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Lifestyle Photography

Yaling Rong

Sometimes, we enjoy some kinds of photos without knowing reasons, like we are attracted by different kinds of dresses, just because we like. I finally find the type of the photo that I enjoyed and that Rojas used a lot in her photo shooting. That’s Lifestyle Photography.

According to Wikipedia, Lifestyle photography is a kind of photography, which mainly aims to capture portrait or people on situations, real-life events in an artistic manner and the art of the everyday. The primary goal is to tell stories about people’s life or inspire people in different times.

I also took many photos of my friends and myself for entertainment, while I think it’s different when you have lifestyle photography. Lifestyle photography is a manner of living that reflects the person’s value and attitudes. Lifestyle photography is catch the real moment for the person or group. If you see a photo that the couple is sitting in a park and laughing, you might believe that’s lifestyle photograph. However, is that their really lifestyle? They might never been to the park before. Therefore, It’s a moment but it’s not a real life event.

There are couple tips for lifestyle photography.

Plan, Plan, and Plan

As much as a lifestyle session is unscripted, you should discuss with the couple or family where they go and what they typically do. Do they go park often, do they real love bake cookies, or do they have family game night or cook dinner together? You should plan a proper game for your client.

Understand and Entertain

Try to understand their lifestyle, then join them and entertain the kids. You should talk with your friend or client about their family and understand their lifestyle, then you need to join them and please the kids. Kids may get bored sometimes. Play games with them and make jokes with them. For example, kids like singing loud and hear something not true. Tell them “Your toy is a monster, right?” Then catch the moment of their real expression.

Have your own style

You need to see other photographers and their work. There are some photographers that help with location spots, ideas, and other tips. Those photographers are amazing. While the most important thing is you should have your own style.

“Draw inspiration from other photographers, but never worship them. You have your own style, and your won unique touch. Be different. That’s what I love about photography. You can be yourself.”

                                                                         ----Karen Rojas, May, 2015

Find the perfect balance

You need to find the perfect balance when you taking photos for your client. Each family and couple has their own style. Some will need more directing, while some not.

Click here to see more tips from other photographer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHfgeKS25SE

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Aspire to Inspire

The best part of being a photographer is you get to be anything you want to be. You are a visionary, a creator, a maker, a cheerleader and an inspirer. You get to see your ideas come to life. The life of a photographer in three words is, “Aspire to Inspire!” a mouthful of words, with a powerful meaning.

Photographers are aspiring individuals. They are ambitious, hopeful, enthusiastic, and creative. They have ideas and inspirations for photos that make it picture-perfect. Through the lens of a camera and a heart of a photographer, they make a picture more than just an image.

To live a life that will direct one’s hopes or dreams to achieve something is a priceless reward. Photographers capture those moments throughout people’s lives to show people how much they have accomplished. From graduations, engagements to families these moments are captured in a single photo. When people look back at their photos, all their hard work and dedication is behind that image. It’s symbolic.

Cold feet on your wedding day? Shy in front of the camera? A good photographer can break that part of you, and show you how beautiful you can be. They inspire you to be yourself, to capture the natural and beautiful moments you do. As well as have the ability to stimulate creativity and let you be whatever you want to be. They capture those beautiful speechless moments that you didn’t know you had.

Photographers allow themselves become inspired by events giving them the opportunity to share their actions, thoughts, and ideas through their creations in hopes to inspire others.  Whether it’s big or small, inspiring someone is a great fulfillment.  There is no greater reward than knowing you have inspired someone.  A photographer believes in a person and helping them see their potential. Next time someone thinks you’re just a photographer; remember there is more meaning behind those 12 letters.