by Natascha | Sep 8, 2017 | Baby Feet, Big Brother, Boulder Baby Photography, Boulder Children's Photography, Broomfield Children's Photography, Broomfield colorado Baby Photography, Broomfield Colorado Parks, Brother & Sister, Child Model, Clothing, Concept Sessions, Denver Baby Photographer, Denver Baby Photography, Denver Child Model Photographer, Denver Model Photographer, Featured Post, Great Nature Locations, Lafayette Baby Photography, Lafayette Children's Portraits, Louisville Children's Portraits, Louisville Family Photography, Style, Summer, Westminster Children's Photography, Westminster Colorado Baby Photography
Just a quick posting today. As we leave behind the warm summer weather, and head into autumn, I am already missing summer.
So, just have to share one of my favorite Denver Children’s Portrait sessions, shot during summer:
Summer July 4th Concept Portrait Shoot for Children’s Photography by Natascha Lee Studios in Westminster, Colorado from N Lee on Vimeo.
You can see more Denver family portrait videos over on my video page.
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by Natascha | Sep 7, 2017 | Boulder Headshots, Broomfield Colorado Family Photography, Broomfield Colorado Parks, Broomfield Family Photography, Broomfield Senior Portraits, Child Model, Colorado Family Photography, Colorado Family Portraits, Denver Colorado Family Portraits, Denver Kid's Photography, Denver Photographer, Dogs, Families, Fathers, Featured Post, Golden Family Photographer, Great Nature Locations, Louisville Family Photography, Outdoors, Pets, Photography, Portraits
and this is when many folks start thinking about portraits. I often get questions like, “How do I pick a Family Portrait Photographer?” So, here ar:
“4 Quick Steps to pick a Family Portrait Photographer”
Step 1: Recommendations from friends can be a good way to go. But a caveat: just like people have different tastes and budgets for clothing and decor, they will also have wildly different styles in photography. Some people just want a photo that is one step above a snapshot. Others just want one really good family photo. Others want a high-end, boutique experience with a full gallery of WOW images. If you have a friend who has a similar taste and budget in interior decor and clothes, that can be a good indicator that you might like the photographer they use.
Step 2: Then check their website. Their photos should grab you, you should feel right away – “Wow! I love these!”
Step 3: Videos – I also always suggest that clients look at an entire photo session before booking their photographer. That way, they can see if the photographer can deliver a consistent and full gallery of WOW images. This means different angles, close up and wide-angle, each person alone, kids together, kids with parents, both posed and casual, different expressions, etc. That’s much more reliable than seeing just one or two good images.
On my video page, you’ll see about 30 different sessions, to give you an idea of my style. A few of them even have BTS (behind the scenes) and client interviews, which gives you even more of an idea on what it’s like to work with me. Of course, if you want the quick read, my testimonial page can provide that.
Step 4: Contact the photographer. Do they get back to you within one business day? Do they seem to know what they are doing? Do they ask lots of questions to make sure they understand what you are looking for, and you understand what they offer? Do they explain things clearly?
So, there you have it. A complicated process simplified to four key steps. I hope this helps you pick your family photographer. And whether you pick me, or someone else, please do have family photos taken this year! Every year your children change sooo much – these precious times deserve to be captured. Oh, and if you are doing holiday cards ….please please include you and your spouse/co-parent if you are together. Your friends love seeing your kids, but even more than that – they want to see YOU! I feel so passionately about this, I should probably do an entire blog post on “Make sure you appear on your holiday card!”
Here is a sample session taken in the Boulder mountains. I can’t wait to photograph this family again this weekend, this time with their newest family addition!
Session in Boulder, Colorado (with guest appearance by family dog)
Westminster Family Portraits Outdoors in the Boulder Mountains from N Lee on Vimeo.
*Your dogs are part of your family! And we often include them in portraits. There are a few steps to follow to make sure we get the best photos possible, and one of the key things is to have someone who can take over the dogs once we are done photographing them. A neighbor, a friend, etc. It’s also a good idea to have them groomed a couple days before, and bring them a little bit hungry so they will pay attention.
