Join us for our 15th annual Halloween Portraits Food Drive in October!

Welcome to our 15th annual Halloween Portraits Food Drive, October 19th, 23rd, and 24th! For a donation of $20 per child (cash or check for the donation) or $20 worth of food (per child) to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank you will get a 5x7" portrait of your child in their Halloween costume! Each child will be photographed individually; one complimentary portrait per child. Additional portraits may be purchased; siblings or friends may be photographed together but a purchase is required for poses of children together ($35 for a 5x7, $45 for an 8x10). If you have more than one child you can sign up for one time slot for them. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4BABAB29A57-51476038-halloween#/

Event takes place at our studio, 768 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton Va. And here are some cuties from last year!

Outdoor maternity portraits in Hampton Va!

Would you prefer the outdoors for your maternity photoshoot? There are lots of options in Hampton and Newport News! The beach is of course always a popular choice; here are a couple of from Fort Monroe's Outlook Beach:

Huntington Beach in Newport News is a great option for a beach where the sun sets over the water:

For an urban look downtown Hampton near our studio has some murals for a backdrop:

And Fort Monroe also has locations with grungy vibes:

If you're wanting to be out in the woods, especially as the leaves are turning, Sandy Bottom Nature Park in Hampton is a great location for photography sessions!

All of these gowns are part of our client collection and are available to use as part of your maternity portrait photo session with Anne Companion Photography!

5 tips for your newborn's portrait session (Hampton Va newborn photographer)

Congratulations on your new baby! You've seen those sweet images of newborns and want to get some of those portraits for your baby too. But when? Where? What should you bring? Here are some tips!

1. Newborns do best when they are under 2 weeks old; older than that and they start being more awake and harder to settle for those sweet, curled-up portraits.

2. Where should we do them? Some photographers (like me) have a studio that's set up for newborn portraits with blankets, wraps, and props. Other photographers specialize in in-home "lifestyle" portraits for your newborn. It's all down to what you prefer!

3. What should we bring? Items such as blankets and stuffed animals personalize the session and make it meaningful to you. But at Anne Companion Photography we also have everything you need for a successful newborn session. All you need to bring is the baby!

4. How long will the session take? Newborn sessions can take 2-3 hours, depending on how well the baby sleeps and whether they are fussy and calm. Awake and calm is fine for portraits too!

5. Can we do a family portrait too, or get portraits with the baby's siblings? Absolutely! See some samples below!

The time you spend on planning your session will pay off in the end with a beautifully coordinated portrait, one that will never look dated. It is worth the effort! If you have decided that Anne Companion Photography is the studio for your newborn portraits give us a call at 757-630-5860.