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30A Florida Family Session on Film / Birmingham, AL Photographer

Oh, this session… so near and dear to my heart! The beach has always been such a special place to me and so many of my childhood memories involve our summer trips to the beach. Something about sitting on the beach at dusk watching the sun set and listening to the waves crash- it’s humbling to say the least. So when this beautiful backdrop collided with photographing this joyful and stunning family, magic happened! It was such an honor photographing Olga and her family and capturing such a sweet season of their lives.

Shot with Contax 645 + Zeiss 80mm / Kodak Portra 400 / Scanned by PhotoVision Prints

Rachel is a family photographer in Birmingham, AL. If you are interested in a family, maternity, or newborn session, please reach out! I would love to chat more about photographing your family. I visit the 30A area a few times a year and would love to photograph your family while I’m there!

family, motherhood, filmRachel StricklinJune 15, 2021Birmingham family photographer, birmingham photographer, 30a photographer, 30A Florida Photographer, 30A Florida, 30A Florida Phot, Birmingham al newborn photographer

Birmingham, AL Newborn Photographer / Sollenberg Family Newborn Session

It’s always a little nerve-wracking walking into someone’s home for the first time to photograph their newly growing family. This sweet family put me at ease as soon as I walked through their door, and their little boy even walked up to me and gave me a kiss! I know a lot of people are nervous that their children won’t cooperate for an hour long photo session, and let me tell you: they probably wouldn’t! Ha! But fortunately I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve to get those sweet, candid moments. You’re certainly not going to hear me say “Smile and look at the camera!”. The best way to ensure your session goes smoothly is to just relax and enjoy your session (…easier said that done, right?), and that’s exactly what this family did!

We had an overcast, drizzly day in February but I didn’t want that to stop us from getting bright and airy photographs! I loved the outfits Melanie chose for herself and the children. The simplicity of color and style kept the focus on the connection between family members, as well as kept the images clean and bright.

Rachel is a family photographer in Birmingham, AL. If you are interested in a family, maternity, or newborn session, please reach out! I would love to chat more about photographing your family.

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newborn, familyRachel StricklinMarch 25, 2021Vestavia newborn photographer, Birmingham al newborn photographer, Alabama newborn photographer, hoover al newborn photographer, Birmingham family photographer, Birmingham Alabama, birmingham photographer, Homewood newborn photographer, central Alabama newborn photographer, alabama family photographer

My favorite Spring dresses for a photo session / Birmingham, AL Photographer

You’ve booked your session, set aside an afternoon for photos, decided on the perfect location, and picked out outfits for the kiddos. Now you just have to decide what you are going to wear. Easy, right? I understand that having your photos taken is both an investment in your time and money, and I want to help you every step of the way to make it an enjoyable process and leave you with pictures you are in love with! I wanted to share some tips for choosing your wardrobe, as well as some of my favorite dresses for a Spring photo session!

Tips for choosing wardrobe for your photo session…

Ladies, choose your outfit first! It will be much harder if you are limited to a certain color or style based on what everyone else is wearing. If you’re indecisive like me, order several things and return what doesn’t work!
Go classic! Opt for classic pieces over trendy styles.
As you are choosing a color scheme, think about how the photos will look hanging in your home. Choose colors and styles that are going to compliment your home decor and blend in well. Neutral and organic colors are going to give your photos a more fine art feel!
I am quick to recommend ladies wear a dress for their photo session, for many reasons. First off, dresses tend to have a more classic and elegant style as opposed to a trendy top or pants (any other millennials out there refusing to part with their skinny jeans?! me!). A long, flowy dress will photograph beautifully by adding movement and depth to your photographs. Also, dresses are flattering from various angles on women of all shapes and sizes. If you’ve ever had your family photos taken, you know that there is lots of wrangling, chasing, and holding involved! I appreciate the freedom a dress allows when kneeling, sitting, holding little ones, etc.