Vend Raleigh is proud to present it’s 3rd Annual Illuminate Conference on Friday, October 3, 2014. This full day of speakers, workshops, and networking is a chance for Raleigh Mompreneurs to gain valuable skills, connect with friends, and grow our businesses. We have real businesses (#RealBiz), we are worth it (#WorthIt), and we will get hooked up (#GetHookedUp) through the …
When the world says you can’t, shout “Yes, I can!”
Here we are in the last part of 2014, which has gotten me thinking. At the end of every year, we tend to reflect on the good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly moments of the previous 12 months. We make resolutions and often pick a “power word” for the upcoming year, and for the first six weeks or …
Five Tips for Working from Home with Kids
I’ve run my photography business from an office in my home for a few years now, and although I am definitely no expert in this area, I thought for this month’s SuperMoms Anonymous series I would share a few tips on how to optimize working from home when you have kids underfoot. OFFICE SPACEHaving a room or even just a …
Photographing Your (True) Life
Children grow so quickly. It’s one of those facts of life that we just cannot negotiate with. My little one is seven months old and because he has changed so much in such a short time, I have been able to look back at photographs that are very recent and see aspects of his “babyness” that are already gone. Today, I’m …
Style Your Kids’ Photo Sessions to Look Like Magazine Images
So you’ve paid the deposit and set the date – you’re ready for the photography session of your family or little ones. It can be stressful to think about what to wear, what to bring, and when to plan your session. (not during naptime!) You want your images to look like they should be in a magazine right? Here are …
Capturing Your Holiday Memories by Changing Perspective
It’s almost time to open presents and capture those smiles and looks of surprise! Here are a few tips to help with documenting your 2012 holiday memories. When taking pictures of my son and our family, one thing I love to capture is the details of the day. Changing your perspective is one way that helps tell the story of …
Photographers Tell Their Secrets To Taming Our Unpredictable Kids
When my children were younger, photography appointments were right up there with haircuts and buying shoes, stressful! I went straight to the source to find the secrets to a successful family photo shoot. I asked the Raleigh Mompreneur Professional Photographers group their #1 tip for photographing children. Here’s what they said! Leah Charbonneau Photography— Patience. And bubbles. Lots of bubbles. …