Back in the office today after the first busy weekend of First Communions.
Everyone was in fine form – despite the untimelty downpoor on Saturday. It’s a lovely time to be doing family photos and there are always some lovely photos coming out of the Communion sessions. The kids are a great age: full of fun and confidence.
I’ve my work cut-out getting through all those pics before next weekend but if you had a session with me over the weekend then proofs will be available shortly.
If you have a Communion coming up then we’re fully booked for the 23rd May but there are some slots available on the 9th and 16th May so call now 021-4293714
As I mentioned in a previous post, the Gallery Sessions last year were a big hit: a convienient way to get a great range of pictures of a whole family at a reasonable cost (and with no initial outlay).
But me, being me, couldn’t help messing with the format a bit.
It’s no news that I’m not a fan of flat backgrounds. I started a blog post about that very subject and it turned into a small essay – so we’ll have to work out where to go with that one at some stage.
But these are studio sessions and we need a background. So we chose something less ‘photographery’ and flat with more texture and deliberately set it up so it wasn’t smooth. The to help I tilted it to give some depth.
But at times the purple backdrop came up very dark and a bit flat last year – even when I started lighting it independently. So we looked at other options: more depth, more options for posing full length, better lit and more space for larger groups.
My motto would always to ‘use what you have’ first and by turning everything around and incorporating the Gallery partion we hit on something new and way more interesting. Moreover shooting into the angle adds more depth.
It’s deeper, brighter and gives options for leaning against the partion. You get good separation with darker clothes and taller people in the group and we have extra seats, stools and other props this year to make more interesting group setups.
First Live Session with the new backdrop
Just to finally add those links to the Communion information:
Following the success of last year’s Studio sessions in the Gallery on Communion Days, we’re offering the same packages again this year.
These sessions are designed to be a convienient way to drop in to the Gallery on the day of your child’s First Communion. They last around 10 minutes and there is no session fee.
Ten minutes doesn’t sound like a lot but you’ll get a range of images of everyone you bring into the Gallery that day. Of course we’ll get a range of solo portraits of your son or daughter on their day. But there is also time to get pictures with their siblings, grandparent, godparents and don’t forget the parents of course.
There are only a number of 10 minute slots available on each Saturday in May so it’s best to enquire as early as possible if this is something that would suit you and your family.
The panel below gives a good idea of the range of images from a session last year. I’ve also posted more information about the different kinds of sessions and the package prices but feel free to call in to get more info.
Gallery sessions will also be available for Confirmation sessions in most of the local schools. Contact us for more.
