Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas

For any photographer this time of year is so busy with family Christmas shoots, that sometimes I get so caught up in it I forget to BLOG! So I am playing a big game of catch-up! This shoot was at one of my favorite locations in Winter Park. This day was very gloomy and a prediction of 70% chance of rain. Luckily we were able to do our shoot before the rain came pouring down! I have known Christina for a long time and was excited to hear that her family moved close by.  They are such a happy and outgoing family! When everyone relaxes it easy to capture action shots that a lot more natural! Here is a small peek of their session at Kraft Azalea Park. Enjoy!!

Family is priceless

Beach photography is awesome. I don't know if it's the love that I have for the sand, or the serenity that I feel when I am there, but I love doing photo shoots at the beach. When Rachel messaged me and asked if I would be willing to travel down to Palm Gardens, I was so excited to not only see them again, but to do a beach session with her family. Rachel was one of my first clients when I started out. She has been with me through the good, bad, and ugly! I love this family more than words could say and I feel like they are my own kin. After I left this session and met the WHOLE family I felt like I was one of their family as well! Here are some pictures from their FABULOUS beach session in Palm Beach.

And for those of you who are curious who the WHOLE family is... here they all are!

and a true family portrait :)

Parris Photography Contest

As a thank you to all of our new likes on Facebook and to our loyal clients we will be hosting our 3rd contest! So here are the details.... we will be holding mini sessions in Ocala near the end of September. We are giving away a FREE mini session for one of time slots of your choice at this location (location can be transfered to Orlando). Here is the real kicker...you will receive ALL of your images on a disc from your 30 minute session. Sounds good right??

 Here is what YOU need to do...

1. Go to our blog and leave a comment below telling how you know Parris Photography. 

2. Go to Parris Photography's facebook page (like our page if you haven't already) and share our contest with your friends. The more the merrier right?? 

3. **Bonus entry** On Parris Photography's Facebook page, post your favorite picture from one of your sessions with Parris Photography. Come back to the blog and let me know that you posted a picture on the Parris Photography Facebook page.  

Winner will be determined by random number selection. Your number will be your comment number below this post. Good luck! The winner will be announced on July 25. Good Luck!

Khakis and white shirts

As a photographer you get asked MANY questions before a shoot. One of my favorite questions is, "What do we wear?" My favorite answer is, "Not white shirts and khakis!" I think at one point in time our society lead many families to believe that we should all match and wear the same colors to take family photos. However, I can tell you (in my professional opinion) that point in time is LONG gone. The more texture and color you have the better. I always tell my families to pick out colors that compliment one another. If I have someone who is completely lost, I tell them to go to the paint department at Home Depot and look at a the different color palettes. One will stick out and eventually they are off finding outfits for their family session. Just recently I did a photo shoot at Casa Feliz in Winter Park. The texture and bright blue colors of this historic place are great for any photographer to work with. This momma did her research and put their outfits together perfectly. Each family member was in a different color and ohhhhh patterns galore!

Another secret- Pinterest and gap.com have great ideas for what to wear as a family to a photo shoot. So get with the times people! Don't be afraid to be bold and beautiful!!