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How to Specialize in Infant Photography. There is no Better Time Than Now to Start a First Year Infant Photography Business.
Hi, I'm Mary Buck and I have been specializing in infant photography since 1999. At that time I had only been a photographer for two years. I was running around photographing weddings, events, and just about anything I could get my hands on. I was everything to everyone. I soon discovered that having my own business did not allow me the freedom I originally anticipated. That's when I decided that specializing would allow me the lifestyle I desired. The first thing that came to my mind was BABIES. Why not have a niche photographing just infants? Most new moms are home during the first 3-4 months of their baby's life and after that many moms go back to work part-time or decide not to go back all. That meant they were available for sessions during the daytime hours when I wanted to work. I expanded my niche by providing a very high end "angel baby" session and images. When I sent out my first postcard I received over 50 phone calls my first day. I even had people on hold. This was my awakening.
I've come a long way since my award-winning angel baby images. For ten years I have operated a successful First Year Infant Program from my studio in Duluth, Georgia. Recently I have opened an additional studio at a local hospital and photograph newborns. I feel so fortunate to have such a great job especially in a recession. For over ten years I have continued to build by niche in infant photography. I am no longer using angel props and have evolved by providing more updated images and products. The digital revolution spawned a brand new arena of creativity with unique products and services. I have learned so much over the past ten years that now I want to share my knowledge with others. I have achieved alot of success over the past decade,but it has not always been easy. I have made bloopers and have had many trials and errors. That is why I have designed a program so that you will not make the same mistakes that I have. My program is different than others I know babies better than anyone (well,except maybe a pediatrician.) I am familiar with their coos, burps, wiggles, kicks, and poop (I've seen lots of that). I am familiar with their developmental stages and that is why I have designed a special program that focuses on the turning points in the infant's first year. While most plans are designed around a 3-6-9-12 month program I have set my program up to follow a newborn-4-8-12 month program. It just makes more sense; a 4 month old baby holds their head up much better than a 3 month old baby; an 8 month old baby can sit up while a 6 month old baby usually cannot. I have also included the newborn stage so the magical moments of this very short time can be captured. I am providing the tools and knowledge I have accumulated over a decade in a First Year Infant Program.
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