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The year was 1968, I bought my first car, a rally green 327 Camaro. Driving down the road listening to The Rolling Stones “Satisfaction,” I was on top of the world!

Do you remember your first car? Or after years of thinking about a certain car do you own it now? As a portrait photographer, I have the pleasure to photograph all kinds of people and their favorite cars. There is the excitement of ownership, the relationship you develop with the car, and a sense of home away from home. Maybe one of the photographs below will resonate with your experiences.

Portraits with Cars; is there a special car in your life?

Ok. So I am ten months old. I already mastered walking. It’s about time I learned to drive. I have places to go!

Portraits with Cars; is there a special car in your life?

I have worked hard my whole life to provide for my family. The kids are grown and doing well. It’s time for me to purchase my “Dream Car.”

Portraits with Cars; is there a special car in your life?

We summer in the Hamptons and there is nothing quite like taking the family for a drive in my Buick down to the beach!

Portraits with Cars; is there a special car in your life?

We have Dad’s Ferrari. Let’s party!!

Portraits with Cars; is there a special car in your life?

It’s fun just hanging out in my pink car. I can even “blow kisses” like I am leaving to go somewhere important!

 

So next time you have your family portrait session you may want to include the special car in your life!!

 
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As a family portrait photographer there are a few key ingredients that help make a portrait session successful. They are an inspiring location, pleasant temperatures, and a family that arrives on time and is well-dressed for the occasion. I had those three elements working for me when I caught the last of the fall leaves at Mulford Farm, a historic farm in East Hampton, New York. Sometimes the simplest things will bring out the joy in a child. Please enjoy the photographs below.

Fall Family Portrait Sessions

Fall Family Portrait Sessions

 
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 “A baby has a special way of adding joy in every single day”

-Unknown

Being a baby photographer for many years, I know what it takes to create a successful baby portrait session. Photographing newborns and infants requires careful preparation and lots of patience. Follow the seven tips listed below for your upcoming baby portrait session.

Seven tips for baby photography

1. CLOTHING: Keep it simple. Choose clothing in soft colors like pastels. Lighter is better than darker. Avoid stripes, patterns and logos. Make sure the clothing fits properly. Too large a size and the baby disappears, hands and feet are hidden by folds of clothing. In case of accidents, have three to four outfits to choose from. We may only use one or two. it is a good idea to have bloomers to cover the diaper.

2. LOCATION: If the temperature is warm enough, it may be possible to work outside if the light is soft or somewhat shaded. Avoid bright sunlight; young children will keep their eyes closed. Indoors, look for the rooms that have the most light. Sometimes it’s the master bedroom or a living room. Remove any clutter from these areas in advance.

3. BLANKETS: Have available any afghans, quilts, blankets, baby wraps and large scarfs. For photographs without clothes, I like to cover the private areas and will use an edge of a quilt, or baby wrap.

4. BABY WIPES, BURP CLOTHS: These come in very handy!

5. SOUNDS AND SONGS: Babies respond to touch and sounds. If you have any music pillows, rattles, songs you sing, have them ready and be prepared to be silly.

6. PROPS: Was your child given a special stuffed animal, heirloom baby rattle, maybe a hat or scarf? Have those nearby to include in a few photographs.

7. PARENTAL PARTICIPATION: You are an important part of your child’s first session so be prepared to be in some of the photographs. Clothing doesn’t have to be identical but similar tonality is helpful. Moms- wear something that makes you feel good, Dad’s – the plain colored shirts work better than stripes or plaids.

Seven tips for baby photography

Most of all, relax, have fun and enjoy your baby!!