Cherished Moments Photography Tips For Great Pic's

Tips for great pictures

At Cherished Moments it is our goal to help you create a work of art that will warm your heart for years to come. We also want your sitting to be an enjoyable experience. So here are some tips we have picked up along the way that may help.

Getting your kids at their best
Even the sweetest children can become... well, something else when the pressure is on. Putting our kids in an unfamiliar setting and asking them to act natural can be tricky so here are some things to remember when scheduling your sitting. Try to choose a time when your little ones are at their best. If they have a favorite doll, teddy bear, musical instrument etc. you would like in the photo bring it along. It may help them relax to have something of their own and will add a personal touch. Most importantly, remember that we work with lots of little folks and understand that sitting still in a new place is not what most kids do naturally. With a little imagination and fun we can make your sitting a great success.

Some thoughts on clothes and colors
When having color portraits taken people often put a lot of consideration into the clothing they wear so that colors will not clash. Although color may not be such an issue with hand colored black & white photos there are still some simple guidelines that should be followed to ensure the best results.
For example, you may want to avoid busy prints or shirts with pictures, large words or logos on them as they often detract from the subject. Medium colors work best for hand coloring since white and black can not be hand colored. Be careful of clothing prints with a lot of detail since they cannot be tinted in smaller size prints, and may be an added cost even in larger prints.
Also please remove nail polish as dark colors will show up black and won't look natural.
Finally, keep in mind that Cherished Moments has a large selection of vintage, slightly used and new clothing to choose from for your sitting. These items complete the Black & White 'look' as well as compliment the hand coloring we will add to your portraits.

Rain or Shine
If weather permits you may want to choose an outdoor setting for your portraits. We will come to a location of your choice or you may choose from our outdoor backgrounds. Either way when photographing out of doors the lighting is an important consideration. The ideal weather is not sunny but rather an overcast day because it gives soft lighting eliminating harsh shadows. Early morning and late afternoon also work well for outdoor photos. Of course if the weather is not cooperative we have a full studio with a number of pleasing backgrounds.



	Tips for great pictures At Cherished Moments it is our goal to help you create a work of art that will warm your heart for years to come. We also want your sitting to be an enjoyable experience. So here are some tips we have picked up along the way that may help. Getting your kids at their best Even the sweetest children can become... well, something else when the pressure is on. Putting our kids in an unfamiliar setting and asking them to act natural can be tricky so here are some things to remember when scheduling your sitting. Try to choose a time when your little ones are at their best. If they have a favorite doll, teddy bear, musical instrument etc. you would like in the photo bring it along. It may help them relax to have something of their own and will add a personal touch. Most importantly, remember that we work with lots of little folks and understand that sitting still in a new place is not what most kids do naturally. With a little imagination and fun we can make your sitting a great success. Some thoughts on clothes and colors When having color portraits taken people often put a lot of consideration into the clothing they wear so that colors will not clash. Although color may not be such an issue with hand colored black & white photos there are still some simple guidelines that should be followed to ensure the best results. For example, you may want to avoid busy prints or shirts with pictures, large words or logos on them as they often detract from the subject. Medium colors work best for hand coloring since white and black can not be hand colored. Be careful of clothing prints with a lot of detail since they cannot be tinted in smaller size prints, and may be an added cost even in larger prints. Also please remove nail polish as dark colors will show up black and won't look natural. Finally, keep in mind that Cherished Moments has a large selection of vintage, slightly used and new clothing to choose from for your sitting. These items complete the Black & White 'look' as well as compliment the hand coloring we will add to your portraits. Rain or Shine If weather permits you may want to choose an outdoor setting for your portraits. We will come to a location of your choice or you may choose from our outdoor backgrounds. Either way when photographing out of doors the lighting is an important consideration. The ideal weather is not sunny but rather an overcast day because it gives soft lighting eliminating harsh shadows. Early morning and late afternoon also work well for outdoor photos. Of course if the weather is not cooperative we have a full studio with a number of pleasing backgrounds.