Professional Child Photographer

Expert Advice for Choosing a Photographer to Capture Childhood Moments


Welcome! This site is designed with you in mind. The articles here have been crafted by experts in children’s and family photography. Since our inception in 2007, hundreds of photographers have linked to and shared these resources.

These articles are designed to help guide you in choosing the perfect photographer to capture your family’s precious moments.

Choosing the right photographer can be overwhelming. At Professional Child Photographer we aim to make this process easier, helping you find the perfect professional to capture and celebrate the fleeting magic of your child’s life.

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  • Professional Child Photographer

    • What is this site all about?

    Welcome to the original FAQ site dedicated to the art of custom photography, established in 2007.

    This site was born from countless discussions with fellow photographers about the misconceptions surrounding custom photography in the professional portrait industry.

    Even back then there was a recognition for the pressing need to educate both clients and photographers on the value and costs associated with professional custom photography. This FAQ site aims to address that need by showcasing what custom portrait photographers can do for you, the client and help showcase the invaluable service that excellent photographers provide to their discerning clients.

    Our Most Popular Articles for Clients Who Are Looking for a Photographer

    Finding the right photographer shouldn’t be this hard! With an oversaturated (and often confusing) photography marketplace – we’re here to help you ask the right questions, understand true value and help you find the photographer who’s genuinely right for your family.


    WHAT IS CUSTOM PHOTOGRAPHY?

    Custom photography captures your family’s authentic story through personalized collaboration – not assembly line portraits, but artistry that reflects who you truly are.


    ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

    You’re not just paying for “quick snapshots” – with a professional photographer you have a level of service, product line and premium photography skills at your service.

    Q’S TO ASK YOUR POTENTIAL PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER


    Get some guidance + our free printable guide with essential questions to ask before hiring the RIGHT photographer.


    A thank you to our contributing photographers…
  • lori morrow
  • paula swift
  • marianne drenthe
  • corey farrar

    • With thanks to the following photographers. Individual image credits* are shown on each photo:

    – Paula Swift of Paula Swift Photography from the Boston, MA area

    – Corey Farrar of Simply Corey Photography in North Atlanta, Georgia

    – Lori Morrow of Lori Morrow Photography in the Greater Boston area

    – Marianne Drenthe of Marmalade Photography in Chicago, IL and its’ suburbs

    All articles are written by Marianne Drenthe of Marmalade Photography, Chicago area. A public thank you to all other original sources, cited where referenced.

    *any images without watermark are ©Marianne Drenthe/Marmalade Photography

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