If the thought of scrambling together matching outfits, packing up your entire family for a studio or outdoor location session, and trying to smile naturally in front of the camera while being directed feels a bit intimidating for you – an introvert photographer with a documentary approach might be just what you want. 1. Quiet...
Let’s talk about some common hesitations and misconceptions that I’ve heard some people say about documentary family photography: The photos will be messy because our home is messy While the photos will honor and showcase what your life looks like right now, there are often opportunities to make real moment photos with a mess-free background....
I just celebrated 5 years since my very first documentary session. While it feels like these years have gone by quickly, I’ve collected *just a few* realizations along the way: 1. The 35mm lens could be glued onto my camera body – but having a 24mm on my 2nd camera body is a great addition...
While I rarely take traditional family portraits, I do try to catch the entire family in a picture in some way a few times throughout their documentary family session. You can take a quick family portrait at any time, with any camera – but getting photos that capture your dynamic and the story can be...
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CJI know that my kids just don’t have the personality to sit pretty and pose for pictures, so a low key, introverted photographer who can get good candid shots is definitely the way to go sometime!
JennaYes! “Sitting pretty” really doesn’t suit a lot of kids. Or adults 😉