Amanda Kern

Nearly two weeks ago I got to meet sweet little Angeles when she was just five days old. I’ve photographed more than fifty newborns since I photographed Angeles’ big sister Claire back at the end of October 2009. I sure love getting to meet families again once they welcome another little one into the world…especially when you realize just how much of a miracle they’ve been blessed with. Angeles…such a timid and sweet little girl who I had so much fun photographing.

I have said before that newborns have a personality that shines through pretty early, right…yes, Angeles was sure to show me her silly side.

Angeles was so great during the session but for a few brief moments she let out a cry…something tells me this will be one of the more memorable photos when she’s older.

Angeles is absolutely beautiful…and those eyes…I’m totally in love with this sweet little one.

Thankfully she played along…and slept like all newborns should.

I promise I wasn’t telling too many jokes during the session…she sure was one happy little newborn.

Claire is now just over 2 1/2 years old…I can’t believe it’s been that long since I took her newborn photos. My how time flies. She’s such a proud big sister.

I need not tell Rachel how blessed she and her family are…she already knows. Treasure every moment…they escape us too quickly.

One thing is for sure…there’s lots for their family to smile about.

Rachel I hope your family & friends enjoy the photos…best wishes to you all.

I’m excited to announce that I’ve been asked by the Central Florida PUG to be one of the speakers at an upcoming Newborn Workshop here in Orlando, Florida. I’ll be joining a group of talented newborn photographers to help inspire other photographers who might be interested in learning more about newborn photography. The Central Florida PUG is a local group of photographers who are interested  in sharing, learning and growing their skills as photographers. They offer workshops on a regular basis to help inspire other photographers improve their skills. So I suppose I should get straight to answering your questions…because something tells me you all may be interested either as a photographer or if you’ve got a newborn that you may hope to have photographed.

HERE’S THE OFFICIAL DETAILS ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Every day many families greet a new life as a newborn baby is welcomed into their lives. How can you help your clients capture these precious new moments that only last a for a very brief time? Newborn photography can be a far more complex and unique challenge than most anticipate. Being a newborn photographer takes patience, time and experience working with precious new lives.

Join us to learn from some of central Florida’s best newborn photographers in a four hour workshop where you will have an opportunity to observe and gain insight on how to best achieve timeless breathtaking newborn photos. You will learn how to best light, pose and work with newborn babies. During this workshop you will get to see hands on how to work with and pose newborn babies to capture memorable first moments. Photographers speaking will discuss tips on how to work with newborns and you’ll get to see first hand just how challenging, unique and rewarding of an experience newborn photography can be.

This workshop will include newborn models ranging from a few days to approximately two weeks in age. Participants will be permitted to observe and capture moments once babies are posed.

The following topics will be covered:

• Suggestions before a newborn session
• Props & Gear
• Advice for working with new parents & newborns
• Posing
• Safety
• Natural vs. Artificial light
• Workflow

WHEN & WHERE IS THE WORKSHOP?
The workshop will be held from 12:30pm-4:30pm at the small house at Cypress Grove Park.

WHO WILL BE SPEAKING AT THE WORKSHOP?
I will join the Portait Diva’s (Jennifer Soltran & Alison Waring), Shelby Wright, and Nelson Rodriguez.

HOW DO I SIGN UP TO ATTEND?
This event is limited to only 25 attendees. All you have to do is attend the next Central Florida PUG event on May 30th and pay $10 cash. The first 25 people in attendance who pay the workshop fee will be authorized to attend the event. I’ve been told these events fill up fast so if you’re interested be sure you’re at the event next week early. If you wish to keep up with the event details in facebook here’s the link.

CAN I SIGN UP ONLINE?
No, you have to attend the Central Florida PUG event.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR NEWBORN MODELS?
YES! We’re looking for models! Do you know of someone in central Florida expecting a newborn baby in early June? We are currently seeking newborn models for this workshop. Babies should be approximately 2 weeks or younger on June 19th, 2012. If you or anyone you know is expecting a baby in early June have them contact me regarding this potential opportunity either through my blog or by email at amanda [at] amandakern.com.

Parents of models will be required to travel to the workshop location and sign a model release form prior to the start of the workshop. Models will receive a complimentary session during the workshop and high resolution digital files will be provided as compensation for your participation.

I’m looking forward to meeting a lot of new photographers AND babies next month!

I’m so happy to finally get to share the second of six newborns I’ve photographed in the last two weeks or so. You may recall not to long ago I photographed Katie & Ryan for Katie’s maternity photos before their little girl Grace was born. She arrived at the beginning of May and about a week ago I met with their family to photograph Grace for her newborn photos. She was such a petite little peanut who arrived quite alert. Once we got her to doze off we managed to capture a few priceless moments. Katie & Ryan thanks again for allowing me to be a part of such sweet moments as these with your family. Best wishes to your precious little family!

This past month has to have been one of the busiest months ever for me. As I’ve been finishing up some of my tenure track work at Valencia, running a half-marathon, and keeping up with the busy family moments with our three children. I have also had a rush of newborns this past month. In the past two weeks I’ve photographed six newborns total…I suppose it’s just a little sign of what the months ahead will hold as my calendar is quickly filling up with new requests.

I’m so excited to share the first of the six newborns I’ve photographed in the last two weeks. Jackson’s mother contacted me while just before I returned from my half-marathon with an interest in doing photos of her son Jackson. Around two weeks ago I got to meet this little guy who was close to two weeks old when I photographed him. He was an alert little guy in the beginning but by the end we got a chance to capture some of those priceless moments to help remind Heather’s family of her sweet baby boy as a newborn.

Heather I hope your family & friends enjoy the photos of your sweet baby boy. Best wishes!