{ A Touching Newborn Portrait Session }

I was really touched when I took sweet baby Riley’s portraits.  Her Dad is in the military and has been deployed to Afghanistan for a year.  Nicole called me to capture Riley and her husband Ryan before his deployment.  What a sweet, beautiful family and what a touching moment looking through my camera at them.  

Nicole and Ryan decided to purchase my Baby Plan called “First Year Moments” - a fantastic way to capture your child’s amazing first year of life.  It includes a newborn session, 3 months, 6 months and a one year.  Nicole brought a sweet hat with Riley’s name on it and I was able to use a cute new hat I had recently purchased.  Thank you to Ryan for your service to defend freedom and thank you to all our troops for protecting us.  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Sydney's Outfit Changes }

Sydney is 9 months old… I just can’t believe it! What a fantastic portrait session, complete with a trunk full  of different clothes! Sydney’s Mom always comes well prepared with fabulous outfits and a vision of exactly what she is looking for out of her portrait session.

What a wonderful time we had together and I can’t wait to watch Sydney grow! www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Sweet Ella is Six Months Old! }

Sweet Ella and her family joined me for a Family Portrait Session at Living History Park one summer evening and what a beautiful night!  I met Ella’s family through the secretary at my children’s school, Cathey Ferrell.  

Ella is Cathey’s granddaughter and what a cutie-pie.  A special thanks to Cathey, who came along for the portrait session and was able to help me  get Ella to smile.  With Family Portrait Sessions, families receive individual portraits, along with the whole family.  Thank you to Marianne and RC for spending the evening with me!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ The Pruett Family and Their Smiles }

Melanie Pruett and I met when she was Brenna’s teacher at First Baptist Preschool! What a beautiful family and so full of energy!!  Melanie, her husband Sam and their daughters Olivia and Mia joined me at Hammond’s Ferry for a fun portrait session.

  

Olivia and Mia were just so very silly and would just giggle, giggle, giggle.  I had to enlist the help of an old trusted friend… the whoopee cushion… to get collective smiles on command and my good buddy didn’t let me down!  I just loved watching the girls read their books – I can’t help it – this just warmed the former teacher in me!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ A Well-Prepared Seider Family }

I cannot believe that it has been so long since this FABULOUS portrait session.  Back in May, the Seider Family, Keely, Charles, Kailyn and Cooper joined me in Hammond’s Ferry on a beautiful evening.  We used the burgundy couch as part of the session and… if I do say… didn’t it look fabulous??!!??  Keely and her family are repeat clients and Kailyn and my little “mini-me” Brenna are good buddies, so this was such a fun session for me.  

Keely came prepared with coordinated outfits AND a vision for what she wanted in her home.  She purchased nine 8x10 portraits to frame in her hallway.  I just LOVE IT when my customers come with a plan on where they are going to put portraits in their home.  And if you need some assistance, I will come to your home (with a special little treat) for a custom home viewing session.  We can work together to figure out where is best to place your new, beautiful portraits.  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Madeline is One! }

Happy First Birthday Madeline Ayres!  Can you even take all the cuteness?  I was so excited to have Madeline visit my studio for her Smash the Cake session to celebrate her one year birthday!  

Using natural light, studio lights, a pink backdrop and my white wicker chair, Madeline was the start of the show and a true delight to take portraits of and celebrate her big day.  

If you would like to capture your child’s big “Moments” during their first year, take a look at my “First Year Moments” Plan, which includes newborn, 6 months, 9 months and a 1 year cake smash sessions. 

In this "First Year Moments" plan you will receive 5 digital images from each session, a cake for your smash the cake session and 10x20 gallery mount storyboard that will include portraits of your choice from each of the 4 sessions to remember the whole year! This plan is $800 and can be paid all at once or in 4 installments. Prints and products are purchased separately.   www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Lovebug Skylar }

I just love portrait sessions with Skylar.  

Since she was born, I have been fortunate enough to capture such important milestones in her life and this session was no different.  

This very active one-year-old is as cute as a button.  We met at Brick Pond Park and were able to visit different parts of the park, which was important, because this little lovebug is walking and always on the go. 

Thanks, Skylar, for making my day and my job so easy!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Giddy for Gold - Your Chance to Win Big }

We are GIDDY FOR GOLD at the Cooper house.  As you followed us along our cup stacking Jr. Olympic journey and variety of medals won by our children and as we all have been watching the Olympics in London, I just couldn't help myself but become overwhelmed with all those medals.  I knew the only way to pass along all this Olympic and USA pride was to offer a special promotion to my FABULOUS clients. 

So, how about this one to hang around your neck??  Book a Fall session by August 12 (not-so-ironically the end of the Olympics in London) and you will be entered into a drawing to win a Mary Beth's Photography Gold, Bronze or Silver Medal!  Our Bronze Medalist wins a custom-created 2013 Calendar with the photo of  your choice from your session.  

Our Silver Medalist receives 25 custom-designed Christmas Cards and our Gold Medalist goes home with 50 custom-designed Christmas Cards.  You know you need Christmas Cards this year and why not book now to have a chance to win big at the Mary Beth's Photography Summer Olympic Giveaway!  Contact me today at MaryBeth@MaryBethsPhotography.info or call me (803) 634-0596.  Send this along to your friends and family, too!  Go Team USA!!

{ Jamie and Craig - A Wedding to Remember }

I mean, really, could you get any cuter than Jamie and Craig?  They got married on the land of her future house, she wore cowboy boots, they used sparklers....  seriously... so stinkin’ cute! 

