Kelly Brown Workshop – Newborn Posing Class Review | Sarah Gray Photography – Tallahassee, FL newborn photographer

I am so so so thankful for the community of Creative Live.  Seriously, good stuff happens over there for photographers.  I’ve taken a few courses from them in the past and the one just this past week / weekend was the icing on top of the cake.  The wonderful Kelly Brown from Little Pieces Photography in Brisbane, Australia instructed a course on posing newborns.  Kelly is one of those masters of the trade and I could just watch her work all day long.  She covered all the things needed to know to photograph newborns in all those cute little scrunchy positions that I love love love.  I LOVE photographing newborns and seriously, I cannot wait to use some of Kelly’s awesome posing techniques on the little ones I have coming up in the next week(s).  Those clients-to-be are currently still in their mama’s wombs.

Sarah Gray Photography | Tallahassee, FL Newborn Photographer

If you’re expecting a little blessing and would like a beautiful newborn session of your own, contact me so I can get your due date on the calendar and get you the information you’ll need for your session.  There is nothing sweeter in the world.

What my portfolio doesn't tell you about me
When was the last time you looked at an old family photo and thought, 'I wish fewer people were in this'?

Probably never.

That is exactly why I always say yes when families ask whether they should include the grandparents, the cousins, the aunt and uncle who are only in town for a few days.

When you are not sure, say yes anyway. We will find a way to make it work.
A few things I want every family to know before a multigenerational session.

Start with the group shot - always. I photograph the full group first, before anything else, so every person in attendance (including the ones who drove the farthest) knows the most important image is already done. From there, we move through smaller groupings with a lighter energy.

Tell me about mobility before we choose a location. If a grandparent or family member has any physical considerations, I need to know before we land on a spot. There is always a way to create beautiful images that honor everyone present - I just need to know what we are working with so I can plan for it.

Mornings are almost always better for the little ones. Babies and toddlers are near-universally happier before the afternoon hits. When multiple generations are present, timing the session well makes a real difference in the energy of the whole group.

And if there are any family dynamics I should be aware of - specific pairings that need extra care, or groupings you would prefer I not suggest - please tell me. It keeps everything moving warmly, and it protects everyone from an awkward moment in front of the camera.

Planning is how multigenerational sessions go well. I am always happy to talk it through before your session date. Contact me through my website, link in bio.

Memberships and Affiliations

Sarah Gray Photography | Professional Photographer of America Member
Sarah Gray Photography | The Motherhood Anthology Member

Sarah Gray creates timeless and joyful images that are designed for living room walls and photo albums. A tallahassee photographer, Sarah Gray also serves Thomasville, Crawfordville, St. Marks, Gainesville and throughout the panhandle of north Florida and south Georgia.

email us | sarah@sarahgray.com

telephone (850) 321-0208

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