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Say Hey (I Love You) | Nashville Tennessee Baby Photography

Angela Crutcher — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:34:18 +0000

You know, there are some really awesome perks to being a baby and children’s photographer. One of my favorite perks, though, is the diverse and amazing families I get to meet and photograph. This little one and his family is no exception to that. He’s got some pretty neat family history. I absolutely loved listening to mom speak sweet words of love in Dutch to her precious baby boy, then speak to me in English. I was so intrigued by the sound of the Dutch language. It’s really beautiful to hear! I’m so excited that I get the honor of photographing this little cutie over the next year. Hopefully by the end of his baby plan, *I* will be able to say some things to him in Dutch as well!

Until Next time…..
Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Baby Portrait Photographer

Spring Is Coming | Nashville Tennessee Children’s Portraits

Angela Crutcher — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:04:55 +0000

It’s the beginning of March. I can hear the birds singing and am even seeing a few buttercups sprout up from the ground. That means Spring is just right around the corner! I’m so excited! Spring is definitely my favorite time of the year. I mean, how can it not be? The warm, golden sunshine, the flowers and trees all blooming, birds singing and the kids get to go outside and play after being cooped up for way too long. How does my giddiness of the first signs of Spring, help you? Because I have decided to have some fun and do an awesome March Maddness portrait session sale! Read on for details.

For all of March, the regular $250 session fee has been replaced with a $100 session fee! Book NOW, there is limited spaces available and will only last Until March 31!

*Session must take place by March 31, 2010. Minimum order requirements still apply. *

And what would a blog post be without pictures, right? So I’ll leave you with a few new images of my silly little, snaggeled-tooth, almost seven year old baby girl!

Until Next time…..
Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Child Portrait Photographer

Year One | Nashville Tennesse Baby Photography

Angela Crutcher — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:33:44 +0000

Wow, it’s hard to believe, but Jaxon is now 12 months old and is on the go! It was so adorable to see him walking around and babbling so much. I love his sweet little voice so much! Mom and dad, thank you so much for an amazing year with Jaxon. He is a precious little guy and is always such a pleasure to photograph.

Until Next time…..
Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Baby Photographer

Baby Face | Nashville Tennessee Baby Portrait Photographer

Angela Crutcher — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:42:52 +0000

Baby Knox is now 6 months old and has gotten so big since his 3 month portrait session! Look at all that cutness!! Gotta love that adorable face of his!

Until Next time…..
Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Baby Photographer

Angela Crutcher Photography – The perfect Nursery Search | Nashville Tennessee Commercial Photographer

Angela Crutcher — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:18:25 +0000

I am searching for that perfectly decorated little girls nursery that looks as if it should belong on the cover of a Pottery Barn Kids catalog! We have a very cool commercial shoot coming up that requires us to photograph a child in a whimsical and colorful nursery. If you live in the northern Middle Tennessee area and would like to participate in an upcoming commercial shoot, please read the following criteria.

Girls Nursery Must have:
- plenty of windows and natural light
- beautiful, stylish and fun decorations/furniture
- be in the Northern Middle TN area

As a thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful nursery, you will receive a complimentary portrait session with Angela Crutcher Photography (to be completed on a different date than the commercial shoot) and a 30% discount on any print orders.

Please email Angela Crutcher at: info@angelacrutcherphotography.com with pictures of your nursery if you would like to participate.

Angela Crutcher Photography Model Search | Nashville Tennessee Children’s Photographer

Angela Crutcher — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:15:30 +0000

I am on the search for the perfect little girl in the Middle Tennessee area to be the star of an upcoming commercial shoot. Please read the search criteria below:

We are looking for a girl that:
- is 18 to 24 months old
- has red, brown or black hair
- has an easy disposition and not be eaisly irritated/cranky
- is a happy baby that loves to laugh, have fun and be very playful

What you will receive
-a complimentary session (session will be the actual commercial shoot) and disc of high resoulition images

If your baby girl meets these requirements and you are interested in this shoot, please email Angela at: info@angelacrutcherphotography.com with a couple snap shots of your girl for consideration.

*** Please feel free to pass this info along to someone that you think may be interested in participating in this model search. You can also post this to your mommy boards if you would like!***

These Boys | Nashville Tennessee Children’s Photography

Angela Crutcher — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:37:03 +0000

Ahhh, it’s always such a pleasure to photograph these two little ones. I am amazed how much they have grown since their last session with me! It’s hard to believe that little man Austin is now the same age that his big brother Evan was when I began to photograph him. Mom and dad, as always I had a wonderful session with you all! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

Until Next time…..
Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Baby and Child Photographer

Matilda At 12 Weeks | Nashville Tennessee Baby Photographer

Angela Crutcher — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:30:55 +0000

Baby Tillie is now 3 months old and did so well for her first session in her baby plan! I was amazed at how big she had gotten since her newborn session. She was such a tiny little peanut when she was born, but seems to be growing quite well now! Mom and dad, it was so wonderful seeing you again. As always, thanks for a wonderful session! Here’s a quick peek at a few of my favorites! Enjoy and I will talk with you here soon.

