We are very pleased to announce our new location will be at 3017 S. Decatur Blvd. Las Vegas, 89102. Yes, we will be moving, but with this move will be some very exciting additions to our portrait work. We will still be featuring our awesome studio work our clients have been accustom to as well as an outdoor portrait garden. We will be working in the Altenburg Studio, but will still be Portraits by Catherine. Please call (702) 432-3103 for an appointment or more information.
I think Maternity portraits are some of my favorite sessions to photograph. Whether you call them pregnancy portraits, prenatal portraits or belly photos, it's a wonderful time to be photographed. A lot of questions arise when thinking about this type of photography, like: When should I have my Maternity session done? What type of clothes should I wear? Can my husband or my other children be in the portrait? I would like to answer some of these questions. A good time to be photographed is when the belly passes the breasts, usually around 71/2 to 8 months. Can be a little sooner or a little later depending on your size. You have to be careful not to wait too long. I have had a few sessions that had to call and cancel because they went into labor the day of their photo session. Sometimes if you wait to close to your due date it can be uncomfortable to move around for posing. When the question about clothing comes up, think about what you want to do with the portrait. Will it be something that you display in the family room or a bedroom or will the portraits be put in an album for viewing only by the family. I have photographed Maternity sessions fully clothed or with fabric wraps and some skin showing and totally nude ( with parts covered by hands or flowers). The choice is up to you, what ever you're most comfortable with. Feel free to bring in different outfits and we can choose together what would be most flatering. I have different fabric wraps in a variety of colors and am adding new items all the time. If you are concerned about stretch marks, scars, tattoos or belly button piercings, don't worry, I offer complete skin softening and retouching. You will have a fabulous belly!! So, you can show as much or as little skin as you choose. As for additional people in your Maternity portraits, they are always welcome. Some of my favorite shots are Dad and the belly or the older children telling the belly a secret. One of my newest projects is photographing the progression of the pregancy. Starting with showing barely any belly, than a couple of months later with a bigger belly and then about 8 months or so to show an even bigger belly. This series is then put together in a panel with the last image in the panel mom and baby.
If you have any questions about Maternity portraits or any other services we offer please feel free to email me at catherine@portraitsbycatherine.com or give me a call at (702) 432-3103
Hi and welcome to my new blog! Here I will be posting studio information, up coming specials, the Limited Edition photography schedule and anything else I can think of to tell you.
First I want to start off by introducing myself: Chapter One- I am born... Just kidding, that was David Copperfield. I have been in photography since 1980 and here in Las Vegas since 1993. I am a Ceritfied Professional Photographer and a member of both Professional Photographers of America and Wedding and Portrait Photographers International. I specialize in photographing: maternity, babies, children, families, high school seniors, pets and business.
What's new this month:
Our first Limited Edition sessions will be Ballet Babies on April 29,30 and May 1. Sessions are limited, so call now to book your appointment. 702 432-3103.
This past weekend I had the opportunity to go on location to photograph a family in their beautiful home. I had a lot of fun and hope they did too! I can't wait to hear their reactions to their portraits.
I will try to blog monthly, maybe more often, who knows. This was the first attempt.
So, how did I do?
Sincerely, Catherine
Limited Edition Schedule April- July 2010
April 29,30 and May 1 Ballet Babies
May 13,14 and 15 Toys in the Attic
June 3,4 and 5 Gone Fishin'
July 8,9 and10 Field of Dreams (baseball)
Limited Edition sessions are set to the dates listed. We do have costumes in limited sizes. Suggested ages for these sessions is 8 months to 8 years. Session fees for Limited Edition sessions are $35.(reg. $50.00) with prices starting at $99.00
Call (702) 432-3103 for an appointment or more information
