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Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Friday, August 15, 2014
{ Friday's Favorite Things - Back-To-School Organization } || Martinez, GA Family Photographer
Back-To-School time is truly one of my most favorite times of the year... I L-O-V-E the organization that the school year brings to me and my family. I am a planner at heart and having school in session means a routine. Don't get me wrong, I relish lazy mornings and days with my children during the summer, but a routine keeps our lives moving forward.
To get ready for school this year, we did our back-to-school shopping during the sale days a few weeks ago and I organized all that we purchased into bins and designated spaces for our children.
The spaces are our launching stations for the kids' school supplies, including school bags, coats and shoes. It makes getting ready for school a snap! Organization is key to get 3 kids off to school each day!
We even created a fun and great way too keep our daily events organized with a fancy chalkboard in a central location in our home.
To make it even more fun, I bought color chalk markers. Each Sunday night, we figure out what is happening for our week and get ready - sometimes mentally and physically (any of you other Moms have to stretch before the week starts, too??). I have had a fabulous summer and look forward to a fabulous new school year starting next week.
Find out more about how I am “Capturing Life’s Beautiful Moments” in my All Natural Light Studio and On Location for newborns and families in Augusta, GA; Evans, GA and Martinez, GA; Aiken, SC; Edgefield, SC and North Augusta, SC by visiting my website www.
To get ready for school this year, we did our back-to-school shopping during the sale days a few weeks ago and I organized all that we purchased into bins and designated spaces for our children.
The spaces are our launching stations for the kids' school supplies, including school bags, coats and shoes. It makes getting ready for school a snap! Organization is key to get 3 kids off to school each day!
We even created a fun and great way too keep our daily events organized with a fancy chalkboard in a central location in our home.
To make it even more fun, I bought color chalk markers. Each Sunday night, we figure out what is happening for our week and get ready - sometimes mentally and physically (any of you other Moms have to stretch before the week starts, too??). I have had a fabulous summer and look forward to a fabulous new school year starting next week.
Find out more about how I am “Capturing Life’s Beautiful Moments” in my All Natural Light Studio and On Location for newborns and families in Augusta, GA; Evans, GA and Martinez, GA; Aiken, SC; Edgefield, SC and North Augusta, SC by visiting my website www.
Friday, August 8, 2014
{Friday's Favorite Things - The Beach} || Augusta, GA Family Photographer
I admit it... I am an outdoor girl at heart. There is something so tranquil about the beach to me... the sun, the surf and the carefree nature being on the shoreline does to me. I really feel like I am living a country music song about finding true love and living in the moment the second my toes touch the sand. There is something so intrinsically natural and relaxing when I am in a pair of sunglasses, with warm sunshine caressing my skin, a nice breeze cooling my toes and the smell of salt water putting my mind at peace. Just typing this, I can feel my shoulders starting to relax!!
So, it was with so much joy that my family and I agreed to spend a week with my sister and her family and my Mom and Step-dad at a Duck, NC beach for a week this summer. Because even a photographer needs a break to refresh, most of the photos I captured were with my Iphone (you can take the professional camera away from the girl, but you can't take the photographer out of the girl!). I couldn't help but fall in love all over again with watching my children play with their cousins. I couldn't help but fall in love all over again with how much I appreciate my sister and Mom. And I couldn't help but fall in love all over again with what the beach does for my soul. Beach time - it should be mandatory every year!
So, it was with so much joy that my family and I agreed to spend a week with my sister and her family and my Mom and Step-dad at a Duck, NC beach for a week this summer. Because even a photographer needs a break to refresh, most of the photos I captured were with my Iphone (you can take the professional camera away from the girl, but you can't take the photographer out of the girl!). I couldn't help but fall in love all over again with watching my children play with their cousins. I couldn't help but fall in love all over again with how much I appreciate my sister and Mom. And I couldn't help but fall in love all over again with what the beach does for my soul. Beach time - it should be mandatory every year!
Find out more about how I am “Capturing Life’s Beautiful Moments” in my All Natural Light Studio and On Location for newborns and families in Augusta, GA; Evans, GA and Martinez, GA; Aiken, SC; Edgefield, SC and North Augusta, SC by visiting my website www.
