As we are wrapping up a fabulous 2010, I am already dreaming and planning new adventures for 2011. If anyone out there is interested in attending my Workshop for Parents with Cameras please contact me at dany@danieladegrassi.com – With a minimum of 6 students I can plan to visit your town for the weekend. I love to travel so I look forward to hear from you, wherever you may be!
We have the honor to be showcasing one of our Bridal Portraits in Local Photography Guides. The founder, J Simoneau, tells us a bit about their brand new looking website:
Newborn Photo sessions can sometimes be challenging. Parents are always debating whether capturing images of their baby just days or 2-3 weeks after they’re born or wait a few months… People who skip the opportunity to capture their newborn baby often regret it. You may be all familiar with the wonders a talented photographer like Anne Geddes can create with sleepy babies, that fit perfectly and effortlessly into dad’s big arms to create those amazing artistic shots, or capturing the way they crawl as they sleep. My Newborn Photography Style is rather simple and intimate, trying to emphasize the emotion of this new amazing adventure rather then using a lot of props. But for a change, I was determined to stretch a little during Alex’s Newborn Session, with his mom we had planned to use a few props once Alex fell asleep… only we had to change our mind when things weren’t working the way we planned 
Alex would doze off for a couple of minutes but the moment we would prop him up he’d became restless so we had to stick to plan B which is what I know best! Simple, loving, priceless moments being cuddled by mom and dad!
Another challenge is having your older kid cooperating and posing for a family photo… I found that if you don’t force them to pose, and take a few photos of just mom and dad with the new baby, the older kid will eventually get curious and will wanna be included… just be patient and you’ll get your priceless shot!
So, whether you are an amateur photographer or a parent in doubt to take those newborn photos, these are the challenges of shooting Newborn Portraiture… Be flexible with your ideas, and relaxed so your kid won’t pick up a negative vibe, the well being of the newborn is the most important thing, do whatever is more comfortable for them… Going with the flow somehow always helps to create magical unforgettable memories. It is definitely worth it!!
Always fun to photograph Hannah… she’s a regular on our blog, in 2008 we had fun in Stanford, in 2009 we visited the Alameda Water Temple and this year we adventured at the beach in Half Moon Bay! I knew we were going to come up with a great set of pictures. Hannah had quite some fun chasing and being chased by the waves and playing with the Christmas props her mom brought along… Here are my favorites..
Usually a Sneak Peek consists of 3-4 photos… it was hard to pick for Elaine and Alex first look since I like so many of the photos we took at the Hotel Los Gatos were Elaine got ready for her big day! I adore this couple, so easy and fun to work with… I look forward to share more from their wedding and vendors, but for now, here’s what caught my attention right away and made me want to play with…
Just loved the ambiance at the Hotel Los Gatos!
Happy Honeymoon Elaine and Alex!! Love you guys!
Sunday morning I woke up with the great news that Lindsay and Lukas wedding has been featured in The Wedding Row blog! So happy to have the exposure all the way to South Carolina! We’d love to experience a South Carolina wedding one of these days… may be this a good omen!
I recently met Debra Chin at one wedding industry networking event. Debra is the owner of Bella Bridesmaid in Los Gatos. I had time to pay her a visit this week. Bella Bridesmaid of Los Gatos is a bubbly and cute boutique full of resources for the bride and her entourage. You can find a vast variety of designers -Amsale, Priscilla of Boston and Jenny Yoo to name just a few – and many fun and useful accessories. Debra and her friendly staff will give you all the attention you deserve as they are a BY APPOINTMENT based boutique, although walk-ins are welcome. Be a FAN on their Facebook Page so you can learn all about their special offers and trunk show.
Brides can save 15% on the Coren Moore Pure White Bridal Collection this weekend and 10% on bridesmaid dresses at next month’s Priscilla of Boston Trunk Show 2011 Collection, which we have been most graciously invited to attend! Daniela Degrassi Photography is preparing a special promotion for all the brides who will attend the December event. I’ll definitely post more news on the event as it gets closer… happy shopping brides and bridesmaids!
To conclude the chapter on Allison and Brian’s wedding festivities, I invite you to view their wedding slideshow
Allison and Brian related posts:
wedding highlights
wedding sneak peek
engagement pictures