Showing off my albums {southern oregon wedding photographer Brookings, Oregon}
Over the years my business has evolved and changed many times. I’ve been photographing other people for over 8 years. In the beginning I gave everyone a disc or USB with their images on them. Many of these clients have turned into friends, and I would run into them years later, and I can’t even count how many times I’ve heard the same sad story. It goes something like this, ” Oh my gosh, we just love all those pictures that we had done with you. But we never actually did anything with them. They are still sitting in my
Beautiful Newborn {Brookings oregon newborn photographer}
It seems like the babies come in seasons for me, and recently I had several all in the same week. Can I just say right now how much I adore shooting newborns <3 As my own babies get older and older, I just crave the squishy cuddling that I get while working with these gorgeous babes. This little one is the youngest of 7! Yes seven! Her mama is a total rock star. And this little one was absolutely perfect in the studio. Just quiet, mellow, and sleepy. And hello gorgeous! To say I enjoyed having her over for a
But what should I wear?????
One of the number one questions that I get asked, “but what should we wear?” And really it’s a valid question, because what you decide to wear to your photo session makes a HUGE difference in the final product that you end up with! Clothing choices absolutely help tell a story. Here in these farm photos I wanted a country feel, but I still wanted my kids to be comfy, not overdressed, and definitely looking for timeless in these photos. I knew exactly where I wanted to hang them in my house BEFORE I took even one photo. Making those
Commonly Asked Questions About Family Sessions ~Brookings Oregon Family Photographer
Family sessions may be the type of session dearest to my heart. Family is the whole reason I started Nicole Ratliff Photography 7 years ago. My family is my world, and I know it’s yours too, and that’s why you’re reading this right now. I love watching kids grow, families interact, and I especially love capturing the real true connection between families. My approach to shooting family sessions is casual and laid back. I love to see real moments between siblings, and parents alike. The in between moments of a session are always my favorite, and it’s my job to
