Aris Affairs Photography, your local Prescott professional photographer, shares fun holiday photo ideas

The Holiday Season is officially upon us which means you're probably about to gather the family for your annual family portrait. Good news! Aris Affairs Photography, your local Prescott professional photographer, would like to offer these fun and creative ideas to help make this year's family holiday photos your best.

Pose like your kid's family drawing
Do you have your child's favorite family 'portrait' on your fridge door? Have fun recreating your little one's view of the family.

Take advantage of the fall
If you can't rely on a beautiful new winter snow backdrop, take advantage of fall's glorious colors and have fun tossing those brilliant autumn leaves into the air to capture some childhood magic.

Transplant the sofa
Temporarily relocate your sofa outside to the back porch, deck, or even into the backyard for a casual but intimate family portrait. Add a Merry Christmas banner with a few festive holiday lights to top off the look.

Frame the family
Play with an empty frame by trying out different poses. Let your youngest ones pose in front or squish your whole family together behind the frame.

Use props
Props give holiday photos a unique twist. Period outfits, an all-hat look or loads of jewelry can make holiday photos really memorable. Don't forget, bigger and brighter can be a lot of fun!

Say it with words
Choose a word that perfectly describes what your family or holidays mean to you then ask each person to hold a letter of that word.

Be decorated
Let the little ones have a ball decorating the parents or grands like a Christmas tree. The images will be enjoyed and treasured for years.

Stop by a tree farm
Your local tree farm can provide an idyllic setting for just about any holiday photo.

Sharing news
Let your loved ones, friends and distant relatives in on any news with a bright and cheery chalkboard message. Whether it's the parents, grandparents, or the youngsters holding the chalkboard, this little detail makes a regular picture extra special.

Aris Affairs Photography wants to help you make this year's holiday portrait your most fun and memorable. To schedule your Prescott holiday photo shoot, call us today at 928-642-4049 or visit us at http://www.arisaffairs.com.

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Aris Affairs Photography talks about photographing outdoor weddings in Prescott

Why are the photographs of outdoor weddings so exciting? The outdoors offers many different textures and elements to work with in photography. Aris Affairs Photography talks about photographing outdoor weddings in Prescott.

A skilled photographer is able to use both artificial and natural lighting to create great photos. But there is something very special about outdoor photography, especially when it is a wedding!

The natural lighting of an outdoor wedding often brings the photos to the most excellent quality that is possible.

Why is this so?
Natural light is a part of nature. It’s with us every day, even if it’s a cloudy afternoon. There’s no equipment you need to buy or set up in order to capture a great outdoor photo shoot.
Natural light allows you to have fun and be creative with locations. Since natural light is everywhere outdoors, photographers don’t have to confine themselves to special studio equipment and reflectors.

Your preference
Clients often prefer natural light. Clients have their own inspiration and thoughts about what lighting works best for them. Even if the wedding takes place inside, photography is often done outside because natural light really brings out the natural beauty of the bride and the charm of the groom.

Aris Affairs Photography encourages you to consider outdoor wedding photos to take advantage of the benefits of natural light and to enhance your special wedding moments. As your wedding photographer, you can trust us to capture everything from the shoes to the cake to the tiara - I want to capture it all! If you're ready to book your Prescott wedding photo shoot, call Aris Affairs Photography today at 928-642-4049. Learn more and see our gallery at http://www.arisaffairs.com.

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Local Prescott photographer, Aris Affairs Photography, talks about what to wear for your engagement photos

Before you stare into your closet in despair or speed to the mall, consider these top five tips from Aris Affairs Photography on how to dress for your Prescott engagement photoshoot. Beautiful photos are simpler than you think.

1. Choose outfits that feel like 'you'. Whether you're a cowgirl or a girly-girl or classic dresser, choose clothing and accessories that are true to your personality.  Be yourself, literally. What you choose will also help your photographer understand your personality and influence how she decides to shoot you.

2. Comfort counts. Of course, classic posed portraits can be breathtaking treasures, but frequently it's the spontaneous action shots that are the most striking. Choose outfits that give you room to move around, that fit well and are flattering from all angles. Being comfortable will translate into your photos so make sure to choose clothes that leave you looking and feeling beautifully relaxed.

3. Go for color. Opt for bold colors for your engagement photos. Choose complementary colors (not, matchy-matchy) for your outfit as well as for each other’s outfits that would work well with any style of background. Consider really turning up the volume with color-blocking. It's very flattering and won't end up dating your photos as trending styles might.

4. Use simple accessories or props. Most people either aren't used to or don't know how to comfortably pose. Accessories or props can give them something to do. Even pockets in your outfit can help. Don't know where to place those momentarily awkward hands? Pockets! Don't limit yourself. Think long strands of pearls, fun hats and accessories that reflect your other loves. How about bringing along your guitar or beloved pets?

5. Think multiples. Consider more than one outfit or look. Pack a few of your favorite quick-change looks including something classic for those traditional shots that you'll still love decades from now.

Be the couple that takes the cake for making the most of their engagement photo shoot by incorporating these style tips and more. If you're ready to book your Prescott engagement photo shoot, call Aris Affairs Photography today at 928-642-4049 or see our work at http://www.arisaffairs.com.

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Aris Affairs Photography talks about black and white vs. color photography for your Prescott photo shoot

Black and white vs. color photography. Your choice will either enhance or hinder the impact of your image on your viewer. Aris Affairs Photography gives you reasons for each and describes which one to use and when for your Prescott photo shoot.

Making a careful decision about color demands a critical eye. Consider the advantages of color vs. black and white to help you decide which would be best for your images.

The Advantages of Color Photography

• A bright hue that details the image’s subject will attract a viewer right away because color catches the eye.

• Color can give context and set a scene. Think of fall's warm colors or winter's cool blues or the bright greens of spring.

• Primary, complementary and tertiary colors can emphasize relationships between content. 

When to Use Color
Think of color to emphasize a key element in your image. Beautiful rich red apples, deep, awe-inspiring sunsets, your baby's deep blue eyes all bring to mind the impact of color.

The Advantages of Black and White Photography

• Black and white images seem to appear more timeless than color. Color can reflect an era or season but much less so with black and white scenes.

• Backlighting creates light and dramatic shadows bringing them to the viewer's attention quickly in black and white images.

• Fine art photographers may use black and white images for their propensity to distance or separate the subject matter from reality.

• Removing color can remove distraction and allow the viewer to focus in greater detail.

When to Use Black and White
When the subject, light, texture or form of your scene is more compelling to you than its hues, choose black and white. If you don't want any distraction from the message or feeling you want to convey in your image, black and white is a very good way to accomplish that.

Ultimately, whether you choose to use color or black and white for your photo shoot is a matter of personal preference. But if you're not sure, let the experts at Aris Affairs Photography guide you in creating beautiful memories from your Prescott photo shoot. For examples of our work, visit http://www.arisaffairs.com, or call us today at 928-642-4049 to book your appointment.

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