Archive for the ‘Portrait Sessions’ Category
Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Newborns are so sweet. Little Lane Aaron was no exception. If I had to choose one particular type of photography to do, it would probably be photographing newborn babies because they are so innocent and fun to work with. Their skin renders so creamy and smooth and everyone ooh’s and ahh’s over these little gifts from God.
Mom and Dad brought their new bundle of joy to our studio here in Lake Charles a little over a week ago and we had a great time getting these images. Like every newborn portrait session, it takes a little while to get them fully asleep, but when they go to sleep they are out cold. (Figure of speech naturally, it was almost 80 degrees in the studio to keep the little one comfortable)
We started with the low-key images first on a bean bag with a black cloth draped over it. Then we went to the towels with a white background for the high-key look.
Call or email Lake Charles Newborn Photographer, Bart Leger Photography and schedule your appointment today. We have packages for Maternity, Newborn, Baby’s First Year, and combinations of all three. From now until June we will also enter your child in our Baby and Child Portrait Contest for a chance to win up to $5,000.
Here they are!
Tags: High-key, Lake Charles, Low-Key, newborn, newborn photographer, Portrait, Studio
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Dogs – man’s best friend. Maya, our loving German Shepherd behaved very well this afternoon for our pet portrait session while I snapped a few pictures. We got ready by giving her a good brushing and spending a few minutes playing in the back yard to allow her to calm down. Then it was off to Photoshop.
Majestic Maya
While sometimes difficult to work with, I enjoy taking pet pictures because no matter what your pictures look like, they don’t complain. It does take some patience and time to allow them to relax and react to their environment, but the results are worth it.
Give us a call if you would like to commission a Fine Art Portrait for your loving animal companion. Call Lake Charles Family Photographer at 337-302-6624 or email bleger@blegerphotography.com.
God Bless!
Tags: family photographer, Fine Art, German Shepherd, lake charles pet photographers, pet, Photographer, pictures, Portrait
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Today’s update for your BEST senior pictures from Lake Charles Senior Photographer is for the guys! I know…guys, we don’t care to have our pictures taken, but Mom wants its and we know that if Mom ain’t happy…
We had an earlier post just for the girls here.
Well here you go:
- Trim your nails (I know it’s not macho, but it will look better in the picture)
- Style your hair before your session and bring a comb or brush for touch-ups if necessary
– Consider getting a haircut approximately one week prior to your session
- Shave before your session (Unless you want the scruffy look)
- 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!
Call today for your Senior Portrait Session! 337-302-6624 We can use our studio, go on location in the Lake Charles area, or a combination of both. Look your best and we will show off the real you best.
See ya!
Tags: Bart Leger Photography, Family Portraits, Lake Charles, Photographer, photography, photos, picture, pictures, Portrait, Portraits, senior, Studio
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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.
Fall Colors
Check out our Lake Charles Family Photographers website.
Tags: Baby, Children, Contest, Family Portraits, newborn, photos, picture
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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
Tags: makeup, photo session, Photographer, photography, plan, Portraits, prepare, senior
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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.
Flowing in the Breeze
Sweet Senior
Innocent Beauty
Stay tuned. Also check out Lake Charles Family Photographer website
Tags: Bart Leger Photography, clothing, Family, High-key, Lake Charles, Photographer, Portrait, senior
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Vacuum Cleaner – Brock’s first words (well, at least a close facsimile to vacuum).
I had the opportunity to do the portrait session for Brock’s 18 month pictures. His family wanted the high-key (bright-white background) setup and had to include his toy vacuum cleaner he got for Christmas. He loves vacuum cleaners and wants to play with them all the time – toy and real.
Here they are.
Man and Machine
Little Man
God Bless!
Tags: 18 month, bart leger, Family Portraits, High-key, Lake Charles photographer
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Saturday, January 9th, 2010
Here are some images from a great photo session with the Henry family from the Lake Charles area by Bart Leger Photography – Lake Charles Photographers. It’s always fun when we can get a family relaxed and in their element. The awesome thing about lifestyle portraiture is that we are able to capture the family in familiar surroundings, with things that mean alot to them, and can become a meaningful design element within the home when framed properly.
This family loves the outdoors, horses, and wagon rides. In case you couldn’t tell…
A Family Stroll - Photo
All Aboard
Home on the Range
Relaxing by the pond
Ready for the Ride
True Love
Call today to book your unique family memory making session! We serve Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, Iowa and surrounding areas.
God Bless!
Tags: Couple, Family Portrait, Iowa, Lake Charles Family Portraits, Lifestyle portraiture, Outdoor, Photographer, Sulphur, Westlake
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
Last weekend we had the opportunity to take some photos for this family’s Thanksgiving postcards. We had fun doing it. Lighting was accomplished with off-camera flash, shot through softbox.
Have a Great Day!
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
It always helps when you have a great subject to photograph. Back in August while trying out some new equipment, we went out into this couple’s front yard and started taking pictures. Using some trees as our background, we set our lovely model with the setting sun to her back. In some frames we used only available light, while others had either a slight fill flash from a Speedlight in a softbox, or a tungsten colored floodlight.
We ended up with a great portrait or two and this photographer was well pleased with the new PocketWizard Mini TT1 and Flex TT5 wireless remotes for Canon Speedlights.
If you would like to schedule your family portrait, senior session, newborn, or maternity session with us, please drop us a line or give us a call at 337-302-6624. We serve Lake Charles and surrounding areas. If you have a great out of town setting you would like for your session, we can also arrange an out of town destination session.
God bless!
Tags: bart leger, Lake Charles, Model, Outdoor, Photographer, photography, PocketWizard, Portrait, Speedlight
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