – it’s always true. I love what I do and the people I get to meet in the process. The Qureshi family was no different. They showed up to our chosen location of Wickham Park right on time and dressed wonderfully. In fact, in the back of my mind I was wishing I could hire Marcy to help all my clients get ready for their sessions. [Take note future clients – all of their colors compliment each other without being too “matchy” – and they convey the vibrancy of this family] Marcy is due with baby number two in a few weeks – so we got this session in just in time and I’m very happy to share it with you. ♥ [Please note – you can click on each image to view it larger/in a slide show format]
Magic Hour Foundation
In Children, Photography, Portrait on August 27, 2013 at 5:32 PMI’ve been meaning to share that I’ve been accepted as a volunteer photographer with the Magic Hour Foundation.
The Magic Hour Foundation works to match professional photographers with cancer patients and survivors in order to provide a complimentary portrait session. It’s an opportunity for everyone to have some fun and create beautiful memories. If you know someone who may be wishing for something like this please share the site with them so they can apply for a session of their own. ♥
More baby love with Joshua & Jacob – Twin Newborn Baby Session
In Children, Photography, Portrait on August 17, 2013 at 10:24 AMSigh. These two are so sweet. Joshua & Jacob came into the studio for their second session with me. It’s amazing how much they’ve changed in just a few weeks – and I was so honored to document some of their cuteness. Mom was amazing, calmly balancing the needs of both boys, laughing when we did something silly and helping me move and prop them up. I was so impressed with her ease and confidence and am so glad I got to have this time with them.
Old Soul – One more photograph from my session with Elizabeth
In Children, local artist, Photography, Portrait on August 12, 2013 at 4:57 PM
One of the things that really struck me in my portrait session with Elizabeth was how at moments she reflected the parts of her that are still little girl, sometimes who she was in the moment – and now and then there were glimpses of who she will become. In this image she seems to be reflecting an old soul, even someone from the past. I found the moment very powerful. Do you see all of these things in yourself? We all carry with us part of the past, present and future. It was really cool to witness and capture it.
Show & Tell … Portrait Session with Elizabeth
In Business, Children, local artist, Photography, Portrait on August 11, 2013 at 5:19 PMAs I worked on the images from my portrait session with Elizabeth I thought about how I needed to cull a few to create a “sneak peek” album for Facebook. The more I came across ones that really excited me the more I realized the “sneak peek” was really more of a show and tell for the photographer. We love what we do so much that when an image we made really strikes our fancy we become like little kids in grade school bringing our most prized possession to class. That’s how I feel anyways. I just want to share this thing that makes my heart sing! Here is my favorite from out time together.
Elizabeth’s family just expanded by newborn twins so her mom brought her into the studio to have an “all about her time” – and we had so much fun. She is a wonderful girl – full of energy, a great sense of humor, a very sweet heart and a vibrant sense of style. We negotiated with each other and did lots of colorful pictures the way she wanted, and then a few subdued, quieter ones for me. In fact – working with her taught me a lot. The artist in me wanted to make images that I liked – and the service oriented photographer wanted and needed to make images she would be pleased with and I had to make sure to let her needs outweigh my own. So, that being said – here is my show and tell of our collaboration. She was a pleasure to work with.
Joshua & Jacob Twin Newborn Photo Session
In Business, Children, Photography, Portrait on July 31, 2013 at 6:32 PMI’m in love. With Joshua & Jacob and with newborn photography. My friend Jodie’s daughter Lexi just had twins!! And they allowed me the great honor of coming to the house to take some pictures. This was my first time working with infants and I feel so lucky to have been able to do it – and can’t wait for the next opportunity. Lexi is beautiful, the babies are gorgeous and we all had fun working together. Here are a few images from the session. ♥♥♥ [ I threw in just one “fussy” one of Joshua because I still think he looks cute … and that is the only time he cried. He was perfectly cooperative for two solid hours which totally amazed me. ]
If you were having a newborn session done, how would you want your pictures processed? Since this was my first time I had a hard time deciding if I wanted to do all bright and colorful or more classic with the black and white.
Carter and the two second portraits … photography at Studio on Main
In Business, Children, Photography, Portrait on May 7, 2013 at 6:21 AM
I see posts online all the time about the “10 minute portrait” – how to get a decent shot when you are short on time.
Five year old Carter and his mom popped into the studio recently to deliver me a piece of furniture – and Carter insisted on being my model.
We invented the “two second portrait” … lol. First he ran full speed through the studio – in and out of the massage room, kitchen, gallery space – then back to the photography space. He’d hop up on a chair, stool, couch – and shout “take my picture now” – at which point he’d smile and sit still for literally two seconds before wiggling down and running the course again.
It was actually a lot of fun to photograph someone so excited to be my subject and gave me a great opportunity to explore the light and space. I’ve been so busy just setting up and promoting the massage therapy portion of the business that I’ve neglected to remind anyone that I am a photographer too.
The possibilities here are endless. There is a beautiful indoor space, a huge front porch and even a small yard. Room for both styled and natural shoots, I can’t wait to get started.
Tania Palermo [Studio on Main] 