I like to take young children to places that have something to offer them. I know duck ponds are a sure thing, anything with water is a great place to create focus. If children can stay still with their eyes in one area, it is a space of time where I can capture them.
I also like natural areas that have flowers, or tall grass. Both of these provide interaction, and great variations for backdrops.
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Helpful Hints to have your portraits look great. Jennifer Murdock is a Portland Portrait Photographer who loves taking pictures of children.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Props
Sometimes bringing a toy to a photo shoot is a good idea, but then a child may not look at the camera.
I also don't want anything in the photo that is big and bright and ugly. I love a flower as a prop. Whenever I think of it is always seems a bit cliche, but it always works out really well. For younger children, six months old, it gives them something to do while sitting. There is always a lot to explore in those flowers!
I really love it when I pick something out, and it seems to be the perfect fit, the last time I forgot if it was a boy or girl, and I picked out this great fuchsia peonie, and it was so great. I love how it looks it the photo, it kept her occupied for quite a while, and it matched her outfit!!!
I also don't want anything in the photo that is big and bright and ugly. I love a flower as a prop. Whenever I think of it is always seems a bit cliche, but it always works out really well. For younger children, six months old, it gives them something to do while sitting. There is always a lot to explore in those flowers!
I really love it when I pick something out, and it seems to be the perfect fit, the last time I forgot if it was a boy or girl, and I picked out this great fuchsia peonie, and it was so great. I love how it looks it the photo, it kept her occupied for quite a while, and it matched her outfit!!!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Maternity Photographs
I have been thinking about maternity photography lately. I think it is so amazing that women are honoring this time in such a way that really allows pregnancy to be celebrated. What a difference from only a few years ago. What I like about woman asking to be photographed is the process. Uncovering, connecting, feeling beautiful, this can be really healing. I also have been noticing that I like these photos I am taking of only the belly. So it can become the symbolic image, to be displayed as a piece of art.
Full portraits are beautiful as well, a much different feel. But so lovely to see such a beautiful mama, at peace with this daunting position.
Jennifer Murdock Photography
Full portraits are beautiful as well, a much different feel. But so lovely to see such a beautiful mama, at peace with this daunting position.
Jennifer Murdock Photography
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
What to Wear?
I love answering this question. It is great to answer, and there is no real correct answer. Usually I always say, a plain shirt. What I like to capture is the face, and the more you can be drawn into that lovely space, those precious lips. I think it cuts down on the distraction, if there is no strips or prints. I do think the parents know what color is best for their child. That is a intuitive decision. I love to see how the orange just shines with the hint of strawberry blond, or that amazing sky blue on the extreme blond.
Of course I love the plain white, and black. Elegant.
Jennifer Murdock Photography
Of course I love the plain white, and black. Elegant.
Jennifer Murdock Photography
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