Jun
24
2019Classic Three Month Baby Pictures Greenville SC are so much fun in the studio!
This age is full of absolutely priceless expressions. Your baby will progress from frowning, to crying, to giggling, to sleeping, to just being content in the span of just a few minutes. Claire was no exception; she shared all the emotions with us. So much so that I even made a little montage of her soft proofed (unedited) images which you can see below. You’ll see corners of blankets missing, a bit of baby acne, and some scratches that I removed for her parent’s selected images.
What is soft proofing? Well, I really want my clients to see and PICK their final images. I recognize that if I select the 15, 30, or more photos from your session that I’m going to miss “that face” or “the way she always stretches.” So my clients receive a soft proof gallery after their session showcasing the best in focus non-repeated images regardless of faces or actions. Clients choose their favorites for me to edit. I find this is a win for every client. Below you can see the edited images from Claire’s session and how they compare to the proof images.
While we got our fair share of awake images, Claire was so tired for her session. She fussed a little and then was rocked to sleep by her sweet mama Lindsey. I took this opportunity to get some creative new images of their family and I love how they turned out!
I especially love this sweet close up of Claire’s little face and I can’t decide if I like color or black and white more! Which is your favorite?
When Claire woke up we finished the session with the following images in an outfit from her mama Lindsey’s childhood. Aren’t these the sweetest memories?
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Jun
17
2019Creating Classic Timeless Simple Newborn Photography Simpsonville SC makes my heart sing. A cream blanket, a black blanket, a cream curtained wall, and a prop nest with a set of earthy browns will perfectly highlight the simple yet divine beauty of your sweet little one. Greyson was perfectly sleepy for his session and we were able to create simple timeless magic to record all of his beauty. Click below to watch the session slideshow or continue scrolling through this post to see some of my very favorites.
My favorite images from Greyson’s session are these family images. So often parents (especially new mamas) are fearful of being in the images. Your body has just created a little human and the shape of it has changed dramatically. I know this feeling well. I work hard to create images that minimize the temporary change in your body and showcase the love and beauty of your new family. In fact, I’m 5′ 9″ and use a 3 step ladder to get to best angles possible. Greyson will always know how much his parents loved him from the very start.
All images in my sessions are provided in both color and monochrome (black and white). Most often the clear favorite is the color image, but I can’t choose a favorite in many of Greyson images! Which do you like best? Color or black and white?
Daddy swooping in with the hairbrush made my heart explode and Greyson laugh out loud!
Are you looking to capture the beauty of your sweet newborn in photography? I’d love to create Classic Timeless Simple Newborn Photography Simpsonville SC for your family. Start telling me about your dream session, but dropping me a line ( <— Click here). I can’t wait to hear about your baby and help you remember every tiny, gorgeous, simple detail.
Jun
13
2019I was so excited about Kalyn and Robert‘s request for Magnolia’s Retro Picnic Girls Cake Smash Photography Greenville SC! Kaylyn and Robert vlogged their session at the studio. So if you’d like to see a behind the scenes of a cake smash session, click here.
When Kalyn mentioned a retro theme to Magnolia’s images, my first thoughts were FLOWERS. Lots of flowers. lemons, and strawberries. I had fun to creating this little scene for the portraits before the cake smash. However, I had more fun watching Kalyn and Robert’s miracle baby crawl through the set at lightning speed. With her early arrival and extensive NICU stay, seeing her move that fast daily has to be sheer joy!
For the smash portion of the session, Christine at Baking Sweet Scents created a special order dairy free blush frosted naked cake. It was beautiful! I decorated it with a bit of lace and some purple ribbon and strung up a magnolia banner. Your cake and simple decor are included in your cake smash session fee. I love collaborating with you and Baking Sweet Scents to create something that’s perfect for your vision.
After cake, babies are invited to take a bath. For some babies, it’s just necessary before they get back in a car seat covered in frosting. But for all babies, it’s an opportunity for a few more photos before they go home. Magnolia LOVED the bath more than the cake as you can see.
Tonight, Kalyn and Robert’s story of infertility and pregnancy will be featured on UP TV’s Expecting. Click here and here and here to see some preview videos. I hope you’ll tune in!
Looking to book your own cake smash session? Maybe a Retro Picnic Girls Cake Smash Photography Greenville SC? I’d love to be considered to create a special set and special memories for your family. Click here to contact me.
Jun
10
2019I loved meeting Holly for her Classic Simple Studio Maternity Photos Simpsonville, SC.
I love when mama’s book a maternity session because it’s so fun to show each woman the beauty in carrying a child. There’s so much selflessness involved in sharing your body with another soul. I think the selflessness is what creates the pregnancy “glow.”
I also love meeting my clients before their newborn sessions. It’s so good for my mamas to be familiar with me and the studio before the newborn session.
But even more so, it’s amazing to have memories of what you really looked like while expecting a miracle.
Looking to book your Classic Simple Studio Maternity Photos Simpsonville, SC? My maternity mini sessions are quick at about 30 minutes for a couple and 1 hour for a family. Each session also includes a full studio wardrobe so you don’t have to purchase any maternity dresses!
Contact me today for more information or to book your session by clicking here.
Jun
06
2019I love creating timeless relational studio maternity family photography Greenville SC and I really loved creating it for the J family! In order from left to right, meet Beth, Emily, Jacob, and tiny John. I’m really not sure if I love the whole family posed image best or if I like the “Tickle Emily” image more. I’m leaning toward the tickle Emily image because this girl was a BLAST to play with in the studio.
Emily had my heart as soon as she picked out this extra long “princess” dress from the studio wardrobe and wanted to twirl in it. And John was one of the easiest two year olds I have had in the studio EVER. Beth and Jacob and doing an amazing job raising these two lovely little souls.
And you can see the beauty and connection in their relationships in these images together. I love the kisses, hand holding, snuggles, and giggles.
Beth, Jacob, Emily, and John all borrowed from my studio wardrobe. I love providing timeless outfits for everyone to wear. It’s one less thing to stress about when booking your session. And you can go all cream (my favorite!) and not worry about staining anything 😉
Beth’s gown was made by the lovely Sew Trendy Fashion and Accessories. It’s probably the most used gown in my mama wardrobe and it’s no wonder why! The gown is universally flattering.
I feel like mama and daddy rarely get pictures with just the two of them after their wedding photos. So I always try to sneak a few of these in together at the maternity session, even if the session is family focused 😉
Beth and Jacob, I can’t wait to serve you and all three of your precious ones again soon. Thank you for choosing me! 
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