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I dare you not to smile! Sara Smile Photography Centerville Ohio Photographer

I LOVE this photo…and I mean L-O-V-E it. I knew the instant that I pushed the shutter that this photo might be my favorite from the session.

When photographing children, it’s important to make them feel comfortable. I can not confirm or deny if this sweetie’s mother and I *might* have been singing, dancing…or some other crazy thing to get her to smile like this! It’s not uncommon for me to finish a session and feel like I’ve gotten a full workout…and most parents might feel like that too! It’s all worth it though…to get a photo like this! 🙂

Black and White Photography Sara Smile Photography South Dayton Ohio

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I love black and white photos. I love the depth. I love that they are timeless. I love that they draw you in without much distraction. I love the emotion that black and white photographs convey. I generally include several black and white photographs in every gallery. It’s very easy to create great wall collages with black and white photographs. Be sure to PRINT your photographs and display them in your house! Don’t leave them on a cd or on your hard drive! Print Print Print!

Here are some of examples of black and white photographs from sessions I have taken.

Mommy and Me! Sara Smile Photography Springboro Ohio Photographer

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As a mother, it’s easy to make an excuse to hide behind the camera. Let’s face it, most moms are *taking* the photos…not getting in them. It’s important to make time to get in photos with your children. Let me help you pick the perfect wardrobe to flatter you…get your hair done or your makeup done…and then come get your photo taken with your children. You won’t regret it!

Superhero in your family? Let your child have fun! Sara Smile Photography Springboro Ohio

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Do your kids love to dress up? Let’s incorporate some fun in your session! I have a set of red and blue capes and masks so we can transform your children into superheros! What kid doesn’t like being a superhero for the day?!? I can pick the perfect location (think Downtown Dayton) and we can let your children have fun! Here are some photos from a session using my capes and masks!

Don’t worry, we got some more traditional portraits at this session too! Here are a few from the beginning of the session!

High School Senior Boys. Sara Smile Photography South Dayton Ohio

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High School Seniors are fun to photograph! They all have a different idea of styling and how long they intend the session to take. Some like to have several outfit changes and take a few hours…others prefer a mini session! I can work with you and your high school senior to create a session that meets your needs! We can choose a location (or multiple locations) that coordinate with your vision. I can also take a formal yearbook photo in my studio.

Here are some examples of High School Senior boy photos I have taken!

Studio Session- Let’s photograph your child! Sara Smile Photography Springboro Ohio

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Is the weather bad? Too cold outside? Or, do you just prefer a more classic, clean look? Come indoors to my studio! My studio is set up with fantastic lighting and a lot of great backgrounds to get variety from your session.