Category Archives: Families

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Choosing the Best Photos from Your Session

When we sit down together a couple weeks after your session to review and choose your favorite images, it’s my job to help you “see the forest through all the trees.” I’m a firm believer in quality, not quantity. There have been occasions where I take several photos in quick succession. I may even take...

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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Taking photos at parks, pools & beaches

Theme parks offer great opportunities for shooting photos of smiling children for several reasons. First, there are some recognizable landmarks in these parks, things that will be memorable for your family later on when you’re reviewing the photos. Second, the weather is usually great, with plenty of sun, which is perfect for shooting photos. There’s...

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Getting Natural Smiles Out of Kids (and dads!)

Sometimes for children (and dads), it can be like pulling teeth to get a real smile with true emotions. Here are some tips for parents who take photos of children and need help capturing real smiles: No Cheese While saying “cheese” will make the corners of your mouth turn up, it doesn’t get the rest...

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Favorite Summer Locations

Poppie Studios shoots primarily throughout the Tallahassee, Florida area. Tally provides a huge variety of backdrops for engagement and formal photos, family portraits, senior portraits and weddings. I’m always open to trying new locations and would love to hear your ideas and suggestions, but here are some of my favorite areas that I love to...

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Daddy & Me Sessions

Poppie Studios is currently offering Daddy & Me sessions, what a great Father’s Day gift! Between May 15 and June 1, 2015 you can book this special session for just $150. You know he’d love photos for his office at work, from desktop frames to wall canvases that really showcase the love he has for...

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

What I Love About Newborn Sessions

Having been a newborn photographer for a little over four years, I’ve learned quite a few things. But the most important thing I’ve learned is: a successful session is more than beautiful photos. A successful session is one during which baby sleeps well, mom and dad are comfortable and we all feel excited about the...

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