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Maternity, Fresh 48, Newborn Lifestyle, and Family Sessions as well as Product Information!
Friday was a perfect Cape Cod day - lots of sun, a slight breeze, barely a cloud in the sky, and nothing different forecasted. I had a Family photo session scheduled for 7:15pm, so I left my house with a little extra time to be able to scope out the beach and make sure there weren’t any unexpected changes.
As I pulled into the center of Osterville, it seemed like it was getting a little chilly outside. I closed my windows and thought it was a little bit strange…I continued on towards Dowses Beach and turned left onto the long drive. As soon as I took that turn, everything was grey and I saw a huge fog bank rolling right across the water. The temperature dropped another few degrees and I realized that I couldn’t even see the waves from the parking lot!
It’s been awhile since I’ve actually had to cancel a photo session - last year I seemed to luck out every time there was a rain storm - I was either free that day, or the rain cleared up leaving beautiful skies. Last Friday, I wasn’t so lucky! Emily and Lindsay had been planning their photos to coincide with their quick Cape Cod vacation and I was excited to check out a new location!
When Claudia first reached out to me for Family photos, she let me know that she had three daughters graduating from college this year and she was hoping to plan a session in between all of the graduations and parties. We lucked out with a perfect day and Claudia’s backyard was an amazing place for photos. Her daughter, Cheyenne, graduated with a Masters in Social Work and her daughters Savannah and Indigo both have their bachelors degrees! Seeing them so excited and proud, reminded me of graduating college myself…(18 years ago!) and then grad school a few years later. For those of you who don’t know, I also work as an Occupational Therapist in Home Care, but I’m making it a goal to switch over to photography as my main income, by the end of the year!
I’ve been scrolling through some of my favorite photos recently to be better able to offer some advice of what you should wear for your Cape Cod Family photo session. As I looked back through my portfolio, I realized that I’ve been lucky enough to photograph some very stylish families! In the past, I’ve stuck to some basic advice, but I’m hoping to be able to expand a bit - and show you some great examples along the way!
Feel free to only take this as a guide - I always think that your photos are for you and your family, so you really should dress in whatever way you’re the most comfortable! If you’d like some tips, however, check these out:
When Lauren and Brian arrived for their Maternity session, Indy, their 9 month old poodle, jumped out the car with a cone on his neck - The poor little guy had surgery last week but was still full of energy! Lauren and Brian on the other hand, were ready right from the start. They are a super easy going couple who were up for anything and were happy just enjoying a beautiful night on the beach.
Just a few days ago, I spent my night with a fun couple and a few of their closest friends and family members at the Allendale Country Club in Dartmouth, MA. I met Kristen in college but have been lucky enough to also have photographed her aunt’s wedding a few years ago, and her son’s Newborn photos at their home, just 8 months ago. You might remember seeing Mr. Nolan on my page last year - Wait until you see how much he has grown!
About a year and a half ago, I met two brand new baby boys - and their equally as sweet Mom and Dad at their house for an in-home Newborn Lifestyle session. I remember being so excited when I received an inquiry from their Mom because it was also my first Newborn session with twins! I always love meeting new babies, so I knew two at once would be even better…About a year after that session, I met up with their family again at Mayflower Beach in Yarmouth Ma, for their One Year photos.
New this year, I’ve started offering First Year Bundle packages for parents who plan ahead and know that they want to capture their new little one in all of the stages of their First Year of life! The bundle package includes a Maternity session, a Newborn session, a session at 6 months old, and a session on the baby’s First birthday….and sometimes, when I’m lucky, I have parents book two Newborn sessions - a Fresh 48 session in the hospital, and Newborn Lifestyle photos at home. This is REALLY my favorite thing because I’m a little bit obsessed with seeing how much a baby changes from the day of their birth to about a month old…Little Natalie was just 24 hours old during her first photos, which took place in the hospital.
The first time I took photos for Melanie and Mike was a few years ago, when they were expecting their first baby. I actually photographed their baby shower and had fun catching up with old friends and seeing all fo the loving people they’ve connected with in their lives. When I met up with them in March for her maternity session, they were getting ready to welcome the fourth member of their family!
And then there were two - nothing changed and everything had changed.
