Today's Maternity Session, Tomorrow's Memories.

At Wyckoff-Tweedie Photography we love doing maternity sessions. There is nothing like anticipating the arrival of a baby. Being welcomed into a couple's life to capture this exciting time is humbling as well as delightful. 

We had a wonderful maternity session today with a couple who is expecting their first baby at the beginning of March.  We actually photographed the happy couple's wedding a couple years ago and have enjoyed watching this couple grow and change.  Mom is 33 weeks along and feeling great.  If the baby comes early, he or she will be a leap year baby just like grandma!  The couple doesn't know if it is a boy or girl--any guesses?  There is a 50% chance you will be right...

Each maternity session is different and unique in its own way.  Here are some little things we did that made a big difference in the session today:

1.  We used a chalkboard.  Everyone and their mother-in-law has heard the saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words."  I believe there is truth to this saying.  Photographs are a timeless way to capture a moment, expression or even a feeling.  Photos can even convey more than words can say.  However, when you need to convey a message, chalkboards will do the trick!

2. We made mom comfortable.  Everyone will look how they feel in a photograph so keeping mom comfortable is essential!

3.  We planned ahead.  We are lucky enough to do the maternity and baby sessions for this family (yes, they have the Baby's First Year Special).  With some forward thinking, we helped create themes that can be carried through the baby's portraits.  Stay tuned for these...

Today (and most days, actually) it was the little things that made this sitting memorable and the photographs timeless.

Favorite Equipment

Jim Tweedie, Owner of Wyckoff-Tweedie Photography, has seen almost everything when it comes to photography.  The Age of Film.  The quality of old view cameras (and their difficulties of use).  Darkrooms.  Loading film holders in the dark.  Set ISO's.  The beginnings of the Digital Age.  Photoshop.  Adjustable ISO's.  He has over 3 decades of experience in the photography industry which leads me to ask him a couple questions.

Q:  What is one of your favorite pieces of equipment from the past?
Jim:  One of my favorite pieces of equipment ever was my Hasselblad Camera because of how sharp it was. 

Q:  What is currently your favorite piece of equipment?
Jim:  My camera, oddly.   It can collect so much information, it's as though we are shooting large format film again.  Large groups look 3-dimensional.  Now images are so sharp I hardly miss the Hasselblad.   [Jim usually operates a Nikon D3X]

Baby's First Year Special

Do you know someone who is having a baby?  This is the perfect gift!  We will take pictures of the new bundle of joy at the milestones of his or her first year.  We all know how quickly babies grow and how important it is to take pictures while they are little.  Give this as a baby shower gift that will keep giving for an entire lifetime!

Also, who says you need to give it as a gift?  If YOU are the one who is expecting, this is a great idea for you :)

Details:  The package with 5 sittings includes a complimentary maternity session. 

A good snapshot stops a moment
from running away. ~Eudora Welty

Wyckoff-Tweedie Photography Blog

Hello from Wyckoff-Tweedie Photography!  We hope everyone had a wonderful, safe and relaxing holiday season. 

Welcome to our blog.  It will keep you informed on specials and sales in our studio and will also give you a sneak peek at portraits from your sessions. 

STAY TUNED FOR OUR 2012 SPECIALS.  You don't want to miss them!