 Most people have some kind of expectation when they book a portrait session. They go in assuming that the photos they want are the posed, smiling at the camera, photos. And don't get me wrong, those are good, important photos, but those don't end up being the photos my clients love the most!!
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 I normally do my portrait sessions outside. But that means we can only do it in good weather. Which, being that I live in Michigan, means usually only May through September. Spring and fall are rainy and cold and winter is, well, winter. So what about sessions that need to happen during those months? Are there any reasons other than weather that might lead you to need a studio session? The answer to that question is YES!
 Some kids LOVE being in front of the camera and others... well, they're not as sure. Every one of them is different and in some cases, it just takes a bit of time to warm up to things. Other times, they just won't have it. No matter what, my job is to get your photos of your children so how do I get portraits of little ones who don't want to cooperate? It just takes some creativity.
 While I definitely get your traditional posed portraits, my favorite part of family sessions is the interaction images! These are loosely posed - I give a direction for you to follow and then I step back and capture the interaction - and slightly candid. It's these photos that usually end up having the most genuine smiles, which families LOVE!
 Whether it is your first or sixth child, a new baby is exciting news that you want to share! But how do you manage the spread of this joyous news in today's day and age of social media and minute by minute updates? I have some suggestions for you!
 Senior sessions are your time to shine but can you do them with someone? Absolutely! But what does that look like, practically speaking? I'm so glad you asked!
 When you find a photographer that you want to hire, you probably wanted to see their work. Maybe you've followed them on Instagram and have fallen in love with their style. Or maybe you were scrolling through their portfolio. Either way, you needed to see their work to help you make a decision.
 If you've ever worked with a professional photographer, you have probably seen in the contract that your rights are limited to personal use only. You can't sell the images or edit them. Why not? They're your photos, right? Shouldn't you be able to do whatever you want with them?
 I encourage my clients to print out their photos and I make it easy for them to do so through their gallery. But what products should you get? I recommend certain products based on the type of session you did.
 I always recommend printing out your photos. Why take them if you don't display them? But when it comes to printing, does it matter where you go? Well, yes and no. Really, it comes down to what exactly it is you are printing.
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Hi! I'm Sarah!
I am a natural light portrait photographer. I've been taking photos since 2014 and would eat a smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Cafe for lunch everyday if I could. Thank you so much for stopping by. I blog about sessions, things I'm learning, stuff in my life, and information for YOU, my client. If you like what you see around the site, I'd love to work with you! I'd also love to connect with you on Instagram. I'm @sarah_jayne_photo :) Archives
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