We get asked a lot do we do Communion Portraits. It’s a FAQ doncha know. Well the answer to that is of course ‘Yes. We do. We do do.’ How and ever! We dont stand around outside the church and snap shot each child as they emerge or indeed pose them all on the altar. No. That, we don’t do. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Nothing at all in fact. It’s just not our style. So, if you like our style, then you might like to try it our way. If you still prefer the other way then that’s just fine with us too. No offence taken like. Coz that’s just the kinda gurls we are here at Fotissima. To each their own.

We like to wait til all the fuss is over. it can be a few days or a few weeks later. There are sooo many other things that need to be thought about on the day of a First Holy Communion before the photos. You know there is. And that’s ok. Just like on the day of a wedding (only ever so slightly LESS things). All these things are usually written all over a person’s photo face, even though they may not be aware of it. So. Let’s get all that out of the way then. And when you’ve got nothing else to be fretting over. When you want to have some fun with a photo shoot. When you’re not bothered about the pristine condition of the clothes. When you want to do something ‘Arty’. Who you gonna call? Yes. Lola + Maj.

We can turn it into a family photo shoot and get everyone involved. You can bring a change of clothes for a more casual look too. Or make it all about the Comunicant. Whatever you prefer. The adults normally don’t like to get in on the act “Oh I HATE having my photo taken!” but are very glad they did afterwards. Very, we tells ye. Very.

Lately we had the very great pleasure of photographing Brianna in her Communion dress. She’s our kinda kid is Brianna. When we were waiting to meet her we had already commented on her funky hat and converse boots without realising she was the little girl we were to be shooting. She was dead cool and instinctively knew what to do. Kids can be so much better in front of the camera than adults. So less self-concious God bless them. Mammy Aisling was a bit reluctant to be in any of the photos but just imagine how precious these photos will be in a few short years. Priceless. And just look how well Aisling’s *look* works in this photo…the striking hair, the dangly earrings, the glasses…Tome. We’re loving it Ais. Loving it.