Us moms (& photographers) do a lot of detailed planning for these portrait sessions. It’s a whole new world for our babies to experience. I mean, no doubt, that has to be a lot for a baby to deal with, being a gorgeous model and all these people catering to you, dressing you in adorable little outfits and trying to get everything perfect =) And then we stand back and say “smile!” LOL!
When I have a plan and a vision, I’m determined to execute it fully! Monica knows my drill by now. She stopped me in the middle of one section of images and said “now Tiffany, I know you’re a perfectionist, but I’m sure whatever you got I will like, haha” because she knows that I can’t just settle for anything, I strive to capture those perfect pictures that express personality <3
So Gianna was completely content during her session, but I have to admit, she was a tough one to crack, haha. We got thru the family portraits and moved on to a gorgeous, yet simple, vintage setup outdoors that I was super excited to shoot! We put Gianna in an adorable vintage sunsuit with matching accessories and props. Gianna just looked at us like “why am I in this outfit, why is there a flower on my head and why am I sitting on a suitcase?? Why is everyone staring at me?” LOL! But there is almost ALWAYS a breaking point. A point to which we find the key that unlocks a rainbow of smiles and that, unfortunately for Monica, haha, was her singing a song to Gianna, not once, not twice, but I’m guessing at least 20 times. Oh, but it worked and THATS when Gianna began smiling and dancing!
I don’t mind the challenge. Easy isn’t fun and being goofy to entertain these littles is what we live for! And I have to say, I think a lot of times, parents are surprised when they see the finished gallery, after all the work that goes into getting these kiddos to smile, LOL! But I just keeping moving along during the session and let them be surprised, cause I’m a little sneaky like that =)
Njoy my faves from Gianna’s 1 Year Portrait Session <3
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