Sheets PhotographyPhoto Restoration Before/After
Posted on March 2, 2015
Old portraits have always fascinated me…and there is a charm that comes from the tattered edges of an old portrait that gives it a rustic old feel. Heck these days people spend countless hours and use all sorts of tools and techniques to beat up furniture to achieve a rustic appearance. Home decor and art are made to look old and worn to achieve that “shabby chic” feel. However, there is a fine line between rustic looking and damaged.
My husbands aunt found an old portrait of her self when she was a little girl. She brought it to me because there was a huge crease that ran the entire length of the photo going right through her face. I was excited to get started on the restoration of the old portrait and surprise her with the results.
When restoring a photo I don’t make any edits to the original. The original photo is scanned with a high quality scanner. This scan creates a digital copy of the original. The scanned digital copy is where I do all of my edits. Once the edits are made I can print copies, save them onto a disk as a digital negative or both. In Aunt Sue’s case we saved the image onto a disk and I had a fresh copy printed for her to display in a frame. Contact me today to get a quote on your photo restoration project.
Okay…Okay I have made you wait long enough…not like you didn’t already scroll to the bottom to look at the Before/After of the restored portrait…
In Home Newborn Sessions
Posted on February 23, 2015
Newborn pictures are probably one of my favorite portrait sessions. However, they are the most unpredictable because you are at the mercy of the baby. There is a lot of adjusting that goes on in the first month a newborn is home. Getting dressed and keeping up with laundry become difficult; leaving the house becomes unimaginable :). Couples have every intention of getting newborn portraits done, but 1 week turns into 4 weeks quickly and before you know it, you have missed the window to get newborn pictures taken. That is why I offer “In Home Newborn Sessions”. Most of the newborn sessions I have done in the past 2 years have been in the comfort of the babies home. I bring tons of gender appropriate outfits, props, and blankets to incorporate into your newborns first photo shoot. I give the family tips on how to have a smooth newborn photo session.
Contact me today to get your newborn session scheduled!
Family Portrait Outfit Ideas
Posted on February 16, 2015
A beautiful location and experienced photographer can all be ruined by an outfit choice. That is why I discuss what theme or feel the family envisions for their family portraits before the photo session. After having this conversation I can pick out a suitable location in the Columbia City or Ft. Wayne area and bring appropriate props. However, one thing that I don’t have control over is what the family decides to wear to their appointment. So here are some tips on what to wear for your next family portrait session.
What not to wear for your next family portrait session:
- No Tennis Shoes
- Do Not Wear Lots of Patterns
- No Sleeveless Tops
- No White Socks
What clothing to wear for your next family picture:
- One or two people (usually children) with a pattern and everyone else coordinate with solid colors
- Dark shoes and socks
- Something that you are comfortable in
- Outfits that reflect your families character and style (if your family is relaxed then wear jeans!)
Another great tip is to lay out several combinations of clothing about 2 weeks prior to your family portrait appointment. You will tend to gravitate towards one and that should be your choice.
As a photographer it is my responsibility to fix hair, jewelry, and some clothing. However, my main focus is to get you to smile naturally and look great. If I have to worry about hiding your dirty tennis shoes or white socks every frame, then it takes away from me being able to focus on the more important stuff like your face! Contact me today to book your next Family Portrait Session.
Newborn Session Preparation
Posted on February 2, 2015
Newborn sessions are some of the most unpredictable photo sessions. You are at the mercy of the baby and the sooner you accept that, the better :). I plan for 2 hours for every newborn session. There are very important steps that parents can do to ensure a smooth newborn photo shoot.
To the Parents of all Newborns…Follow These Tips:
- Contact me and book a session the week after your due date. IF NOT BOOKED BEFORE BIRTH, BOOK SESSION IN THE FIRST 2 WEEKS OF BABIES BIRTH
- Stay calm…haha easier said than done right…Seriously, the baby can sense if you are uneasy or rushed and they will mimic your behavior.
- Have one other person there if daddy can’t be. Mother or Mother-in-law if your are brave:).
- Lotion baby up before session to minimize dry,flaky skin.
- Start feeding the baby 15-20 minutes before the portrait appointment is scheduled to start. That way you will be finishing up when I have all my props and backgrounds set up. Remember, stay calm. I’m not going anywhere.
- Undress baby down to diaper prior to feeding. When he falls asleep soon after or during feeding we won’t have to disturb him by undressing.
- Turn your thermostat up a couple degrees 1 hour before session. I will bring a small heater, but it never hurts to have the house a bit warmer.
- Have wipes, extra diapers, and extra receiving blankets readily available.
- Have special blankets, clothes, or toys that you want to use in the babies portraits laid out so you don’t have to search for them during the session.
- Don’t worry about anything! I have never left a newborn session without getting some great portraits!
Here are some of my favorite newborn portrait sessions from this past year.
First Give Away of 2015
Posted on January 26, 2015
Sheets Photography is going to make 2015 a year of giving! The first 5 people who book a session in 2015 get a FREE 11×14 Canvas Print! This offer is valued at $117. Don’t miss out, contact me today to book your portrait session.
