Sharing another sweet family on the blog tonight. I have been working with them for several years. It is always fun to catch up and see them in the fall! They chose a front porch mini session this year and we worked around their front yard and gorgeous backyard! Home sessions are perfect for 2020! Enjoy a peek…
It was the perfect evening at Larson Park in Webster Groves capturing this sweet crew! I love seeing repeat clients each year! It is so fun to see how much the kids have grown, and I get to know each of their personalities. I also learn your style and what makes the session run smooth! More time for fun and candid moments to capture you interacting with each other.
I always love seeing these two for a mini session! This sweet little guy has grown so much since our first session almost two years ago. We have documented milestones at 5 months, 1 year, 15 months and walking last fall, and now running all over the place and exploring at age two.
Leaves are starting to turn in St. Louis and temperatures are perfect. It’s going to be gorgeous for all of these family photos sessions over the next few weeks. If you are looking to have updated photos this fall I am now booking November weekends!
Enjoy a peek of this sweet family…
Front porch sessions are still a thing this fall! I love pulling up and texting that I have arrived…so easy for your family and pets to step outside and shoot family photos in the front yard, back yard or anywhere around your home. It is also the perfect location for 2020 where we have spent most of our time in this crazy year.
It was great to see the [K] Family again this year. The kids look so grown up. At this stage of pre-teens and teenagers they seem to change so quickly. Enjoy a peek of this beautiful family.
The St. Louis weather is absolutely perfect right now. It was a gorgeous evening catching up with this beautiful family at Drace Park. They have some big milestones this year, and it was fun to document this special time in their lives. One high school senior class of 2021, one high school freshman, and one new middle school student. All starting new adventures during 2020.
The silver lining in all of the craziness of 2020 has been the interactions I have had with new and old clients. I always ask them what is one good thing that has resulted from Covid. For them, the time for family dinners has been a highlight. The perfect way to slow down and spend time with busy teenagers during this year!
I loved working with this family so much! They wanted to schedule a family session downtown St. Louis and incorporate our beautiful city into their shoot. We worked our way through Kiener Plaza, the Capitol building, the St. Louis Arch grounds…and it was so much fun. It was great to catch up with all of you [W] Family! I hope you enjoy all of these images of your beautiful family.
The cutest family! It was so good to catch up with this sweet crew during their family mini session at Queeny Park. I always love seeing how much the kids grow each year, and I got to meet their new addition. Lots of quarantine puppies in 2020. Enjoy a peek…they are adorable!
Gorgeous family on the blog today! It was great to see all of them together. With kids in college and working in other cities, it can be a challenge to get all of the big kids in one place. But so worth it to have these family photos at every stage. We met at Kirkwood Park for a quick weekday mini session! Enjoy the peek…
It is always fun catching up with this beautiful family every year. We met one hour before sunset at Queeny Park for a golden hour family session. The light was absolutely perfect! Enjoy a peek…
Come join me for a fall mini session this year! These mini sessions are short and sweet and perfect for those wanting just a few images to update their family photos, or to have new photos taken for holiday cards.
These sessions are great for families, couples, maternity and even pets are welcome, too! Spots will be limited and will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. These sessions usually sell out fast so hurry and book soon to reserve your spot! See below for two options and details!
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
30 minute session in a beautiful outdoor location
20 high resolution digital images
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
20 minute session at your home (weekdays only)
10 high resolution digital images
You will be able to choose your favorites from the session and will have the option to purchase additional images as well. Print release is included to allow you to download and print the images at any photo lab of your choice
COVID-19 Protocols: For my safety and my clients’ safety, I will be wearing a mask during sessions, practicing social distancing, and sanitizing my gear in between each client. Clients will be spaced out with a minimum of 15-30 minutes between each session.
*A $100 non-refundable retainer fee is due at the time of booking to reserve your spot. The remaining balance will be due the week of your session.
There is a lot of planning that goes into a professional photo shoot to document your authentic story. The images that are created are so important for your children and grandchildren to have memories of their family. Before each photo session I send a “Family Session Guide” and customized client questionnaire to each client. This allows us to plan for the best experience so that we can capture images that matter to you.