Friday, August 1, 2014
{Friday's Favorite Things - Home } || North Augusta, SC Newborn and Family Photographer
After a summer filled with travel to places all along the East Coast - literally, my family and I traveled from Florida to Massachusetts with many stops in between from June until last weekend - I had to take a moment to appreciate what I have been enjoying this week... HOME!
Don't get me wrong, we had a F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S summer filled with so much love, joy and adventure, but as Dorothy says during her final adventure in Oz, "There is no place like home".
Sweet Georgia peaches from our local farmstand and home grown tomatoes from our garden taste even better when sitting around our dining room table with my family chatting about the news of the day.
I couldn't believe how excited I have been to simply look around at all the handy work my husband has been doing, some of which I hadn't stopped to appreciate while we were traveling. How incredible to cuddle up with the family in our bed to watch a movie and lean against the hard work of my partner-in-crime and best friend who made our headboard, my husband, Brett.
I have admired our front door this week so much and I think that might be because the most important treasures in my life find so much comfort behind that door and so do I.
My crock pot was actually hugged this week when we returned home, because I have missed making meals in it for my family and I have chosen to stop and smell the roses - literally and figuratively - this week because they were blooming so beautifully and I needed to catch my breath as I got caught up on life in our home.
And last, but not least, I forgot how much time, effort and love was put into choosing our wall display portraits and I have loved snuggling on the couch with my children, my husband and our dog and looking over to see the most important parts of my heart and soul staring back at me. Life is so good and I am so thankful.
Sweet Georgia peaches from our local farmstand and home grown tomatoes from our garden taste even better when sitting around our dining room table with my family chatting about the news of the day.
I couldn't believe how excited I have been to simply look around at all the handy work my husband has been doing, some of which I hadn't stopped to appreciate while we were traveling. How incredible to cuddle up with the family in our bed to watch a movie and lean against the hard work of my partner-in-crime and best friend who made our headboard, my husband, Brett.
I have admired our front door this week so much and I think that might be because the most important treasures in my life find so much comfort behind that door and so do I.
My crock pot was actually hugged this week when we returned home, because I have missed making meals in it for my family and I have chosen to stop and smell the roses - literally and figuratively - this week because they were blooming so beautifully and I needed to catch my breath as I got caught up on life in our home.
And last, but not least, I forgot how much time, effort and love was put into choosing our wall display portraits and I have loved snuggling on the couch with my children, my husband and our dog and looking over to see the most important parts of my heart and soul staring back at me. Life is so good and I am so thankful.
Find out more about how I am "Capturing Life's Beautiful Moments" in Augusta, GA; Evans, GA and Martinez, GA; Aiken, SC; Edgefield, SC and North Augusta, SC by visiting my website www.
Friday, July 25, 2014
{ Friday's Favorite Things - Felt Tip Pens } || Aiken SC Newborn Photographer
Ok, ok, ok... I have a bit of secret obsession that I need to tell you about. It is one that instantly makes me feel like a kid again. Felt Tip Pens!!
I mean seriously, who doesn't like felt tip pens? The variety of colors, the ability to add a unique style of ink to a piece of paper, the cap that clicks when you put it back on... { I told you it was an obsession!! }
Felt tip pens are such a little thing in life, but they make me so happy. I find myself using different colors based on my mood or depending on whom I writing a note to at that moment.
It is funny that sometimes in this fast-paced world of non-stop messages and online interaction, a felt tip pen will make me feel like I am a little girl sitting in my dad's office chair. Sweet memories of a simpler time! What items make you feel nostalgia?
I mean seriously, who doesn't like felt tip pens? The variety of colors, the ability to add a unique style of ink to a piece of paper, the cap that clicks when you put it back on... { I told you it was an obsession!! }
Felt tip pens are such a little thing in life, but they make me so happy. I find myself using different colors based on my mood or depending on whom I writing a note to at that moment.
It is funny that sometimes in this fast-paced world of non-stop messages and online interaction, a felt tip pen will make me feel like I am a little girl sitting in my dad's office chair. Sweet memories of a simpler time! What items make you feel nostalgia?
