Oct
19
2020I fell in love with the B family the instant Kayla inquired for these Simple Dreamy Cake Smash Photos Greenville SC. Kayla’s biggest question was “Ella never sits still. She’s a mover. Will it be worth it to even try to get these photos?” YES!
It might look like cake smash pictures are all sitting still cute docile babies, but that’s just not true. Each cake smash session is a like wrangling a whole frosting covered zoo! There will be running, crawling, crying, baby chase downs, and, yes, FROSTING everywhere when we’re done. I even have to clean my camera after each cake smash session!
Ella behaved just as Kayla anticipated. But I have a plan for active babies. When they first arrive, one year old are a little cautious. They tend to cling to their parents and stare curiously around. This is when I take family and individual photos on my bed. When babies start trying to crawl off the bed, it’s time for cake!
I also keep mom and dad super close to baby at all times so they feel comfortable. One year olds have some stranger anxiety that’s perfectly normal so I recommend to my parent to bring clothing that’s comfortable to move in especially during the frosting extravaganza. And Ella did not disappoint on frosting! There was frosting all over mom, dad, me, the little bookshelf, and even my exit door!
Even big brother had to get a little frosting action!
I mean look at this mischievous face! Baking Sweet Scents‘ semi-naked cakes (that I include with your session fee) are just this good!
Finally, when your baby starts to get bored with frosting, I finish the session in a bubble bath. I often say that one year olds typically cry either during the bath or during the cake, but rarely during both. Ella cried during neither, but she was clearly a little high on frosting!
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Oct
05
2020I’ve seen this beautiful family for classic studio family photography Greenville, SC five times this year. You can see Whitney’s Maternity session here, and then Abel’s newborn, Three month, Six month session by clicking each individual link. It’s been so beautiful to see Sloan and Abel grow and develop.
At this session, Sloan was the clear star. She wanted to wear something from my client wardrobe rather than what mama picked out and we were cream fits most every color scheme. Sloan loved her mama and dad cuddles so much.
You can really tell how much Josh and Whitney adore their little ones. I’ve been so grateful to watch that love develop.
Nine months is one of my very favorite ages to photograph in the first year. Abel, like all nine month olds, is able to sit steadily, move by crawling or scooting, didn’t have stranger anxiety yet, and has so much personality!!! Abel was even able to stand supported. He was so strong!
Sloan adores Abel. She wants to hold him and squeeze him and love on him. It’s precious to see her emulating her parent’s affection.
Did I mention that Sloan totally stole to the show during this session? My clients all pick their images from a proof gallery so that I’m sure that they get that “one face” that their child makes the most. Sloan’s cheesy smile is the one face that is so uniquely hers. I always smile editing such silly joy. But this angry face (daddy asked her to show it to me) had me almost it tears laughing. Sloan has so much personality!
Whitney, thank you for sharing your beautiful family with me! I can’t wait to see you at Abel’s cake smash soon!
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Aug
24
2020I’ve really loved getting to know Josh, Whitney, Sloan, and Abel through their Studio Baby Plan Photography Greenville SC. If you’d like to look at their other sessions, here is Whitney’s Maternity Session, Abel’s Newborn, and Abel’s 3 month session. I can’t believe were already up to 6 months!
Six Month Pictures
Six months is one of my favorite ages to photograph. Babies at six months have a budding personality. They’re curious, they laugh easily, and they don’t yet have stranger anxiety. Abel was no exception!
I love Abel’s rosy cheeks, but by far his sweetest feature is still all those glorious baby rolls! Just feast your eyes on the cuteness!
Sibling Pictures During a Session
One of the things that I love is including big siblings and family images during baby plan sessions. Sloan is two and she’s a sheer delight of fast motion and sassy personality.
Sloan also makes the best cheese face. And Whitney and Josh love it so much that they choose cheese face images every session. Sloan and Abel are truly delighted in for everything they are.
Sloan adores Abel. This series of sibling images makes my heart so happy! However, I do really wonder how Abel must taste 🙂
Detail Images
One of my favorite parts of being a Greenville SC Baby Photographer is taking little detail images. Babies grow up so fast. I want you to be able to remember all their little rolls and the way they fit into your arms.
Booking your Own Series of First Year Sessions
Are you looking to book your own Studio Baby Plan Photography Greenville SC? Or maybe you just want to book a six month session or a cake smash? I’d love to hear what you have in mind. It’s a joy to give you timeless, emotional images of your little ones. Drop me a note about your dream session by clicking here.
Aug
17
2020I was so excited for Claire’s Girly Tutu and Pearls Cake Smash Photography Session Simpsonville SC! I’ve photographed Claire as a newborn, at 3 months, at 6 months, and now it was time for her one year session. Claire’s mom Lindsey has always been super involved in planning Claire’s sessions. Lindsey has chosen adorable outfits, Lindsey’s own baby dresses, and including a simple white onesie to focus on Claire’s inherent beauty. So it’s no surprise that Lindsey creatively designed Claire’s set. She handmade this banner and tutu! 
I loved seeing Lindsey’s vision come true! Lindsey and I also collaborated with Christine at Baking Sweet Scents for this adorable (and dairy free) smash cake. Each session includes a semi-naked cake like this one from Baking Sweet Scents. Lindsey added sprinkles and color to her order and I love the effect! 
Claire LOVED Baking Sweet Scents cake. She even hugged and face planted into it. It was glorious. Claire even had to enjoy the frosting with her toes! We laughed so hard we could barely breathe. 
Not all babies love their cake as much as Claire did, but every baby is equally emotional about cake. From tears to screaming horror at the sticky substance on their hands to feeding cake to mom and siblings, all one year olds react uniquely. 
Before these cake smash images we also took some simple portraits. You can see Lindsey’s unique style in her beautiful wardrobe choices for Claire. And I love that Lindsey also opted for family photos. 
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Aug
16
2020I was so excited to see Reagan and her family for Classic Timeless One Year Old Photography Greer SC. This is my third session with Reagan this year. I got to see her as a newborn (click here to see the whole session) and at six months old (click here to see the six month session). It’s such a joy to watch Quiet Graces Babies Grow up! Here are a couple of pictures from her first two sessions!
Simple Timeless One Year Old Portraits
We started Reagan’s session with some portraits. I love how you can see her personality in the two images below. She just HAD to pull that bow right off her head!
Like most one year olds, Reagan had a little bit of stranger anxiety. She wasn’t quite sure of of me. But she did warm up during these portraits and even let mama Heather dart out of the room to borrow some clothing from the studio wardrobe for herself and big sister Emery. 
The outfit that Reagan is wearing in this portrait set is also part of the studio wardrobe. The green silk skirted set is a studio favorite from Cora and Violet’s Shop.
Studio Sibling and Family Pictures
Once Emory and Heather were dressed we took some images of everyone together. Often mama’s shy away from being in pictures, but one of my favorite things about Heather is that she always jumps in the images. Her bravery is a beautiful example for these sweet girls and they’ll always remember how much she adored them!
Emery hammed it up for me this session! It was a joy to capture these smiles because Emery takes more time to warm up than most 8 year olds. I drew her an elephant to sit on and let her take home some of the posing paper after the session. I think that helped. 
These mama and daughter cuddles are my absolute favorites from this session!
Emotional Simple Studio Cake Smash
Finally, we finished the session with a cake smash! Christine of Baking Sweet Scents makes a semi-naked cake for all of my cake smash session that’s included in your session fee. Most clients opt for plain cream frosting, but Heather went super pink and girly for Reagan and I love it! 
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