Take Better Pics Part 4

Tip #4 You don't have to pose your child. Personality comes out alot better when you let the child be themselves. The expressions that you love come out while your child is having a good time, not when they are sitting with their legs crossed being told to look at the camera! Just play, have fun!

I am realizing what a bad blogger I have been! There are several sessions that I never blogged. Here is one from the Fall. Can you tell this dog loved me? And I loved her as well! I love the last shot where she is leaping into the air!

Taking Better Photos Tip #3

Tip #3 Take more than just one shot! With kids it is really hard to get that perfect expression. Therefore, if you fire off a few shots in a row, one of them is more likely to have that expression that you just love! It also takes alot of patience. Photographing your own children is one of the hardest things to do. I took the pictures below of my 2 boys and you wouldn't believe the amount of out takes I had from this session! Lots of really goofy ones and I ended up with these 4 that I love! These were on our Christmas card this year.

Take Better Pics #2

Tip #2 Watch your background. Look for objects in your background that may take away from your subject. For example trees in the background can look like they are sprouting out of someone's head if you don't watch where your subject is. Uncluttered backgrounds are the best for photos of your kids. You want the kids to be the main focus, not a complicated background.

Here are some photos from a Fall Senior photo shoot:

Take Better Pictures of your kids!

I have clients who ask me questions about taking better pictures, so I thought I would do some articles about it on my blog. On top of that I would like to make it a contest. After I get through the tips I will accept entries of pictures that you have taken. I will post the pics on the blog and allow others to vote. The winner will get a complimentarty session with Photo Art by Suzi. In order to be eligible you must not have had a session done within the last 6 months.

Tip #1 Know your camera! Whether you have a really cheap camera, or a really nice one. You need to know all the features and settings. Reading your manual is the best place to start. Nicer SLR cameras like the Rebel have entire books dedicated to them at Borders or Barnes & Noble. These books are extremely helpful. Sometimes less is more when it comes to these cameras. The fancy cameras can actually be a detriment if you don't know how to use them. So get out there and learn your cameras!



Just cause I really like to include some photos, here are some of my baby planner's final birthday session! Yummy cake!

Sibling Love!

These 2 had so much fun! They were really creative and coming up with all kinds of ideas that they wanted to try. It is fun to work with older kids sometimes who really want a photo shoot, especially when they have one where the photographer lets them do crazy things!

An early arrival!

This little cutie surprised her mom with an early arrival! She was so sweet and slept so well for us! Even when we layed her naked on a plate!

Happy New Year!

A new year and alot of new things at Photo Art by Suzi! I am working on a new website, have new pricing, and I have an office in Birmingham where I can meet clients and deliver prints. I am now booking sessions for February, March, and April. Call me and we can plan a cute Spring themed Portrait Session! More updates coming soon.....

I LOVE FALL!!!!

It is so beautiful here in the fall. We have a 45 min drive to school everyday and I enjoy the colors so much. These photos were taken the other day when Brayden had a cold and stayed with me instead of going to school. We took a little walk in the woods by the school and had some fun!

A Fun Family

I had fun with this family! It was such a beautiful Fall day! It was warm, sunny, and the leaves were perfect.

Complimentary Christmas Cards!!!!

I am offering a special for Christmas Cards! If you call me before October 15th and book a session you will receive a complimentary box of 24 flat Christmas cards. You must have your photo session done by November 15th in order to have your cards ready in time. Limited to the first 10 to book. Call 810-695-9826 or email me at photoartbysuzi@comcast.net. Also sharing some photos from a session last week!

Another CA Session!

I am really enjoying the Celebrating Adoption program! These kids are so special! This is little "H". She wasn't so sure about me and my big camera, but when I peeked around the side of it she gave me a smile!