This is Jackson.
He is itty bitty.
He is soft.
He is sweet.
He is perfect.
He is new. . .
. . . Oh so new.
Welcome to the world, Jackson.
Archive for the ‘newborns’ Category
New | Danville California Newborn Photographer
February 7, 2012
Black Friday Specials – Newborn and Senior Sessions | Today ONLY!
November 25, 2011I don’t know about you, but I love Black Friday Deals!
I think it’s the adrenaline of waking up early or maybe it’s the thrill of the deadline or it could be the excitement of calculating just how much money I saved in the end. Yep, I think that’s probably my favorite part. Saving money. Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Day-After-Christmas Sales are my favorite. Standing in line in front of Crate and Barrel with my parents and sisters early the day after Christmas with hot chocolate in hand ready to bound through the doors with the hordes of like-minded deal-seekers. That’s one of my favorite holiday memories. Don’t judge.
So in the spirit of like-minded deal-seekers, I’m offering a one-day only special on two of my very favorite sessions!!! Newborns and Seniors!!!
What’s included? Newborn Session Special $500* (Regular price $1500). Included 2-3 hours at your home within the first 10 days after birth. I will edit your gallery with at least 20 fully edited images. You will choose your favorite 10 images and I will put those on a CD with a print release allowing you to print them yourself as many times as you’d like and gives you the peace of mind of having these precious images forever.
What happens when I book? When you book your newborn session, I pencil in your due date on my calendar. Once baby is born you notify me ASAP (while you are still in the hospital) so I can block off a window of time for your session. The best time to photograph baby is under 10 days of age, so the earlier you contact me after baby is born, the better.
How do I book? Shoot me an email at wendy@wendyvonsosen.com or call 801.913.3930. Your full session fee of $500 (plus CA sales tax) must be paid today to qualify. I will require a PaylPal email for the deposit invoice. Expiration date will be one year from today. Please contact me if you have any additional questions. Gift cards also available.
*8.25% Sales tax will apply to all sales.
What’s included? Senior Session Special $800* ( regular price $1950). A pre-session phone consultation to brainstorm and finalize ideas. This year I’ve included a full professional make-up application and hair styling appointment for all of my senior girls! We will then spend 2-3 hours at our predetermined destinations photographing with as many wardrobe changes as needed. Approximately two weeks after the session, we will have an in-person ordering session where I will share with you your gallery of 25-30 images and you will choose your favorite 20 to be put on a CD with a print release so you can print the images as many times as you’d like.
How do I book? Shoot me an email at wendy@wendyvonsosen.com or call 801.913.3930. Your full session fee of $800 (plus CA sales tax) must be paid today to qualify. I will require a PaylPal email for the deposit invoice. Expiration date will be one year from today. Please contact me if you have any additional questions. Gift cards also available.
Available to clients in the San Francisco Bay Area.
*8.25% Sales tax will apply to all sales.
This deal will expire at 11:59pm CST. Your email must be sent by 11:59 pm CST to qualify. I take a limited number of sessions per month, so this special will be on a first-come, first-served basis. So please hurry!!
And…
Happy Black Friday!!!
Baby Harris | Bay Area Newborn Photographer
June 14, 2011Have I told you how much I adore photographing newborns? I thought so…
I am in love with this sweet little boy and his family. We had such a lovely afternoon together. I am so excited to share this sneak with them!
Enjoy!
20 on Tuesday: Jillian Kirby
May 10, 2011Babies
That’s what comes to mind when I hear the name, Jillian Kirby. Newborns are among my favorite subjects to photograph, but can also be the toughest. I keep my eye on a short list of photographers I’ve found that have the art of newborns perfected. Among this short list is Jillian. I happened upon her while researching newborn posing a while back. I was instantly smitten by her clean processing and beautiful depiction of the first few days of life. Not only does Jillian photograph newborns but also babies, kids, and gorgeous expectant mothers. She has a way of using light to enhance the details, the yummy newborn folds, the wisps of downy hair, the tiny fingers and toes of new life. I knew when I discovered her, I really wanted to feature Jillian here. I’m thrilled that she was up for my 20 questions!
Hi Jillian,
Tell us a little something about Jillian Kirby.
I am a mom to two little ones and a wife to one amazing man! I have a psychology background and life in the outskirts of Vancouver, BC.
Are you formally educated or self-taught in photography?
I took a couple college classes to ensure I had proper technique and understanding of the fundamentals. But I essentially taught myself by scouring the web for hours and hours late at night while my kiddos were in bed.
When and how did you decide to specialize in newborns and babies?
I specialized in newborns about 2.5 years ago. It happened quite spontaneously actually. I photographed a few newborns whose mommies knew other mommies having newborns and the word spread. Before I knew it, the only bookings I was getting was newborn bookings. After about 6 months of that, I decided to embrace it specialize.
How long does your typical newborn session last?
