Choosing a Photographer

With the Holidays just around the corner it is a popular time to get family photos taken. These days there are so many options when choosing a photographer; sometimes it can feel a bit overwhelming.   Here are a few tips when choosing a photographer.

1.   "You get what you pay for".  There is no question about this statement, photographers come in every imaginable price range, cheeper is not better. A common myth about photography is a good camera takes great pictures.  False.  A good camera will not make you a photographer anymore than a pair of running shoes will make you an Olympic athlete.  Being a photographer takes time an abundance of practice and a never-ending love for learning and improving your skill.

2.  Connect with your photographer.  In this day almost everything is done through the internet, social media, email, and even text are the most common ways of communication.  Take a few minutes and have a conversation over the phone or dare I say face to face and get to know them.  This person will be capturing moments that can never be repeated.  Are they someone you feel you can work with and will be a good fit for your family or special occasion?

3.  Enjoy their work.  At the end of the day you want to have great photographs of your loved ones so make sure you do the research.  Review their work and see if you connect with their style and the way they capture images.

4.  Have Fun.  Amidst the planning, preparing, organizing clothes and people don't forget to enjoy being together during the session.  Have fun, laugh, be silly and let the photographer capture moments that you can cherish forever.

Keep Smiling,
Heidi

Sean & Joe

Tonight's engagement session was a blast!  Sean and Joe are one of sweetest couples and such great people to boot.  I loved working with them and had to share one of my many, many, many favorites with you tonight!

Enjoy,
Heidi Lea

Here are a couple more for you tonight!!!

Baby Scarlett

I am forever amazed at the gift of life.  Today, I had the pleasure of photographing a sweet baby girl 3 weeks new.  She is so precious and perfect.  Here is a sneak peek of our fabulous session, more to come....

Heidi

Here are a few more for you to enjoy!!!!

Family Time

I met this family through a mutual friend and I'm so glad that I did.  They were so relaxed and we had a lot of fun tonight.  Here is just a sneak peek for tonight, enjoy!

Here are a few more...

Momma Love

One of the reasons photography is such a passion of my is the emotion that comes from seeing photograph.  I love being behind the camera and have the opportunity to capture emotion is a split second.  This was such a sweet moment between momma and son.  I love this picture and hope you enjoy!

-Heidi

New Look

I'm so excited to have an updated blog.  I hope you enjoy looking around and be sure to follow this blog so you can stay up to date on all of the exciting things happening!   Take a look at the Summer Special, only a few weeks left to take advantage of the savings!!!

 Have a great day!

Sweet Baby Channing

I have had the privilege to photograph this sweet baby boy 3 times in the 1st year of his life.  He is a sweetheart and always ready to smile or give me a contemplative look.  His parents adore him and cherish this sweet little boy.  It is an honor to be apart of capturing a few moments in Baby Channing's 1st year.