Brooke + Milos [NYC Engagements] #LaterBlog | Louisville, KY Portrait Photographer

I cannot believe I never posted one of my All Time Top 10 Faves to my blog!!

In the midst of all my holiday craziness, I was lucky and loved enough to be invited to NYC to photograph my bestie's engagement photos. Sorry I am so going all #MiddleSchoolGiddy on you right now. OMG! Haha I love these crazy kids and can't wait to be a part of their big day this summer!

Post by MHaas Photography.

More to come soon from this shoot and so many others...

XOXO,
Mich

On the Second Day of Christmas... (Affiliate link and Discount!)

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This promotion is only valid from 3:00pm ET on Saturday 12/6 to 12:00pm ET on Sunday 12/7, so act fast!

Xoxo,
Mich

Lola & Co. [family] | Louisville, Ky Family Portrait Photographer

Just look at this little gem. Isn't this what Christmas is all about?

Love the wonder and awe of the season, and this home is gorgeous. Seriously the decor looks straight out of a Pottery Barn catalog (and you guys know how much I love PB)!

She is such fun and so determined. Lola knows exactly what she likes and doesn't like, even at only 17 months old. She loves her brother JJ and sister Kaeley, and juice (even if its milk). I had such fun with this little family and I'm pretty sure they are smitten with her too. 

Enjoy and happy weekend!

Xoxo,
Mich

Russell [newborn] | louisville, ky newborn photographer

I stopped past a sweet friend's house to meet this new little guy. My goodness is Russ a sweet, healthy boy! He was snoozing ever so soundly until we messed with him and took a few photos. After he figured us out, he was not too excited about the whole photo idea, but that sweet face...I just want to eat him up. Haha, I contained myself.

Xoxo,
Mich

naked baby [behind the scenes] | Louisville, KY Newborn Photographer

Isn't there something authentic and natural about a naked baby.  There is something about a little one, in his most natural form, creates some of the most simple and beautiful images. This post is about how one newborn portrait setup can create many gorgeous images. Same baby, same blanket, same pose.

I wanted to take a moment, in the midst of all of the editing I do, I sometimes get so pigeon-holed that I don't see the simple beauty right in front of me. This black blanket has seen a lot of newborn shoots (and all the extra stuff that come out of with said newborns). But it always ends up helping me make great images, the kind that show off that sweet new babe.

I have included a behind the scenes shot to show my little setup. I placed my bean bag poser right in front of the sliding glass doors to utilize as much natural light as possible on a half-way gloomy fall day.

I also placed an inexpensive studio light (continuous light, not strobe) outside of the door and a reflector above baby's head. You can also see my little heater set up a safe distance from baby, keeping him warm and happy.

Everything from detail shots, to wider full body portraits, you can get all of these different images while baby is comfortably snoozing away.

But time after time, this little black backdrop creates some of my favorite images.

Here's to sleeping (naked) babies, and sleeping like a baby.

Xoxo,
Mich

P.S. Only 6 more likes needed over at my facebook page before we can draw a winner on the big GIVEaway. So hop on over to the facebook page to like and nominate someone now.

Hazel [2 days new] | MHP Louisville, KY Newborn Photographer

This sweet little pumpkin was an absolute angel!  Her momma must be pretty good at this whole thing too, because she only spent 36 hours at the hospital and looks amazing. Hazel is only 2-days-new in these photos so can you believe that this beautiful mom (and dad) just had a babe two. days. ago.  Unbelievable! Love you both!

Xoxo,
Mich

P.S. ITS THE LAST DAY!!!! The Giveaway needs a few more likes over on the Facebook page to be on! So get on over there and LIKE, SHARE, NOMINATE!

Full Details on the Blog: http://mhaasphotoblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/digital-giveaway.html

Giveaway Entry Thingy (Giveaway Tab Above): http://tinyurl.com/npyocwt

What Do I Wear? | MHP Louisville, KY Family Portrait Photographer

Session is booked. Check!
Kids are still out of school. Check!
Hubs has the morning off work. Check!


Now what do we wear?!?


This question is one that I get a lot. And although I love perusing the mall, it seems that is the last place to find clothes that fit (your body and budget) and coordinate the night before a photoshoot. So I am trying to make this a little easier on you all.

First, what is a good photo post without pictures?

This is one great example of a colorful summer style board. I love these little boogers and I intend to make some of my own, but this little diddy was made by Whattowearguides.com (<--- theres a ton more fun there too)

 

This family (ahem Mom) did a great job coordinating for a very sweet pink and teal combo. I love that the clothes COMPLEMENT but are not too MATCHY, MATCHY.

Here are a few other great looks and ways to show your style.

  a simple black dress

accessories | shoes, hats 

 

even jammies

 

or

a suit and tie

 






Speaking of matchy, matchy, I think Pinterest and I were a match made in heaven. I mean, if I could get paid to pin and organize things all day, I would hop right on that. But I digress, I have started a cute little board on my Pinterest account that give some awesome ideas for what to expect at your shoot (more info on that in another post) and TONS of clothing looks from classic and timeless to trendy and, shall we say, MOD.

http://www.pinterest.com/mhaas01/mhp-what-do-i-do/

What is a "What To Wear" post without a "What Not to Wear" section?

Here it is, just a couple of points though, really.

 

And here are a few store suggestions, for lots of different price-ranges.

The most important thing is that your family looks like YOUR FAMILY. Not someone else's family, not a family out of Pleasantville if that doesn't fit your style.

So if you guys live in jeans and T's.
Wear jeans and T's.

We can dress it up a bit with sweaters and accessories or grass stains and mud spots. I want your family to feel comfortable in their skin, and their clothes.

And all else fails, most everything looks good in black and white ;)

By the way, did you see the Giveaway going on until Aug. 1? Nominate a loved one for a Free Digital Session! Wahoo!! Like and Share on Facebook!

Nominate someone you love to WIN a free photo session!

Ok Kids!  Listen, er, Read up! Summer is officially upon us and there are some gorgeous days for photos in the next couple of months. I have decided a little giveaway is in order. I have been bad and my little biz pages have been neglected lately.

What better way to get in the fun-loving spirit of summer than nominate someone you love for a free digital photo session!?!

Soooo here's the skinny...

When Mhaas Photography's Facebook page reaches 300 likes I will be giving away my newest offering, a free Digital Photo Session ~ including a session fee and at least 30 high resolution images!!! A $300 Value to one lucky winner.

To Enter...
Scroll down to the Rafflecopter Widget below. You get 1 entry each to:
-Like MHaas Photography's Facebook page
-NOMINATE SOMEONE other than you, TAG THEM in a comment with @
-POST A PIC of them for some extra fun, cell phone photos gladly accepted.


You can nominate as many people as you want, one each day.

like this

~Session is good for one (1) outdoor Family, Kids, Newborn, Engagement, or Maternity session (1-3 hours of shooting time) and at least 30 high resolution digital negative images. Limited to 5 people included in session.

~Photo Session winner will be chosen by random drawing on August 1 or when MHaas Photography Facebook page hits 300 likes (whichever happens later). The winner will have 1 week (7 days) to contact me to redeem/schedule session.

~No need to be a client already, all are welcome to enter. No purchase necessary, package cannot be redeemed for cash, and session must take place in the metro Louisville, KY area, subject to MHaas Photography availability.

Like and Share away!!!

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*I have the discretion to say no to any request for any reason, no awkward family photos here ;). If you don't like my photo style or don't know anyone to nominate, this particular giveaway is not for you ;)