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Challenges of Houston Infant Photography

Houston Infant Photography Jessi Marri

The Challenges of Houston Infant Photography – Jessi Marri Photography

While I LOVE shooting children, when it comes to shooting Houston infant photography, there are challenges to shooting newborns. Over the years, you tend to come across them, which only forces you to not only become a better photographer, but also a better nurturer for infants.

For instance, newborn shoots require both the photographer and the parents to follow the lead of the infant. But, the secret to successful infant photography, is to plan the shoot to where the infant is at their most comfortable and relaxed. This means doing everything possible to ensure that the infant is calm, and collected.

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  • A Cranky Kid

    Now the crankiness isn’t the fault of the infant themself. You have to put yourself in their shoes (or crib, in this case.) “I just got to this place called Life a couple of days ago! I’m still trying to figure out why it’s so bright and loud! And I’m hungry. And I’m sleepy.” If you felt like this, you would probably start crying too. But, there are ways to make it comfortable and even fun for the infant, which I’ll cover in the next paragraph!

  • Positioning/Repositioning

    The infant may be wide awake and understandably doesn’t want to leave mama or papa because they just found that perfect sleeping position.

  • Flashing Lights

    Let’s say during the shoot, everything has been going great. The angles are nice, the infant is giving us nothing but golden shots, and everything is great. But then, one shot of flash hits and they wake up, crying and reaching for mama and papa again. This can bring a shoot to a complete stop! But, there are ways around this too.

How I “Challenge” These Challenges

  • Schedule Shoot 4-5 Days After Birth

    This is usually the time period when the infant is still sleeping for the majority of their day. This makes it easier to position, take care of the child in between shooting, and get those cute shots like the one on the right!

  • Make Sure Child is Well Fed

    I find that this helps with making sure the infant is very relaxed and comfortable during the shoot. This is one of the major things that lessens/gets rid of the crankiness!

  • Shoot Around Nap Time

    Shooting around nap time is perfect, because this is the time when the child is feeling sleepy, which also makes it easier to shoot. This is another one of the major things that lessens/gets rid of the crankiness!

  • Comfortable Shooting Space, Good Shooting Techniques & Props Tailored to Infant Photography

    Our props, such as our chairs, beanbag, etc. are made specifically for newborns and children, in order to make sure your newborn is on cloud 9 during our shoot.

  • When & How to Use Flash

    Also, the perfect time to use flash is Never. We at Jessi Marri Photography only use natural light for all infant photography sessions. This is not only because flash is unpleasant for the newborn, but also because using flash brings out an unnatural skin tone in newborn images that isn’t appealing to their eyes.

Altogether, covering these bases are essential to having a great shoot. And, also, who likes a crying baby?? An unhappy kid always makes unhappy parents. So photographers AND parents, take notes the next time you go for an infant photography shoot!

If you like what you see and would like to book a session with us for a Houston infant photography shoot, or any other types of shoots, call us today at 832-329-3042, or you can email us at jessi@jessimarriphotography.com

  • Houston Event Photography

Competitive Pricing – Houston Event Photography

Don’t forget Jessi Marri Photography Offers More Houston Event Photography Than Weddings!

While wedding photography is my bread and butter, Jessi Marri Photography does more Houston Event Photography than just weddings! From parties to birthdays to fashion shows to family reunions and more, I cover almost everything our customers can come up with.

Over time, shooting weddings has given me practice for a variety of situations. This includes going from well-lit outdoor portrait shots to low-light locations and fast moving subjects in less then 10 minutes. When it comes to shooting, this can be a photographers worst nightmare. But for me, this is just my day to day. And, through these experiences, I have developed a keen eye, steadfast efficiency, and tack sharp ability to capture beautiful shots that allows me to be prepared for any shoot I come across.

Oops, I almost forgot to mention:

Don’t think that my soon to-be wedded clients are the only ones to receive my competitive pricing. When it comes to any Houston event photography, you can expect the same exact competitive pricing!

Competitive Pricing + Efficiency + Amazing Quality Work Every Time

So contact us today! If you’re interested or have any questions, you can give us a call at 832-329-3042, or you can email me at jessi@jessimarriphotography.com

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Houston Photography Class – Back to the Basics

Houston Photography Class – Back to the Basics

Hosted on February 6th at 4PM – For ONLY $49

Do you LOVE photography? Wouldn’t it be awesome to get some real instruction from a real professional? Well then I hope to see you at my Houston Photography Class – Back to the Basics – for beginning photographers next month!

These basics will cover everything from:

  • Composition – Understanding how to frame your subject
  • Lighting – Different methods to light and present your subject
  • Perspective – How angles affect the feel of the photo
  • ISO | Shutter Speed | Aperture – As well as the relation between the three
  • And more!

This will be an excellent introduction for all beginners! The information will apply to all photographers from those with entry-level DSLR’s to even iPhone/Android photographers!

About the Photographer: “Jessi Marri Photography has been a Wedding Photographer serving the Houston area since 2010. Given ‘The Knot – Best of Weddings’ Award 3 years in a row, she has studied and work with some of the best photographers in Houston and around the world. ‘I shot my first wedding when I was 18 years old in Tampa, FL and I knew from that moment on that this would ALWAYS be a part of me.'”

It’ll be on February 6th at 4pm at our studio at 10039 Bissonnet St., Suite #211, Houston, TX 77036! Please sign up quickly as spots are filling up quickly! There are only 6 seats open and 2 seats have already been taken!

To sign up, you can call at 832-329-3042 or email us at jessi@jessimarriphotography.com!

Valentine’s Day Photography Special

Houston Valentine's Day Photography Special Jessi MarriValentine’s Day Photography Special – Mini-Session for Kids!

Hey Houston, you know Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! And we here at Jessi Marri Photography are offering a great photography deal for children! What’s better than capturing your kid’s cuteness for your family, photo-books, or picture frames?

For the second year in a row, Jessi Marri Photography is offering a great special for your kids! Surprise your loved ones with our Valentine’s Day Photography Special on our mini-sessions. In less time than it’ll take to get them dressed up, we will be able to snap those photos that will capture the liveliness and cuteness of your child, and give you a copy of moments that will last a lifetime!

Photography Mini-Session Includes:

  • 30 minutes
  • 5 edited digital images
  • For only $149! 

So call or email us to schedule your children for a Valentine’s Day mini session and celebrate the CUTENESS!

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Email: jessi@jessimarriphotography.com