CB Portraits – Lancaster Portrait Photographer

Newborn and child photography in Lancaster PA

Hi! Thanks so much for taking the time to visit my blog and check out my work!

My name is Bonnie Ingraham – and I am a photographer in Lancaster County, PA. I’m a wife to a great guy, and a mom of three beautiful kids ages 8, 5, & 2 years. I only take on a limited number of sessions each month because I want work part-time in order to stay home with my kids, and to ensure that I can give each client the individual time necessary for a great custom portrait experience.

Something else about me...I like variety. I get bored easily and I don't like to do the same thing twice. :) This is true with my portrait sessions as well. Each session is different from the last. I am always looking for new props, and ideas to add a different level of creativity to my sessions.

I also love to do things with my hands. It’s something I’ve always enjoyed doing. My most recent passion has been knitting. I taught myself on a long vacation drive a couple years ago, and I think I’m just a little bit obsessed! I love finding new and unique yarns to knit as props for my newborn sessions!

I do newborn and baby sessions at my home studio in Akron. For everything else, I am an on-location photographer – which means I want to capture people in an environment that is fun and comfortable for them. No studios where you have to pose perfectly and smile blankly into a camera. My passion in photography is to capture people as they experience joy, wonder, love, and intimate connections with each other. I love the challenge of being invited into my client’s world – and using photography to capture who they are as an individual and a family member.

I’d love for you to look around my blog and website (www.cbportraits.com) to see if my style fits what you are looking for. Please contact me if you are interested or if you have any questions.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Photography tips – taking better pictures of your kids

I know many of you love taking pictures of your kids, and probably often wonder how you can get your pictures to look better! I came across this website that has come good articles on how to take better pictures of your kids. Check it out!

I’m also thinking about offering a “Photography 101″ class where I’ll give tips and instruction on how to take better pictures with whatever camera you have. It would just be a few hours, but it would be hands-on, with live “models” to practice on. It will be very basic – it isn’t for anyone thinking of becoming a photographer; it is only open to moms (or dads) who just want to learn how to take better pictures of their kids. I haven’t decided on the date yet, but I would only be able to take a very limited number of people. So, if this is something you are interested in, email me at bonnie@cbportraits.com

Oh, and I’ve been updating the blog contest each day with a current tally – so feel free to go check! I’ll be announcing the winner on Friday morning!