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I'm Sophia Lemon, and I photograph ridiculously happy people, love baseball, and consume loose leaf tea like it's going out of style. This show is for you, the type of ridiculously happy person I love to work with. Together we are going to step out of our discomfort, self doubt, and self consciousness, and embrace the natural joy that can be found in our lives each day. Because happiness isn’t found in cars and vacation homes. My passion is found in self love and self care, and I am heavily ...
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Wondering how I get those beautiful and natural photographs of people? That's what this episode is all about! If you've ever felt unhappy with photographs of yourself, I bet I know the reason why. It's because you're trying to look like someone else. But being yourself is what makes everyone around you love you. Listen to this episode for my advice…
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Get the Picture Perfect Guide at http://pictureperfect.guide-This episode is all about bringing your skin, your hair, and your body together with your mind so that you not only look fantastic for your next special event or photo op, but that you feel even better!-See the photos that go with this episode at http://sophialemon.com/13-Join the communi…
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Get the Picture Perfect Guide at http://pictureperfect.guide - Get all the show notes at http://sophialemon.com/we -Having a bad day? Everyone does. And frankly, life would be boring if it were stress free. Still, it's a good idea to have some easy and effective strategies to turn a bad day into a good day when you're feeling like you just aren't g…
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To see the pictures that go along with this episode go to http://sophialemon.com/11-To download my Picture Perfect Guide go to http://pictureperfect.guide-As a photographer I’m often asked, “How do I take better photos of my family?” In the past I’ve sat down with friends to explain the physics of photography. I’ve struggled through the settings on…
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Camera Upgrade: The Best Camera for Parents and Vacationers
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Check out the show notes at http://sophialemon.com/10-Thinking of purchasing a new camera to document your family or next big trip? Listen to this for the best camera upgrade, and 10 reasons to upgrade.-Here is the camera you should get: none! The camera you already have will probably do the trick. I bet the camera you’re looking at is packed with …
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Unplugged Wedding: Why And How To Unplug Your Guests
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Join the Facebook community at http://sophialemon.com/facebook -In 2013 I attended my first wedding as a guest since I started working as a wedding photographer. Every 5 minutes I found myself in a panic and reaching for my camera. But it wasn't there! It was weird. Much to the surprise of other guests, I didn't take my camera with me. And it prove…
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Copyright Law And What It Means For Your Family And Wedding Photos
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See all the notes for this show at http://sophialemon.com/8 and join the community on Facebook at http://sophialemon.com/FacebookCopyright law is a little bit convoluted. I admit it! As a photographer I care a lot about it, but even I find it difficult to decipher. In fact I had a heck of a time reading the Canadian Copyright Act when researching t…
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What To Wear (And Not Wear) For Family Photos
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See the photos that go with this episode at http://sophialemon.com/7 - Join the Facebook community at http://sophialemon.com/facebook - When you're trying to create a beautiful and timeless family portrait it is important that you choose the right clothing. Just Google bad family portraits to see why. You'll find lots of hilarious outfits and conce…
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How To Get Your Kids To Behave For Family Portraits
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See the photos that go with this episode at http://sophialemon.com/6-I photographed the cutest little almost-two-year-old last week in the Niagara Region. I spent 3 hours with him and his family. He showed me his mechanic skills, how he cuts the grass with his dad, and his garden. In that 3 hours there was a lot of laughter, some intense curiosity,…
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Join the Facebook Community: http://sophialemon.com/facebookFollow my shenanigans on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ridiculouslyhappypplThanks to Benjamin Edward for my super cool caricature and Bensound for my awesome beats.To see the photos that go along with this episode and to contact me directly go to sophialemon.com/5.Here's your tips for ke…
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30 Day Beauty Regiment for Brides and Bridesmaids
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Between confirming your flowers, finalizing your cake, and managing your soon-to-be in-laws, the weeks before the wedding can be a complete, exhausting blur. Your family and other guests will hound you with questions, your coordinator will be buzzing your phone constantly, and your bridesmaids will insist on a wild bachelorette party, leaving you n…
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How To Choose the Best Location for Your Portraits
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Choosing the perfect location is an important part of the portrait process. It's also a very difficult one. In fact, if a deeply meaningful location doesn't immediately pop into your head you might be absolutely stumped. Most of my clients stare blankly at me when this question comes up, and many just defer to me for the final decision. But choosin…
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The expectations for our teens are high, and the consequences for not meeting them can seem absolutely life-shattering. Add bullying, anxiety, and depression to that, and it's no surprise that the teens in our lives will experience low self esteem. It is heart breaking. As adults, there are a few things we can do to repair and improve their self co…
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