Energy, Energy, Energy!!!

Energy, energy, energy... that is the name of the game with the Frey Family.  Joanne and Lars contacted me based on the recommendation of another client, the Ayres Family. 

What a wonderful family the Frey Family is!!  Their twins, Emma and Isabelle were filled with so much energy - Hmmm... in hindsight, maybe I shouldn't have given two three-year-old girls "lollipops"!!!  :)  

 
We met at Hammonds Ferry on a beautiful evening and our session was on the go, with quick location changes, different outfits and lots of different poses, were got a bunch of portraits done in a really fast amount of time!  

 
I was so happy to be able to take portraits for Lars and Joanne to send to their families in Austria and South Africa!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info
 

Merry Christmas

This time of year always finds me - no matter if gifts are purchased and wrapped, no matter if the tree is trimmed, the lights are up and there are cookies ready for Santa.  

 
This year also always finds me... reflecting on the many Christmases of years past - growing up with my family, my first Christmas with my husband, Brett and celebrating each Christmas with our beautiful children.  

 
Yes, this time of year always finds me - grateful, happy, filled with the spirit of Christmas and wishing for snow.  

 
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas from our home to yours.  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

Unique Request = Special Opportunity

A few weeks ago, I had a chance meeting with Robert Rollings, who wanted to partner with a photographer for some advertising work for his wife's real estate company - Shannon Rollings Real Estate.   

 

An email soon followed with a unique request... Can I do it at night, with the lights on and make it happen fast?  :)  Yes!  Yes! and Yes!  You guessed it - She wanted to capture a home decorated with Christmas lights, at night and needed a very fast turnaround.  One thing led to another and here is one of my portraits on the back of the "The Home Buyer" magazine!  

I love working with businesses and meeting their needs.  If you or someone you know needs portraits for brochures, websites, flyers or any other need, give me a call.  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ The Principal is on the Phone }

Is it wrong that even as an adult, when the Principal calls you, you get that worried feeling??  Well, turns out that Mrs. Churm's, the Principal at my children's school, phone call shouldn't have made me worry at all, just made me feel so honored!  

 

Mrs. Churm's grandchildren were in town from Atlanta and she asked if I was available to take portraits of two of the most adorable little girls.  

Ansley and her little sister, Audrey Claire, came to the studio in my home on a cold day.  The girls were so very sweet.  

 

As with any two-month-old, the second they fall asleep, the magic behind the camera begins.  I love watching siblings together and Ansley was such a wonderful big sister!  

Thank you for the very special honor, Mrs. Churm.  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Pond Family Giggles are the Best }

 Sometimes it is just easier for me to set up multiple sessions in one day.  And while it can be exhausting, it is always so much fun to spend the day taking portraits.  I just love it!  

 
On the day that I met with the Pond family, I had already done a session in the morning.  It was so exciting to be with the Pond family, taking portraits of them on their front porch swing.  Frick, Frack and Frog - the adorable Pond boys (their nicknames, of course) - have the best giggles I have heard!!

 
And what inspired their giggles... the trick up my sleeve - the whoopie cushion.  What a pretty setting we had in their home that was recently redone - what character and what characters those Pond boys are!!!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Entries - Life Style Session }

It is time to vote!  After all the entries we received, here are our top three nominations.  Thank you to everyone who nominated, now let's start voting!  Here is how you do it:  Go to my blog www.MaryBethsPhotography.Blogspot.com and read the entries under the title { Entries - Life Style Session } - listed below in alphabetical order.  Leave a comment on Facebook or my Blog about which family should win - it could be as simple as "The XYZ Family should win!"  Voting ends December 16th, so any comments left after that will not be counted and whoever receives the most comments will WIN a FREE Life Style Session and an album of all the portraits from the day.  The winner will be notified with a phone call and be posted on the blog on December 18th!  Start voting today and encourage your friends and family to visit my Facebook page to vote, too!  (This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.)

The Ayres Family

The Ayres Family are such a wonderful and special family and friends of ours.  They do such cool and different things together and always as a family.  Their kids are so much apart of what they do and they always do things so that their kids can be apart of it too.  From camping trips to days at the lake or the park so crafts at home.  They give their kids the best of best experiences and fun times.  They would make the perfect family to follow around for the day!!  You will have a blast with them. 

The Blankenship Family
Picture this... the story of a family's reconciliation happens over Christmas.  That is what is happening for the Blankenships this year.  After losing touch for many years due to divorce, relocation and busy lives, four generations of the Blankenship family will gather together for the first time this Christmas.  People from ages 5 to 90 will gather together and blend the stories of their lives in North Augusta and celebrate.  The true meaning of the Christmas season will be living proof in the Blankenship family as they rebuild relationships and foster new ones.  What better way to document this momentous occasion than with a Life Style Session!! 

The Lehi Family

I really believe Terrie Lehi is an angel walking the earth.  She is a dedicated mother, wife, friend, and employee.  She seems to take everything in stride, keeping all situations in perspective about what are the most important things in life, God and her family and friends.  And she has boundless energy and dedication to making life better and happier for others.  Terrie is the type of person who doesn’t realize the impression she makes on others or the joy she brings to everyone’s life, simply by being herself.  She is selfless, always putting the needs of others first.  I think a “Life Style” session would be a wonderful treat for her and her family and a great way to capture the love of her family.

{ A December to Remember }

Attention all MEN: Do you have something special up your sleeve planned for this Christmas?  

Is that someone special in your life going to receive a very sparkly surprise this Christmas holiday?  

 

I would love to capture your engagement with portraits for you to remember always.  What better way to document the beginning of your love story than with portraits!!  Look at how I captured weddings from this past year and visit my website www.MaryBethsPhotography.info!  Give me a call at 803.634.0596 or email me at mb_photography@bellsouth.net   

 

 

{ A Change of Venue }

One of the battles a photographer faces when taking portraits outside is the weather.  And due to wet ground from the night before the Loose Family's session, we had to make a fast change.  

We decided to go to Hammond's Ferry and used the backyard and patio of Melissa's brother.  

 

We were so close to the water and had such great opportunities for different portraits - the day worked out just lovely!

 
Melissa and I are both in a Mother's Club and her children Thayer and Vivian are friends with my children.  It turned out to be a great session and I was so thankful we were able to make the location switch!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info