Annual Easter Photo | NY Bayside Queens Child Photographer

Last year I played around with a few Easter props and photographed my girls at home, barefoot, in spring dresses. It was my first time using a backdrop; my kid's photos were mostly unposed and in their natural surrounding. I get why I'm attracted to lifestyle photography; posing, styling and props don't come natural to me, or at least I don't feel as comfortable with it and doubt myself during the whole process. I love decorating and party planning but when it comes to people, the introvert in me prefers to stand by and observe. I'm rambling. Anyway, I decided to try again this year and had no choice but to go with a background and props because it is still too cold for outdoor photos. I mean, it snowed the day before. Ugh. But the girls enjoyed the props and we had a good time setting up together. I'm thinking of making this, our barefoot Easter photos, an annual tradition. And here they are, our 2nd Annual Barefoot Easter Photos:

Rainbow and Silhouettes | Queens Family Photographer

It was a rainy Saturday and without much to do, I asked the girls if they'd like to create a fun backdrop with me and take photos while playing with balloons. The balloons and streamers certainly got their attention. The photo shoot was not a success in the amount of OK photos I took but it was a big hit because of the fun they had during and especially after the photos. The rainbow backdrop remained in our living room for a few days as they found several uses for it. Here, they're performing in front of their single person audience. I love the contrast of colors and dark silhouettes. I'll eventually share the actual pictures of the shoot later on but I think I love these more.