Lange Photography

Memories of a Lifetime

Your babies grow up so fast!  I know you have heard that before and you take every opportunity to keep those precious moments tucked away when you create scrapbooks and fill out those baby books.  But at Lange Photography we can capture those memories to last a lifetime like no other!  I want to create for you a portrait that is more than a photograph – it’s a priceless emotional statement of your child’s personality.  Something which brings a tear to your eye or a lump to your throat each time you look at it.

A Worry Free Experience

There is no rushing you in and out of the studio.  I want you to have the best portraits and allow time to take a break if needed so that your child can be refreshed.  I will spend extra time becoming friends with your child to make him or her feel comfortable.  This allows me to capture the most natural expressions.  You can help personalize your portrait session by bringing along items that are special to your child such as a teddy bear or favorite doll.  I also have a lot of props available – blocks, toys, tutus and more!

Unlike other portrait studios, I take on a limited number of sessions each month.  I have found that I can create a more meaningful portrait for your by taking the time needed to really get to know you and your family.  You won’t feel like you are being rushed through the process at all.

Grow With Me Details

When you sign up for the Grow With Me baby plan you will receive the following:

– A newborn portrait session within the first 10 days of birth; – A 6-month-old portrait session (or around the time your baby begins to crawl); – A 12-month-old portrait session  (this is the perfect time for a birthday cake smash); – $50 print credit at each session to be applied toward your print order; – The completed baby plan includes one10x20 storyboard with three images (one from each session) commemorating each stage of your child’s first year.

Each of the above portrait sessions are included in the package price of $250.  This is a significant discount off purchasing each session separately.

All Grow With Me baby planners also receive a 20% discount off a la prices for prints and other boutique products.

You will also have the following optional upgrades for an additional fee: – optional maternity session taken between 32 and 36 weeks; – optional 3 month portrait session (or when your baby holds their head up; – optional 3 month portrait session (or when your baby begins to stand);

Please inquire about pricing if you are interested in adding any of the above sessions to your plan.

Planning For Your Session

It is generally recommended to plan your maternity portrait session in the late second or early third trimester (27-32 weeks). You want to be clearly showing, but still feel comfortable enough to enjoy the session.

Your tiny miracle has arrived!  Newborn portraits should be captured within the first 10 days of life. About 6 weeks before your due date, contact me and we will stay in close contact.  Even while you are still in the hospital after the birth, we should discuss setting a session date the following week.

The day of your newborn’s first portrait session, please try to keep your baby awake as much as possible and feed the baby just before you leave.  This will help insure your newborn sleeps well during the session so that we can get those beautiful sleepy baby images.  Feel free to bring special items you want to include in your session.  I recommend you dress yourself in layers because the studio is warm and cozy to keep baby sleepy and comfortable. Also, don’t forget to wear something nice because we always like to include mom and dad in the portraits.

Birthday cake smash time! Your child’s first birthday portraits can include a cake smash. You can make your own or purchase a small 6” white cake.  Feel free to bring extras like balloons and a hat. Diaper covers, a bib, or tutus for girls are all cute things to wear for this extra special occasion. Don’t worry about making a mess – that is the funniest part! I have a bathtub to wash up afterward, but you might want to bring some extra clothes and some baby shampoo.  Much More information about all sessions can be found on the website under tips and tricks.

It is one of my favorite times of the year! The Easter chicks at Lange Photography in Conway Springs. The little kiddos and their reactions to the chicks are priceless! Hope everyone has a blessed Easter!

As a photographer I obviously value photography. I take my job very seriously. I am making memories for others, for you! I know that I am in a tiny way a part of your future and your past. That is why I love prints and hope that you frame them and put them in albums for your grandchildren and great grandchildren.

I just had a interesting conversation with a grandma and great grandma who still takes lots of photos with her digital camera and makes prints of them all and puts them in an album. She expressed her concern that she doesn’t think enough people are printing their memories. I have to agree with her and in some way am myself guilty. But I also know that I back everything up in two different ways so that hopefully my children’s memories won’t be lost. Are you making sure your memories are not lost?

