The Power of the Internet

I am still amazed at the power of the internet.  I have been told by multiple people that they found me simply by Googling “photographers in North Augusta” or “newborn photography”.  

I guess it is really not that different than the old school Yellow Page book that I remember thumbing through when I was younger, but I love knowing that someone, who didn’t know me at 1 p.m., looked for a photographer, saw many results return, clicked on my name, checked out my website and/or Facebook page and by 1:30 p.m. decided I was the right photographer to capture their precious moment in time.  Amazing!

Susan Waskavitz found me through a Google search and when she reached out to me, she told me that she was the Mom of an almost one-year-old and she was looking for a photographer to capture her family’s first portraits.

On the day we set our session, I drove to Edgefield, SC to her family’s farm.  What a beautiful day, the farm was so pretty and Spring was bestowing her majesty of everything in bloom.  As if the scenery wasn't enough, the Waskavitz family was adorable - Susan, Adam and sweet Milo were a wonderful family.

One of the most special parts of the day was watching Milo with his Grandpa.  The smile that Milo gave when his Grandpa was helping to him to smile was one of affection and unconditional love.  Such a precious moment and such a lovely session.  What types of special moments of your children do you like watching most?  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Sweet Chesnie - A Dream Newborn }

Last year, I made a big decision in my professional life.  I wanted my clients to have an “experience” with me.  Not one of those “run-of-your-mill” photographer experiences, but one that left the impression of how I feel and how I have always felt about my clients – I am so very thankful for being your photographer of choice.  

I teamed with La Dolce in Aiken and bring clients special desserts during our Session Viewings, I try to be proactive in figuring out what outfits/locations/props would work well for who my clients are and have tried to find resources that fit my clients’ needs to taking classes to improve my photography skills.

When Chesnie Tucker came to my studio, I felt like I had a new outlook on my newborn sessions and an ace in my pocket by the name of Terrie Lehi, one of the members of my team who keep me running on a daily basis.  At one 4 a.m. prior to the session, I had an epiphany about how I manage newborn sessions.  

I did a bit of research, called Terrie (when the sun was up) and headed to the kitchen.  I had spoken with Chesnie’s Mom about how I recommend making the newborn session successful, from timing of the session to how well-fed Chesnie should be prior to our start.  I made yogurt parfaits and muffins before Chesnie and her Mom arrived.

And just like I have always been told, being well planned worked.  Chesnie, who by the way was one of the best newborns EVER, slept the whole time.  Her Mom was able to sit back and watch her daughter being a model for the day while feeling pampered with the sweet treats I made.  

I was able to work with Terrie to use many of my tricks to get the perfect shot and keep sweet little Chesnie safe.  It was an amazing time and I really think the portraits express that!  Now, if I could only figure out how to make moments of preparation happen during the daylight!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info