Category Archives: Newborns

What is your passion? Preserve your passion with a photograph! Sara Smile Photography Springboro Ohio

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Do you have a passion?  Why not use your session to capture your passion?  I love it when my clients want to choose a “theme” or passion of theirs to integrate into their session.  Tell me about what you love to do and then I can choose a location and help you bring your passion to life in your photos.  Do you love horses?  Let’s take photos of you and your horse!

 

Does your son love to play with matchbox cars?  Bring them to your session so we can use them!

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Do you play a musical instrument?  Bring it to your session and I will find a way to incorporate it into your photos!

 

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Does your child have a favorite stuffed animal?  There is no better time to capture that “love” than during your photo session!

 

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Does your child love her sunglasses?  Bring them to your session and she’s sure to have fun!

 

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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.

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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!

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Color or Black & White? How do I choose? Sara Smile Photography Springboro Ohio Photographer

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When it comes to choosing between editing a photo in color or black and white…how do I choose?  Well, a lot of it has to do with the shadows and “mood” of the photo.  If the light was dramatic and bold, I am likely to edit it in black and white to show off the drama of the lighting.

Sometimes, I choose to edit a photo in both color AND black & white to let you decide which you prefer!  Some of my clients have framed galleries in their homes and need black & white photos to compliment the rest of the gallery.

Black and white photos can be more “timeless” than color photos.  You notice the clothing and other possible distractions less when the the photo is black and white.  That said…there are times when the colors of the photo are what makes it spectacular!

If you ever want to see one of your photos in color and black and white, let me know and I would be glad to accommodate your request!  If I think that the particular photo won’t look as nice in black/white vs color, I’ll tell you and explain why.

Thank you for trusting me to preserve your most precious memories!