My typical newborn session lasts about 2.5 hours now that I’ve gotten it down to a science. I quickly learned that, while I could sit there and photograph their baby all day long, the parents weren’t quite up to the same time commitment. I forced myself to find a routine that would ensure that my clients left my studio smiling and happy, not itching to leave!
At what age do you prefer to photograph newborns?
7 days seems to be the magic number. I’ve never had a baby that age that wasn’t a sleepy ball of posing loveliness!! Having said that, I just photographed a 2 month old that was putty in my hands… so ya just never know!
What do you do when you get a newborn who just won’t sleep?
I’ve only had three newborns that wouldn’t sleep… that I can think of off the top of my head. I use baskets, wraps, swaddles and the parents as props to work around it. And those sessions have been a couple of my highest sellers! Parents and grandparents LOVE the eyes open shots!
How long did it take you before you felt like you had mastered the art of newborn photography?
I still don’t think I’ve mastered it. There’s always an aspect of it that I try to improve or change. Every day I search the internet for inspiration… whether that be Etsy or forums or design blogs. Style constantly changes and if we’re not a part of it, we’ll be left behind.
What are the most common mistakes aspiring newborn photographers make when just starting out?
They don’t pay attention to details. I think the best part about newborn images is the details… the fingers, the toes… we want to see it all. Don’t hide them in blankets and beanbags. Work on your posing so that you ensure that the whole face can be seen and all the little bits are seen cause it just adds to the depth of the image.
What age is your favorite to shoot babies?
Well I love my newbies, but I also love my 6 months olds. How great are they!?! I love that they’re chubby and smiling and showing all their little personalities. Also, they’re sitting up but they’re not quite crawling yet… so they can’t get away from where I put them!!
Your images are so beautiful and clean. What does your typical editing workflow look like?
Because I like to spend as much time with my family as possible (and as little time in front of the computer as possible) I really try to nail a lot of it in camera. I really focus on shadows and lighting and ensure it looks really close to what I want in camera. Having said that, I do pull every image in to photoshop, usually do a bit of color adjust in camera raw, crop in PS, desaturate a bit (if needed), lighten the skin tones (if needed), pull up the midtones in curves, sharpen using USM and be done with it!
Talk to me about personal projects. Are they important and what have you done lately?
They are sooooo important. You can really get stuck in a rut if you’re doing the same thing over and over. Having said that, my youngest child is still in part time school and home with me the other times. So until he’s in full time school in September, I keep personal projects to a minimum. I did just finish a new promo video that I’m so excited about. Also, every time I get a new prop, I bring a baby in just to play. The parents know that they may get one or ten shots for the gallery but I’m shooting for me and for experimentation. I love that!
Where do you turn for inspiration?
I turn to different things for different aspects of my work. For tones and style, I look at Etsy or design blogs. For editing styles, I look at other photographers from around the world: Kerianne Brown and Ashley Skjaveland from Canada, Kristen Cook from Australia, Raye Lawe from the U.S. For posing, I look at my business partner Stephanie Robin… her mastery and understanding of the newborn body is absolutely unreal.
What’s in your camera bag?
Two Nikon D700s, 50 mm 1.4, 105 mm macro, 24-70 mm 2.8. And then the normal boring stuff…. business cards, lens cleaners, cf cards, batteries… blah blah blah.
What are your top 5 photography must-haves?
1. A 50mm
2. A macro
3. A good bag
4. A calibrated computer screen (mac prefered!!) ;)
5. The ability to function on very little sleep!
When you’re not photographing, where can we find you?
Well that’s not very often but I would say in front of the TV. Every night at 8pm when the kids go to sleep I have time with my hubby. Just me and him cuddled together on our tiny little love seat, watching our favorite comedies (usually with popcorn too!).
Something that is over rated…
3D movies
What’s the last movie you saw in the theater?
Tangled
What do you listen to while editing?
Oh my goodness, everything from John Mayer to Carrie Underwood to Maroon 5 to Justin Bieber (I know!!) to Rascall Flatts to Ray LaMontagne.
What quote best describes you at this moment?
“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you’re not going to stay where you are.”
Jillian’s work can be found HERE.
Thanks, Jillian!
And if you missed last week’s interview with the fabulous new photography show, [FRAMED], check it out HERE.
Sweet sweet baby Sloane | Bay Area Newborn Photographer
April 13, 2011I love my job. I can hardly even call it a job because I enjoy it so much. Especially when I get the opportunity to photograph sweet newborn itty-bitty ones.
Like beautiful Sloane.
I’m convinced that baby girls are much less sleepy than baby boys. She hung out with me for quite a while as I moved her here and there and wrapped her in blankets and tried on different headbands. She was perfectly happy, falling asleep toward the end of our time together. I was even able to take some sweet shots of her with her beautiful big sister who said her favorite thing about having a baby sister is, “That she gets to sleep in dresses”. Apparently dresses are important in this 4 year-old girl’s life and the chance to wear them to bed is pretty cool.
Thanks for a lovely morning! Enjoy your two sweet girls!
