A little note from your photographer....

Getting your photographs taken and waiting to see them is very exciting, I love waiting to view ours and choose what ones we want and where they will go in our home. I get even more excited once I have decided and wait for the USB to arrive.

I know its hard to be patient......

Each image I provide  is softly edited for viewing, once you choose I final edit them all, on some galleries this is a quick process but on others I need to extend backdrops, head swap children, remove boogers, fix skin issues etc (newborns) and then there are weddings with around 500 images to hand edit individually.

I have around 20+ galleries and orders to process per week and I have at least 4 days in the studio, its just little old me here so i can't edit and shoot at the same time (I wish I could trust me).

I have hundreds of clients to please all at once, especially at this time of year!

I am the photographer, the editor, the admin, the receptionist, the packager, the person that posts them all and on top of all of this I am the cleaner, the cook, the mum of 3, the wife, the friend, the daughter, the sister and I need some time out and rest on top or I can't think straight!

I have to also have deadlines or I am constantly chasing people and lose track of where I am so please understand the need for the 5/7 day ordering window. A week really is a lot longer than if I switch to in person viewing which will require you to come back to me and choose on the spot (which a lot of photographers do).

I also process orders on a first come first served basis, this includes payment. If you know you need an image by a date it really helps to plan the session earlier or order as soon as possible to be added to my order list quicker. 

At this time of year everyone wants them for gifts, I don't work to other companies offer deadlines so please don't chase me because the cards or canvas deal you want expires today. I have my own deadlines and I am trying to keep everyone happy and run things as fairly as I possibly can. 

I know its frustrating to wait but I really am trying as hard as I can to get things to you all as soon as possible. 

Thanks for being patient and I hope this helps people to understand the behind the scenes craziness I am dealing with all year round! 

Dani 

The importance of a photograph....

We all have that one or many cherished photos across the home, on our phone, computer, in frames or stuck to the fridge. 

A simple memory of our childs birth, first day of school, our pet, our partner, a grandparent or parent. Those memories we will never get back and some are quickly forgotten. 

How often do you dig out the albums and sit together and look back through the memories? Not often nowadays. We share the odd pic on instagram or Facebook, or send some to each other here and there. But we print less and less, we hold a memory in our hands less and less and children don't remember as much as we used to when we were small as they haven't the physical proof to look at.

Photographs are SO important for so many reasons, mostly of loved ones no longer here, or special occasions like birthdays, graduations, weddings and family celebrations.

So get printing people! When you order a print from me you will automatically be given the digital copy to keep and a mobile app, so why not have the best of both worlds? 

It is also so important to be IN the photos, but I will leave that for my next blog post. Children want to look back at pictures WITH us not just of them.

Weddings

As I am drawing near to the end of wedding season this year, I have been reflecting and looking back at all the wonderful weddings I got to be a part of. Thank you so much to everyone who booked me to be a part of your special day, it really was a huge honour and such a pleasure.

I have had a great summer attending weddings throughout Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness and as far as Italy. Each and every one has been really enjoyable and such a treat! The weather played ball most of the time too, which was really lucky and on those days that weren't so great I was lucky enough to have some really brave brides up for battling the storm! 

I feel really lucky that so many people love my work enough to book me for a day that is so important to them and to produce images they will treasure forever. As I watch the bride get ready full of nerves and excitement, then the groom wait anxiously for his princess to arrive, the exchanging of vows which is so emotional every time, the hilarious speeches that allow me to know a whole lot more about the bride, groom and their families, and that lovely first dance as man and wife... I just count my lucky stars that I get to be a part of it. I always go home with such a warm feeling and can't wait to edit the images and photograph the next one.

I am really sad that all this fun will soon come to an end until we kick off again in 2017, if you are looking for a photographer who is natural, fun and loves nothing more than to give her clients the best she can then look no further!

My 2017 dairy is very full and my 2018 diary is now open for bookings. Please don't delay in securing your date. 

Further information on packages etc can be found here http://danirosephotography.com/weddings/

Dani

Sitter sessions.

Sitter sessions are one of my favourite types of session. Capturing returning newborns once they are sitting up, smiling and full of personality. I can provide a number of outfit choices which I prefer to normal clothing at this age as it covers them enough but allows their little arms and legs to be visible and all that cute dimples and rolls that one day will be gone and missed dearly.

It's the cute stage between newborn and toddler and the images provided at a styled session are much more classic and timeless.

These sessions are short and sweet as little ones don't tend to last long in front of the camera, 30 minutes is enough for 2-3 outfits depending on the child and their mood on the day. 

For more information or to book please contact via email or the contact form.

Dani 

Booking a newborn session

Most people book a newborn session after their 12 week scan, this ensures they have a guaranteed slot upon baby's arrival.

As we all know a baby rarely arrives on its due date so we book with that date in mind then confirm a day once he/she arrives and you are all well and settled at home. 

I can pose newborns from as early as 6 days right up to 6 weeks or more so don't worry too much if baby arrives early and requires some time in hospital etc before being allowed home.

The point of this post is really to make people aware that they really should book their session in advance and as early as possible. I have bookings now way into spring next year and rarely have spaces available at short notice.

More information can be found here at http://danirosephotography.com/about/

To book simply give me an email or use the contact form and I will get back to you asap to confirm.

Dani