blogged by Angela Eller Photography; Visalia, California, newborn, baby, child, family, and high school senior portraiture

Found a cute 4th of July outfit complete with a patriotic USA ball cap at the Children’s Place so of course this called for a little red, white and blue session. I used a simple backdrop in downtown Visalia, threw in some balloons and a little American flag and voila, these are the amazing images I was able to create. Since this is my second post in a row of this little guy you can probably tell that I have a passion for capturing expressions up close. Although I love beautiful scenery, cute chairs and amazing props, including too many details in an image takes the focus off the child. In my own home I have a beautifully framed large 20×30 family photo from when our children were little. Although I love the image, a big tree takes up most of the canvas and in order to see my children’s faces I have to be standing within 6 inches of the portrait and even then I can’t see the details of their faces. Details, details, I’m all about the details! The little crooked smile, the cute dimples, beautiful eye lashes, wind blown wispy hairs and even the cowlick which can make for some wild hair days. I love and want to remember all those details and that is why I love shooting up close and personal.