Jenny Gironda Photography » Maine Premier Newborn, Baby & Child Photographer, Jenny Gironda

06.12.13

Summertime!

I can’t believe it’s almost here!  I am hoping that we see a little more sun than we have this spring.  I am already desperately frustrated with having to reschedule outdoor sessions over and over (and sometimes over) again.

I am also a little panicky at the thought of having my boss with me most of the time once school is out – she tends to be demanding and somewhat controlling.  Not sure where those traits came from. ;-)  I do look forward to a more relaxed routine and lazy, fun-filled days at the beaches and parks with both little ones.

I am finalizing some personal plans, and I will announce the date/s of my August beach mini sessions (the only ones of the season) very soon.  Sign up for my newsletter for the first chance to book yours!

{Ferry Beach in Scarborough has become an insanely popular location for outdoor portrait sessions.  Just a reminder to other photographers and their clients — the boat houses pictured here are PRIVATE PROPERTY, and the dunes along the beach are protected and ecologically fragile.  Please be respectful during your sessions!} 

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06.05.13

Learning to Walk

I’ve learned over the many years that I have been photographing babies and children, that it’s silly to have any expectations as to how the session will go.  This session was a wonderful reminder to me of how beautiful the images can be when we just let the little ones do what they please.  She was just learning to walk, and wasn’t about to let our plans for portraits get in her way!

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05.29.13

Isn’t she lovely?

I laugh out loud whenever someone says to my daughter “you must LOVE to have your pictures taken”.  She doesn’t.  Not at all.  I have almost given up on trying, and bribing, and whining to get her to cooperate.  The other day I was at the studio doing headshots of one of her friends, so she came with me.  When her friend left, she willingly…without me even saying a word…did this.  I love this image with all of my heart.

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05.22.13

Retiring

I am retiring…

 

 

…the green sofa at my studio.  I love it, and clients do too, but enough is enough.  I thought about selling it so I won’t be tempted to use it again, but I’m not ready to part with it yet.  I’ll take it home for now, and hopefully find the perfect spot for it.

I tried to blog earlier today, but my little assistant finds great joy in reaching up and pounding on my keyboard as I try to type.  The post would have looked something like this:

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He is limited by only being able to reach keys on the far right side of the keyboard, but occasionally smashes on a letter or two.  Then he empties my desk drawer, and brings me books, and I give in to his big brown eyes.

With the exception of newborn sessions, I am booked for May, June and most of July.  Don’t let the summer slip away without reserving your date!  If I don’t die doing the Tough Mountain Challenge in July, I will be booking a limited number of family beach sessions in August.  Check back for details!

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05.15.13

What to Wear

This chilly and windy spring has delayed my outdoor sessions this season, but summer is right around the corner!  The first question clients typically ask after booking a family portrait sessions is what they should wear.  I try to play it off as if it’s not a big deal, because I don’t want to cause the sheer panic/stress/horror/drama that I experience when deciding what my own family will wear for our session each year.  This will come as absolutely no surprise to any of you, but I (personally) really don’t have any sense of style.  I can dress children, and I can give great advice on what others should wear, but I am not the girly-girl that spends hours/days/months flipping through fashion magazines or shopping for clothes.  I always opt for comfort, and will gladly wear the same outfit for years on end, because I lack any desire to keep up with what is “in”.

But, it really does make a difference in your portraits.  Each photographer has his/her own rules and advice on what works best for a session.  Mine are pretty simple:

  • Avoid too much white – it reflects surrounding colors and light
  • Subtle patterns and prints are fine, but clashing patterns and bold stripes are too distracting
  • No logos and/or words, please
  • Think of your entire family as wearing one outfit – coordinate without being too “matchy”
  • Wear similar tones
  • Unless you plan to be barefoot (which is absolutely okay), make sure shoes are presentable and coordinate with your wardrobe
  • Choose outfits that you are comfortable sitting in

Pinterest is a fabulous resource for visual inspiration!  Searching for “wear family portraits” will provide enough results for you to pour over for hours years.

I hope your Mother’s Day was wonderful!  My favorite Mother’s Day gift EVER was this poem from my daughter.  I can’t imagine a greater compliment than “you make my brain pop right out of my head”.

 

 

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