What To Wear!

We all have closets full of perfectly acceptable pieces of clothing to wear, but we all are at a loss about  WHAT to wear for a portrait session.

Rule #1 Be You! If you're not comfortable and feel awkward, it will show!
Rule #2 Don't break the budget. Please don't go and buy a brand new outfit right off the runway!
Rule #3 Wear timeless pieces that you can look back at 25 years from now and say "hey, that's a great outfit!" So leave your sequin Frosty the Snowman sweater at home.

We are in South Florida, and this 80 degree and palm tree scenery kinda takes from the wintery theme of Christmas photos. Thankfully, the location I've chosen for this years mini sessions has a northern feel and I encourage the "wintery" look. Depending on which session you signed up for (20-45 minutes) there's an opportunity to put on hats, sweaters, scarves, even a light coat if you want that look. I always emphasize layers of clothes to facilitate having to take something off if it becomes too warm. You and your family members don't have to match exactly. Staying in the same color palette creates uniformity and allows everyone to show their style. Stay clear of large prints, big logos (name brands embroidered) , and all white.
You can easily dress up jeans and a shirt with a nice sweater or jacket. Turn any child's outfit into something fun and new with a hat. Hats are versatile and make great accessories for photos.

Below are some guides on simple to put together outfits for the entire family. I put these guides together  simply as visuals. Remember photos are about You (not your clothes) and the uniqueness of your family.
Looking forward to seeing everyone and creating beautiful memories for the holiday season.

Doing his own thing

Sometimes toddlers remind me of Jekyll and Hyde. At times, it's all about mommy's kisses, and other times hand holding can lead to high pitched screeching followed by a dramatic back arching and falling to the floor. One of the coolest things about watching my son grow is those moments of "independance" when playing on his own is ok. I sit in a chair and watch him do his own thing. This afternoon I was about 15 ft away from him and took these pictures while he was "by himself" on the trampoline. It's about 90 degrees if you can't tell by the sweaty head. After about 10 minutes, mommy had to make an appearance because my toddler could not continue his operation when his pinky toe slipped out of his sandal, that's one of his pet peeves.

thank you Elena for the great storyboard.

I shoot with a Nanon or is it Cikon?

Bah-log

So my blogging days started in 2007 and were inspired by my zeal for healthy eating. Almost 4 years later and only 3 blog entries, I admit it was a total fail. So does that mean I'm a twinkie eating shut in that bah-humbugs at the thought of a blog? By no means, in fact I'm more in tune with what food items I introduce into my body. Things like life, work, school, and oh yes, the baby became numero uno these last years. My camera is stitched to my left hip because my very cool 19 month old son has possession of my right hip. My eyes naturally gravitate to the ingredients on packaged foods and my pupils dilate when I see a lovely lit landscape. So that's me, Lilyta.

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