Bye Bye Birdie...Out with the Old, In with the New

I've moved...come on over to my new website!

The birdie has served me well...say goodbye to not only the birdie, but also blogspot! There is a new URL in town!  Please update your bookmarks to my new blogsite at:

www.missymariephotography.com

All Boy . I Heart Faces photo challenge

My nephew turned 7, and had a "fire theme" birthday party.  I think he enjoyed himself, don't you think?

Head over to I Heart Faces to see all the fantastic entries for their photo challenge ~ this month, the theme is All Boy. 

Ahnika + Tegan . Manhattan Beach family photographer

There are a few things that happen in your children's lives that are things that you really never want to forget.  Their birth, their birthdays, their first steps, their baptism, their first everything, really...

This family invited me to their home on the day of the little one's baptism.  What a wonderful time we had...we took a few posed photos in the backyard, but mostly just hung out in their home, me with my camera, capturing little moments with these darling girls.  

These will be the moments this family will treasure, preparing to present their little one for her baptism. Enjoy the photos!

Hey Girl . I Heart Faces photo challenge

"Hey Girl" is the theme this month for I Heart Faces' photo challenge contest.  

This is my girl.  When I look at her, I never want to forget this smile - still with her little teeth, her freckles, and her beloved friend, Beary.  I just love her so much, she makes me smile and laugh every single day.  Sometimes I just want my girls to stay little.  I hope I always remember their little legs, hands, fingers and little girl voices. 

Baby C . Redondo Beach newborn photographer

Baby C...what a love.  I have never met such mellow parents of a  newborn.  They were so relaxed and comfortable with their new bundle of joy.  Baby C was super alert, watching my every move...his dark brown eyes had me mesmerized from the moment I walked in the door.  

His nursery was so sweet, decorated in yellows, greens and grey..a perfect color combination for a new baby to be welcomed in to.  

Congratulations to the new parents, your new son is a little gem.  Oh, and you might recognize this loving couple from a session I did with them here... imagine how much your life can change in just a year ~ enjoy this little darling!

Happiness . I Heart Faces photo challenge

Happiness is the theme this month for I Heart Faces photo challenge.  I took this photo of my youngest daughter with an expression that I think embodies happiness to the fullest! Enjoy!

What to wear for a Photography Session - Spring 2012

On this first day of Spring, I am thinking about how beautiful the weather has been!  I love the bright, sunny and cool weather we have been experiencing.  With Easter and Mother's day coming up on the calendar, this is a great time to prepare you on what to wear for your spring photo session.

Pick clothing that is comfortable and that you can move around in.  My photo shoots are filled with moving ~ walking, sitting on the ground and interacting with your family.  I always suggest that you start with choosing outfits for your children.  Pick something that they love to wear, and will not fight you on the morning of the photo shoot.  Once you are comfortable with what your children are wearing, choose something for you.  Again, choose something you feel gorgeous in, mix up the colors...perhaps you wear one of the colors of your daughter's dress for your top, and wear denim on the bottom.  Your significant other can get away with wearing a more neutral color, and denim or khaki pants.  Add accessories....scarves, hats, jewelry if it suits your style.

I LOVE color!  Don't be afraid to go bold, bright, or choose stripes or plaids for one or two of your outfits.  I do advise to stay away from screen print tee shirts or large logos.  Here are 2 examples of how you can mix and match your family's wardrobe with one or two color direction.  First example is a pretty dark coral color, which is seen in all 4 outfits.  Second example, we added 2 main colors, turquoise and grey, and added denim and white to round it out.

dark coral and denim ~ mom can wear leggings or denim

turquoise, grey, white and denim

Here are a few examples of some clients wardrobe choices, great coordinating, but not too much match-y match-y going on!

dark pink, grey and blue grey color combination

love the purple tones

teals, browns, grey and white ~ perfect