Recruiting Reluctant Dad Camera shy daddy? Let me help! Most families want a family portrait taken after their baby is born. Popular poses for newborn photography in Orange County include each member of the family admiring the adorable new baby or gazing into the camera while holding
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Back to School Photos – Make Them A+ This Year Back to school photos commemorate a big moment in your little–or, not-so-little one’s life. The excitement and wonder of the first day mean a lot to children and teens. Instead of a random snapshot, take a little
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Jennifer McNeil Photography has been Featured in VoyageLA During this year, Jennifer has been increasingly involved in the local business scene and has just been featured in VoyageLA. VoyageLA is an online magazine highlighting the best and brightest stories in Orange County. Jennifer is honored to be
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How to do Pregnancy Photography Yourself Journey through pregnancy as a photographer Being a professional photographer, I document so many aspects of my family life. From traveling to holidays and even special events for my niece and nephew. When it came to documenting my journey through pregnancy
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Maternity Picture Outfits Dresses for maternity photos during your pregnancy fall into two main categories, open belly and covered belly. These maternity picture outfits often can have similar necklines and features. Some open belly dresses can have the two flowing wings held closed to create a covered
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The Shelf Series, Newborn Photos by Jennifer McNeil Photography Newborn Baby Watch-me-grow Story Session Shelf Series Orange County newborn photographer Jennifer McNeil created a 12 month series of photos of her new son, Jordan. Each session required creativity, styling and patience, for as he grew and developed
Read more →Donut Smash Birthday Baby Photos This weekend I had my very first children’s photo session with a doughnut smash instead of a cake smash photo session. While I have taken many baby photos of children having first year birthday cake smashes, this was going to be a
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You’re Only Born Once: The Value of Newborn Photos What is the first thing everyone wants to do when a brand new baby is brought into the world? If you are living in today’s world, you’ll know the answer is to pull out their phone and take
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Savoring a Staycation Vacation Vacation nixed by a tight budget this year? Or journeying hundreds of miles with a cranky baby and restless kids doesn’t sound all that relaxing? For whatever reason, spending your vacation at home–aka the “staycation”–can save your budget and sanity. Here’s how you
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Top Baby Gear Top baby gear lists usually assume diapers and wipes. Beyond these necessities, a few other items will make your life with baby easier. I’m not a pediatrician, but in my personal experience and professional life as a baby photographer, I’ve discovered some terrific equipment.
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