Below is a peek at what is included in the planning guide…
It is recommended that outdoor sessions are booked in the morning or evening (before 10:00 AM and after 4:00 PM depending on the time of year) when the sun is lower in the sky and the light is most flattering. I typically book sessions Saturday – Sunday around 9:00 - 10:00 AM, or 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Sunset times vary throughout the year, you can find the exact sunset times for St. Louis, MO in this link Sunset Times St. Louis. One hour before sunset is my absolute favorite time of day for family sessions.
You can choose to do the session at your home, or I am happy to provide location suggestions based on what you are looking for. I have photographed families and individuals all over St. Louis and I am familiar with several great locations – and always looking for new ones! A few of my favorite locations include Drace Park, Queeny Park, Downtown Kirkwood, Kirkwood Park, Larson Park and Forest Park.
Every child is different, so I try to follow their lead and go with the flow. Some children take time to warm up and some are ready to go! I have a few tricks to help them relax and play; during this time I will also capture the natural candid moments. If you are stressed, the kids will be stressed. I will casually guide you through natural poses and some movement. Being yourselves will create authentic images of your family that you will love!
Start with a palette of 3-4 colors. Think in terms of tones: blues, neutrals, pastels, etc. Everyone in the family can express their own sense of style within the chosen color palette. (Mixing up the colors is much more interesting photographically than everyone in the same color!)
Stick to more solid colors than busy patterns.
Clothing styles should be as timeless as possible.
Also consider comfort – if you are comfortable in your clothing then you will appear comfortable in your photographs.
If it’s a trend you may dislike in a few years, avoid the trend.
Layers work very well, as well as accessories such as scarves, necklaces, and hats.
Adding texture provides visual interest, but definitely avoid heavy textures or patterns that may appear bulky.
Once your session is complete, I share a peek on social media if you would like. You are welcome to share this post with family and friends! The proofs from your session will be uploaded to a private on-line gallery for viewing and ordering within 7-14 days following your session. I am also available for in person ordering consultations. I highly recommend printing your images through me, or a high quality printer. A few of my favorite vendors include MPIX and Artifact Uprising.
This beautiful family was so much fun to work with. We captured a few special milestones for this crew. The baby just turned 1, the toddler just turned 3, and we documented so many sweet family memories.
My outdoor family photography sessions are very relaxed. I always go with the flow of the little ones, and try to capture a few portraits plus all of the in between moments. Enjoy a peek of this sweet family!
Extended family sessions are always a favorite of mine. It can be a challenge to get the whole family together in one location for a session, but the images we capture are a treasure for everyone. If you have worked with me you know I keep the session moving, and have the ability to capture a lot of different images including the whole family, grandparents with grandkids, adult siblings, just the grandkids, individual families and even a portrait of each child!
Enjoy a peek of this gorgeous family! Their gallery is going out later this afternoon…
Amy Nichols is a natural light photographer in St. Louis, MO. Now Booking Fall 2020.
{St. Louis, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Sunset Hills, Ladue, Clayton, Town and Country, Manchester}
St. Louis, Missouri has so many gorgeous parks and locations for shooting family, child and high school senior photo sessions. I am sharing 6 of my favorite spots to shoot morning or evening during the beautiful golden light. All 6 locations are convenient (within 15 minutes of Kirkwood), and are well maintained during all of the seasons! When planning your family photo session, ask your photographer to show you sample galleries from possible locations to see if they fit your style. Enjoy a peek at just a few of the wonderful spots around this city!
Amy Nichols is a natural light photographer in St. Louis, MO. Now Booking Fall 2020.
{St. Louis, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Sunset Hills, Ladue, Clayton, Town and Country, Manchester}
Lovely evening catching up with this sweet family in the sunflower fields at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. This was my second shoot out there this summer, and I had not visited in previous years. It is beautiful!!!
These kids have some big milestones coming up, one starting high school and one starting 8th grade year. It is so important to capture your family at every stage of life. I am so happy we could document this special time for all of them. Enjoy your peek!
