TAMIEKA SMITHphotography

oh my babynewborn client guide

First of all, congratulations on the new bundle of joy you are expecting. Becoming a parent is truly the most important and rewarding job you will ever have! Newborn sessions are my joy. Those sweet brand new little angles are my muse.

You will never forget the first moment you laid eyes on your daughter or the first time you heard your son cry.

These are truly magical moments. As much as we hope and pray they will stay little forever, they grow up anyway.

Those first Those first few weeks seem to fly by and each moment becomes a fleeting memory.

i babiesAs a newborn photographer, I strive to capture those first few weeks and turn the resulting images into a work of fine art to be treasured forever. Newborn photography requires a large amount of planning and an insane amount of patience, and youll be happy to know I am good at both :)

a teensy weensy bitabout my studio

oh socute

A Showcase Of SomeOf Our Favorite Shoots

Custom photography is simply that a custom experience tailored to suit you, your style, your personality and your needs. When I am contacted for a newborn photography session far enough in advance of the actual session date that is scheduled, I have the luxury of ordering pprops such as hats, blankets, baskets, etc that are suited entirely for your session. You can not walk into a cookie-cutter studio and expect them to have a lamb hat to match the nursery theme in your babys nursery and even pair that hat with a backdrop that fits your color scheme. With custom photography (and enough time bebeforehand!) that is entirely possible!

I can also guarantee that the photographer from your cookie-cutter photography session will not be going home that night to spend many hours editing those photos, removing blemishes, blogging about your session, and going the extra mile for customer #2634. Custom photographers do! We spend many hours perfecting your images to create a unique gallery that truly makes our clients personalties shine through; a gallery that will preserve an incredibly important memory in your lifetime.

When was the last time you had portraits made at a large chain studio and actually had the luxury of your photo session including props that were custom ordered just for your session? Did he/she seek to find out who you are, what your style is, what your goal is with the session they performed? Can Can you even remember the name of your cookie-cutter in-store photographer? The answer to all of that is probably no!

why you should hire aprofessional photographer

preparing for your sessionOnce you decide to schedule a session with me, we will set a tentative date based on your due date. I understand that babies rarely come when predicted and I will accommodate their personal plans for arrival. But a due date will give us a base line. Once your infant is born, please get in touch with me and please get in touch with me and we will firm up our date and time.

Babies are best photographed in the

first 10 days of their new little lives.

They sleep better, dont have colic yet, and usually havent started developing baby acne or cradle cap. If you are a c-section Mom, we can work out something out. I know that recovery can be slow and painful.

what toexpect

DURIN, lOUR 5[5510# I recommend Moms feed little one right

before I arrive. I start my sessions

by taking some portraits of your baby

on a beanbag.

After that we will move on to some

relationship poses with Mom, Dad and

Siblings after which I will move on to

photographing your newborn in the props

that you have chosen.

AFT[ lOUR 5[5510# Now you can relax and dream about all the beautiful images that will soon be yours.

I go through the images from your session and select the best. Once I have the "final cut"

selected I meticulously edit each individual picture to correct any blemishes. Your

portraits will be ready for viewing & ordering within two weeks. You now have

wonderful, precious images to remind you of the innocence of your newborn, and you have documented in a beautiful,

meaningful way what those first few days of life were like. BLISS!

0 NE\JBORN SESSION

Have any hats, bows, headbands, blankets, props, family heirlooms or other items you

may want in the shots ready.

Make sure the room or rooms are warm. (If we do the shoot at your location).Your

baby will usually have their clothes off for most of the session so it needs to be extra

warm.

Have room or rooms where the baby will be photographed tidy and clutter free please.

You should wear lightweight breathable clothing since it will be very warm where we

are shooting. If you would like to be in some of the photographs we will shoot those

first before you get disheveled or sweaty due to the warmth in the room for your little

one.

Your hands may be shown in some photos. Please have nails trimmed and clean.

Turn off phones or any other distractions during the photo shoot.

Try to have at least one other person there with you during the shoot to help. Sessions

can often get long and tiring for all involved.

Have water on hand ... newborn sessions make you thirsty!!

Before feeding baby, remove all clothes and socks. Unfasten diaper so it can be easily

removed and wrap baby in blanket. T his will help eliminate any creases or red marks on

the baby's body.

Feed baby approximately a half-hour before session is scheduled to begin. It is

imperative that baby is well fed and burped. : )

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Includes up to 3 hours photography session, studio props and outfits, 20 portraits to view during ordering sesion,(5) 4x6 prints, Proof Portfolio, 25 birth announcement cardswith envelopes, and 4x8 Accordian Book.

Includes a 3-4 hour photography session, studio props and outfits, 20 portraits to view during ordring session, (5) 4x6 prints, Proof Portfolio, 25 birth announcement cards withenvelopes, and a 12 x 12 photo album book.

Includes a 3-4 hour photography session, studio props and outfits, 20 portraits to view during ordring session, (5) 4x6 prints, Proof Portfolio, 25 birth announcement cards with envelopes, and a 12 x 12 photo album book., a 12 x 12 photo album book, one 11 x 14 gallery wrapedcanvas and 6 mini accordion albums.

how much does it cost?packages and pricing

the Stork

the prestigious pelican

the majestic stork

$399

$800

$999

book nowTamieka Smith Photography

tamieka@tamiekasmithphotography.comTel: (571) 250 - 5073

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