Stanley Nov Photography

Hello dear readers. We’ve received some positive feedback about the previous tip and today we’re posting the next piece of advice for novice photographers.

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Tip 2:

Use a plain background

a. An uncluttered background focuses attention on the subject, bringing the best out of your subject and creating a stronger picture.

b. Place the baby against a plain, non-distracting background such as a wall or pattern-less blankets

c. Sometimes just moving yourself (and the camera) a few feet one way or the other can eliminate distractions from view by keeping them out of the frame

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This year we’ve done several sessions outside but this particular family was the funniest to photograph. We really enjoyed spending time with them in Brooklyn and creating some really colorful portraits.

I always tell my clients that the best thank you is a referral to a friend. It just so happens that another great thank you is a repeat customer. I was really excited to have been re-hired by a beautiful family we photographed a couple of month ago. As you may know, I don’t usually do birthday parties but for these clients I couldn’t resist documenting their little boys’ first party.

I was recently hiried by a young couple to photograph their wonderful toddler. We had lots of fun playing around the house and in the park and let me be frank with you – this was the most expressive 9 month old I’ve ever met.

This weekend I had a wonderful opportunity to photograph a beautiful family on the upper east side. As I arrived, I was greeted by two amazingly energetic boys – twins and we instantly hit it off. I really enjoyed meeting the entire family and we had LOTS of fun photographing. Here’s a sneak peek

We recently had a pleasure to visit our close friends and take some amazing photographs of the beautiful Benjamin. We had so much fun, even our own Adam enjoyed sharing some photos with Ben

This little guy was one of the best newborns I have photographed this year. He was so alert and curious the entire time I was there. I have been anxiously waiting to meet him. Thank you for letting me spend some of your Sunday afternoon with you. You all have a beautiful family and I am looking forward to seeing you again soon! Enjoy your sneak peek!

This adorable 7 month old was one of the happiest babies I have ever seen. She was all smiles the entire time I was with them, not to mention incredibly cute! I brought along some fun hats and we captured some wonderful moments!

Thank you for spending some of your Sunday afternoon with me. It was a pleasure meeting your beautiful family! I look forward to seeing you all again soon! Enjoy your sneak peek.

I am guilty, just as most parents are of “loosing focus” when photographing my their children. I get excited by the emotional exchange while being submersed in the moment and lose sight of “technicalities”  of a successful photograph.

Unfortunately, when a viewer looks at his photograph the “technicalities” distract from the emotional connection and weaken the overall compelling effect.

In the example below (a photograph I recently took of my wife and son) I didn’t notice Adam’s bright white socks with an overwhelming “PUMA” brand. Let me know if you find the socks as distracting as I do.

Several weeks ago I spent a day with an amazing young family on the Upper East Side documenting a new chapter in their life – arrival of a wonderful baby Lucas. It just so happens that Lucas has an older sister who is not only beautiful but also relentless. I had a lot of fun chasing after her with my camera and occasionally I was able to catch her standing still just long enough .. Here’s a sneak preview: