Outdoor maternity portraits in Hampton Va!

Would you prefer the outdoors for your maternity photoshoot? There are lots of options in Hampton and Newport News! The beach is of course always a popular choice; here are a couple of from Fort Monroe's Outlook Beach:

Huntington Beach in Newport News is a great option for a beach where the sun sets over the water:

For an urban look downtown Hampton near our studio has some murals for a backdrop:

And Fort Monroe also has locations with grungy vibes:

If you're wanting to be out in the woods, especially as the leaves are turning, Sandy Bottom Nature Park in Hampton is a great location for photography sessions!

All of these gowns are part of our client collection and are available to use as part of your maternity portrait photo session with Anne Companion Photography!

5 tips for your newborn's portrait session (Hampton Va newborn photographer)

Congratulations on your new baby! You've seen those sweet images of newborns and want to get some of those portraits for your baby too. But when? Where? What should you bring? Here are some tips!

1. Newborns do best when they are under 2 weeks old; older than that and they start being more awake and harder to settle for those sweet, curled-up portraits.

2. Where should we do them? Some photographers (like me) have a studio that's set up for newborn portraits with blankets, wraps, and props. Other photographers specialize in in-home "lifestyle" portraits for your newborn. It's all down to what you prefer!

3. What should we bring? Items such as blankets and stuffed animals personalize the session and make it meaningful to you. But at Anne Companion Photography we also have everything you need for a successful newborn session. All you need to bring is the baby!

4. How long will the session take? Newborn sessions can take 2-3 hours, depending on how well the baby sleeps and whether they are fussy and calm. Awake and calm is fine for portraits too!

5. Can we do a family portrait too, or get portraits with the baby's siblings? Absolutely! See some samples below!

The time you spend on planning your session will pay off in the end with a beautifully coordinated portrait, one that will never look dated. It is worth the effort! If you have decided that Anne Companion Photography is the studio for your newborn portraits give us a call at 757-630-5860.

5 tips for your boudoir portraits

Yes, we offer boudoir portraits too! In fact, while we have a gallery on this site for them we also have a separate website dedicated to boudoir, www.mirrorofvenusboudoir.com .

So what should you know before booking your boudoir session?

1. Make sure to check out the photographer's portfolio. Do they show a variety of women of different ages, shapes and sizes?

2. Does the photographer offer or include professional hair and makeup styling? Even if you don't often wear makeup an experienced makeup artist (MUA) will know how to skillfully apply it without making you look like a different person. Makeup should enhance your features, not mask them!

3. Invest in some new lingerie for the session! Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and try an outfit unlike anything you've ever worn before.

4. Bring along a friend. A friend can help you to laugh and let loose at your boudoir session! DON'T bring your significant other; you want this to be a surprise for them! Which leads us to...

5. Yes, frequently the end result for a boudoir session is an album to give to your spouse/partner. But don't just do it for them, do it for you. A boudoir portrait session is an exciting and empowering experience. You will find an inner goddess that you never new existed! Be bold, be brave, be you.