Portraits Photography

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Providing photographs of families, individuals, and pets done in our studio and on site. We provide portraits for School Senior Pictures, Family, Bridal/Baby Showers, Anniversaries, Communion, Christening, Proms, Birthdays, Mitzvahs, Reunions, Pets, School Events, Glamour, or Business Functions. Click here for Tips to a Successful Portrait.

Baby and Children’s Portraits

Capture Your Childs Milestones in Photographs

Those childhood milestones, once missed, can never be duplicated. Fortunately, Cameo Portraits can photograph these milestones for you in uniquely crafted portraits, safeguarding them forever as treasured family heirlooms.

During those first years of your child's life, physical and mental changes do occur rapidly. In just weeks, then into months, they go from vulnerable babies to energetic, inquisitive youngsters, crawling then taking their first parent added steps and then..... finding and getting into, well, if it's reachable-then it's theirs to be had!

At 12 months those facial characteristics begin to show family likenesses and individual mannerisms. Still just a baby, they take the first of many steps as their curiosity grows by the hour. Around that second birthday they begin to talk and start to respond to others in unique ways as they investigate a growing world. Between the 36 month and 48 month-birthdays become a most charming age for young boys and girls. Their skills in speaking and reasoning grow stronger with every day as they discover new ways to show their individuality.

At seven years of age, they're starting school, permanent teeth are changing their facial shape. Pictures at this time start to show their special interests that help to identify who they're becoming through activities such as sports, music, etc.

Wow-Now at twelve, your child is teetering on the verge of becoming a teenager when physical, emotional, and attitude transformations occur. During these trying years, pictures can capture the "child's" sense of individual style and ever-changing interests.

Now seventeen, that little bundle of joy is all but a memory. The boy is nearly a man; the young woman is now budding into that strange and demanding world of womanhood. While there's still a lifetime of emotional growing and learning to come, they'll never again be the child they were just a few short years ago. Go to our Senior School Picture Page

Choose a time of day that works best for your child, don’t set up an appointment around nap time or near lunch time. The pictures will only be as good as the mood of the child. When talking about the photo shoot with a small one, just say to them that they are going to play at a fun place. Kids know when parents are uneasy, nervous, or anxious. Now-Don't make it too big a deal. Being melodramatic will only make your child scarred , you want to be relaxed, make the session out to be like a short fun adventure. We encourage you to watch thus we allow mom/dad to be in the studio. But-Please calm-down and enjoy this joyful experience. Be warned, too many people in the studio results in disruptions along with poor results. We have a private dressing room where, if needed, you and the baby can have a bottle break , or a "timeout" if required.

Props

Our studio has plenty of props which will add uniqueness to your pictures, however, we suggest that you bring any items of special importance along with you. Bring items which are not distracting or over whelming. Do not bring "bright/loud" plastic toys. Keep most of the props simple. We encourage you to bring along items from home which are your child’s favorites. A soft cuddly blanket, a favorite picture book, maybe a stuffed animal, that priceless heirloom rattle, that monogrammed gold/silver cup. These are the types of items that help your child feel more relaxed and make those images special and more significant to you.

Family Portrait Photography

Capturing those "Family Ties" is a Fine Art

Taking family portrait pictures is about trying to capture the relationships of each family member in the picture. The warmth, the endearing love, and the natural emotions are the foundation that keeps the family together. Every family member is unique-which in turn makes everyone different. They're constantly growing spiritually, changing physically, while all the time evolving. At Cameo Portraits, we have the skills on how best to photograph it.

Telling Each Families Story to the Next Generation

Hopefully those family ties will last forever. Family pictures let you share memories while preserving those emotional relationships with yourself, neighbors, friends and the immediate and extended family. Family pictures always look great hanging on the walls of your home, it provides family pride and helps explain the life story of you and your family for all the generations to come.

Portraits can be made either formal or casual. The choice is yours and should reflect your life-style. We do ask that everyone in the group dress in the same style. Many groups will pick a theme color. Everyone wearing blues for instance. Do not mix colors that will compete. A favorite style of this studio is to have the entire family wear black against a black background. This places the emphasis on the people and their relationship, the clothes and background aren't competing for attention. Remember to dress from head to toe, shoes will likely show.

Pet Portrait Photography

Capture Your Furry Friend's Personality along with Your Special Relationship in Pictures

Cameo Portraits will create a fine art portrait photography that captures your pet's unique beauty and personality. Cameo Portraits’ love of photographing the children in your family extends to your furry kids also. Everyone that has a loving pet would certainly say that they are an essential part of the family - especially anyone considering a professional portrait photograph intended to feature (or include) them.

Pet Portrait Photographer Working in Your Pet's Favorite Spot

Cameo Portraits’ skills when working with pets insures a stress-free atmosphere for you and your friend. We can set up a pet portrait photography session in the our studio, any room in your home, or in a pet's favorite spot, such as a tree filled park. These photo shoots can be done with your pet, individuals, couples or families with cats or dogs, or just your furry friend's portrait.

When headshots, babies, maternity and glamour sessions are in studio-Cameo will not schedule any appointments right before or right after your shoot to insure that there is plenty of time so your session is not hurried or rushed. Plenty of time is allowed in case you need to take a break to fix your hair, to feed the baby, bathroom break, etc. Special requests are welcomed and we will accommodate you if possible, let’s discuss what you have in mind!

Please call or email to find out the studio's availability for getting that special picture taken or maybe just to set up an appointment to discuss your photography needs more thoroughly.