Find out more about how I am "Capturing Life's Beautiful Moments" in Augusta, GA; Evans, GA and Martinez, GA; Aiken, SC; Edgefield, SC and North Augusta, SC by visiting my website www.
Friday, July 18, 2014
{ Friday's Favorite Things - Cousins } || Evans GA Newborn and Family Photographer
I recently saw a quote about cousins that went something like this, "A Cousin is a Ready-Made Friend for Life". Oh boy is that true!!!
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| Mary Beth, Melissa and Claudine - circa 1984 |
When I was debating about attending the Heidi Hope Photography Workshop, my cousin, Claudine (she also manages a few facets of my photography business), said, "Drive through NJ, drop off your children and go to the workshop!!!" How could I pass up an offer like that, right?!?
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| Melissa, Claudine and Mary Beth - 2014 |
So, in the middle of June, we arrived at her house and to my surprise, she had invited two of her siblings, who also live in NJ, to visit with us, too.
So, there I was in NJ with 3 of my cousins, swimming, BBQing lots of goodies and feeling like I was a kid again (minus all the Barbie-playing and dress-up). My cousins and I spent summers and winter vacations traveling to each other's homes to spend time together.
Oh the stories we could tell, but... isn't that the beauty of cousins, right?!? You each keep a part of the other's childhood so close to your heart - memories only you can share.
So, this summer was a fabulous one for me for sure! And you want to know the best part, watching our children play together, watching them develop relationships and memories that will last their whole lives, too!
Find out more about how I am "Capturing Life's Beautiful Moments" in Augusta, GA; Evans, GA and Martinez, GA; Aiken, SC; Edgefield, SC and North Augusta, SC by visiting my website www.
Friday, July 11, 2014
{ Friday's Favorite Things - Heidi Hope } || Edgefield, SC Newborn Photographer
I have to admit that this has been one of the best summers in my professional career because of one person - the fabulous Heidi Hope.
For those of you who don't know her (check out her website and blog NOW), she is one incredible photographer who lives in Rhode Island.
I have been a huge fan for quite a while! I would see all the wonderful portrait sessions she was doing, would be inspired and in awe of her creativity.
And then the most magical thing happened... All the stars aligned and I was able to attend her INCREDIBLE Photographers Workshop in June.
I can not believe I met Heidi and her incredible team, but I also had the privilege of working with them, being inspired by them and feeling as though I have grown as a photographer and business woman in one month's time.
Life has a funny way of putting people in your life just when you need them! Thank you Heidi and your team for your generosity and for sharing your genius!
Find out more about how I am "Capturing Life's Beautiful Moments" in Augusta, GA; Evans, GA and Martinez, GA; Aiken, SC; Edgefield, SC and North Augusta, SC by visiting my website www.
Friday, July 4, 2014
{ Friday's Favorite Things - God Bless America } || Evans, GA Newborn Photography
On this Friday, July 4th, I thought it was appropriate to tell you about one of my most favorite things... being an American; being born in this incredible country of ours - The United States of America; having a passport that confirms I am an American; believing that I could not do what I am doing in many other countries around this world; knowing that there is no other place I could possibly live than right here on American soil.
And I am really, really cheesy about it, too - my heart swells when our national anthem plays and I have tears in my eyes; I dress in red, white and blue on any national holiday and until they say I should do otherwise, I dress my children in red, white and blue, too.
I love a good, old hometown American parade and fireworks show. I WILL join in with any U-S-A chant that is happening.
I have traveled to other countries and when the plane touches down back in the U.S.A, I beam with pride, because I know that being an American is a privilege; having our freedoms and living in this incredible country has come with a heavy price. Many of my relatives have been or are still in active military duty, including my own father.
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| My Father, Anthony Jackson, a member of the United States Army. |
I thank every military person in uniform that I see for their service, too. Some of the most treasured portraits I have taken are of military spouses and their children, but while I am taking them, I know that in a few weeks or days, one of the spouses is headed out for deployment, protecting and serving this incredible country.
