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Precious Gifts: Natasha Beccaria Photography, Sayville, New York

Natasha Beccaria — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:09:03 +0000

The little guy in these photos was in my studio last year for his debut. Now he’s almost a year old and giving his grandma and grandpa a special anniversary present; a photosession with the whole family.

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5 Tips for a Good Photo: Natasha Beccaria photography

Natasha Beccaria — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:58:17 +0000

I love my little man! And strangely enough he was totally into posing for pictures with me last weekend. Its a rare occasion that he actually looks at me when I have a camera in my hand. I sympathize with so many of you who have that same problem with your children and believe me you are not alone. And as much as I would love to be part of every milestone and every special moment in all my client’s lives, It’s also unrealistic.

So as you enjoy pictures of my boy, scroll down and take a look at some of the tips I have included.

1. SAY CHEESE!

Um NOOooo avoid cheese like the plague. If you have had a session with me, you know that word is TABOO in my studio! Instead say … “SILLY HEAD”…. or “PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANAS” … It doesn’t really matter what you say, but keep changing it up until you find one that makes your child giggle. Notice, neither of these above photos is of him looking at me or the camera, yet the most natural, beautiful smiles are present. Maybe I am bias, but these photos make me smile! I can hear him giggling!

2. TAKE 10.

I know many people think calling the child’s name will get their attention, but after a while, he/she will just drown out your voice, especially if his/her name is called continuously. Try taking a 10-20-30 second break and say nothing at all. Many times your child will engage in an activity (my little trick is putting a sticker on the floor right in front of them) or play with a toy near by. Give them a few to be themselves and allow them a break from stimulation overload from mom/dad/grandma/aunt trying to get their attention. The above photo shows my son just “being a boy”…. It show’s him “in action” having fun, being himself.

3. “LOOK AT THE CAMERA”.

Try not to focus on having the child look at the camera. Instead focus on bringing out their personality and allowing them to interact with others. It’s the way you will (and want) to remember them. “The busy bee”. “Little guy on the move”. “Independent and strong”. Allowing children to be who they are avoids meltdowns and disappointments (which can create photo time an issue down the road), this is especially true at the 2-3-4 year age. And you’ll probably find the most natural smiles (and stress free facial expressions) will actually be of your child NOT looking at the camera.

4. EXPLORE.

Exploring has been one of the greatest photo ops. Take a hike at a park (with no distractions of a playground) or it can even be as simple as going on a “bug hunt” in the back yard or “dress up time”. Use your imagination…pretend that old tree stump is a “train” (trains are my kid’s weakness)! And in this shot above, he was so into the train theme, he turned a smiled for a couple of shots!

5. HAVE FUN!

And most importantly, HAVE FUN. When your kids see you goofing around and having fun, they are sure to join in the activity too.

Princess is 1: Natasha Beccaria photography, Sayville, NY

Natasha Beccaria — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:43:31 +0000

Family in the Park: Natasha Beccaria Photography

Natasha Beccaria — Mon, 07 May 2012 02:32:38 +0000

Saw this family last summer for a session in the park. Always a pleasure seeing families from year to year as they grow.

Sweet Baby Girl, 8 Days old: Natasha Beccaria Photography

Natasha Beccaria — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:49:10 +0000

This little girl took her time coming into this world, but she was most definitely worth the wait. And look at her gorgeous parents. What a beautiful family.

Princess Ballerina: Natasha Beccaria Photography, Sayville, NY

Natasha Beccaria — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:29:43 +0000

I I had this pretty little princess in my studio last week. Isn’t she stunning? She tells a story with her eyes!

Secrets: Natasha Beccaria Photography, Sayville NY

Natasha Beccaria — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:29:11 +0000

This couple is keeping everything a secret… the sex of the baby…and the potential names. And I have to say being the photographer gives me some great advantages. People can share their secrets with me. I cant wait to meet their new edition at the end of June.

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Family of 4: Natasha Beccaria Photography, Sayville, New York

Natasha Beccaria — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:19:57 +0000

I was so looking forward to seeing this family again. Little Miss Gwen came to me when she turned 1. Now she has a little brother who’s 8 months old. Don’t you just love the color choice?

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2012 SPRING MINI SESSIONS

Natasha Beccaria — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:00:34 +0000

SPRING MINI-SESSIONS

When: May 5, 2012 and May 6, 2012

Where: TBA

Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:15am, 11am, 11:45am, 1:30pm, 2:15pm
Sunday, May 6, 2012 10:15am, 11am, 11:45am, 1:30pm, 2:15pm

PLEASE NOTE: At least 3 time slots must be booked on each day for the sessions to take place. Tell your friends and family members! If at least 3 sessions are not booked, you will be issued a refund and given the option to choose another time slot on the other selected date.

CHOOSE FROM 1 OF THE PACKAGES BELOW

PACKAGE #1: Digital Mini Session – $225
You will receive a 30 minute session (with your immediate family or kids only), an online gallery with 8-10 images to choose from, and a CD with 5 images of your choosing along with a print release. Additional prints/products may be purchased separately.

PACKAGE #2: Traditional Mini Session – $225
You will receive a 30 minute session (with your immediate family or kids only), an online gallery with 8-10 images to choose from, and a $150 print credit towards prints/products.

What you need to do
Send me an email at natashabeccaria@aol.com and let me know which day and time slot you would like. I will let you know if that slot is available. If that slot is not filled, I will send you an invoice to confirm your session time. Mini sessions will be booked on a first come, first serve basis. Once your session has been confirmed with payment, I will send you more specific details for the day of the session.

What to expect
The day of your session, please arrive early and have your family ready to go at your selected time. Sessions will last approximately 25-30 minutes, scheduled every 45 minutes. Check out some of our PARK MINI SESSIONS from the past.

The mini session fee is non-refundable in the event a cancellation/no show. You may find someone to fill your spot, in which case I will issue you a refund after the session date. Weather-related cancellations/re-schedules are at the discretion of the photographer.

Baby Gianna: 9 Days old – Natasha Beccaria Photography, Long Island, New York

Natasha Beccaria — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:32:15 +0000

Baby Gianna. What a precious little princess. My studio is always filled with boys, so its such a pleasure when I have a little girl I can primp up for some photos! Isn’t she a doll?

Leave a comment on this post and this family could receive a free 5X7 print of their choice with their order with 15 or more comments in the next 5 days.

REFERRAL CREDIT PROGRAM: Do you know this beautiful family? Make sure you mention them when booking your next session with us. If they refer five (5) new clients, they will receive $100 print credit on their next booked session! This is our brand new referral program and you could have the same opportunity too!