Cincinnati Family Portrait Session & What to Wear

What to wear in photographs is one of the most popular questions I get before a session. The days of being all “matchy-matchy” are over, and I always encourage people to embrace their unique individuality in their photos.

Here are the top 10 tips for wardrobe and accessories for your photos.

1. Stick to primary colors or their close version. Flouresecnts cast weird colors on faces and tend to come and go in trends. 
2. If we are taking photos in a green area such as a park, don’t wear green clothing.  Wearing it as an accent color is fine, though!
3. Start with one outfit you like and build around it for everyone else.
4. Wear what feels good! Avoid overly fussy clothes you or your kids aren’t comfortable in. That goes for shoes, too.
5. Layering adds dimension and provides a different look. Think hats, scarves, cardigans, and statement jewlery.
6. Wear clothes that fit well. Baggy, saggy clothes do not make you look slimmer!
7. Coordination, not matching. Go ahead and mix and match patterns too, as long as they are in the same color palette
8. Keep it simple for newborn session. Grey, black white, is great because it doesn’t overpower the baby’s beauty and simplicity.
9. Dress for the weather and be flexible. You know that the weather is changeable here, so have a plan B (or layer!)
10. Dress for the scene. A suit or a fussy dress on a little kid in a forest setting will look weird, and your personality won’t come through.

The point of your photo session is that the photos represent you and your family as you are right now. We want you to look and feel fabulous and comfortable because that will shine through in the photographs. 

Keep your wardrobe as simple as possible, and be sure to stress to everyone involved in the photos that these session are going to be fun! 

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If you need further guidance, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me! I’ll help you prepare for your family session from start to finish so you’ll all be looking your best!

Cincinnati Watch Me Grow Packages | Maternity, Newborn, and 1-Year-Old Cake Smash Photos

In the two years from the time you get pregnant until your baby celebrates their first birthday, your life is filled with more changes than any other time in your life. The time goes even more quickly than you can imagine!

These are the days that are filled with miracle and wonder! From the moment you feel that first fluttering until you welcome them into the world, it’s so important that these moments are marked, celebrated, and documented.

My watch me grow packages are designed for the parents-to-be who don’t want to miss a moment. Starting with the maternity session through the cake smash, we can customize a package that is perfect for you.

Maternity

Maternity sessions are done indoors or outdoors, and I am always happy to assist with ideas!  We can choose the color palate and set option that you love for indoor sessions. For outdoor sessions, we’ll talk about the look and feel of the session that you are going for and build on your dreams. These photos are so important because they show your children, just how loved they were before they were even born.

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Newborn Photos

Taken in the first few weeks after baby is born, these sessions mark the fleeting time of a newborn baby and all the sweetness they bring. From those tiny fingers and downy hair, every little bit of your baby is captured! So you’ll remember what it was like when you met your little love. These sessions are done in the studio, and parents are encouraged to be photographed in the session too!

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6 Month Session/9 Month Session

There are so many changes in a baby’s life between 6 and 9 months! They go from being a squishy little butterbean to sitting up on their own and engaging with people and the outside world. You can do one of these sessions or both. I love both because it’s really amazing to see the difference in these photos that are only three months apart!

1-Year Old Cake Smash

The iconic celebration! We’ll celebrate this remarkable year in the studio with a cake for the birthday kid to taste (or smash, or smush!)  as well as some beautiful portraits of them on a set of your choosing to mark the occasion. These sessions are when we really see their personality shine!

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I can’t think of a better way to mark the change in your family by having professional portraits made from maternity through one year. Have questions about which sessions are right for you? Here’s more information on my Watch Me Grow Sessions, or get in touch with me here!

Non-Traditional Session | Cincinnati Maternity Session

If there’s one good thing to come out of 2020, it’s that more and more people realize the fact that life is too short to not do it on your own terms.

MD and Adam are expecting a baby and decided that their Cincinnati maternity session should be… shall we say, unconventional?

I have not laughed this hard in a session in… well…

I’m not sure I have ever laughed as much behind the camera. 

They wanted the session to be as bold and as quirky as they are, showing off all their favorite things. Food and fun were definitely what they wanted to be highlighted, and MD said the best part about being pregnant is being able to eat all the things!

We looked for areas that had fun and interesting backdrops; the weirder, the better! It’s one of the things I love about urban sessions, a painted door or a funky mural is all you need.

These two are going to be amazing parents! When Adam busted out the watermelon, I thought, “this kid is going to be endlessly entertained.”

Having a baby anytime is a bit stressful, but having a baby during a pandemic adds another layer of uncertainty. Still, these two are full-on embracing all life has to offer and running with it.

You can feel when you are with MD and Adam that they don’t take themselves too seriously and that they truly love being together.

I can only imagine when baby arrives, their circle is going to be even more complete. Thank you for such a fun and amazing session, and for being a bit of light in the world when we all need it.

I can’t wait to see what life has in store for your new family!

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Book your own fun maternity session here!

With the new decade just around the corner, the Brownfield family has something to look forward to in 2020. A New Year Baby!

Their baby is due right around the beginning of the new year, and while the gender is going to be a surprise, the love that surrounds the sweet little one is no surprise. Mom and Dad are ready!