A friend of mine had some good words that I just had to share. “It is important that we keep good clear memories of our loved ones, our friends and even our pets. Not to forget capturing those special moments that will last a life time. While most people’s memories fade over time, we will still have that image in our hand to gently remind us of the good times and the great people we’ve had in our lives.. We might forget the names… But we will sure remember their faces. These images we take will go into our note books and our friends, lovers and loved ones will be able read it back and show to us our lives in pictures as we get older. What better memories can you hold in your hand that that ?” Riker

Spring is in the air and it is always a great time for people to schedule sessions. It was a busy week here with Newborn from Wichita, Senior from Conway Springs, and a cake smash baby planner from Wichita. Tonight if the weather holds out will be a Senior from Goddard! And I was still able to make brownies with the kids, go to pump it up, and hang out with friends and family.

I am excited to show everyone their proofs and show all of you the sneek peeks as well!

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend and had just as much fun or relaxing time on their week off!

And because I am a photographer I can’t go without posting a photo. 🙂

You tiny miracle has arrived! She opened her eyes and saw the outside world for the first time just hours ago and unknowingly changed your world forever. Whether this is your first time parenting a newborn or your fifth (or more!), the little details of those first few weeks should be captured. The wrinkles in her back. The baby fuzz on his arms. The wonderful way they still curl up like they were when inside you just days ago. Around 2 weeks of age, all those indicators of their journey into the world begin to vanish.  The rapid development is exactly why it’s so important to have their newborn features captured as soon as possible after your baby’s entry into the world!

I always recommend that your photographer for your newborn is chosen before your pregnancy reaches the eighth month– I pencil in your baby’s due date and once your little one arrives we will finalize the session date. Because labor isn’t known for being predictable, I always keep a few different times available for my newborns so we can get your little one in during the first 10 days. If you haven’t scheduled your newborn photographer yet and you find yourself staring at that brand new gorgeous little one beside you, don’t panic! Like I said– I keep select session slots available for newborns (I set aside a few for each due date, and a few extras for last minute babies), and chances are I can find one that works for you! Contacting your photographer from the hospital ensures that you will be able to get your newborn portraits done within that first 2 weeks at a time that works well for everyone.

The day of your session… if this is your first newborn, plan to leave plenty of time to get you and baby out of the house! Most new moms are surprised by how much preparation it can take to leave the house for that first outing– and usually the first outing is either the doctor’s office for a weight check or to the newborn photographer!

Once you arrive, I will help you bring in anything you need for your little one from the car. Once you are inside we will get you comfy and take the clothes off the baby and loosen the diaper and wrap your tiny miracle up so he/she is comfy too. Then you can feed the baby until there are asleep.

I will squirt on some hand sanitizer a lot!  I work very slowly with your little one– each movement is tiny and not rushed, making sure she stays as comfortable as possible throughout our time together. Please make sure you bring the pacifier you left the hospital with. Even if you do not plan to introduce a pacifier, a couple of hours with it available will not interfere with nursing or cause paci attachment– sometimes it is invaluable for returning your little one to deep sleep after shifting positions and it will only be used for a few seconds as a last resort.

 

I am always within reach in case she begins to shift or stir while I am photographing and I take all precautions to make everything safe as possible. There are some images that require a second set of hands to make sure they are done safely, and in that case I may ask for mom or dad to lend a hand (quite literally!).

The studio is warm!  Dress in layers! The studio is warmed significantly to keep your little one comfortable.

Depending on the baby and her tolerance level, I will use up to 3 different fabric backgrounds and a variety of headbands or hats. We may add on a prop at the end of the session (bucket, basket, etc), but that is only if your little one is still happy to be here.  If you have a vision of your little one in a prop hanging on your wall in the family room, please let me know prior to your session so I can get that set prepared to use first. I encourage you to bring special items with you as well to include in the portrait. Sometimes your favorite images will be the ones with the blanket grandma made. I also may include the parents in the photos so please be prepared to be in the photographs.  I suggest bringing a black or white shirt.

If your little one grows hungry during our session, I will happily take a feeding break! If your newborn has an “accident” on my fabrics, don’t worry! Everything is washable, and every item used is laundered after your session — we simply clean the mess up and move on!

The session can will last approximately 2-3 hours so come prepared!