I had the pleasure of teaching and organizing a styled shoot at the 2023 Reset Conference in Chattanooga TN.
So many things that I loved about this session!
For this shoot I knew I wanted to find two different mamas in two different stages of motherhood.
The unpredictable yet still snuggly phase of having a new baby.
And the wild and free stage of having a toddler.
Tiffany Crenshaw is a lifestyle newborn and family photographer in the Greater Huntsville area, also serving Madison and surrounding areas.
If you are interested in scheduling a session for 2023 please fill out a contact form on the website and let's connect!
Motherhood sessions with young children are anything but predictable and you have to learn to adjust and reframe depending on the mood of the little ones and the environment that you're in.
One of those factors was the harsh light we had to work with at high noon. Typically, noon is never a time you'll find me shooting outside. But sometimes as photographers, we don't get to choose our idea lighting. This is a great time to grow and stretch your creative muscles.
Some tips for harsh lighting:
- Find the open shade (little areas where the light is filtered through trees and objects, removing the harsh shadows from your subject.
- Adjust your ISO and Shutter Speed. For harsh light I keep my ISO at 100 and I'm not afraid to raise my shutter speed-sometimes upward of 2000. This helps get rid of any unnecessary brightness.
- Angles. Don't be afraid to move around and adjust your camera angle to accommodate the directionality of the light.
in addition to playing with lighting, location can really help support your Motherhood session. Finding places that are beautiful yet simple and non-distracting is so important.
Moser Manor in Chattanooga, one Tennessee's premier micro venues, was the perfect backdrop for our Spring session.
There was a variety of looks within a small area.
The greenhouse is absolutely stunning and just begs for cozying up. Floral always adds tenderness and texture to a session.
The indoor barn areas also gave a fun and different look within the same session.
Which are your favorite?
Venue: Moser Manor
Hair and Makeup: Sarah.Fringe
Styling:ZeBuBeYou and Joyfolie
Floral Crown:Devoted Knits
Want more education? Interested in a future motherhood session or styled shoot?
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Tiffany Crenshaw is a lifestyle family photographer based in Huntsville Alabama, but also travels for shooting and education.
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