Pregnancy becomes her…

Kim is pregnant with her first baby and wanted to have some really fabulous images done to remember this special time in her life.  She and her husband came in and she has this incredible look.  Her eyes speak volumes!  As with all my clients, I bring lighting and posing to the forefront to capture the best image possible and always work with the client’s personality to bring out their best.  Kim is due very soon and I know she will have a beautiful baby!

So, this is like a real…

Yep, that’s what she said.  “So, this is like a real studio?’  I practically finished her sentence for her.  So many of my new clients are pleasantly surprised.  They kind of blurt out the phrase and then get a little apologetic for it.  No need.  Many “photographers” are now only on location and can only go with the light and backgrounds that are available.  Which can be quite nice.  Or not.  You just never know.  But when there is a controlled environment, controlled lighting, backdrops, and especially here in Florida, controlled AIR CONDITIONING 🙂 , the portrait session can be much nicer.  Relaxed and comfortable for my clients.  Yes, if you have a particularly “hot” kid for instance, call me ahead and I will turn down the air.  You know who you are. I have had clients ask this and have happily agreed.  We can also heat up the room for naked little newborns, if need be.  I love my new studio!  I could do all this in the old one, but it’s always nice to have something NEW!  Come take a look during our Open House on April 21, from 1:00 till 4:00.  I would love to have you join us!

Romantic Portraits Blog…

This is a repeated blog post from my new site, Romantic Portraits by Kathleen, that I have started just this week.  For all of you that follow the Kathleen Hall Photography blog, please check out the new one.  I have only images and posts relating to the Romantic Portraits and how they are changing the way women look at themselves, one woman at a time.  If you would like to subscribe, just check the link on this page, enter your email and you will be updated each time a post is made.  I hope you enjoy this very new genre of photography!

 

It all began with my sister…

I had had this idea for a little while about creating portraits of women in a way that they would feel beautiful about themselves again.  Treat them extra special and create loving, warm images to show them how beautiful they really are.  My sister came to visit and she had lost 90 pounds in the last year.  But she was still waiting to “lose a few more” before she went shopping and bought new clothes.  We all know how that is.  Or, if you are still 17, maybe you don’t. 🙂 But, we went shopping, I took her to my salon, Salon Bella Flora, and they graciously worked her in and did her hair and make up and VIOLA!  We created portraits to knock her socks off!  New clothes and the ability to see herself in the best light (pun intended!) changed the way she looked at herself.  Take a look at some of the sample images below…