Mom and Pop Courses are Ready!

After many months of blood, sweat, and tears (okay, mostly just sitting and writing), www.momandpopphoto.com is finally live, with self-paced courses (full-color PDFs) available for purchase.

The 101 Course Set (Portraits 101 and Camera 101) takes you step-by-step  through the process of getting gorgeous portraits of your children.  They are in-depth tutorials covering everything from the 3 most important camera settings to exactly how to find great natural light.

While the courses cover the really substantial portrait lessons, our new blog is going to offer other fun stuff for the photographer in the family, including location and wardrobe tips, fun ways to get your kids to cooperate, and lots more.  Visit the Mom and Pop blog here. or find us on Facebook here.

Thanks so much to everyone who has helped make these courses wonderful, and to all those great cheerleaders on the sidelines.

Have a beautiful day!
Candace

101 Courses Almost Ready

Phew!  I'm finally finished with the first two photo courses for Mom and Pop Photo School:  Portraits 101 and Camera 101.  And I must say they turned out pretty darn good.  Now we just need to get them online and ready to download.  The online store should be up and running sometime next week.

Sign up for the Mom and Pop mailing list, and you'll get an email the minute the courses are available online.

Click here to find Mailing List signup (at the bottom of the home page)

Thanks to everybody who has been so supportive.
Have a beautiful day!
Candace

Moving onward...

As of June 2011, I am saying farewell to private photo sessions.  I am now devoting myself fully to my passion for teaching parents how to take beautiful photos of their own children. 

My face-to-face classes turned out to be very popular, so I have taken all the lessons and put them in a self-paced format that will be available online very soon.  Parents everywhere, get ready to upgrade your family photos!

Come see my new website...

Openings for November Photo Class

Attention all parents with cameras:  I've gone ahead and added a second class this month, so I now have a few spots available for new students.  The class will be two Saturdays, this one and next (the 6th and 13th), from 12:30-2:30.  I know this is last minute.  I hope a few of you are able to make it!

If you are interested, feel free to email me with any questions.  If you are ready to reserve yourself a spot, go to http://candacemoss.com/machform/view.php?id=4

Here are some more details, straight from my website:
Learn from a professional children's photographer how to take your family photos to the next level.  Join Candace at the Arboretum for fun, hands-on instruction in a small group setting.  After each Saturday class, you will be invited to submit your "homework" online to receive personalized feedback from Candace. 

Current courses being offered (in 2010):
FABULOUS PHOTOS OF CHILDREN, Part One
2 Saturdays, 9am-11am, at the Dallas Arboretum
     September 11 and 18
     or October 9 and 16
     or November 6 and 13

We will cover: getting the most out of your camera, easy natural lighting, and Candace's Three Simple Steps to a Fabulous Photo.  You will learn how to capture everyday moments in a timeless way, as well as practice staging your own family photo session.  This course includes two 2-hour classes (including admission to the Arboretum), 2 rounds of feedback and guidance online, and printed materials for you to use as reference.  

Any digital camera will work for this class, although we will discuss the benefits of purchasing a digital SLR.

$120 for the two-week class (includes admission to the Arboretum both days).

For more information, send an email to info@candacemoss.com.

Thanks for reading, and have a beautiful day!
Candace
Candace Moss Photography, Dallas, TX

My Photo Classes for Parents

 
Fall Update

Fabulous Photos of Children [Part One]
It's all about helping parents learn to take beautiful photos of their children.  I've stopped taking private sessions for a while, and I'm focusing solely on teaching.

Our September and October classes at the Arboretum have been great.  I love sharing all my little secrets with moms, dads, grandparents, even teenagers.  They are soaking it up, and they seem quite happy to finally know how to use their cameras!

We've been covering lighting and composition, as well as basic camera settings.  We're keeping it simple and fun, and I've seen big improvements in their work based on these few easy lessons.

I hope to have many more classes in the spring. (all my classes are booked through November).  If you are interested in finding out about spring classes, you can "like" my photography page on facebook, and you will automatically see my updates on your wall.  Or you can email me at info@candacemoss.com if you would like to be on the waiting list now for spring.

Thanks for reading, and I hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall weather!

Candace Moss Photography, Dallas, TX

Tusa Newborn Family

I think this was the sweetest sisters' moment ever.  Little Baby A., at 6 days old, was so alert, paying very close attention to her big sister, who was completely "in the zone".  It's like they were in their own little world, doing some very special bonding.  Their mom and dad and I were standing there watching, practically in tears (ok, some of us actually in tears), and I was clicking away, but they didn't even know we were there.  It was lovely!

Here are a few more shots we got that morning.  What a happy day.

Sneak Preview: the Medaris Family

A super-fun session with gorgeous spring sunshine (we had to cancel 2 weeks ago for snow!).  I'll always remember Chad's courageous rescue of the football from the briar patch (and the shirt that was sacrificed in the process).  Good times!  Here are a few of my favorites.

Thanks for looking, and have a beautiful day!

