Category Archives: Grand Rapids Family Photography

What to wear for family photos | Terri Gillis Photography

My clients tell me again and again that the hardest and most stressful part of planning for their family photo session is what they’re going to be wearing. When they ask for advice my first response is always…”Stay away from uniforms.  Outfits should coordinate not match.” I can not emphasize this enough. In 1970 it […]

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Family Beach Session |Terri Gillis Photography 2013

I just had to highlight this beach session and give a shout out to this family for….. 1.) Being on time, prepared  and excited for this session! 2.) Not leaving during the session even though they  probably wanted to. 3.) Being super patient with me.  This is our very first time working together and this […]

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What to bring to your Child’s photo session| Terri Gillis Photography

This is Clara’s 3rd Session as part of her set of photos for her First Year. She is FULL of life, energy and just a little doll. She’s so much fun! The great thing about this session is her Mom put thought not just into her outfit but to spice it up she brought along […]

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Jaxson -8 months | Grand Rapids Michigan Family Portrait Photography| Terri Gillis Photography

Sweet Jaxson came in for a session last week.  At 8 months he’s sitting up and on the move.  This age is so fun because I swear they have developed a sense of humor and are amused by the funniest little things.  He is just darling!  Could his eyes be any darker? Jaxson’s Dad sent […]

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Seasons |Grand Rapids Newborn Photography| Terri Gillis Photography

After a MUCH needed 2 weeks off what was supposed to by my last post of the 2012 is now my first post of the 2013.   It’s a different season here now despite the Christmas tree in my living room or the wall calendar that says December on it.  I’m tying up lose ends, […]

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