 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!! Those posed photos are what go on a canvas or in a frame on your living room wall, but you know what photos become the screensavers and are posted on social media? The photos that get shared the most and are looked at again and again? Those are the candid or connection photos. Not every photo that looks unposed actually is! Some of the most precious, connection-filled images that my clients love were prompted by me but then the moment was allowed to flow and develop organically. Other times, these moments are captured in between the posed and scripted moments. But I'm talking a lot. Let me show you what this looks like.
 
In all of these pairings, the first image is great! It's sweet and my clients are very pleased with them. There is nothing wrong with those first images. All I'm saying is that the second images are the ones that make my clients feel something. It stirs emotion and these are the photos they stare at, share, and put as their phone wallpapers. Some of these photos were prompted, some were just a moment that unfolded, and the last one was us moving from one place to another. You never know when a sweet moment might happen!
I'll always get you the posed, looking photos, but trust me, your favorites will end up being the photos we could never completely plan :)
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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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