Engagement Session at my Crown Point Portrait Studio

As the photographer, it's my job to keep the flow and positive vibes going no matter what type of session I'm doing.  They say the camera looks both ways and since I'm not a sour person I have no problems bringing a littler personality out of my clients.  Maggie and Joe were recently in for an engagement session in my Crown Point studio and they turned the tables on me!!  At one point I had to put the camera aside as they had me laughing so much.  In short, it was a fun session...

A couple laughs it up for a fun engagement photo in a Crown Point portrait studio.

A cute couple poses for an engagement photo in studio.

I will be photographing the fun loving couple's wedding this November and they wanted some nice portraits to display in the lobby of The Patrician where their wedding and reception are being held.  They will also be using a few in video slideshow that will chronicle their lives together.

A bride to be shows off her ring in a studio engagement photo taken in Crown Point, Indiana.

We took a variety of images on simple backgrounds of white, black and blue.  This is merely a sneak peek with many more to come.  I'll end with one where I told Joe to whisper in Maggie's ear which brought a big old cheesy grin to her face.  I can't wait to photograph their big day!!

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The groom to be whispers into his bride to be's ear during a studio engagement session.

Newborn Studio Portrait Session

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What in the world is going on?!!  Studio baby pictures on a wedding site!!  Well, yes.  Every once in awhile I like to show my studio work here and since my past clients Thomas and Jo have been featured here before in a Chicago engagement session, this was the perfect opportunity to tell their story.

They were married in the Philipines last summer and I was unfortunately unable to photograph their wedding.  However, we had a great time at their winter Chicago Session.

A couple of weeks ago we were about to schedule a pregnancy session at my portrait studio in Crown Point.  On Easter Sunday, baby Kenzo just could not be contained any longer and they told me it was too late for the session - a new baby boy had now entered this world.  I was extremely honored that they chose me to photograph their newborn for the very first time.

The new mom and Dad certainly doted over their new arrival.  The portrait session didn't go uninterrupted though as Kenzo's feeding time came an hour before if you get the drift!!  That's okay, we do request that the baby be fed before hand as the newborns tend to be happier and more calm when they are not hungry.  If a mess occurs, that's life!!  Besides, it was Dad who got sprayed and not the photographer!!!

Only two weeks old, Kenzo's little hands are something to see next to his parents...

The image we were striving to get was the resting baby in a white basket surrounded by multi colored yarn ( he loved to grab that stuff).  It was a lot harder than it looks, but after several tries and a lot of patience, we finally got what we wanted.

Congratulations and a big thank you to TJ and Jo for bringing their bundle of joy to my studio to photograph.  Can't wait for the one year images next Easter!!

Back to more brides and grooms starting tomorrow!!

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Portrait Studio Grand Reopening

I have a brand new portrait studio opening in March.  Photography clients who have had sessions at my former portrait studio can attest that the quality has been superb, but the room a bit cramped.  All that changes in a few weeks when I will have a grand reopening of the larger studio - now located in Crown Point, Indiana.

As before, sessions will be booked by appointment and the results will be what the big box retailers cannot offer.  Just as I strive to make my wedding photography unique, my child photography and family photography will have the same guidelines.

For high school seniors, I will now have many more sets and backgrounds along with an App for iPhone and iPad in some of the packages.  There will even be a rock star set up to revealed soon.

My Crown Point portrait studio can also be a destination spot for engagement photos as well....

I hope to have things complete in the next few weeks so I can post some images and reveal the exciting new studio packages.  Of course, things have been crazy busy with the move and booking wedding clients for 2012 and 2013.

More news about my new Crown Point Portrait Studio coming soon.  In the meantime, enjoy these images from past sessions.  

Family Portraits at Your Home

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With the holidays approaching it is now time to book your family portraits to give as gifts and to display in your own home.  My wedding photography season is now slowing down and my attention turns toward my studio work and indoor events.  One of my favorite sessions is Portraits at Home.

You gather up your family members in one central location, pick out some clothing choices (I recommend solid colors, long sleeve) and I will bring my studio lighting to your house.  We will do various group shots including grandparents, etc. as well as pairs of kids and solo portraits too.

Having these family portraits taken at your home ensures that everyone is comfortable and relaxed.  Whether the group is gather around the sofa or the older kids are tickling the littlest one on the floor, a good time is had by all and some great family memories are documented forever.

Let's schedule your session now to avoid the holiday rush - (219) 779-7137