Why Lifestyle | Saint Charles Photographer | Chelsie Trendley Photography
Why lifestyle photography is great for families
Why Lifestyle | Saint Charles Photographer |
Chelsie Trendley Photography
I wanted to write a post on lifestyle photography. I choose to specialize in this because to me this is the best way to get authentic family photos that tell a story. Your family is ever changing, your kids continue to grow and change throughout the years. This is a easy and fun way to show off the whole family and get the best authentic smiles. This is also so much easier on kids and parents. No more yelling for them to stand still and smile, no more saying “say cheese”, I use cues and playing to get genuine smiles. I often time have the parents playing with the kids and then will branch off and have the kids play and the parents to fun cues. I always get a huge variety of “breakdowns” this way and easily create a beautiful photograph story of your family. All the while still getting a couple great options for that “everyone looking and smiling pose”. I get these with family walk, and the family hug cue.
Here is a great example of some cues and playing ideas I use to get great photos of a family.
If you have a session scheduled it doesn’t matter if we are wandering around main street Saint Charles or a beautiful park in Cottleville we will get lots of gorgeous photos of your family! If you haven’t scheduled a session, lets chat!
Moving Time Zones | Oahu to Missouri
Moving time zones, life as a Saint Charles Photographer
Moving Time Zones | Oahu to Missouri
Moving my family from the beautiful island of Oahu was difficult, not only because of the whole moving part, but because over the last few years my business has truly flourished into what I love. Adventure, families, women, small businesses, connecting and having fun with people. So moving and starting all over in a community is difficult, plus the water here isn’t salty.
But, like all things in life… well in mine at least, I hold my head high and trek forward. We will be moving into a cute house with an actual yard in St.Charles here in a few weeks. Before that I move into my first LEGIT office, yes I’ve had my own spacious home office for years, but a place that I don’t have to quickly vacuum up gold fish crumbs and throw all the kids toys in their room, holy crap the excitement is UNREAL! Not only that but its a co-working space in Cottleville, it is GORGEOUS. I knew the second I walked in that this was right, from the warm friendly front desk gal to the other friendly people co-working, I felt right at home and hadn’t even signed my lease.
Next I worked on locations, I was able to find a few beautiful green spaces in St.Charles that are perfect for lifestyle family sessions, couples, and women’s sessions. Then down on Main street St.Charles there is beautiful old buildings, brick, cobble stone roads, and this charm that I can’t describe but will show you when I photograph there! It’s perfect for lifestyle families, couples, and small businesses!
I’ve been super lucky and found amazing people to model for location scouting and can’t wait to check out some more spots around St.Charles, St.peters, and Cottleville!
So if you’re looking for a photographer in the area, contact me, I would love to meet and chat about your photo session!