Shout Out | Eden + Archer

Maternity and quilts. This session from Eden and Archer Photography is giving me all of the feels. Maternity sessions are always so special, and this momma is gorgeous. 

I love the standard and creative ways Kristen chose to use her quilt. We love using our quilts to simply be a barrier between the dirty ground and our client's clean clothes. But, during this session, Kristen chose to shoot from above which made the quilt become a background. She also used it as a prop as her clients walked through the frame. I love it. I love seeing your work Kristen. I love seeing the different ways you (and others) use your much loved quilts! 

This maternity session was of Kristen's mentor, Carly. They had orginally planned to shoot at a hot air balloon festival, but like many times, that plan fell through. And, they were so glad it did, because this location was everything. Carly and Kristen have been friends for 2 years and their husbands worked together. They are expecting baby Will in October!

Go show Kristen some love and see more of Eden + Archer Photography here: Facebook, Instagram (@eden_and_archer), Pinterest, and her website

All Photos by Eden + Archer Photography

All Photos by Eden + Archer Photography

All Photos by Eden + Archer Photography

Meet the Photographer: 

Friends, meet Kristen Moracco, the face behind Eden + Archer Photography. She is located just north of me in Clarksville, TN! She is a natural light and lifestyle photographer, and truly enjoys capturing connections between people. She shoots mostly families and children, and especially loves maternity (like this session!!). She first learned to use her camera just last year and has recently opened her business in August! She is a military wife (and loves shooting for the families at Fort Cambell) and has two beautiful children. Also, before becoming a mom and photographer, she was a NICU nurse! 

Go show Kristen some love and see more of Eden + Archer Photography here: Facebook, Instagram (@eden_and_archer), Pinterest, and her website

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Monday's Faves | On a Budget

Besides adding some extra color or texture to you photo sessions, quilts are also necessary and practical. So many times I have arrived to a session and the ground is semi damp or there is mud. Your client doesn't want to sit down and get their nice clothes dirty. And we all know we love sitting down shots! So, yay for pretty quilts. 

I tend to choose quilts with lots of colors, lots of blues, and lots of neutrals. I went through my stash and chose three quilts (I always take at least three quilts with me on a session) that I would personally take with me. These are three quilts currently listed (as of noon 8/28).

Nine Patch Quilt - $55

I always grab quilts full of blue fabrics. They tend to match client's clothes best during a session. This is full of blue and other neutrals! 

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Crazy Quilt - $55

This quilt is full of different colors. There are a lot of blue fabrics and other neutrals. This would match more outfit choices. 

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Nine Patch Quilt - $55

I love this quilt for photo sessions! It is also full of blue (my fave). Besides the main sections of blue, the other blocks are full of different colors. There are a few stains. 

Click here to view this quilt. 

Monday's Faves

Not every quilt can work for every session. This is why I always go to a session with three or more quilts in my car. Most of the time I will use only one, but I never know which one until my clients have arrived. 

When choosing which three (or ten) to take with me, I tend to look for a few key things. First, I grab a quilt full of blue. From experience, quilts with more blue are more likely to match your client's unknown outfit choices. Second, I grab a quilt with a lot of different colors. This will almost guarantee that it will match your client's clothes. Third, if I have a quilt full of neutrals, I will grab that as well. 

I know many photographers love shooting with mostly white, or extra light colored quilts. I personally don't shoot with these, but they tend to match well too. A quilt with lighter colors may match better than a quilt with super bright colors. But, with more white, there is a greater chance that the white will have blown highlights. 

So, it is up to you, your style, and your clients.

Patchwork Quilt - $135

You know I love blue quilts when it comes to photo sessions. This one is full of blue, plus other great colors. So, it is kind of perfect. 

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All Around the World Quilt - $85

I tend to choose quilts with deeper colors. To me, they show up better in photos. So, a quilt that is full of neutrals and black, yes please! 

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Squares Quilt - $80

This simple quilt is lighter weight and would be easy to use for a photo session. I love the variety of colors, which makes it easy to match what your client is wearing. 

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If lighter quilts are your thing, here is my pick: 

Dresden Plate Quilt - $115

This quilt is definitely lighter in color. If you prefer a lighter look, this one is for you! 

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