Jamie and Craig were referred to me by a previous wedding client, Shannon and Jamie booked the wedding at the January Bridal Show I attended, which guaranteed her a free 10x20 storyboard.  

The only problem is... what picture should they choose?  There wasn’t a bad portrait in the bunch - these wonderful people are beautiful both on the inside and outside.  

With the unique knowledge and assistance of my second shooter, Michelle Williams of mywilliamsphoto.com, we were able to try some fabulous lighting techniques.  

Thank you Jamie and Craig for letting me share in your special day.   www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

Living History Park and the Stalvey Family

I can’t believe how much Living History Park in North Augusta amazes me every time I go there - this picturesque park is home to streams, bridges and an open grass field.

Even though it does require a reservation, it is worth it, because it is a photographer’s dream outdoor shooting location.  

I was so excited to meet Layne, Chad and their daughter, Noah at Living History Park one beautiful evening!  And what a delightful family.  

Noah is such a sweet little girl who was just all smiles!  Look at all the ways we used the park to capture this beautiful family.   www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

 

Seniors 2012 - Alyssa and Mekayla

Ya’ll know how I feel about people’s eyes - they always tell me a story, especially from behind my camera.  When I am hired to do Senior Portraits, I find myself transported back to that time in my life - a time of uncertainty, excitement and adventure!  I was so excited to spend such a fabulous time with two beautiful young women who graduated in May, Mekayla and Alyssa, taking their Senior Portraits.

Mekayla’s Mom is a hair designer where I get my hair done and my stylist/friend Keely referred her.  We did two sessions for Mekayla, a recent Fox Creek High School graduate, an outdoor one at The Stewart House and a cap and gown at Hammond’s Ferry.  Mekayla is just gorgeous. 

Alyssa, a recent North Augusta High School graduate and a future USC-Aiken attendee, also had two super fun sessions that spanned two seasons.  Alyssa had an outdoor Fall session and an indoor Spring session.  Isn’t she just so beautiful?!?

Mekayla and Alyssa each received 25 custom-designed announcements that really stood out from the crowd.  And now you can too!  Book your senior portrait session with me and receive 25 unique, custom-designed senior announcement cards and a 5x7!   www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Find The Fish Scavenger Hunt Winner!!! }

 Thank you so much to all those that entered!!! I hope you enjoyed "Finding the Fish"!!

The winner is......Nickie Cagle!!!  Congratulations!!!
She found all the fish....there was a Fish in EVERY portrait!!!

Thanks again to all who entered!!! 

Here are the lovely prizes that Nickie wins:

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( Summer Fun Scavenger Hunt )

To kick off summer, Mary Beth's Photography is offering a Summer Fun Scavenger Hunt with the chance to win a bunch of great prizes!!!   Here is what the Grand Prize Winner will receive:

Thirty-one Utility Tote Bag Monogrammed (show them some love by asking to join her group by clicking on her company's name or by clicking here!)

Beach-ista T-Shirt (show them some love, too at www.Facebook.com/IstaTees) 

$50 Gift Card for Carrabba's, Bone Fish Grill or Outback Steakhouse

AND

$100 off a Session with Mary Beth's Photography

Here is how you play!  Between May 10 and May 17th, watch the attached video, write down the numbers you see on the photos where the fish is "hidden".  Send the numbers along to me either on my Facebook page www.Facebook.com/MaryBethsPhotography or on my blog www.MaryBethsPhotography.Blogspot.com.  

Then give me a call or send me a message and book a session in 2012 and you will be entered in the giveaway!


Click below to watch the video!  Select 720pHD instead of 360p for best full screen viewing.  Simply select 360p and it will give you that option.

Everyone who finds all the fish and books a session in 2012 will be entered in the giveaway drawing for all the fabulous prizes listed above and the winner will be announced on May 18, 2012.  (Winner must be in the local North Augusta area or must pay all travel expenses - except for Hilton Head Beach Sessions from July 20 - 24.)


Remember, you can book any regular portrait session including Family (time to schedule your Fall portraits for Christmas Cards or gifts), Newborn, Senior, Engagement, Wedding or Maternity or you can join me in Hilton Head for beach sessions from July 20 - 24.  Send friends over to my Facebook page and have them enter, too!  Now is the time to book that session you have been thinking about and be entered to win such fun, fabulous prizes!  


Special thanks to Deana Burch with Thirty-One and What's Your Ista? for the prize donations... show them some love on their Facebook pages, too! 

{ A Texas Move Lands A New Client }

When Gina Maice called, I couldn’t believe her story!  She and her husband, who is in the military and stationed at Fort Gordon in Augusta, had recently moved from Texas.  

 

Through an Internet search, Gina found me.  Gina said that my style was very similar to the style of her favorite photographer in Texas.  

 

Gina and her husband, Michael, visited me in my neighborhood and we used my red couch to take some beautiful portraits to capture Gina’s pregnancy!  

 
Their daughter, Aubri will be such a joy in their lives!  I always feel so honored to work with the men and women who defend freedom everyday – thank you Gina and Michael for all your sacrifices. www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

 

{ A Beautiful Four Month Old }

I just love when my clients have outfits ready for portrait sessions that are so cute and stylish!

Sydney’s Mom took it the next step and sent me a picture message on my phone of the outfits so that I could prepare the appropriate backgrounds.  I think the preparation and planning helped to make our session move along very nicely.  

Four months is a tough age to capture smiles and interaction, but the camera loved Sydney’s sweet face.  Isn’t she so sweet!?!  I love the portraits of her in the basket – like she is the best little treat!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info