Xavier.



Over the past two years I photographed this wonderful family. I think it's a huge honour and responsibility to record these sort of milestones to any photographer. I don't consider myself a family photographer, however, when someone comes to me and we "click" with them on every level, I know that we got foundation for creative collaboration and opportunity to create interesting images.

What started as one simple maternity photo shoot, led to another session when Xavier was just born, and then to another when he turned one.

What you see here, is final layout design of a photo album. The design is already approved and sent to production. 11"x14" vertical prints will be put together into a black leather bound book. I will update this post with pictures once book arrives.

I won't bore you any longer. I only hope that chemistry of this family comes through these images and you'll enjoy them as much as I enjoyed creating them.

Regards,
Sasha.
www.kravetzphotographics.com

*Click on images to open full screen viewer.

Before and After the Birth

There was no way I was going to let Annik leave without getting her pictures taken, when she and Jean-Francois came to book a session for their about-to-be-born son.

Annik was smiling, laughing, full of live and energy, and due like next day. When she humbly asked if there was any chance I could take some maternity pictures today, I already knew where and how I'm going to shoot her.  Turned out Annik had ideas of her own as well (like that before/after birth shot). So, Anya and I packed our gear and went to the guys' place to shoot their concept. It was very warm evening, when we were done, so I convinced the guys to continue our shoot outside.

And day or two later, little Andre was born.