Pet Session Tips

So I hear it's National Dog Day. Yay! I love photographing puppies!!

Here are some tips for your dog photo session with us and some great photos of my dog, Jayda, my mom's dog Lacey, and my aunt's two dogs, Jessie and Brandy. (Lacey and Jessie are from

the same litter, Jayda is from the litter after them, and Brandy is adopted)

Tip #1 Bring treats to bribe your dog. If you don't want to feed them a ton of treats, bring a ziplock full of their dry dog food to give them.

Tip #2 Give them time to explore their new surroundings, go to the bathroom, and get used to the photographer before the session begins.

Tip #3 If you want them dressed up or next to props get them used to it a few days before the session so they are not uncomfortable or scared.

Tip #4 Be aware that you will probably get frustrated with their behavior-they will run around, not cooperate and not do what you want them to do. We work with pets all the time so we are accustom to their behavior during a photo shoot. They don't act the same during a photo shoot as they normally do and will not respond to you the same way. It's okay, we don't mind spending a little extra time with them to get the photos!!

Tip #5 Bring some toys to play with. It will calm them down, get their focus off of the camera, and will make for some great photos.

Tip #6 When the dog has had enough, the session is over. Just like with kids, when it is no longer fun for your furry friend we stop. Pushing them into doing more never ends well.

Tip #7 No matter what your dog does it almost always looks amazing so don't worry if they aren't looking directly at the camera, sitting the exact right way, or if they fall asleep. They will still look amazing (much like babies...they look adorable no matter what)

Tip #8 Have fun! If you are relaxed, your pet will be too. They are taking their cues from you, so if you are calm and happy, they will be too. Engage with your dog, play, cuddle, do tricks, and have a ball with your photo shoot and it will be a success!!

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Top It Off! Revealed

So I've been kind of M.I.A. the last few weeks...here's why:

Top It Off! by Dazzling Diamond Designs

Yes, I've finally taken my crocheting business public. I've been working hard for the last few months making hats, diaper covers, etc I've spent the last two weeks getting the facebook page, website and blog ready to go and last night we went public.

You can now purchase the hats you have fallen in love with in the newborn and baby sessions I've done recently. So go ahead, check it out, fall in love and start buying. I suggest purchasing some of our gift packages and stocking up for the upcoming baby showers and birthdays in your life <3 You'll be the hit of the party with our gift packages!!

Website

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Blog

Make sure you like us on facebook for a special code for money off your first purchase!!

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Rock the Prom Dress Special

email katie@kmrobinsonphotography.com to book!!

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Precious

Nothing is as sweet as a little girl's smile. Nothing can melt your heart like when she says "please mommy?" When your daughter is little there is nothing more beautiful or precious in the world.

That is why you should never wait to have professional photos taken of your little girls...because they grow up so fast! If you miss a moment, you can never get it back.

Besides, what little girl doesn't love to have their photo taken! They are such little models!

Email us at katie@kmrobinsonphotography.com to book a session for your little daughters today!!

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Lacey and Jayda

I love photographing animals! From pets to wildlife, they make such great subjects.

Often times, pets can be rather difficult to photograph because they don't want to sit still (they'd rather be on your lap or licking your camera) but my puppies are amazing!! They are such little models (probably because their photos taken since the moment we adopted them)

Lacey is almost two now and Jayda is one and a half. They are sisters from two different litters (same parents)

Jayda is my puppy

Lacey belongs to my parents.

This is a photo shoot we did about a week ago of the puppies. It is only one of the many, many sessions we've done of the puppies! Click here to see a few more photos from the preview album!

PS. Last night we learned that they are scared of fireflies. When we took them outside last night, they saw them and barked and howled and ran. hahaha It was hilarious!!

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Just Like Dad session: Steffens

Another lovely session from our "Just Like Dad: Father's Day Mini Shoot" day. This is little guy loves sports, his baseball cap, saying hi to everyone and his parents. In fact, this little guy was so polite that he had to say hello to everyone before we could begin--how cute is that?!?!?!

I just did their View and Choose session this afternoon and he wanted to make sure his mom didn't forget her flipflops...so he handed them to her! So cute!!

He's the kind of little boy that just makes you smile when you see him!

He has got to be one of the happiest little kids I have had the pleasure of working with!

To see the rest of this little guy's photos, check out the full preview album here.

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About a Family

A few months ago I was making a storyboard for one of my clients. In that storyboard I used a quote that I fell in love with from the first time I read it:

“Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family.” -Anthony Brandt

This is one of the reason I love family portraits so much. When all is said and done it is our families that are always there for us, who shape and define us, who raise us and challenge us, and are there to pick up the pieces when everything seems to be broken.

Capturing those moments of a young, growing family is so important to me. Years down the road every member of the families I photograph will look back at those capture moments and remember the fun they had that day.

Sometimes photos are taken outside by a grassy field or by a pond. Other times they may be taken while playing a game of catch, mini golf, splatter painting the kids’ rooms, and even in a studio setting. There are so many great ways to take professional family portraits that really illustrate each individual family’s life together.

When planning for your family portraits choose a setting that is comfortable and familiar for your family. Familiar settings will mean even more to you years down the road. Using a favorite family activity in your photos will always remind you of the special times you shared doing that activity (badminton, frisbee, volleyball, hiking, canoeing, picnicking, painting, horseback riding, flying a kite, etc) over the years. Wear clothing that you are comfortable in. If you like dressing up, go for it. If your more of jeans and tee shirt people, go with that. The more you look like yourself, the better.

The more comfortable you are, the more your photos will look like you. It will not look stiff or posed or faked. Plan your family portrait shoot to bring out the real you. Your family will shine when you are the way you love to be together. Talk to you photographer. They will ask you questions about you and your family and help you plan the perfect location and the best outfits to wear. Not to mention they will be so far and above the posed, stiff photos you get from places like the studios in the mall with the fake background and everyone sitting on chairs. By the time a professional photog finishes with your session you will have fallen in love and will never go back to the mall studios!!

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