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WELCOME TO THE BLOG FOR CARRIE HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Sit down, relax, and spend a little time peeking at what goes on around here...there's always something new and unexpected to see!

Outdoor senior portrait, Carlinville Illinois photographer

The Unposed Portrait

Carrie Harris April 16, 2018

The unposed portrait. A image that just happens rather than being planned. These are my favorite types of images.

I always tell my clients that from the time our session begins, my camera is always on duty. Yes, I'll find a flattering pose for them, and yes, I'll tell them to smile and take the photo. But in between, my camera is still firing. I look for authentic smiles, laughs, and sometimes even eye rolls. (Never directed towards me, of course...) I'm watching for looks between husband and wife or between siblings that shows more about their relationship than a posed photo ever will.

Outdoor Winter Family Portrait, Carlinville Illinois photographer

I've started transitioning my portrait sessions to include more and more unposed portraits. I'll always include the classic posed photos that many people love, but I've found from my clients that the images that resonate with them the most, are the unposed ones. It's when a mother gets to see the true expressions of her children. These images pull at the heartstrings in the best possible way.

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Or maybe instead of capturing smiles and laughs, you instead find an image demonstrating the curiosity of a child in one of their favorite places. Feelings and emotions come through in the candid moments, and that's exactly what I like to capture with my photography.

Are you interested in booking an unposed portrait session of your own? Call me today and let's schedule your consultation appointment! 217.691.0394

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Lauren has already claimed this beautiful girl as a future CHP Senior Rep! •
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It’s senior night at CHS! Come see this girl dance for the last time as a Cavalette tonight. ❤️💙
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Do you live somewhere in the metro east??? Model calls are coming soon to your area! Stay tuned to this page for more info!
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Remember when it was warm outside and the leaves were green? •
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When you’re at the studio to photograph potential 2020 senior reps but your 2019 reps don’t want to be left out. #whosholdingthereflector
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🚨 REGARDING THE SENIOR REP OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW EVENING! 🚨 We still plan on being at the studio tomorrow evening from 5-7. If you’re uncomfortable coming out in the weather, PLEASE stay home. I want you to be safe! I’ve spoken to quite a few of you who planned to attend. If your plans have changed, please send me a text or a message. If need be, I’ll schedule a second evening soon. Enjoy your day off of school, tomorrow!
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So, since #fridayintroductions is a thing, I’ll share a couple things about me that not everyone knows. ❤️ I’m a total book nerd and have no preference between book and kindle. ❤️ I have a Funko Pop collection that’s getting a bit out of hand. ❤️ I’m in the process of getting rid of everything that doesn’t spark joy. It’s going to be a big job. ❤️ My favorite Jelly Belly is peach. ❤️ I’m possibly the most scatterbrained person you’ll ever meet. ❤️ Have a great weekend, everyone!
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🚨CLASS OF 2020!!🚨 I want to see you one week from tonight at the studio for the CHP SENIOR REP OPEN HOUSE! (5:00-7:00)
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So, today was our day for The Middle School Sessions. Every time I work with kids of this age, I can’t wait to do it again. ❤️
Middle school is such a wonderful, awful, exciting, boring time. It’s all things and all feelings wrapped up into three short years that lead you to high school when things get real. It’s the last years of just going to school as opposed to planning for your future. ❤️
I wanted to celebrate these middle schoolers for who they are and where they are right now on their journey to adulthood. During The Middle School Sessions, we listen as they talk about kid things like their pets and as they explain things that we adults totally don’t get. But we also listen as they talk about their passions and the plans they have for the next few years. ❤️
Middle school sometimes gets a bad rap. Occasionally, it’s deserved, sometimes it’s not. But it’s also a time of great change and development that’s fun to watch from behind my camera and away from it as well. ❤️
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Coming soon to carrieharrisphoto.com, a product gallery page! Great for those of you unable to pop into the studio, this will get you up close to the complete line of products offered at CHP!
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