Candace Moss Photography, Dallas, TX

Sneak Preview: The Hofmann Family in the Studio

Give me two happy, energetic kids, and two relaxed parents, and I'll give you a fun-filled (if exhausting) morning in front of the camera.  Oh yes, and beautiful portraits as a result.  Nick, Jen, I hope you got your nap that day!

 

 

Thanks for looking, and have a beautiful day!

Candace Moss Photography:  Family Portraits, Dallas, TX

Sneak Preview: Seth and Sienna turn two!

Wow.  What an amazing day this family put together.  The cupcakes, the crafts, the blow-up animals strewn across the park.  And best of all, it was really a family affair.  They spent days together cooking, baking, and prepping.  These are some seriously lucky children.  And so fun to photograph!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking, and have a beautiful day!

Candace Moss Photography: Children's Portraits, Dallas, TX

Sneak Preview...Lilly with Pumpkins

Another fabulous photo session with Lilly.  I love this girl.  She is so real, so honest, and totally sweet.  I think it's great when she just wanders off during a photo session, to investigate something or other.  We both had the idea to do some shots in the white playhouse, and they are my favorites!  A totally different take on "pumpkin pictures".  Take a peek...

Thanks for peeking, and have a beautiful day!
Children's Photographer, Dallas, Texas:  Candace Moss

Sneak Preview...Caroline and Nathan

About halfway through this session, Nathan realized I liked it when he smiled at me.  Oh, boy, did he smile.  You've never seen such a happy baby getting his picture taken.  I guess when I asked Caroline if she would teach Nathan how to be in pictures, she took her job seriously.  They were the stars of the pumpkin patch!  Seriously, people crowded around, watching them work their magic.

 Thanks for peeking, and have a beautiful day!

Children's Holiday Portraits, Dallas, TX:  Candace Moss Photography

Sneak Preview...The Riley Family

Quite possibly the most gorgeous family ever. We spent a delightful afternoon in this pastoral green space in Highland Park, Megan's "home town". Lilly was brilliant, and so laid back. Take a peek...

 

Thanks for reading and have a beautiful day.

Family Photographer, Dallas Texas:  Candace Moss

Photo-worthy Children's Clothes

People are always asking me what to wear for their photos.  Most of my clients love a pulled-together look but don't want something cheesy or too matchy-matchy.  I am happy to say there is a new shop in Dallas with a gorgeous selection of hip, unique, "cheese-free" pieces for your photos.

At Little Bean, NYC transplant Christine Visneau has created a relaxed, peaceful space with handmade and vintage pieces you will adore.  You'll find boys and girls clothing for infants through size 8, as well as darling accessories and other fun things.

Christine is on-site most days sewing in the back room.  She will even whip up one of her designs with the vintage fabric of your choice!  The shop is right next to the Garden Cafe (the two together make for a lovely lunch break!). 

A few fall pieces:

Thanks for reading, and have a beautiful day.

Dallas Children's Photos:  Candace Moss Photography

The Pumpkins are Coming!

Join us for..

MINI SESSIONS IN THE PUMPKIN PATCH

  Saturday, October 3rd

 10am-2pm

  at the Arboretum

• Come for casual portraits, or wear your costume!
• $75 for one subject (add $25 per additional subject in the same session)
• FREE when you reserve your Full Holiday Session before Oct. 1st.
• 15 minute sessions, with 4-8 final images

More details:
Photo date is Saturday, October 3rd, with Sunday the 4th as the rain date.  If you prefer, we can choose a pumpkin-free spot for your session.   

As usual, each image you receive from me will be edited with love and ready for printing (each image comes with color, black-and-white, and sepia options).  There is a minimum order requirement of $100 per session.  You may also purchase a DVD of your images to print and use however you like.  (DVD's are $99.)

We have a limited number of sessions available from 10am-2pm. Please email or call by September 25th for available times and more details.  If you have a certain time in mind, please contact me as soon as possible. info@candacemoss.com   512.300.4392 (mobile).

Two to three weeks after your session, you will have access to a private online ordering gallery, for ordering prints, greeting cards, and fine art stationary from your images.   

We look forward to seeing you there!
Candace

Children's Portraits, Dallas, TX:  Candace Moss Photography

Lily in the Garden

This girl is so cool.  She could tell me the names of most of the plants in her gorgeous garden, as well as the habits of most of the creepy critters.  Very observant.  And it didn't take her long to let loose and SPIN!

 

  

I love how she is glowing in this last one!  Lily, you are a joy to work with.
Thanks for looking, and have a beautiful day!
Child Photographer, Dallas, TX:  Candace Moss Photography

The Olive and the Toothpick

They are a rare breed:  the women who make pregnancy look easy.  Those super-fit ladies who stay slim all nine months, and who, from the back, look nineteen years old.  Then they turn to the side, and it's an olive on a toothpick!  My latest maternity client had a shape like this, and she was fearless.  She gave me the artistic freedom to try lots of ideas that had been "gestating" for a while.  Here are a few of my favorites...

Thanks for looking, and have a beautiful day!
Maternity Photos, Dallas, TX:  Candace Moss Photography