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Digital files vs. Prints

Digital data are very easily misplaced, forgotten, corrupted or inaccessible. Can you easily open data in floppies, VHS, CDs MDs, or blue-ray?

Some Apple devices do not have USB stick outlets anymore. Save on the cloud you say? How can we sort through and hand down cloud data of millions of pictures? Do you even remember what images are there? We don’t have time for that and same with your future family.

Printing may sound old & analogue to some people. However, when you have tangible art and imagery on the walls, on the mantle or easily accessible albums in the bookshelf. The memories you so wanted to cherish are there and can refresh your mind of those special moments. That just doesn’t happen with digital data. So maybe you can understand why we operate the way we do and would like us to create the lasting family treasure for you and the next generations in your family.

The love will be felt through generations when they open the album.

 

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If you arrived here and are curious about having your baby’s newborn pictures, Congratulations on your maternity!

Our county is on phase-1, right now on July 16th, 2020. We are open for our business and are being very careful with our personal life and following Oregon Health Authority’s guideline for our business. We are limiting the number of clients right now, because of the sanitation needs for newborn photography.

For newborn photography, sanitation is of course always necessary. Even before the pandemic happens, we have been washing our outfits, clothing (including knitted outfits), and blankets after each client. Also, props were wiped off every time we used them.  

 

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Calcium: It is good to have 1,000 milligrams (take it from low-fat products) daily.

Also, Iron is necessary to let your body create new blood cells. Red meat and liver has more iron.

If you had twins, have a health condition, or are vegetarian, ask your doctor about your nutrition. Every pregnancy and delivery is different!

Here are some recipes to have those nutrients. https://www.mothermag.com/meals-for-new-moms/[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4179″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”]

• hummus plate
• mix nuts with low sodium
• whole grain (oats) cereal with low-fat milk
• Low-fat cheese with a piece of fruit
• Peanut butter with veggies or fruits
• Plain Greek yogurt with fruit

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4183″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]It is needless to say dads are an available hero to support the family member! Not only for taking care of their children, but also in helping recover moms’ body and get through this emotional time. Having a baby is a life changing event in life and I hope some of this information can help my clients who come to Kimi Photography for maternity and newborn photography.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4181″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Even if you don’t know anything about settings, no worries. I can and I will love doing it for you 😀

While I was writing this, I found a fun article about cake smash sessions.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]https://www.photoshopactions.com/blogs/blog/cake-smash-photography-everything-you-wanted-to-know[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4167″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]I think a cake smash session is as exciting as a posed newborn session. It would be even more fun too! 1 year olds will smile more and that even makes parents smile more. We always plan a session right after the nap time of your baby, so usually it works out with them in a good mood.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4164″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”4166″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”4165″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]This page is full of girl’s 1st birthday cake smash sessions, so here is another link for boy’s portrait session!

http://kimiphotography.com/one-year-old-celebration-at-kimi-photography/[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4156″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”4157″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”4158″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]It is usually takes about 1.5 hours at the most. 1 year old babies usually cannot focus more than 1.5 hours, and we can capture quite many pictures in 1.5 hours! I ask parents, please do not pressure your baby to sit still or smile during the session! Babies love their mom and dad the most. They don’t want to be away from their parents, so I will ask parents to play and be with their baby until they at least get more comfortable at our studio.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4169″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”4168″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”4170″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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here is a little tip to try at home family portrait in DIY![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3984″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Details are always so precious![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3976″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3977″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3995″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Here is a composed image of the baby girl![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3988″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3980″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]We also play and take some pictures of the older sister for her portrait with her parents. I usually don’t force 2-6 years old to pose for me. I think it is very effective to earn trust from kids by playing a little during the session. Kids will listen me and their parents after they find out the photo session is fun and will make their parents happy.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3979″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3982″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3989″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]If you plan on having newborn baby pictures in Portland, it really helps to capture the precious family moment even if your newborn baby has siblings! If you would like to create your family treasure with newborn and family photography, please contact Kimi Photography, newborn photographer in Portland.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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On the session day, his mom said she did not have a chance to cut the boy’s hair. I love his curly hair, and it worked out just perfect ;)[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3929″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3927″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]She has so many facial expressions![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3926″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3939″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]I almost always add some artistic composed images to a collection in my newborn session.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3938″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Details are always great to remember how small they are![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3936″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3937″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3935″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3933″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Beautiful family!![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3931″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3930″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]If you have a child already and are having a newborn too, and you don’t think you can get any pictures of them with all chaos you are dealing with everyday, please contact us! Kimi Photography provides newborn session with siblings in Portland.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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1 Find a photographer who is available for both inside and outside sessions!

