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    1. Amber Scruggs
      6 weeks ago
      LittleMoon

      You are so nice to let other photogs ask you questions! I'm having trouble finding anyone that will help with my questions! How do you get the blankets looking so smooth?

      Lots of pulling and clamps.

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    2. Amber Scruggs
      6 weeks ago
      LittleMoon

      Do you ever use textures or actions on your images, or do you prefer to keep them au naturale? :)

      NOne!

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    3. Amber Scruggs
      6 weeks ago
      LittleMoon

      how did you learn to be a photographer? Did you take classes or workshops? Are there any resources that you would recommend to someone starting out?

      I read a lot, practiced a lot and read some more. I'm also on a bunch of portrait photography forums where I was able to learn and post photos for CC (constructive criticism).

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    4. Amber Scruggs
      6 weeks ago
      LittleMoon

      I wondered where you got the red diaper or diaper cover from that you used in your recent sessions. It looks so nice and crisp and colourful! Would you ever consider doing an online workshop through clickin' moms? I love your work!

      It's a G Diaper cover, babies r us has them.

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    5. Amber Scruggs
      6 weeks ago
      LittleMoon

      what do you use for online ordering? I am trying to find a good place, but haven't found anything too impressive.

      PhotoCart!

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    6. Amber Scruggs
      6 weeks ago
      LittleMoon

      Hi Amber, what labs do you prefer to use for printing and to refer clients who purchase digital files?

      I have my clients print at Mpix.com, they do a great job!

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    7. Amber Scruggs
      5 months ago
      LittleMoon via Spring

      When you angle your babies towards the window do you put their feet or their head towards the light (wondering about shadows)? Do you sometimes like to have full light and not angle them - just have them parallel to the window light?

      I hate flat lighting on newborns, I try to avoid it at all costs

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    8. Amber Scruggs
      5 months ago
      LittleMoon via Spring

      I am from Fargo ND and I am starting to do some photography and I am wondering what you use for your newborn sessions, what do you sit them on?

      A big beanbag!

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    9. Amber Scruggs
      5 months ago
      LittleMoon via Spring

      What do you do to your pictures to keep them so clear on FB?!?! Is there a certain crop size? Or maybe PNG or TIFF instead JPG? I've heard something about a "FB action" for posting pics. Do you use something like that? My pics are ALWAYS blurry!!!

      I dont do anything, just resize and save for web.

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    10. Amber Scruggs
      6 months ago
      LittleMoon via Spring

      Do you use natural light for all your newborns? If so what do you do if there isn't enough light, even with a reflector?

      I use studio light too if necessary. I can shoot with one light and make it look like natural light.

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    11. Amber Scruggs
      6 months ago
      LittleMoon via Spring

      There's a park you seem to shoot at a lot with a wooden bench. Are you willing to tell us where that might be? The light is always beautiful there, but I'm sure most of that is your "magic".

      Which post? I love shooting at meadowlark in the evenings, the light is divine.

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    12. Amber Scruggs
      7 months ago
      LittleMoon via Spring

      Can ask where you got the wood flooring backdrop you use in a lot of your newborn photos (ie - the twins in your "the Perfect Pear" blog post). I like how you are able to use it as the floor and background. It looks fantastic!

      It's actual wood floors I put together for this purpose.

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    13. Amber Scruggs
      8 months ago
      LittleMoon

      How do you handle the posting of your pics on FB and website? Do have your clients sign a photo release at their session, ask their permission to post them, or do you do anything at all???

      My clients sign a photo release.

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    14. Amber Scruggs
      8 months ago
      LittleMoon

      I have the 50mm 1.4 and use it for my newborns. I seem to have good natural light, but I tend to get a lot of blurry pictures! My aperature is set around 2-2.8. What are your settings usually for newborns? And any tips for helping me get SHARPER images??

      I shoot newborns with my 50L between 1.4-2.2 with no issues getting sharp images. The baby is not moving so it should be somewhat easier than say a moving toddler. Try to keep your shutter speed over 200.

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    15. Amber Scruggs
      8 months ago
      LittleMoon

      I have a canon t2i and a 50mm 1.4 lens. What would make the biggest difference in my pictures, upgrading my camera, or lens?

      Probably camera. The 50 1.4 is a great lens so I'd upgrade your body first.

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    16. Amber Scruggs
      8 months ago
      LittleMoon

      Can you tell me more about your mentoring?

      Email me: amber@littlemoonphotography.com

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    17. Amber Scruggs
      8 months ago
      LittleMoon

      Hi I was wondering where you bought the pink rosy swirl Blanket/Fabric in your recent newborn sessions? I really really love it.Ive looked everywhere but i just cant find one similar.Im having a little girl in Sept. And would LOVE to have itin her room :)

      Hi there, I received it from a friend, not sure where she found it.

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    18. Amber Scruggs
      8 months ago
      LittleMoon

      If your clients wear white, how do you meter so that you don't blow the whites out?

      I'd underexpose a tad (expose for the white shirts) and then fix the exposure in photoshop/acr. I always recommend my clients DON'T wear white, I think it washes people out anyway, I prefer colors!

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    19. Amber Scruggs
      8 months ago
      LittleMoon

      How these small babies allow to take photos and even with sweet expressions ...as In India most of the people say...small babies photos should'nt be taken...but I love to really caputure the experssions of my niece when she was hardly 3 months old

      All cultures are different, here in america it's the norm to photograph your baby as young as possible!

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    20. Amber Scruggs
      8 months ago
      LittleMoon

      What kind of camera and lense do you use?

      hi there! all the equipment I use can be seen here:

      http://littlemoonphotography.com/blog/whats-in-my-camera-bag/

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Hi, I'm a professional photographer. My portfolio can be seen here: http://www.littlemoonphotography.com

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