Until Next time…..
Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Baby Photographer

Family Is Love | Nashville Tennessee Child and Family Photography

Angela Crutcher — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:57:19 +0000

What a wonderful way to start off the new year! I got the pleasure of doing a very special Celebrating Adoption portrait session for this sweet family recently. Oh boy, let me tell you, these kids are so energetic! Especially big brother Owen. Owen is such a cool little boy; determined and beautiful. I love the energy that child possesses! He lives in the moment and has such an infectious giggle. Then we have Lily. What a precious little one she is. Look at her smile! Isn’t she adorable!! Lily has only been home, here in America, for not even a month yet and she is learning SO fast! Mom and dad, thank you so much for a wonderful session and for sharing your amazing adoption journeys with me. Your children are so blessed to have the two of you for their mommy and daddy!

Until Next time…..
Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Child and Family Photographer

You are what you wear | Nashville Tennessee Photographer

Angela Crutcher — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:56:25 +0000

The following article was written by the oh-so fabulous Jeanette LeBlanc of Jeanette LeBlanc Photography and I wanted to share it with all of you.

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Some sessions of mine in the past where the outfits are just perfect! LOVE how stylish each child is and how their outfits stay true to their personality!

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You are what you wear.

A little cliché? Perhaps. But when it comes to portrait photography, clothing plays a huge role in the success of the finished product.

Before we get going – let’s be clear what you’re clothing does NOT need to be:

1. Brand New
I’m down with your favorite ripped jeans, retro band T’s, and worn converse shoes – as long as you know how to rock them in your own fabulous style.

2. Fancy-Schmancy and Uber-Expensive
Unless it’s your thing (If it’s really your thing, then by all means baby, bring on the bling). If you’re not normally a dress-up kind of person, don’t feel like you have to be one for your session.

3. Matching
No need to focus on matching everything from the color of your fuchsia headbands to the stripes in your socks. In fact, I beg of you, please, please don’t. If you’re heart is set on everyone in white button downs and khaki pants, I’m probably not your girl.

4. Stressful
No need to worry about each and every item, or fret about the suitability of each accessory. This is supposed to be fun. If you’re unsure – call me, and together, we’ll make sure you look fabulous. I promise.

I want you to be happy, thrilled, over the moon about your images, and I know that this is much more likely if we take the time and work together to help you choose clothing that fits these few simple rules:

Feels Good.
During your shoot you could be sitting in a pile of leaves on the grass having a tickle battle, rolling down a hill with your family, throwing your kiddos in the air or climbing a tree. Wear clothing that lets you do all that (and more) comfortably.

As for the kids? Well…uncomfortable kids have a tendency to look…uncomfortable, and are often cranky to boot. Happy kids make for happy pictures.

Bottom Line: Don’t choose outfits that make any of you feel constrained, stiff, itchy, scratchy, like you’re dressed up for Halloween, or that leave you with a nagging worry that a button might pop if you bend the wrong way. Trust me.

Looks Good.
This can be tricky, looking good is totally subjective – right? If you’re not a Carrie Bradshaw fashionista in real life, you might want to pull in some extra help from a straight-talking friend or your trusty photographer (that would be me) who knows about such things and has plans in place to help.

Sometimes last year’s of-the-moment dress has already become hopelessly untrendy. Sometimes the current fashions just don’t look or feel like you. Sometimes outfits that look good in the mirror might not be ideally suited for photography. If you’re really looking for extra help, I can put you in touch with some incredible folks who make people look good for a living.

Bottom Line: If you don’t feel fabulous-fierce-take-on-the-world gorgeous in your outfit, you’re not going to love, love, love the end result – and I’m all about you love, love, loving the end result.

Makes Sense.
Here’s where we pull it all together. It’s not just enough that everyone look good and feel good – you’ve gotta look and feel good together AND the outfits should fit with your location and the desired mood for your portraits.

Glup. That seems like a lot, doesn’t it? (quick – revisit #4 in the top list, and remember, don’t stress).

Before you even begin figuring out your wardrobe, we’ll have an in depth consultation to narrow down what you really want for your pictures, choose the perfect location and make sure you have an understanding about how that all comes together in the finished photograph. I’m with you every step of the way.

Bottom Line: It’s easier than it seems.Think twice about having Emma in a lace Christmas dress if you can’t get Tommy out of his spider man cape and favorite Star Wars pajama top. If we’re going to be running around in a park, you’ll likely not decide to wear your starched Sunday best. Hate the way stripes and plaids look together but Dad has his favorite stripped polo ready to go? Best steer mom away from her beloved family tartan. Easy-Peasy. (unless Mom is really attached to that tartan, but we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it).

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If you’re still not certain, and you can’t decide between the yellow wrap dress with your red heels or your dark skinny jeans and purple belted shirt – I’ve got good news. You don’t have to decide. Bring lots of options. Heck – throw your whole wardrobe into the back of the car. When we get to the session we’ll wing it all with fabulous results. Trust me.

Now take a deep breath. Close your eyes. Imagine how blow-everyone-away-fabulous-ready-for-America’s-Next-Top-Model you’re all going to look in those pictures….

Can you see it yet? I totally can. OMG, you look INCREDIBLE!
I can’t wait for your session.

Angela Crutcher Photography
www.angelacrutcherphotography.com
Nashville Tennessee Child and Family Photographer