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I had so much fun playing with different edits. I tried some matte, some soft and some vibrant. There were so many options and gorgeous models. Who knew that there were so many talented models right here in Salt Lake?! Let me know which edits you all prefer in the comments below! 

First thing first. You have to glue the smaller (9in) plate to the top of the bucket. This will help cover up the spout and nodges on the side. All you have to do is use a standard glue gun to line the inside of the bucket and then plop the plate in the center. the glue does dry qiuckly so you have about 30 seconds to get it adjusted.

Next you take the 10 inch square of fabric. (I chose a very stretchy jersey cotton fabric.) Drape the fabric over the top plate and cut off the corners so the fabric is more circular. Then glue the edges of the fabric toe the edge of the bucket. Remember to pull it tight so you get a nice flat top.

Next step is probably the hardest. I think it took us 3 tries to final get a system that worked. Putting the fabric around the actual bucket. The best way is to start by gluing the large square of fabric (10x25 inches) around the edge of the plate which will cover the loose fabric already there. 

Once you glue it all the way around take the top edge, stretch the fabric so it is tight and glue it to the bottom of the bucket. Work your way around and remember to pull tightly to eliminate bunching. Once you make it almost all the way around pull the bottom flap and cut it straight. Side note when you get to the end you need to create a dart and tuck it under the lip of the bucket.

Once you get the hard part out of the way there is only two more steps before the fun part. The bottom plate. Super easy stretch the fabric and glue it to the bottom of the 12 inch dinner plate. Cut the excess fabric off the bottom of the plate and then glue the top and bottom pieces together. 

Now that you have the base all done decorate to your hearts content!

Well I admit that when they are newborns they are easier to work with asleep because they are super squirmmy, but they are babies and babies do what they want. Plus I mean babies have some of the most stunning eyes. I do love the typical newborn poses like where they are propped up on their arms or curled up on their folded arms, but I am a sucker for a good close up. When they are awake they do like to move but that is ok. This little guy gave me some priceless facial expressions. So sleeping or awake you can capture some great memories of their first days.

ow and here I thought toddlers and infants were tough. I commend anyone who does pet photography. Trying to get them to sit still, look at the camera and not sic the treat out of the hand bribing them was rough, but I loved it! My sister asked me on my recent trip up to Seattle to get some shots of her two dogs/children Blaine and Millie because Blaine is getting old and gave us quite the health scare. Luckily he has appeared to bounce back and promises us more time. Battling the rain, which Seattle is famous for, added to our struggles since the stubborn old guy did not want to sit on the cold cement. After kneeling on it can't say I blame the guy. Overall I found the experience positive after I went through all the photos and saw their personalities leaping off the computer screen. This is now something for me to consider marketing myself as a pet photographer, so I will be on the hunt for some test models (dogs, cats, etc. shoot me an email and I will take the first few for a free session)  I always love comments and feedback. Click on the link below to follow me on facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/JennSparksPhotography