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by Natascha | Jul 13, 2017 | Child Model, Children, Clothing, Colorado Baby Photography, Colorado Children's Portraits, Denver Child Model Headshots, Denver Child Model Photographer, Denver Children's Photographer, Featured Post, Style
Child Models
#TBT to a couple cute Denver kids I shot for their first modeling portfolio. Shooting this age is never easy, and you want a photographer who is super familiar with kids and the way to shoot them for modeling – stylish, variety, but capture their unique personality. Basically, their internal and external cuteness!
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by Natascha | May 20, 2017 | Child Model, Denver Kid's Photography, Denver Model Photographer, Denver Photographer, Featured Post
Do you ever look at your favorite images and see a theme? Today, I noticed this theme of the classic button-down blue shirts. Just had to share:
Denver Child Model Photographer
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by Natascha | May 4, 2017 | Ballet, Broomfield Children's Photography, Child Model, Clothing, Colorado Baby Photography, Colorado Children's Portraits, Dancers, Denver Baby Photography, Denver Child Model Headshots, Denver Child Model Photographer, Denver Headshots, Denver Model Photographer, Featured Post, Girl, Headshots, Model, Model Headshots, Modeling Porfolio, Portfolio, Preschooler, Style, Tutu
missing my “May the 4th” pal this year. We seem to have viewing sessions around May 4th each year.
But just had to share what a difference a year makes. Here is her lovely Denver child model daughter, Presley in her tutus! We love tutus!
These photos were taking almost exactly a year apart. PS – For our last “1 year apart” image, click here.
I highly recommend annual photo sessions WITH your kids. It’s so fun to see how they grow from year to year.
As I tell all my client, friends, family (anyone who will listen, really) – investing in quality family portraits is one of the best choices you can make this year.
Long after the spontaneous Target or Costco shopping spree is spent (been there, done that), or the stylish purse, the on-trend shoes, the expertly applied streaky hair highlights (or purple hair tips) are gone, long after the fancy meals are eaten, the fine wine is drunk and forgotten, long after the pretty new couch looks worn and old – these images are what will last forever and bring you joy several generations.
BTW, to ready more about Presley, her mother, their journey in the modeling world, and what a child model headshot session is like with me, click here. ]]>
by Natascha | Apr 11, 2017 | Behind the Scenes, Broomfield Senior Portraits, Cheer, Child Model, Dance, Dancers, Denver Child Model Photographer, Denver Headshots, Denver High School Senior Photos, Denver Kid's Photography, Denver Model Photographer, Denver Yoga Photographer, Model, Model Call, Model Headshots, Modeling Porfolio, Portfolio, Studio, Where I Shoot
is a recent BTS (behind the scenes) photo taken during a teen model photos session. Mom is so cute and stylish! And she is holding the reflector for when her daughter turns around and faces the other way (not for this particular shot.)
This was a super fun session we did Sunday afternoon @ my studio. Her daughter is into competitive cheer and is, as you can see, crazy flexible. They brought tons of cute clothes and we had a blast picking our favorite 3 outfits for the modeling session.
If you are looking for a great gift to give your teenage daughter, give her a modeling photos session! Even if she doesn’t want to pursue modeling, it will be an amazing experience and she’ll have some fab photos to share on IG or Snapchat. Plus, you’ll have great photos that celebrate who she is today, in all her lovely teenage glory.
Many of my Denver child and teen modeling clients have not done this before, and I provide plenty of tips on how to prepare, what to bring, clothing advice, etc.
Most importantly, your teenage will feel on cloud 9 after the experience. B/c it’s always about the journey as well as the destination, right? So the actual session is a blast, and then you get photos that Wow you in the end. Win/win! 😉
BTW, this gal’s mom was super smart – she was close by, but she never made suggestions on what her daughter should do during the shoot. That’s a tip I share with parents – teenagers are their own person, and they would rather not have their parents directing them during the shoot. (That’s what I’m there for!) Even when you are picking out clothes, bring some outfits that you like and some that they like. You’ll end up with a great mix of photos that you love, and also photos that reflect their true personality.
Denver Teen Model and Cheer Photographer
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