Snapshot of Life Photography

11/10/2022

11/10/2022

A wonderful family to work with. It was cold but James was such a champ.

09/12/2022

For those who don’t know yet, I am no longer located in Michigan. When I come back to Michigan to visit, I may be able to do some shoots, otherwise I am now located in Madison, Florida!

06/24/2021

Congrats on your actual wedding this past weekend Kyle and Mabel!

You may use a photo but please do not alter it in any way including filters/ cropping. If you would like to print these, you will more than likely need a print release signed. thank you.

11/22/2020

A wonderful family to work with. It was cold but James was such a champ. Please do not crop or edit these photos in any way.

11/11/2020

Kayla was so fun to work with, I loved getting to learn more about her. I ask that you please do not edit these photos.

03/26/2020

For all of you mamas that are unable to have a photographer at your birth or fresh 48, here are some helpful hints for you to take great photos on your phone or with your own camera!

-Take them during the day when there is plenty of window light.

-TURN OFF the hospital lights! Use the window light only, if you can!

-Position your baby facing the light coming through the window.

-Don't shoot towards the window. Shoot with the window to your side or to your back, but be careful not to block the light coming through!

- Don't photograph aiming up the babies nose. Shoot down, from above or the side of the baby.

- Get close! Thats where the details are! Fresh skin and tiny fingers and toes are important!
Must haves: fingers, toes, face (eyes), swaddled/sleeping, mom and dad holding baby separately, and if possible mom and dad (together) looking at baby.

-Download the Lightroom App on your phone and edit your photos there!

Saw this on another photographers page this morning and thought it was a great idea!

I wanted to also add:

Ask your nurse to swaddle the baby for you. NURSES ARE THE BEST SWADDLERS!

TAG your expecting mama friends!

We ALL, professionals and individuals, should be doing our part to help one another. Giving advice, lending a helping hand, and doing what is best for one another. This post was not created to gain business, or promote my business in anyway. Just to share a wonderful idea that another photographer had. By adding tips, and taking out some things I wouldn't do personally, was a way for me to reach out and help the expecting mothers in my community!
**part of this post was taken from another photographer, but I did add to it, and these are things I would do if I was having a baby during this time! Newborn pictures are important!