How to Get a Meaningful Portrait Photograph

Hello, I'm Barbara of Barbara Glaeser Photography. Welcome back to my series on how to dress for a portrait. today we're going to talk about how to dress for a meaningful point I have the most fun when I'm presented with a challenge and I help my clients discover what's really meaningful for them. then I can tell that story with the setting of the portrait and the clothing. Carol and Ty came to me because they were celebrating 25 years of marriage and Ty was becoming a Deacon. They wanted me to capture the love they share for each other. I suggested the Franciscan monastery because it's a beautiful property with lots of architecture and nature. It was the perfect place to show their lifestyle always being on the move, their life's work and the love they share. Their clothing choices reflect the professional people that they are. Her outfit is from her travels around the globe and the shaw repeat the flowers on the walkway and her skirt suggests movement. This image says it all. Rhea wanted to celebrate her family but she didn't work traditional portrait looking at the camera. So this mother-daughter portrait was captured of them walking along the pathway and having fun at the Cathedral where her daughter goes to school. The colors are bright and full of springtime and also at the same time captures the spirit of their relationship. You can see how they adore this girl. Many of us have special relationships with our pets. and we want to capture the memories of their time with us. This portrait is full of symbolism. Notice the wintery background, golden color of the dog, the pose and the special connection between them. Sometimes the story comes out slowly. Andrea told me about the special connection that she has the for the Far East and the bond with her and her daughter share. This little girl is a the sixth generation Oman princess. You can see as the story unfolds in sweet and intimate ways, all those same connections. This last one was a lot of fun because the girls brought the clothing they wanted to bring. I didn't restrict them in any way. I just helped them coordinate a little bit. They wanted to capture their friendship from high school and they wanted to with fun and spontaneous images. I think this one really shows their friendship and fun. There are many ways to tell story and I really favor the subtle que's within the image. I enjoy helping my clients discover what's really important and meaningful for them. And then create memories that are lasting. Thanks we'll see you next time