All posts tagged playing dress-up
I have done stylized photoshoots with these two for quite a few years now, and it all started on Valentine’s Day when they were four years old. When we moved six hours away, I didn’t think we’d have many more, but this little lady’s mom brought her girls to come visit us and we decided a photo session had to be a part of our time together. I was trying to think of a great theme when I drove past a 1950’s diner here in Halifax. The fantastic staff at The Chicken Burger gave us the go-ahead to shoot, costume pieces were found and our kids jumped into their roles. I love this kind of work, and I love when it turns out this well. Also, be on the lookout for tomorrow’s post featuring this little red-haired girl all on her own.
Thanks to The Chicken Burger restaurant and its staff for allowing us to photograph there!
Posted by Julie McDowell on July 23, 2015
https://juliemcdowellphotography.wordpress.com/2015/07/23/1950s-photo-session-halifax-ns-photographer/
I love photographing children and babies, and, while they are all fun to do, there are definitely some who give you a big, camera ready grin a little easier than others. This little lady was one such subject. As you can see by the pictures, she was all smiles and proudly showed off those adorable baby gums any chance she got.
Posted by Julie McDowell on April 25, 2014
https://juliemcdowellphotography.wordpress.com/2014/04/25/all-smiles-halifax-ns-baby-photographer/
This month’s theme for Rock the Shot’s photo contest is “Halloween Costume”. When trying to decide on a picture to enter, this one came to mind. It’s one of my favorites from this session. I love taking pictures of these two, and when I wanted to do a story-book themed princess and knight session around Halloween last year, these two worked beautifully. My little man donned his favorite knight costume, and his princess had a beautiful dress purchased by her mommy. My only job was to step back and shoot as the storybook magic unfolded.
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Posted by Julie McDowell on October 21, 2013
https://juliemcdowellphotography.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/a-prince-and-his-princess/
With helping direct our boys’ school musical to finishing course work to getting ready to move, I’ve barely had time to pick up my camera, let alone post anything new. But when I saw that the theme for I Heart Faces’ monthly photo contest was “Play”, I knew I had to post a picture and one from this set immediately came to mind. One of my favorite things about the pictures I shot of my little guy this day is that sometimes, you don’t make a picture; you just see one about to happen and follow the action. When I saw my little guy headed outside at sunset with a stick horse and a straw hat, I knew it was going to be worth it to leave the sink full of dishes, grab my camera and follow him out. I’m glad I did.
This photo was entered in a photo challenge at www.iheartfaces.com
Posted by Julie McDowell on May 11, 2013
https://juliemcdowellphotography.wordpress.com/2013/05/11/my-boy-at-play/
It’s so much fun taking pictures of these two. I first photographed them for a Valentine’s project I wanted to do. They are naturals together and love being in front of the camera. That’s why when I thought of doing some dress-up princess and knight pictures as part of my Storybook Project, these are the two kids that came to mind as my subjects. These kids are wonderful and silly and love to act and have fun with each other and most of the time, I’d set them up in a pose and then snap away as they’d just be themselves together. I’m loving the results. I’m thinking they’d make great pirates, too…
Oh, and thanks to the princess’s mommy – the dress you found for this was perfect!
Posted by Julie McDowell on December 11, 2012
https://juliemcdowellphotography.wordpress.com/2012/12/11/happily-ever-after/
Ever since doing the Storybook Princess as part one of my Storybook Project, I’ve wanted to photograph these two as a knight and princess. This week, the princess’s mother found an amazing dress, I gathered my little knight’s garb, and we came together today to hopefully make some magic. I think we accomplished our goal. This sneak peek is just a sample of some of the beautiful pics that are to come.
Posted by Julie McDowell on October 13, 2012
https://juliemcdowellphotography.wordpress.com/2012/10/13/happily-ever-after-sneak-peak/
There are times in the life of every parent when we have to choose the best over the good. Such was the case with this series of pictures. I had some computer work that I had to get done for the next day, and some family visiting as well. I had plenty to do, but then I saw my youngest heading outside at sunset wearing a straw cowboy hat and carrying a stick horse. I had a hunch that there was a memory about to be made, and so I chose the best: I put my other obligations away for a few minutes, grabbed my camera and headed into our backyard. And I’m glad I did, since, as a result, I have the magic of my little cowboy’s imagination in picture form. I think I may need to choose the best more often.
Posted by Julie McDowell on September 18, 2012
https://juliemcdowellphotography.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/my-little-cowboy/
One of my little boys likes to randomly dress up in super-hero costumes. Sometimes, when he does so, it’s so that he can save the world. And sometimes, when he’s dressed as a super-hero, it’s so that he can just do what super heroes do on their days off. In this case, I guess The Incredible Hulk just needed some down time with his brother’s Bible. Apparently, the Hulk has a softer, intellectual side. Who knew?
Posted by Julie McDowell on August 29, 2012
https://juliemcdowellphotography.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/the-softer-side-of-hulk/
…there was a photographer who saw a dress that a little girl received for her birthday. The dress was gorgeous and the photographer immediately pictured the little girl wearing it for outdoor pictures once the spring came. The spring did come and the little girl and her dress were both beautiful. And, she looked so much like a princess from a storybook that the photographer was inspired to do a whole series of pictures featuring children in storybook garb. So here is the first installment of The Storybook Project, featuring the princess and the dress that provided the inspiration.
Posted by Julie McDowell on June 27, 2012
https://juliemcdowellphotography.wordpress.com/2012/06/27/once-upon-a-time/
Since I don’t have any little girls, playing dress-up in my house consists of super hero costumes, pirate vests, toy guns and the occasional towel or blanket-turned cape. It’s done a little bit differently in the home of these two little girls. Their items of choice were princess costumes, tutus, flowers and even Mom’s wedding dress. I know these pictures will bring back lots of memories for them and will get an “Awww!” on the wedding day for the big sister, with Mom most likely holding back some tears.
Posted by Julie McDowell on April 28, 2012
https://juliemcdowellphotography.wordpress.com/2012/04/28/playing-dress-up/
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