My Blog: Tips and Guides for Clients
I’m a Bellingham photographer who takes portraits throughout Whatcom County, Washington.
These articles below are filled with information to learn about how I work, what my sessions are like as well as how-to’s and of course tips to help my most frequently asked question, “What to wear to my photo session?” If you don’t see an article that answers your question, ask me directly at hello@evelynmaephoto.com.
How to Protect Your Digital Portraits
You’ve had your photo session, you’ve downloaded your digital photos and the files are sitting in your super cluttered downloads folder.
Now what?
What happens if it rains?
Not only does the Pacific Northwest have a high count of rainy days, the Fall and Spring season are notoriously difficult to predict what time of day rain drops will fall, and if that rain will be a little sprinkle or a soaking downpour.
Printing Your Portraits Will Stand The Test of Time
Besides the storage issue, when I think about how I want to look at my photographs it is always going to be a print in my hand, framed on the wall, or in an album that is grouped in my collection of photo albums.
What You Need to Know About Your Proposal or Engagement Session
The best way I capture couples in love, is by prompting them to just be themselves. I'll ask couples to hold hands, hug and kiss. How couples do this is up to them.
Sessions may take up to an hour long but I have been able to capture all the shots I aim for in as little as half an hour.
Black & White Included
I LOVE Black & White Portraits. So every one of my clients receives their photos in both color and in a black & white copies. Here is why I love B&W:
What You Need to Know About Senior Photos
Something I love about portrait photography is that even though my workflow of each senior portrait is pretty much the same I capture each individual’s unique personality. Something that I am often told by parents is how amazing it was I was able to work with their shy senior and make them feel comfortable in front of the camera.
A Bellingham Photographer’s Tips to Keeping your Proposal a Surprise
This is it. You found your special someone and you want to make it legal. How amazing is that?! If you are ready to pop the big question and want to make sure you keep it a surprise I have three pieces of advice for you: you'll want to make a plan, enlist help, and you’ll need to exercise your ability to be flexible.
What You Need to Know About Family Photo Sessions with Evelyn Mae Photography
1)You can book a family session on my website here.
If you don't see a date that works for your schedule you can contact me with a special request.
2) Where Family Photos Are Taken:
Yes. You Can Combine Your Family Photos and Senior Photos Into One Session!
I was once requested to combine a session to capture the whole family together as well as photos for the youngest to pose for his senior photos. It went great!
The primary focus was for the senior so I began shooting senior portraits first and then used the last bit of time to group the family of four together.
5 Proposal Planning Stepping Stones To Get Engaged: A Bellingham Photographer’s Tips
Planning a proposal your partner will love.
Build a Family Tradition: Send Your Family Photo for Your Favorite Holiday
An important piece of advice that I have been trying to take to heart is that you can do anything you want to! This includes what holiday you send family photos.
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Your Kids Misbehaving on Photo Day
Don’t worry. Kids will be kids and that’s apart of the process.
How to Narrow Down Your Favorite Photos From Your Session: Bellingham Portrait Photographer’s Tips
Your open your online gallery and it’s time to pick your favorites. Here’s my tips on how to narrow down your choices.
When Should I Schedule Senior Portraits? Bellingham Photographer Tips
4 Timeline Options for senior photo sessions.
What To Wear For Your Photo Session: Bellingham Photographer Guide
Right off the bat I want to be clear I am not Tan France and I'm not going to pretend to be your personal fashion stylist. What I can do for you is offer my expertise and eye for details that I especially notice when I sit down and go though my editing and post session processes.