I first met this family a year and a half ago during their son’s Newborn photos. Carolyn contacted me and said they were looking for in-home, relaxed photos to capture their new little baby. I ended up loving their photos so much, that you’ll often see them in my marketing. On Saturday, I got to hang out with them again.
When I first heard from Kara, I was sure she understood my photography style right away! Her family was vacationing on Cape Cod for her parent's 30th anniversary and they were looking forward to surprising them with a Family photo session. I ask all of my client's to fill out a questionnaire and when I asked Kara what draws her to my photography style, I knew we were going to have a great time!
Natalie became a Mom on December 17, 2017, just two months ago, when she gave birth to her son, Finn. He was born via C-section and Natalie remembers the weird feeling of being awake during the procedure - but also having it be so amazing when he was finally held up!
Growing up as a child #3 out of 4, I'm not sure I had a nursery! I know my parents kept me safe and I slept somewhere, but I have a feeling my two older sisters may have had a nicer room than I did as a baby. ;) As a Newborn photographer, I'm lucky enough to see amazing nurseries - especially after a first child is born!
If you asked me, I would've said that this session took place just about a month ago. The summer has flown by and has kept me busy with Family photo sessions, but this little guy was one of my favorites before the summer began!
Not only was he a perfect baby model, but his Mom and Dad were the sweetest - and their house is amazing! Their nursery had great details - personalized blankets, little booties and socks, and sweet decorations.
Confession time - I've had these photos open in a window on my computer and ready to go for the last two months! Summer family sessions have kept me really busy, but I have a little lull until Fall photos start, so I'm hoping to get some of my favorite sessions up on the blog!
Mr. Liam was born in April, had his photo session in June, and, now - at almost five months old - will finally have his own blog post ...shared with his family and big sister of course!
I've had the pleasure of living on the Cape for 30 of my 38 years, and have gotten to explore it even more as I've shot Family photo sessions all over Cape Cod. It amazes me how beautiful all of the beaches are for their own reasons - The Outer Cape offers large dunes and beautiful beach grass while the Upper Cape has amazing boardwalks and fun locations!
Being from the Cape, I sometimes forget what an amazing place it is. There's nothing better than spending an evening on the beach with an amazing sunset, perfect, warm breezes, and a fun family! Last August, this family rented an amazing home with a staircase leading from their porch to a beautiful Truro Beach. Every day was a beach day!
To say this little one is loved is an understatement - Not only did Mom and Dad love snuggling her, but her new big brother also couldn't get enough. When he wasn't running over to say hi to his new little sister with a kiss on the head, he really enjoyed playing with his Dad and having fun!
There is something so special about in-home newborn sessions - every house has different light and every baby has a different personality, but the one constant is that every new parent is always excited to show me their little one!
Cape Cod maternity photos on the beach are so special - soft sunset light, warm winds, and perfect backdrops. Nicole and her husband were on a quick Cape vacation and found me on Instagram. I was so excited it worked out and I could get them on my schedule.
As a newborn photographer, I am well aware that even the best laid plans don't always work out. Babies can be unpredictable and don't always arrive when expected...Snowstorms can get in the way of a scheduled session...or Mom just may not feel up to photos immediately - just about every scenario happened with this little guy, but he is now thriving and healthy!
I'm excited to share with you some new changes at Emerald Eye Photography!
Over the past few months, I've been looking at my growing business and decided I really needed to specialize in specific sessions - so, Change #1 - as of 2017, I am officially a Newborn Lifestyle and Family Photographer. If you have any new additions coming to your family, I would love to meet them this year!
About six months ago, this little guy arrived early and missed his Fresh 48 session in the hospital, but made up for it with a Newborn session at home! He was welcomed into his family by his big brother and parents, and was a sweet little baby. When I arrived for his Six Month Session a few weeks ago, I was amazed to see how much he had grown. I brought a few of the Newborn props we used, but there was no way he was going to fit into them anymore!
About a week ago, I took the day to wander around Mashpee Commons looking for some local businesses that cater to kids and their families on vacation. I found some great places…and even nicer business owners! Having lived on the Cape off and on since I was four and in Mashpee for the last six years, I’ve seen a lot of change throughout the years - Mashpee Commons has been one of them! I remember when the Commons had a few restaurants, a couple of stores, and a large grocery store. Today, it has over 90 individual stores, with many restaurants, apartments, and even a movie theatre. It really is a great place to wander around on your Cape Cod vacation.