Wedding Advice: Spring 2013 Wedding Gowns

Last seasons sexy backs returned for Spring 2013 having softened the focus on bare skin with sheer panels of tulle, re-worked lace, and keyhole closings. While the emphasis is still on the bride from reverse, it's with more romance than seduction that she holds our attention. Silhouettes in general gravitated toward coverage, a sign that Duchess Kate's Alexander McQueen wedding gown still reigns supreme a year after the royal wedding.

Newborn & Maternity Advice: How to plan and get those amazing newborn photos

When you schedule your session, always talk with the photographer about  what you are looking for. Do you want only pictures of the baby. Are you more interested in your infant being photographed with family than in props.  Are there specific poses you are looking for?  Think about momentos to use that are special to you and your family, If one of you is a soldier, bring items from home like a flag, tags or helmet.  Let the photographer know if you are you bringing siblings and if  Dad will be there.  If you want skin on skin shots let the photographer know your comfort level up front. By sharing all of this information beforehand it gives the photographer an opportunity to plan ahead for your session.

The day of your session try to have everything packed the night before,  I know this may be harder than it sounds but by packing and planning ahead the day of your session you will be a lot less stressed. This is important as babies are very sensitive and respond negatively to high stressed situations or hectic behavior.

Do not feed your infant before your session. Try to arrive earlier in order to feed the baby at the studio or ask the photographer if they allot time before a session for feeding (* most do)  The reason this works best is that if you feed your baby before you go he will start his sleep cycle while in his car seat.  Not good.  You want him to do that at the studio.

Be patient with your little one as well as your photographer. Your baby may be fussy, or may even have an accident or two at the studio, this happens so don't worry or be embarrassed. Your photographer knows how to handle working with little one's and may slow down a bit to create a more calm less hectic environment, remember 1 amazing shot will be better than 100 shots your not happy with, so try not to rush the process.

3 key words of advice for all parents planning a newborn session, have plenty of milk on hand as well as burp clothes, bring a number of props(hats, scarves, mitts, blankies) be patient and give your newborn a lot of hugs, kisses and encouragement, this is all very new to them, just remember that and enjoy the session.