In Portland, Almost half of the year it rains…If you are expecting to give a birth in winter time, you might want to check the availability for an inside session. If you would like to, you can reserve an outside session for beautiful weather, but I recommend to have an inside shoot option in case of a rainy day. Usually, maternity photography is taken during the 3rd trimester when all the organs will be pushed by baby and you may want to go to the bathroom more frequently than before. Especially in the cold weather, you don’t want to hold it and take a risk of having pyelitis or cystitis. Also, maternity photography session can be a time concern; it has to be taken before the baby is born! You don’t want to wait for weather too long to miss the moment. At Kimi Photography, we offer both inside and outside maternity photography sessions. We also have some maternity dresses for you to wear if you would like. For our in-studio sessions, we ask your preference of a sexy moody type of maternity photography session or light and laughter type. Here are some sample images of in-studio Portland maternity photography session.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3813″][vc_single_image image=”3814″][vc_single_image image=”3812″][vc_column_text]

2 Be comfortable with your photographer!

Being comfortable is a key to choose your photographer in any photography session. I believe for maternity session, you might want to choose someone who is also knowledgeable about pregnancy and newborns. It always helps to understand what you are going thorough and what care is needed during the photo session. Also, if you are interested in a newborn session, you can use the same photographer as the maternity session. It is just a photo session you may think, but I believe that photographer is a person who helps to create your family memory which becomes your life history. You want to choose someone you like![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3803″][vc_single_image image=”3802″][vc_single_image image=”3801″][vc_single_image image=”3804″][vc_column_text]

3 Coordinate the session: color, make-up, clothing!

I personally prefer neutral colors like cream, white, grey and black for the dad to wear. The mom is beautiful, so I don’t think we need to wear too much jewelry or add too much colors. Simple colors will accentuate the beauty of maternity, although I do have some colored maternity dresses for an in-studio maternity session. Portland maternity photography session is to capture the beauty of pregnancy and the love to the baby, so dad’s neutral color choice helps to put more attention to the mom 🙂 If you have a theme or color that you like, it is always nice to match with your spouse. Also, you may want to consider hiring your make-up artist. Some of you might be really good at DIY make-up, then you don’t have to. I will retouch the images, so you don’t need to wear too much make-up. However, as it really makes you confident in front of the camera, It might help :)[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3805″][vc_single_image image=”3806″][vc_single_image image=”3807″][vc_column_text]

4 Bring your personal props if you have them!

I have tons of props at my studio for maternity and newborn sessions. However, if you have any personal props which are related to your baby or pregnancy, let’s photograph with it. For example, you can bring a pair of shoes for your baby. If you have a toy or cloth that you used when you were little, you can bring them! Personal props make your Portland maternity photography session more special. Also, the personal props can be used to tie in your newborn session, to have before and after type of shots if you like! At your consultation, you can talk about what you have in mind, so we can come up with the best way to use the prop for your session![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3810″][vc_single_image image=”3808″][vc_single_image image=”3809″][vc_column_text]You and your family must be really excited to have the new family member! I would love to meet you in person and hope to capture your family. If you are interested in the best Portland maternity photography, please contact Kimi Photography! http://kimiphotography.com/contact/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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I have seen a baby that loves #5 on that list, the activity gym and ball pit. I think it is good for the first few months until babies can crawl. Toys are nice, but since it is so special to have a baby in this holiday season, you could book a session for newborn pictures as a Christmas gift to your family which will last for a long time.

