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        " Sometimes, " said Pooh,  " the smallest things take up the most room in your heart."

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{Chic Critique}

{ A Client From a Business Partnership }

Luke’s family found me through one of the companies that I have partnered with this year, The Augusta OBGYN. 

I was so excited to have a little boy newborn to take portraits of, as I had many little girl newborns.  I instantly hopped online to my favorite photographers in Oregon, Robin Long, who had just posted about a sale on her props.  

I bought a couple hats from her that we used for the adorable Mr. Luke.  In an effort to keep up with my own continuing education as a photographer, I purchased Robin Long’s guide to newborn portrait posing and was so excited to use a few new tricks I had learned with Luke!!  

What a great day!  What are some creative ways you have seen newborn portraits taken?  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Kaylee's Adorable Cake Smash! }

Kaylee was scheduled to visit my studio for her Cake Smash portrait session when I got a call from her Mom that Kaylee was sick… Oh boy… do I know that story – being a Mom with three little ones of my own! 

Ironically enough, part of the reason why I keep my schedule so structured with the number of sessions I book is to help work around situations just like this!  When Kaylee’s session happened, we had so much fun with her owl-themed Cake Smash session.  

Amanda Bell of ABB Bakery made the adorable customized owl cake.  I was able to prepare the session, because Kaylee’s mom sent me picture texts of her outfits and the banner she had made.  

I love to pamper my clients and I loved being able to pamper Kaylee’s family in a super special way – Kaylee’s portraits wouldn’t be done in time for Father’s Day, so I created a special Father’s Day email card.   What other special ways could I pamper my clients?

      { Fabulous Fun Tip Friday }

   Oct. 4, 2013

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{Stan Jewelers - a Perfect Business Partnership }

One of my goals this year was to find fabulous businesses in the area to develop partnerships.  

I was looking for businesses with similar clients, businesses who love to pamper their clients and businesses with incredible owners who share a similar vision!

I couldn't believe my luck when one of my clients started raving about Stan Jewelers in North Augusta.  This client bought both their engagement ring and wedding bands from Stan.  I had been looking for a jeweler to partner with for a long time!   I stopped by the store to discuss the opportunity to become businesses partners.  

I learned that Stan had learned his trade from his Dad and other master jewelers.  Stan’s Dad, Bill Johnson, had started the store in 1982 and Stan bought the business from his father in 1997.  Stan Jewelers is a full service jewelry store selling unique jewelry and performing quality repairs.

I am so fortunate to partner with Stan Jewelers!  If you purchase your engagement ring at Stan Jewelers, you will receive a FREE ENGAGEMENT SESSION with me!!  If you book a wedding with me, Stan gives you 20% OFF your wedding bands.  

I mean, seriously, if you are getting engaged this holiday season, there is no place to look than Stan Jewelers!  

If you are thinking about getting a piece of jewelry for someone special this holiday season, then stop by Stan Jewelers at 605 Edgefield Road, North Augusta, SC and give them a call 803-279-0776!  Stan’s website is:  www.stanjohnsonjewelers.com