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.
My Top 5 Go-To Locations as a Professional Photographer in Whatcom County
I offer in-studio and on-location sessions. Here are the details on where I shoot in the greater Bellingham area.
Are Engagement Photos and Proposal Photos the Same?
Engagement photos and proposal photos are two different types of photo sessions, but they are often confused for one another.
Both are special but there is a key difference. I’ll keep it brief and cut to the chase so you can decide which type of portrait session is right for you and your partner.
Celebrate Your Soon To Be Grad With a Portrait Session & Announcements
Graduation for the class of 2023 is right around the corner but it’s not too late for high school senior portraits. Don’t forget that college grads deserve to be celebrated too! And a professional quality photo will help them shine as they begin their career.
What Should I Wear for My Senior Photos?
Your date is booked with me and you’re excited for your senior session. But now the question is, what should I wear? Here are my tips to help you make the decision that is right for you.
What to Wear to Your Spring Photo Session - Bellingham, Wash.
Spring is a chilly and rainy time of year but it’s also a beautiful time to watch flowers bloom and fresh spring leaves emerge. You are so excited for Winter to be over and looking forward to having some photos done soon for Spring time. Here are my tips on what to wear.
Get Your Date Night Photos at Wink Wink This Valentine's Day
Celebrate your date night with a complimentary portrait.
Heirloom Albums Are the Perfect Gift
These albums are hand made by a professional print lab with Standard Archival Value of 100 years in home display or 200 years in dark storage.
What to Wear to Your Winter Photo Session - Bellingham, Wash.
You’re not afraid of the cold and want a photo session outdoors to celebrate and have fun during the winter season. This is the outfit guide for you.
I Love Being a Portrait Photographer. Thank you!
As 2022 comes to an end I can't help but be grateful as I reflect back on the year.
I feel so lucky to be in the portrait business here in the Bellingham area.
New Year New You: Signs You Need a New Headshot
Out with the Old
Here are 6 different signs that you need a new headshot this year.
Print photos included in every photo session
I'm a huge believer of prints over digitals.
So much so that I make sure that each client walks away from their experience with me with a physical print 8x10 print.
Show Off Your Professional Photos With Your Family and Friends Instantly
To deliver final images to my clients I utilize online galleries to make it easy to pick out favorites and finalize orders eliminating the need for a second appointment.
Don’t Miss Out on Mini Sessions
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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.