Girls Rock!

I think I have the most fun shopping for baby girl props and coming up with backgrounds to show off their girly side.  Believe it or not, my two favorite places to shop for big props is Ross and Marshalls.  Of course etsy.com is great for hats and booties too.  I had several newborn sessions this past month and am eager to share my latest two with you...

Can It Get Any Cuter?

Just when I think that I've got it covered on cute props for baby photography, here comes a new trend.  Oh my gosh, darling little fascinator hats that are just so adorable on little girls!  I decided to make my own so I've ordered a couple of mini pillbox hats and once they are in, I'll decorate them with bows, netting and feathers.  So, what do you think?  Cute?  Or am I just too crazy for props?

Photography copyright Krista Campbell Photography

My Newest Props for Babies!

So if you've been following my blog for the last year, you know how much I love keeping up with what's new for newborn and baby photography.  I finally got my new baby bed in, as well as cute "owl" and "monkey" hat & bootie sets.  Also, I purchased some neat textured little blankies that are great for a myriad of tasks.  So here are some sample photos of my newest props...hope you like them as much as I do!

It's Official! I'm Bonkers Over Baby Props!

 What is it about little babies?  Is it the way they smell, the cute little faces they make when they're sleeping, or just because they're so teeny tiny?  Whatever the reason, I just can't have enough of little babies.  Luckily, I've been hit with a number of my brides from the past couple of years coming in to do their pregnancy photographs so I'll be doing a string of newborn photos with them soon.  That got me thinking...what new thing can I offer them?

 So I've been taking seminars on baby photography to see what's new and exciting, and I fell in love with the baby beds.  I've borrowed some images from other great photographers to show you what I mean.  Isn't it just too cute?  Itty bitty, teeny tiny beds that little babies can fit on.  So I finally ordered one the other day and it should arrive by next week.  But could I stop there?  Of course not!  I decided to order some nifty vinyl backdrops that look like wood flooring, wallpaper and the such.  They come in 5'x7' sheets and can be rolled up and stored out of sight.  How convenient!  With that, I need to make a trip to Home Depot or Lowe's to get some really tall baseboards to stain and paint to match the flooring.  Yeah, another good reason to shop at the Depot!  Seriously, I love shopping there because you can craft some cool props with stuff there.  If you look at these images, the top two have cool floors with baseboards and the middle one has a wallpaper look.  This is what I'm going for.

So, let me know what you think.  Is this a good thing for newborn photography?  Would you want an image like this hanging in your home?  What would you do differently?  And the really important question is, am I really bonkers over baby props?

Are you insane for props??

Oh my gosh, where do I start?  One of my favorite websites, Prop Insanity, is looking for a new writer to test out props and what else, write about them!  Many of you don't realize this, but in junior high and high school I was on the school newspaper.  I was determined to be a writer as my career choice but as many things in life, things didn't turn out as expected.  Don't get me wrong...I LOVE being a photographer and wouldn't change that for anything.  But somewhere deep down I always felt like my inner child was telling me that I gave up on dream that was so important to me.

So here I am today, excited and giggly like a 15 year old, hoping that the staff at Prop Insanity like me.  Well not just like me, but really really like me!  I'm hoping that I get selected as one of their writers and that I can have fun with my photography while using new props and then write all about it.  How cool would that be?  It's like having your cake and eating it too!  And to top it off with a cherry, I would be giving away free sessions to my clients when I use any of the new props that I will be writing about. So wish me luck and I'll let you know what happens.

Back to Basics Session & Files Now Offered!

I've had so many requests over the last couple of years for doing a session and giving the files, so I've come up with a "Back to Basics" program that includes a session with unretouched files to print up to an 8x12" print.  The prices are listed on my website by visiting my RATES link.  I'm offering this program for maternity, newborn, children and family sessions.  There are certain restrictions on days & times for this option, but it's a great way to go if you are looking for files without spending a fortune.  Let me know what you think!

Baby Hammock - New Prop!

How totally cute is this little guy?  I was honored to photograph Jayce's newborn session in September and this was probably my favorite image.  Looks a little scary to photograph a newborn in a flimsy hammock but be aware that there is a table right underneath, just out of camera view, with a doubled over sheepskin rug and mom & dad safely within arms reach.  Trust me, I'm always more nervous than the parents about something happening to baby.  I will post new props as I have them and see what you think.

Buy Your Old Files in the Month of April!

Yup, you heard it right.  During the month of April, I will be making your pre-2010 high resolution files available.  The price will be dependent upon how much you ordered from the session, how often you use Heidi for your photography needs, and the type of session.  But hey, how great would it be to be able to print up some of those other great shots you loved but passed on in the past?  Plus, many folks these days like having the files stored so they can share them with generations to come.

In the future, I will be offering sessions that include the files but to be fair, I am giving you all a chance to get some of your older files now.  Don't delay in calling Heidi because this offer is only good through the month of April.  And no, this isn't an April Fools!