Archive for February, 2010

Baby and Child Portrait Contest – Lake Charles Family Photographer

Friday, February 26th, 2010

 

Capture Each Little Moment of Your Child’s Life!

Let us help document your child’s ever-changing stages with priceless portraits that will be with you for a lifetime!

It’s time again this year for our annual Baby and Child Contest for your opportunity to capture memorable images of your baby or child and also have the chance to win a cash prize of $5,000.00. Categories for this year’s contest include: Color, Black & White/Sepia, Special Needs, and Humorous. First, Second, and Third places, as well as two Honorable Mentions, will be announced for each category!

Cash prizes for these winners include $2,000 for First, $1,000 for Second, $750 for Third, and $500 for each Honorable Mention. One portrait from the Final Round will also receive the highest of accolades — Grand Prize Winner. The cash prize will be $5,000 for this lucky winner! All cash prizes will be given to the families of the winning portraits. Prizes are being awarded by Miller’s Professional Imaging.

Schedule an appointment with us from now until June 21st, and your child’s portrait will also be entered into the Miller’s Professional Imaging Baby and Child Contest.

Portrait sessions are limited so please call today to reserve your child’s appointment. Children, newborn and infants to age 12 are eligible.

Picture of young child in studio with pumpkin and hay in wagon

Fall Colors

Check out our Lake Charles Family Photographers website.

How to Plan and Prepare for your Senior Portrait Session – Just for Girls

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

This is installment number two on how to prepare and plan for your Senior Portrait Session by Lake Charles Family Photographer, Bart Leger Photography. Today’s post is Just For Girls. (Sorry guys…yours will be next) It’s always better if you can come prepared, knowing the look and theme you would like to project, but it’s also important to plan and prepare yourself for your photo session. Here are a few tips:

  •      – Paint your nails (clear or neutral colors work best)
  •      – Style your hair before your session, choosing a comfortable style you know looks good
  •      – Apply concealer and powder if necessary to minimize blemishes and then stop worrying!  – Portrait  retouching on your final order can eliminate small blemishes and under-eye circles
  •      – Apply make-up before you arrive and bring product with you for touch-ups if necessary
  •      – Limit sun exposure prior to your portrait session avoiding burns or tan lines
  •      – Get a good night’s sleep
  •      – Friends and family are welcome to assist you with your session or join in on the fun!

Plan, get ready, and call soon for your Senior Portrait Session appointment. 337-302-6624

What to wear for your Senior Portrait Session – Lake Charles Senior Photographer

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

I know I’ve been promising to write posts that are a little more informative and useful. So here it is. This is the first of a short series of informative posts about what to wear and things to do in order to prepare for a successful senior portrait session with your senior photographer. There are a number of things that will help you plan and prepare for your senior session with a local photographer to capture the real you. The first installment covers what to wear.

  • Bring multiple outfits (formal and casual) that express who you are
  • Solid colors and long sleeves photograph best
  • Bring matching shoes, socks, and accessories to complete your outfits
  • Iron wrinkled clothes prior to your session
  • Consider bringing letter jackets, uniforms, sports equipment, and musical instruments to express your interests, making your portraits personal

You may also want to consider places that say something about your personality, style, lifestyle and the mood you want to convey. Popular locations are parks, lakes, urban areas, fire escapes, railroad tracks, etc.

Here are a few pictures from past senior portrait sessions.

Senior girl picture at Prien Lake Park, Lake Charles with flowing dress and bridge in the background

Flowing in the Breeze

High-Key picture of senior girl portrait session against white backgroun taken in Lake Charles

Sweet Senior

Black and white senior portrait of a girl taken at Avery Island, LA resting on a railing

Innocent Beauty

Stay tuned. Also check out Lake Charles Family Photographer website

New Lake Charles Family Photographer Website – Children, Maternity, Senior Portraits, Corporate Headshots

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

The revamped website is up and running for Lake Charles Family Photographer. Which happens to be my new website for family portraits, children, maternity and newborn, senior portraits, corporate headshots, etc. I have completely new Galleries with more recent pictures and some more information, especially for seniors such as wardrobe and before the session information for those special senior portrait sessions.

I am hoping to gain more exposure in the corporate headshots and business portrait area. I have a corporate headshot session for 4 or 5 individuals in a couple of weeks. I will let you know how that went. Also, the Miller’s Labs 2010 Baby & Child Portrait contest is here. I will be posting the details a little later. Call now for your baby or child portrait (up to 12 years of age) for a chance to win up to $5,000.00! Schedule an appointment today. Call 337-302-6624