Mar
12
2014As your Greenville SC Baby Photographer, I want your baby to be the focus of images. Therefore, I’ve filled my space with a collection of props to meet that goal.
A session with Quiet Graces provides access to all of these props. However, clients often choose to bring a few special heirloom pieces such as grandmothers Christening gown, the quilt great grandma made, the 5 generation old bassinet, or the hat auntie knitted. I’m happy to photograph these special pieces for you to remember in addition to photographing your favorite props from the studio.
Hats and Props for Greenville SC Baby Photographer
I keep to a color scheme of mostly neutral creams, browns, beiges, and gray to keep the focus on your baby. I’m slowly adding a few purples, mauves, and peachs for girls. I’m adding some olives and navy for boys. Most hats are simple bonnets and the occasional beanie style. For girls, I have some tie back headbands as well. Most of these were hand knitted while watching NCIS with my husband. Those that I did not make, I will link to the shop where I purchased them in case you’re interested in supporting their businesses.
Hats and Tiebacks for Girls
Braided Tieback: Newborn Size
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13
2014A Greenville SC Sleepy Newborn Photographer need lots of patience. Sometimes babies just don’t want to sleep.
Nine day old Nick was just content to stare at me and my big black box for a long time. He never cried during his session. Yet, he didn’t want to sleep for a long time.
But eventually, with patience, little ones always sleep. Nick first drifted off in this cozy little bowl.
And after a feeding he finally settled down to rest. Newborn sessions always run by the baby’s schedule and I follow their cues. As always, the portrait below is a bit of Photoshop Magic. Daddy’s hands never left his little boy.
My favorite images from this session are the family portraits. I love the tenderness of new love most; all those emotions surrounding this new little one.
D family, I truly enjoyed getting to know you. Nick is an adorable little guy and I look forward to watching him grow over the next year!
Dec
12
2013
Oh, sweet Everett, you made us work for all the sleepy newborn pictures in Greenville SC that we took at this session.
At just 6 days new you were powering through your first growth spurt. Your mommy was so tired that half the session’s images were a complete surprise to her 😉
And your daddy was a champion rocker and cuddler and newborn spotter. I think I may have offered him a job as my assistant.
But despite all these obstacles, there was joy in the room. You, long awaited baby, were here. The one they had hoped for and prayed for and cried over.
See your mommy and daddy weren’t sure that you would ever come to be. There was a long road walked before these even longer nine months as they waited for your arrival.
And despite all the changes you’d created and lack of sleep in those six days, never have two more grateful parents looked down at a baby as adoringly as you, Everett.
You are blessed to have such wonderful parents, sweet boy. And I am blessed to see them love you.
Sep
27
2013Photographers are a lot like parents: we pretend we don’t have favorites when in reality each season has it’s own favorite session (or child if you’re a parent).
This is my favorite Taylors SC Newborn Photography session of 2013 so far.
I’m not sure if another session from this year will be able to top it (though if you’re the competitive type, please book me and try to top it!).
Right before this session, I was able attend a newborn posing workshop that totally changed my perspective on posing and editing. I left changed and empowered with just a few simple tools that were game changers for me. I had a vision for where I wanted my photography to go and then I booked this session.
I also had the privilege of working with siblings who were older than my typical 2-3 year old siblings. This meant they could follow directions well for the elusive sibling shot. So exciting!
Chelsea is a dear friend and mentor (though I’m not sure she sees herself as that) with three older children. I adore her.
Baby Elliot was a sort of welcome surprise. And folks, he had rolls. I have never seen such a chunky adorable baby. He was just 6 days old and had the roundest pot belly and rolls on his legs and arms. He was nearly 10 pounds at birth! But Elliot was also one of the curliest and sleepiest babies I’ve ever had. He was such a joy to photograph.
While I was posting a few sneak peaks on Facebook, Chelsea wrote me these sweet words.
“Last night was a rough night and the morning has continued that pattern. But then I saw the latest picture and it just made everything better. I told you that your talent is a blessing. Thank you!” ~Chelsea
Folks, I nearly cried! I needed this affirmation so much during the season surrounding this session. Here’s the image that I posted that morning.
Okay… prepare yourself for the explosion of photos to follow. It’s too hard to pick just a few favorites from this session!
Just a visual reminder that this pose should always be completed in Photoshop.
As you can see, Dad’s or my hands never left Elliot unsupported.
And as another note: not all babies find this position comfortable. Elliot simply loved it as you can see by his smile!
Sep
05
2013When Sarah and I talked during her pre-session consult, she mentioned that the story she wanted her Greenville SC Newborn Photography session to tell was thankfulness to God because babies are a gift.
But everything seemed to stand in our way of even getting to this session. We mis-communicated once and had to reschedule, next, there was an attack of the stomach bug for her little girl, and, finally, my babysitter backed out on me last minute and I scrambled to find a replacement. I found one last minute and we finally were able to meet. In case you were wondering, this sort of thing doesn’t normally happen.
But by this time, Shawn was 19 days old. Newborns are best photographed between 5-14 days: at this age the baby still has “womb memory” and retains their ability to curl up tightly without discomfort. After the growth spurt around 3-4 days, they’re also extremely sleepy which makes my job much easier.
19 days is officially the oldest newborn I have ever photographed, but, oh, how hard we worked for some of these images. And Shawn definitely had opinions about how he wanted to be posed. I’ll write about the differences between an under 14 days newborn and a 19 day newborn for an upcoming post. I’m willing to do both, but know that your imagery will be different.
But for now I want you to hear that Sarah’s vision of thankfulness for this precious gift of God was realized in this session. I’m thankful for our ability to capture these images despite our obstacles. I’m thankful that I was able to meet him. I’m thankful that Lily, at almost 4 years old, was able to follow directions precisely for gorgeous sibling shots.
But most of all I’m super thankful for the time I was able to hold this precious bundle of joy and rock him to sleep. I was so blessed to be a part of this family’s story.
And a final one to make you laugh (because it cracks me up every time)! Shawn, I pray you’re bring your family many more laughs and lots of joy.
