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For years I struggled with finding a personal style in photographing maternities. I felt I knew what the current style says- waiting Moms want to be photographed with style and pride. The only problem was that I had a problem with the bare belly- not that I didn’t enjoy that kind of work. It’s just that it didn’t seem right for me. I never felt I could reach to that special place in Mom’s heart using that style. My marketing “person” was after me about this. OK. If you know her, Lisa Kingree was very much after me about this. I finally agreed to do a maternity sitting in my own style when she produced a model. And she did– a beautiful one at that. Here is how I found my path- just working with my model to create what I thought was beautiful. Now that style is developing. My latest mom is really sparkling in my “Modest Maternity” style. Here is my first “Modest Maternity” subject and my most recent, each so lovely in her own way!
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Comparing Family Portraits – You can vote!
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I’ve just completed two family painted portraits, each quite different in look and feel. I plan to choose one for a large display in my studio reception area, but am having trouble selecting the right one. So please give me your opinion/advice in the comment section. The portrait below is of a family with Mom, Dad, and two teenage children. The expressions on all four are great and their placement is graceful. Needless to say, they are a super-handsome family, which is very important in making this choice. After all my clients all plan to look just as great in their own portrait. The selection of clothing here is very suitable to a large painting. It is simple, but not boring. But the most artful aspect of the painted portrait is the setting. Incomparable Fall beauty. Since this family has only tall, handsome people in it, they are strong enough in the image not to be outshone by the extraordinary background. The image above has quite a different look. The background here is softer which works very well with so many subjects in the portrait. This family has Mom and Dad, his three children and her three children. They blend in the image as in real life. It was a pleasure to photograph a truly functional joined family! The clothing in this portrait is terrific. I love the way the colors and styles blend – nothing is more boring than to have everyone dressed the same. The clothing also captures the spirit of each subject and that is my foremost goal in creating a family portrait. This photographer will be looking at the display every day for some time, so do give me your considered opinion!
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