Have you ever thought what the word “photography” means? It is based on the Greek φῶς (photos) “light” and γραφή (graphé) “drawing”, together meaning “drawing with light“. So before a nice outfit, a beautiful location, a cute smile, there is one single most important aspect to a stunning photograph – in the photographer’s ability to see and determine the ultimately best lighting conditions. You would not want your seamstress to make you a bikini out of upholstery fabric, would you? Or your stylist cutting your hair with pruning shears? Sounds kinda funny
That’s why I never shoot my outdoors sessions more than couple hours within the sunrise or sunset. The higher the sun, the harsher the light, and the final product will never be what you anticipated. Therefore, my clients always find the way to prepare their children for those golden light hours – early nap or earlier/later bedtime couple days in a row before our session to re-adjust child’s mood. It is well worth the extra effort for stunning, soft, flattering natural light to compliment your child’s and family’s beauty and closeness. In the end, the final result is more than the mom could ever ask for!
And here is a great example. Little R. is 9months old, and cute as ever at 6pm to 7pm session! From smiles to “thinker” face, he gave it all during the session in a beautiful flower field. Remember his beautiful mamma-to-be in a mini skirt that she also wore again just days after her son was born ? Her little boy is growing up!
We already have the plans laid out for his one year old session, but for now enjoy beautiful golden light in R. 9 months photographs!
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Lina Jarmond Photography|Raleigh Newborn Photographer|Raleigh Children Photographer
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Susie L - What a cutie – I can’t believe he was so wide awake and smiley at 7pm! The ones with the yellow pail are adorable!
Corine Tran - adorable! LOVE the lighting and your b/w conversion. The last is my favorite!
CJ Wilkes - That radio flier shot is one that should be blown up HUGE!!! Too cute!
PamN - The one in the wagon is absolute perfection for a canvas!
Danielle McCarty - Stunning session as always Lina! You know how to utilize light and locations soooo well, both are just perfect here! What a gorgeous little boy, wow!
Jessica - What a little cutie!! Gorgeous light and I just adore that location!! Perfect!!!
Sophie Crew - Ohh what a handsome little dude! I adore the one of him in the red wagon – amazing lighting! What a cutie!!
dsr - What a great location! The pictures are wonderful! And what a cute little guy!
Stacie - What a handsome little guy! I always think of you primarily as a newborn photographer because your baby portraits are so stellar but you are equally talented at kids.
April - I am soooo jealous of that location! It is awesome:) I LOVE those first two with the yellow pail:)
Emily Wilson - what a beautiful setting!! I love the expressions you captured!!
Julie Wagoner - Such pretty light and such a handsome little guy. The wagon image is just perfect….I hope it gets printed HUGE!
Amber - Oh my goodness. I LOVE these!! The light, color and that baby boy…can I take him home with me!? Love your work!
Lisa Kryschuk - Oh what a cutie!!! Lovely work Lina!
Jen P. - These are GORGEOUS! Love the rich colors here! #1 is perfect ♥
Anna - Simply stunning Lina!!!! So, so, so beautiful – I seriously love each and every one of these xx
Beira - Ahh-mazing! Love that last one. The clarity, processing and colors are stunning.
Ragan - He is SO cute! Love the hats.
Jackie Jean - These are great and that third one is soooo sweet!!
Carrie - The light is divine and your little subject is too cute for words!
Laura - Oh goodness look at him in all his chubby cuteness! I love the first black and white. And those yellow flowers in the field…oh so beautiful. Lovely work Lina. Can’t wait to see his one year session.
Tammy Wahl - These are great my friend! I love the one in the wagon, especially.
Lisa H - Oh my gosh, these are stunning Lina! What a handsome little man…I love all of his expressions, and your colors and lighting are amazing!
Leah Jent - Gorgeous session, Lina! It feels good to be outside again, doesn’t it?
Tori Piercy - Oh Lina, he is a doll! I adore the grumpy faced one in the hat! So much personality! Great session!
ashley - Great post, Lina! And the images are gorgeous! The last one is just stunning!
david | happy hearts photography - what a great location! the matching color in the highlights of the bokeh in that first shot is really just incredible. i hope you get some great use out of that particular spot and time of day… very nice!