Tag: Portraits

Family Portraits at Blue Jay Orchards, Bethel, CT

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This year Courtney Lewis Photography held its annual orchard portrait sessions at Blue Jay Orchard’s in Bethel, Connecticut. Blue Jay’s is such a great orchard and one I have visited as a child. Being there brought back many childhood memories. There are rows upon rows of trees to pick from, huge barrels that allow you to grab and go, and also plenty of tractors ready to give you a tour of the orchard.

Featured in today’s post is Raquel and Mia, who came ready in their best fall outfits. During their session we enjoyed moments of apple picking, walking through the orchards and even sampling a few of the apples!

Visiting the orchard for our annual portrait sessions is one of my favorite things to do throughout the year and look forward to it! Check out a few of last year’s posts that took place at Beardsley’ Cider Mill and Orchard in Shelton, Connecticut 

Venue: Blue Jay Orchards Bethel, Connecticut

Courtney Lewis Photography at Blue Jay Orchards, Bethel, CT

 

The Year in Review

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I cannot believe that 2018 is coming to a close in just a few short days. It’s true the older you get the faster time goes by. With that in mind, I thought I would take a moment and reflect on all the I have accomplished this year.

2018 was HUGE for me in terms of photography. For years, I struggled with finding a niche, really narrowing it down to what type of photography I really wanted to dive into and give my all. But throughout this year I found that I really do enjoy capturing people and documenting their smiles. And although I found my niche there is still so much more work to be done, skills to be learned, and practice to be had. But overall I’m excited to see what 2019 has in store for me and my business and I look forward to growing and improving.

Wishing all my clients the happiest of New Years.

Check out a few of the best images from 2018.

Venues featured :
Boothe Memorial Park, Stratford, Connecticut
Walnut Beach, Milford, Connecticut
The Seawall, Stratford, Connecticut
Beardsley Cider Mill and Orchard, Shelton, Connecticut

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Tips on What to Wear for your Portrait Session

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I have to say one of my most common questions prior to a portrait session is “What should I wear?” Below I’ve outline my top 5 tips to help you prep for session. Give them a read and comment if you have any tips I should add and expand on!

  • Consider your location
    When choosing what to wear it’s important to consider the location of your session. It’s best to think of the potential backdrops you’re images will have. For example are you going to be at a busy apple orchard or a beach. If you are having your portraits taken at a location where there are a ton of different backdrop options wearing neutral colors is the way to go, but wearing patterns can distract from the main focus of the photo.
  • Choose timeless clothing
    Stay away from trendy clothing options…unless you plan on having portraits done more than once a year. Don’t get me wrong having a fun creative photo session is a great idea and lots of fun! But you have keep in mind your plans for the final images. For example, am I going to display this in my home or is this just for fun? Wearing timeless clothing will most likely lead to you wanting to display images from your session year after year.
  • Choose an outfit you feel most confident in.
    When you’re wearing an outfit that makes you feel good it’s displayed through your confidence. It’ll be easier to pose and smile for the camera if you’re not worried about what your wearing!
  • Coordinate but don’t match.
    I always think that some of the best photos are the ones where everyone is wearing something from the same color scheme. Choose a few colors and pick items that will match the scheme.
  • Ask your photographer!
    My last tip in planning your photo session is work with your photographer. Yes, they are there to take your photos and make sure they are everything you expect. However, part of that process is making sure you have everything you need prior to start of your session.

Venue: Walnut Beach, Milford, Connecticut

A Fall Engagement Session with Chris and Tara at Blue Jay Orchards in Bethel, Connecticut

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Tara and Chris were excited about their upcoming nuptials and decided to have a quick mini engagement session. Since Fall was in the air they choose Blue Jay Orchards in Bethel, CT as their backdrop.

We met on a dreary Fall afternoon but the seasonal colors help make for bright and airy photos. Check back soon for the wedding post! See below for the full gallery.

Venue: Blue Jay Orchards Bethel, Connecticut

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My First Family Portrait Session at Edgewood Park, New Haven, Connecticut

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Just sharing some cute pics from one of my first sessions in beautiful Edgewood Park in New Haven. This is hands down one of my favorites places to shoot, especially in the spring. This park is massive, so big sometimes you have to drive to switch up locations, but there is so much variety it’s worth it. And the best part is during the spring when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, you get some of the best spring images.

Venue: Edgewood Park, New Haven, Connecticut

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Best of June

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Hello! I hope everyone who celebrated the 4th of July had a great day! I thought I would take a moment each month to share some of the most popular portraits from the previous month. Let me know what you think!