This distinguished portrait of Abraham Lincoln was taken by professional photographer Matthew B. Brady during the 1860 presidential campaign. At the time, Lincoln was unknown to most Americans and the political cartoonists were depicting him unkindly – as a gangly, ugly country bumpkin. To combat this depiction, Lincoln hired a professional photographer, Matthew B. Brady, to make his portrait. Satisfied that Brady’s portrait did indeed depict him as an intelligent, distinguished presidential choice, Lincoln’s campaign distributed the portrait throughout the country. Meanwhile, the candidate gave a pivotal speech at Cooper Union, New York. After Lincoln won the election, he credited the
Portraits in the home give children a sense of belonging and reinforce their importance in the family. This is what drives my family and child portraiture. So, how "Photo Session Ready" is your child? First, let’s consider your child’s personality. When you walk into a room full of people, does your child hide behind your leg or insist on being held, or does he venture out and clown around? I love all types of kids and during my 15+ years of photographing them I’ve learned a few tips I’d like to share to help you prepare your little munchkins for a photo session full of fun and natural smiles. The discerning child. This child might start to cry when you walk into a strange room or when
