How to Plan a Storytelling Photo Session for Children
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By Mars, Cranberry Township and all of the Pittsburgh Area

From Imagination to Art: A Five-Part Series on Storytelling Portraits and how they are created!

Every child has a little world of their own—a favorite toy, a curious habit, a wild idea that only makes sense in childhood. That’s the magic I try to bottle up in every portrait I create.

Welcome to my brand-new blog series, where I take you behind the scenes of the whimsical world we build during children’s sessions. Over the next five Mondays, I’ll be sharing how I use storytelling and artistry to create portraits that feel like a page from a storybook.

But this magic doesn’t happen by accident. Each image I create is carefully crafted around five essential elements—each one designed to bring your child’s story to life through Fine Art photography.

Here’s what’s coming each Monday:

 

Week One:  How I Choose props for Children Photography Sessions.

A treasure map, a lantern, a honey jar... the smallest item can spark the biggest adventure.

 

Week Two: Wardrobe carefully selected for storytelling.

From the perfect dresses to little overalls for boys and girls, clothing helps tell the visual story.

 

Week 3: Photography Location Guide: What to look for and why

My 40-acre studio of fields, fences, and forest trails is more than a backdrop—it’s part of the magic.

 

Week 4: Letting Kids Lead: Personality-Focused Children’s Portraits

Baseball, bugs, fairy wings... we follow their magic to make portraits meaningful.

 

Week 5: From Digital to Art: The Power of Printed Portraits

Why I believe portraits belong on your walls, in albums, and in your family's legacy—not just on your phone.

 

Whether you’re planning a session or simply love the art of storytelling, I hope you’ll follow along.
See you every Monday!

🌟 Let the story begin…

If your heart is already dreaming up the perfect portrait adventure, I’d love to help bring it to life.

📞 Call or text me at 724-504-8711 if you have questions about artwork, wardrobe, or what to expect.

📅 Or contact me here, for More Information on a custom session.

🌿 Behind the Lens: A Fine Art Photography Journey

Week 1: Week One:   How I Choose props for Children Photography Sessions.

Week 2: Wardrobe carefully selected for storytelling.

Week 3: Photography Location Guide: What to look for and why.

Week 4: Letting Kids Lead: Personality-Focused Children’s Portraits

Week 5: From Digital to Art: The Power of Printed Portraits

 


💛 Let’s Make Magic Together
Every childhood holds a thousand little stories — some whispered in smiles, some caught in a twinkle of the eye. Whether it’s a storybook album to treasure forever or one breathtaking portrait for your wall, I’d love to help you preserve those moments before they flutter away.

Begin Your Portrait Story Here CONTACT ME!