Creating art pieces which last for generations is one of our purposes of being a photographer, and if you like our style, please contact us![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]She made some friends! We composed 2 images for this picture. I don’t ever let your newborn stand up like that by themselves :)[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3779″ img_size=”large ” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Cutest Christmas wreath ever![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3784″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3744″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3746″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Some detail shots♡[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3745″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3743″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]When we take Newborn pictures at Kimi Photography we often include a family portrait too.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3787″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3789″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3788″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]If you are thinking to have a calm, restful, and memorable Christmas with your newborn baby, let’s capture the newborn pictures and make a treasure for your family![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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There are many kinds of photography and different kind of photographers in Portland Oregon. I would like to talk about why choosing the right kind of photographer is important for your session. Also, the reason why I become a newborn photographer in Portland.

Usually, my page comes up when people search on Google “Newborn Photographer in Portland (Oregon).” Kimi Photography page does not come up when you search “Product photography in Portland.” Why? Because I am not specialized in product photography!

If you are interested in product photography for instance, that is what my husband specializes in at Hood Idea over here:
https://hoodidea.com/product-photography/

If you are not familiar to the photography industry, you might not know the reason why the specialty of the photographer matters for your photo session. Here is a page that introduces kinds of photography.  https://www.urby.in/blog/types_of_photography/[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For example, when you are looking for a newborn photographer for your new family member, you don’t want to have a nature photographer who is not so familiar to newborns. Why? Nature photography is completely different from a newborn photography! Nature photographers search and wait for the best lighting, fog, or animals in their frame. They are specialists in capturing the beauty of nature. Newborn photographers need to know about babies and be able to communicate to bring out smiles and interact with the family. Newborn photography involves more emotional moments than nature photography.

If you hear “oh, she/he is a great photographer” from someone, I would like you to seek out what types of photography is she/he specialized in. Choosing your photographer in this way helps you to find the best photographer for you![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3743″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”3779″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3744″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Please don’t forget to check the portfolio when you choose your photographer. Photography styles and colors would vary for each photographer. The portfolio would also give you an idea of the editing skill and what you can expect from the photography session.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3742″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]It is also very helpful getting to know about the photographer on a personal level and knowing about the photographer’s experience. Now, I market myself as a newborn photographer, but I also take some family pictures and maternity, because babies closely relate to family and maternity! I love capturing all those moments because it is such a precious time in people’s life. Capturing life is why I like photography. I sometimes take pictures of weddings using my experience of working for a newspaper and wedding magazine as a photojournalist in past. It can tell a little about the additional skills of the photographer.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3538″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]When I transitioned to become a newborn photographer in Portland, I was worried about being judged. Well, I don’t have my own child. If you would like to know more about me,  please check out here. However, I DO love babies and my husband loves them too!

To be one of the professional newborn photographers in Portland, I believe knowledge of newborn babies are very important. Babies cannot tell us what they like or not. We need to be sensitive and thoughtful for them by understanding them.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3042″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Just loving doesn’t prove the safeness and guarantee the satisfaction towards my newborn photo sessions.  To fill my confidence, I have taken classes learning about newborns & child birth, women’s biology, and newborn photography poses etc… and I am always furthering my education! Mom photographers are knowledgeable for sure by experience. However, I do not have any worries about being a newborn photographer anymore without having my own child 🙂 Learning the right kind of skills always helps to have confidence on what you love to do.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3748″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”3749″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]After getting the confidence and trust from my clients, my purpose in taking pictures became more clear. I like taking pictures, but I love photographing to make my clients happy. I want them to have something in their hands when they talk about their family history. It might be just photography, but I believe that by being your newborn photographer, I can be your family history teller. Capturing the emotions, beauty and joy of having a new member in your family!  I hope I can keep making effort to serve our community as a newborn photographer in Portland.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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