What Will My Seattle Photo Shoot Be Like When Shelter In Place Is Lifted | Seattle Family Photography

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What Will My Seattle Photo Shoot Be Like When Shelter In Place Is Lifted | Seattle Family Photography

Here at Elena S Blair Photography, we are so excited to get back to work! Because it never feels like work photographing Seattle’s best families!

The COVID-19 crisis has impacted us all and I truly hope this message finds you healthy and secure. We know how hard it is to be home with little ones, working, schooling, and all the added stress on top of all of that.

It has been confirmed that photographers can start operating again once we enter phase 2 of the reopen plan! 👏🏼

It has been so hard postponing so many photo shoots but we are hopeful that we will enter phase 2 of the “reopen” process by June 1st, and that is when we can start photographing families and newborns again. We were very careful to respect the governors orders by closing down our business and staying home to help flatten the curve.

If you have already booked a session with us between June 1st-September 1st you can assume that we will continue without any needs to reschedule. If not, you will receive a personal email from us. While we hope we can take on our September-November sessions, we are going to encourage fall bookings to consider taking a summer spot, just in case we see a spike in COVID in the fall. We want to ensure that you get your family photos done in time for holiday cards, and simply to ensure that your family is captured this year! If you don’t want to reschedule, that is okay, we are hoping fall goes off without a hitch.

Safety will be our number one priority! Here is what we plan to do to make sure your family stays healthy and happy:

We will be wearing a mask to all outdoor Family Photography Sessions and a mask AND gloves to all our indoor Newborn Photography sessions.

We will not take any chances with health and we will reschedule if ourselves or ANYONE in our household has been sick in any way within a two week span of your session date. We ask that you do the same. We promise to make room in our schedule for all rescheduling needs.

We will practice extreme hand hygiene and minimize touching you and your family during the session.

We will use longer focal length lenses so we can stay six feet away as much as possible which will still allow us to capture images that seem like we are closer.

We will only do one photo session a day.

Family Photography is an investment in your family. It is an absolute privilege to be able to capture your family. We do not take that privilege lightly. ESPECIALLY after this crisis. Which has really shined a light on what matters in this world. And that is our loved ones.

Chelsea and I can’t wait to see you in front of our camera again so very soon!

Sweet family of three at Seattle Golden Hour Beach session with their two year old by Elena S Blair Photography
Sweet family of three at Seattle Golden Hour Beach session with their two year old by Elena S Blair Photography
Black and white photography of a family of three at Seattle Golden Hour Beach session with their two year old by Elena S Blair Photography
Two year old with parents in family photos at golden hour seattle beach session by elena s blair photography
Two year old with parents in family photos at golden hour seattle beach session by elena s blair photography
Two year old with parents in family photos at golden hour seattle beach session by elena s blair photography

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Should I have an in home or studio newborn session for my baby? | Seattle In Home Newborn Photographer

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Should I have an in home or studio newborn session for my baby? | Seattle In Home Newborn Photographer

Newborn Photography is such a beautiful way to celebrate the birth of your new baby. As you embark on the search for the “perfect” photographer for you and your family, you may have some questions.

There are thousands of Newborn Photographers and all of them have their own specialities. It can feel impossible to choose.

One of the main things you want to ask yourself is this…

Do I want to have my babies photos taken in my home or at a studio?

This is one of the biggest questions you should ask yourself and it will help you to sift through your options.

Here are some reasons I believe In Home Newborn Photography is a better option.

In Home Newborn Photography is safer for your new baby.

Why? Because you aren’t taking your newborn, who has a delicate immune system, into the public in their first few weeks of life. Photography studios are a wonderful option in the right circumstance, that is for sure, however, are they washing each and every blanket they use before each new teeny client? Are they photographing other ages of children, like toddlers and school age kiddos who bring lots of viruses with them wherever they go?

I used to be a NICU nurse so safety is my number one concern. Keeping babies delicate immune system protected is at the top of my safety list and keeping your baby at home ensures that exposure is minimal in the first few weeks of life.

In Home Newborn Photography is more comfortable for the entire family, especially when there are older siblings to consider.

Having a new baby in the house changes everything. Going from zero to one child, two to three, whatever the change has its challenges. Having your newborn babies photos taken in your home eliminates the one, and sometimes seemingly impossible step, of packing everyone up and leaving the house. Your photographer comes to your home allowing you to enjoy more time together as a family. Your new baby is going to be more comfortable where the sounds and smells are familiar, allowing your photographer to capture more photos of your baby at ease.

In Home Newborn Photos capture your families true essence.

While I do “pose” new babies in the home, my main focus is on the family connection and love. Being in your home space allows me to observe this unique stage in your life and incorporate personal elements of your home and routine into your photos. In home photography ensures that you remember this fleeting moment in time as it was, imperfectly perfect.

In summary, in home newborn photography is safer, more comfortable, and more authentic. It is a beautiful way to capture this moment in your life that I assure you , goes all too quickly.