Maternity photos are often the ones to get cut out of the budget because of the “big changes around the corner.” But I have to tell you, these “between” parts of your life are something to celebrate!

Years later looking at these photos I know it will mean so much to see that Baby Brownfield bump and remember the feeling of becoming first-time parents.

Seeing the tenderness and anticipation of their new life to come is so gratifying to me as a family photographer.

 I love capturing maternity sessions outside where everyone can be more natural and relaxed. Fall is always a fantastic time to do the session.

29-32 weeks of pregnancy is the best time to take photos when your belly is sweetly round, before it begins to drop in preparation for birth. 

Lots of women feel self-conscious about maternity sessions, but please don’t. I work with you and your partner to put you into cozy and intimate poses that show off your love and anticipation.

Not sure what to wear? Just ask! I’m happy to guide you, but if you feel beautiful you will look beautiful.

 The photos from your maternity session will be ones you cherish. Plus it’s so fun for little kids to see photos of them in mommy’s belly when they are older!

Details about my most popular bump and baby sessions are here: Watch Me Grow Packages. I  have packages that cover every important milestone from maternity bump photos through the first birthday cake smash!

There’s no other time in your life that is as important to be documented with photos. I can also assure you there’s no other time in your life that will go by faster!

Let’s work together to choose the perfect plan for your beautiful new family.

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Contact me here if you have any questions!

Amanda, Expecting

It’s always a honor when a fellow Photographer hires you to be their Cincinnati Maternity Photographer!  Amanda first contacted me about shooting her newborn session but then we decided to go ahead and add a maternity session to her package! We met at my favorite time, a hour before sunset for her session at French Park. The weather was amazing, not too hot and not too cold, perfect for a maternity session! Amanda and her family made these images picture perfect. I can hardly wait for their newborn session later this summer <3

Thanks for choosing me to be your Cincinnati Maternity Photographer, I will see you guys as a family of 4 in a few short weeks!

Book your session with your Cincinnati Maternity Photographer today!

At Heather Elizabeth Studios it is our PASSION to document your family. These years slip away so quickly, this makes capturing these moments so very important. Contact your Cincinnati Maternity Photographer to schedule your Maternity Session today.

This year Heather Elizabeth Studios will be introducing Bump to Baby Packages to our list of services. A Milestone Package will include a Maternity Mini Session, Newborn Session in our Norwood Studio, a Mini Session at 4 months and 8 months of age, and a Custom Cake Smash Session in our Cincinnati, Ohio studio. This package will include an 8×8 album of your baby’s first year for you to cherish and share for generations to come!

Silvia & Carlos, Expecting

Look at these two amazing people!  From the moment we met, I knew we were going to have a good time together. Silvia and Carlos are originally from Barcelona, Spain and I had such a great time talking with them as we walked all over French Park.

As a Cincinnati Maternity Photographer in May, I never know what the weather is going to be. Especially in Cincinnati it’s just so unpredictable! Everyday before their session it was getting colder and colder.  Silvia is naturally a cold person so she was super nervous about the chilly weather for the session. But, she came prepared in layers and we were able to keep with our original plan of shooting outdoors.

I’ll let these beautiful images tell the rest of the story! Thank you Carlos & Silvia for trusting me to be your Cincinnati Maternity Photographer. I know your little lady will be so well loved!  I can’t wait to blog her beautiful newborn session next!

Book your session with your Cincinnati Maternity Photographer today!

At Heather Elizabeth Studios it is our PASSION to document your family. These years slip away so quickly, this makes capturing these moments so very important. Contact your Cincinnati Maternity Photographer to schedule your Maternity Session today.

This year Heather Elizabeth Studios will be introducing Bump to Baby Packages to our list of services. A Milestone Package will include a Maternity Mini Session, Newborn Session in our Norwood Studio, a Mini Session at 4 months and 8 months of age, and a Custom Cake Smash Session in our Cincinnati, Ohio studio. This package will include an 8×8 album of your baby’s first year for you to cherish and share for generations to come!

Natalya & Will, Expecting

Look at these two beautiful people!  From the moment we met, it felt like I had been reunited with a long lost friend. I had such a great time talking with them as we walked all over Ault Park.

As a Cincinnati Maternity Photographer in April, I never know what the weather is going to be. Especially in Cincinnati it’s just so unpredictable! Everyday before their session it was storming, I felt like we hit the jackpot with the perfect weather for their session. We also managed to get the most incredible sunset as well thanks to all the storms the day before!

I’ll let these beautiful images tell the rest of the story! Thank you Will & Natalya for trusting me to be your Cincinnati Maternity Photographer. I know your little lady will be so well loved!  I can’t wait to capture your families next milestone <3

 

Book your session with your Cincinnati Maternity Photographer today!

At Heather Elizabeth Studios it is our PASSION to document your family. These years slip away so quickly, this makes capturing these moments so very important. Contact your Cincinnati Maternity Photographer to schedule your Maternity Session today.

This year Heather Elizabeth Studios will be introducing Bump to Baby Packages to our list of services. A Milestone Package will include a Maternity Mini Session, Newborn Session in our Norwood Studio, a  Mini Session at 4 months and 8 months of age, and a Custom Cake Smash Session in our Cincinnati, Ohio studio. This package will include an 8×8 album of your baby’s first year for you to cherish and share for generations to come!