photography
Martina Newport
photography
Martina Newport
Bloomington Normal & Central Illinois
Children Photographer
Childhood Portraits
THE Childhood EXPERIENCe
Kids will be kids and every child is different with their own personality and wide range of emotions. And I am prepared for it.
Freezing this moment in time for you, and capturing your little ones personality here and now, is what these portrait sessions are all about. I want you to be able to look back at the images and remember not just the milestones, but the quirks and challenges as well. And that includes the missing teeth, the scrapes and bruises on hand and knees and yes the dirt, the dirt as well! It is all part of the specific stage in life they are at. And as wild as it might sound right now, these are exactly the things you will be missing that day in the future when you look at the images and wish they were little once again.
My child portrait sessions are designed to be long enough for your child to warm up to me and the new surrounding they find themselves in, yet short enough to keep their attention. Giving kids enough time to relax, have fun and be themselves means they are way more likely to smile for their photos. And these smiles will be natural smiles. I want everyone to walk away for the session having enjoyed it.
- Prepare the kids --- Talk up their photo session beforehand. Let them know what to expect, how long it might take and why you are doing it.
- Create some excitement around the session and brainstorm ideas of things you can bring or poses you can do during the session. Let them know that it will be fun and they have the opportunity to play and run around.
- This is also the time to set expectations. Give them an incentive to cooperate during the photo shoot: Be good and we will go for ice cream afterwards, or offer another activity they love to do as a reward.
- Don't plan too much else for the day of their session. Make their photo session the activity of the day.
- Put little ones down for a nap or quiet time before the session. The last thing you want is a tired, exhausted toddler who thinks they now have to behave for photos when all they need is a nap.
- And remember big emotions happen, just let them. No big deal. It is part of your story.
Don't be worried about how you think your child "should" act during our photo session
Someday I will look back and say, “I blinked and they were grown.”
So I hope to also say, “But I saw it all. I soaked it in. Was there for it. And It was great.”
— YOU ARE LOVED/ EMILY ROUSSELL
Next: Childhood adventures & Milestones
THE MIRACLE OF BIRTH AND NEW BEGINNINGS
Remember that moment when you held them for the very first time? The way they smelled, those tiny fingers and toes? How much they changed each and every day ? Freezing these fleeting baby moments but also capturing the emotions and excitement of the new parents and the new bonds being forged within the family, is what we will capture at this stage.
Next: Adolescence and Identity
CHILDHOOD ADVENTURES AND MILESTONES
As they grow, their personalities start to shine. They enter a time of curiosity, spirit and discovery. A time of many firsts. From the very first steps, to the first day of Kindergarten, the soccer games, and dance recitals… Remember the missing front teeth when they fell out all at once? How about all the scrapes and bruises, and the many tears only you could dry? These photographs serve as a reminder of the milestones achieved, and are fostering a sense of accomplishment in both your and your children.
Next: Birth and New Beginnings
Adolescence is a time of exploration, and is marked by both challenges and triumphs. Your teenager undergoes profound changes in their physical appearance, interests, and identity. This phase of their life can be turbulent, but it is also a time of self-discovery and growth. Portraits of themselves and/or their family can actually help to promote self-esteem as well as sense of belonging and being loved. And one day in the future they will serve both of you as a reminder of why they do deserve the children they now call their own. ;)
ADOLESCENCE AND IDENTITY
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Child and Family Photography
I love a great story and you have an amazing one to share.
Let’s make some Magic.
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Central Illinois
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Book your session
We will choose a date together and I will get you all set up to sign your contract and pay for your session. Interested in how that might look like ? Check out my booking site below ...
Booking Site
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Let's get ready!
We will work together on ideas, outfit choices and prepare your session to make it one of a kind and a perfect fit for your family. I have a session guide for you, that will help along the way. Below also some helpful information on the Blog.
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We are in session!
I will send a reminder a couple of days prior to your session. Let’s get ready for some fun and take some awesome pictures together !
On the Blog you will find some helpful reads for your session...
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Portraits anyone ?!
You will receive a link to your online gallery within 2 weeks of your session. Time to relive the wonderful time we had and choose your favourite images for prints, canvases and or a heirloom album.
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Investment in Their story
Childhood Portrait Sessions start at $150
For more detailed informtion please contact me
Get in touch
Included in the session fee is access to an online image gallery within two weeks of your session.
The amount of digital images per session package varies.
Additional digital images as well as professional prints are available against an additional charge.
Investment in their story
Childhood Portrait Sessions start at $150
For more detailed informtion please contact me
Get in touch
Included in the session fee is access to an online image gallery within two weeks of your session.
The amount of digital images per session package varies.
Additional digital images as well as professional prints are available against an additional charge.