Seattle Newborn Session at home with beautiful mother and brothers by Elena S Blair Photography
Elena S Blair In Home Newborn Lifestyle Session with Siblings and parents
Brothers meeting newborn baby brother at in home newborn session by Elena S Blair Photography in Seattle
Brothers meeting newborn baby brother at in home newborn session by Elena S Blair Photography in Seattle
Seattle Newborn Session at home with beautiful mother and brothers by Elena S Blair Photography
Seattle In Home Newborn Session with Swaddled Baby on Bed in House by Elena S Blair Photography
Seattle Newborn In Home Session in Black and White on Bed, baby in diaper at home by Elena S Blair Photography
Sweet intimate mother and newborn baby in lifestyle at home session by Elena S Blair Photography

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What's the Best Time of Day for an Outdoor Family Photoshoot? | Seattle Family Photographer

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What's the Best Time of Day for an Outdoor Family Photoshoot? | Seattle Family Photographer

What’s the best time of day for a family photo shoot?

We are so lucky to live in a beautiful place like Seattle. The city, the mountains, the views… breathtaking! We couldn’t live in a more photogenic city.

But here’s the thing: Some times of day are much, much better than others to have your family photos taken. So, when’s the best time of day?

Golden Hour is the best time of day for photos

Golden Hour is the time of day right before sunset where the light is gorgeous and makes everyone and everything look good. We LOVE to schedule outdoor sessions at Golden Hour. For those of you with little ones, we recommend a late nap and a snack/dinner before the session so they’re in the best mood possible.

But some families can’t stay up that late with little ones, and that’s okay! Or maybe there are other scheduling conflicts that get in the way of an evening shoot. Either way, if you can’t do your session in the evening, we are happy to accommodate.

If not Golden Hour, the morning is second best

Here at Elena S Blair Photography, we are masters of light. We will be able to serve your family and deliver beautiful photos no matter the time of day. So, if you can’t make a Golden Hour shoot work, no problem! We will schedule your session for the morning, usually around 9 or 10am when the sun isn’t too far up in the sky just yet. Also, kids are usually in a great mood in the morning, which is another reason to love morning sessions!

Check out this recent morning session, shot by our amazing associate Chelsea!

Chelsea still has a few spots open for the rest of the year, so click the button below to grab a session with her!

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Elena S Blair Photography Education | May Cover Contest Top 10

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Elena S Blair Photography Education | May Cover Contest Top 10

It’s the beginning of the month (hello May!) which means it’s time for our cover contest over in my education community on Facebook. I feel so grateful for this incredibly engaged and inspiring group of photographers. I’m also humbled by how supportive and constructive they are too! If you’re a photographer just starting out or a seasoned pro, I’d highly recommend joining us. It’s a special little corner of Facebook.

Each month we hold a cover contest thread and this month we had almost 200 submissions… Wow. Congratulations to Whitney Coudray for being our winner and special shoutout to our top 10 (actually, 11) from this month!

Check them out below:

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Interested in joining these awesome photographers in my free Facebook group?

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Schooled Student Spotlight: Hippy and Bloom Photography | Elena S Blair Photography Education

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Schooled Student Spotlight: Hippy and Bloom Photography | Elena S Blair Photography Education

Schooled Student Spotlight: Hippy and Bloom Photography

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Welcome to another Schooled Student Spotlight! Today we’re going international and introducing you to the ladies of Hippy and Bloom Photography in Ireland. Meet Bronwyn O’Brien and Sharon Smith! These ladies have been Schooled students for less than a year, but have definitely found their groove. Check it out!

They have doubled their annual income since taking school

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When Bronwyn and Sharon were just started out with fine art school portraits, they “didn’t have a regular income,” with an “odd session here and there.”

Now, they have “a dance school and two national schools (one with 150+ students and the other with 650+ students) on the back of the large ballet school.” They said their annual income has gone up 100%. Nicely done, ladies!

Their business made over $10k from one school

Yes, you read that correctly. When we asked how much they typically make per school, Bronwyn and Sharon told us that “the first two schools were small Montessori's” and they made about €900 ($1,000) per school. But their third school “was a large dancing school with four internal schools and we made €9,000+.” That’s over $10,000 for ONE school!

“from this we got our business off the ground”

Besides the extra income, we asked Bronwyn and Sharon if they could tell us what the most valuable part of taking Schooled was. “EVERYTHING! The set up with background and natural light positioning. Having fun with the kids, camera settings, relaxing about technically sharp etc, culling, batch editing in photoshop, ordering process....the list goes on!!!”

Check out their fine art school portraits below! You can find more from Hippy and Bloom Photography on their website, Facebook and Instagram.

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Elena S Blair Family Newborn Photographer Educator Mentor Schooled Online Hippy and Bloom Photography
Elena S Blair Family Newborn Photographer Educator Mentor Schooled Online Hippy and Bloom Photography
Elena S Blair Family Newborn Photographer Educator Mentor Schooled Online Hippy and Bloom Photography
Elena S Blair Family Newborn Photographer Educator Mentor Schooled Online Hippy and Bloom Photography

You can also start bringing in extra income!

See if Schooled Online is right for you by grabbing a seat to my free informational webinar about school portrait photography:

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