What’s going on in your photographer’s mind after your portrait session?

Have you ever wondered what’s going on in your photographer’s mind after your portrait session? A lot! Insight from a NYC newborn, baby and motherhood photographer

 
 

Right after the session:

-      This session really was a workout

-      These people were so nice!

-      I really need to remember to turn off all the equipment

-      OMG the studio is a mess

-      I should clean up the studio

-      My back hurts – I will clean up later

-      Let’s upload and back up the images right now!

-      I am going to start to go through JUST the first pictures

-      Lightroom is so slow to charge

-      The choice will be overwhelming

-      Just five more minutes and then I will reply to all these urgent emails

-      20 minutes later: I need to reply to those emails

-      I am starting to feel really weak: I really need to eat something 

While culling the images (aka choosing the best ones):

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-      This baby is so cute (for newborn and baby photo sessions)

-      This mommy and me session was the best session of my life – being a parent is so amazing!

-      I want another baby (I need to think about all that homework again and this thought will go away fast)

-      I have too many images

-      I do not have enough good images

-      I have exactly what I need

While editing:

-      Is this white perfectly white?

-      What is the best technique to achieve this?

-      I should really watch the 20 hours of the class on Photoshop that I bought 4 years ago

-      I don’t have 20 hours right now

-      Let’s google Photoshop + (whatever, you name it) for a quick fix

-      I cannot believe the diversity of people this job allows me to meet

-      The light on this image is too harsh 
(after shooting in Central Park during the middle of the day)

-      The light on this image is so incredible (after shooting in Central Park at golden hour)

-      It is so much fun to bring your artistic vision to life

-      My eyes cannot see properly anymore, I need another cup of tea

-      I cry while looking at other people's images, am I normal? Is it Ed Sheeran’s song? Maybe I should just listen to Taylor Swift! I think it’s not the music. No, it just that this family’s love moves me so much! Am I normal? Probably not, but who cares? (lol)

-      Is this PERFECT? Yes, I think I have got this, it’s PERFECT – let’s order the proofs!

That’s just a sample of what I am thinking! If you are another creative person, a photographer or a client interested in knowing more, feel free to reach out to me. I love sharing ideas, discussing life, love and motherhood (amongst other things)! 

My photography studio is located in the Upper West Side (Manhattan, NYC) and is always a good place to find me if you want to discuss motherhood, life, photography and Ed Sheeran!

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