My first appointment in 2012 was today & I haven’t had one like it, to date. And I have had some strange sessions. Not because of clients- all of my families are fabulous. The locations, however, sometimes bring about an interesting hour or two. Long story short, we happened upon an old farming area which was a good...
First I need to preface with, I love all my clients. ALL of them. I especially love clients where the family relaxes, & allows the session to happen organically. On a rare occasion, I don’t have an “assistant” with me (which by the way, I hate calling someone an “assistant,” because they are working equally...
I love when people have fun ideas for their photos. When Shelley told me what they wanted to do this year, my mind went to a dark place! I was picturing something a little more heroin-chic… something on fire on the stove, Heath with a cigarette behind his ear & tattoos all over his body,...
The Ritters had their session booked for many months. They are one h*ll of a gorgeous family. I loved the outfits, the personalities, the lighting that day, & especially a few of the photos where things just ‘weren’t quite together yet.’ … the personalities of “little ones” makes my hand cramps at the end of...
Ask a “tween” (ages 9-12) what they’re into, & you’ll get a variety of answers. It goes with the age. They are breaking free from childhood, & entering the crazy but fun world of the teenage life. We at Z-Portraits suggest you embrace that. Bring the child-like attire for the first half of the session,...