So, on this 4th of July, I say, "Thank you" to everyone who has served or is currently serving our country. I also say, "God Bless the USA!"
Find out more about how I am "Caputring Life's Beautiful Moments" in Augusta, GA; Evans, GA and Martinez, GA; Aiken, SC; Edgefield, SC and North Augusta, SC by visiting my website www.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Augusta, Ga Maternity Photographer II Baby Girl On The Way!!
Sheila and her husband Patrick joined me for a maternity session at Hammonds Ferry in North Augusta! We waited out the wind from a storm near by and were able to get some fabulous portraits! I cannot wait to meet their sweet baby girl in just a few months!!
See more from our session www.facebook.com/MaryBethsPhotography
or book a session
by calling 803-634-0596
Friday, June 27, 2014
{ Friday's Favorite Things - Where I like to Shop } || Aiken, SC Photographer
Thredup.com is my go-to site for clothes shopping! They market themselves as "Shop used in a brand new way".
If I worked for Thredup.com, my marketing campaign would be "We are Fabulous". I know, I know... I will stick to taking portraits.
BUT I have to look fabulous doing it and why pay full price?!? What I really love about them is once you enter in your email address (by the way, always with a HUGE discount on the first time - more discounts - LOVE!), they ask you to set up a personal shop.
You can enter in your sizes and then you don't have to go through the racks and racks of clothes - they customize the site to hit your particular size! I always find the site easy to navigate and once I place my order, the clothes arrive within a week.
I can't take the credit for finding this fabulous site, I have to say that I found them through Money Saving Moms (another fabulous site). So, go right now to Thredup.com, sign up and change your summer wardrobe today!
Find out more about how I am "Caputring Life's Beautiful Moments" in Augusta, GA; Evans, GA and Martinez, GA; Aiken, SC; Edgefield, SC and North Augusta, SC by visiting my website www.MaryBethsPhotography.com
Friday, June 20, 2014
Augusta, GA Newborn Photographer || {Friday's Favorite Things - Medusa Hair }
Ok, Ok, Ok.... Last week I told you about my addiction to coffee. This week, I tell you about my addiction to making my hair go from one extreme to the other: Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny Serum. Seriously, I said that I couldn't live without my coffee, but I can not live without this hair product.
I don't know Paul personally, but if I ever did meet him, I would give him a big ol' hug and thank him for this serum. My hair is naturally curly, but not in a glamorous- "Oh, this hair... all I do is through a little water on it and it just curls like this... every last strand of hair knows exactly where to go" - way. Wait, does anyone really have hair like that?? I digress...
Having a thick head of curly hair has been great in my life, but there have been some moments when I just wish it were a bit more tamed - Viola! Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny Serum!
This truly has changed the time I spend on my morning routine. Now, if only I could find a magic serum to bath my dog!!! www.MaryBethsPhotography.com
I don't know Paul personally, but if I ever did meet him, I would give him a big ol' hug and thank him for this serum. My hair is naturally curly, but not in a glamorous- "Oh, this hair... all I do is through a little water on it and it just curls like this... every last strand of hair knows exactly where to go" - way. Wait, does anyone really have hair like that?? I digress...
Having a thick head of curly hair has been great in my life, but there have been some moments when I just wish it were a bit more tamed - Viola! Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny Serum!
This truly has changed the time I spend on my morning routine. Now, if only I could find a magic serum to bath my dog!!! www.MaryBethsPhotography.com
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Augusta, GA Newborn Photographer || {Friday's Favorite Things - Coffee }
Coffee, coffee, coffee... somedays (probably more than I care to admit), it truly is the thing that gets me out of bed - knowing that with one click of my Keurig, the hot water will flow through one of my favorite K-cups and make that incredible noise and smell of "awakeness" brewing!
It is true; I thought I would be a hold-out for a Keurig, but after a surprise Christmas gift from my Mom, I decided to jump on the bandwagon and haven't looked back. Now, there truly isn't a day that goes by when my coffee adventures can bring me from Starbucks to the Green Mountains (Coffee - that is!).
Visit my house on any given day and you may find a Green Mountain Coffee Hazelnut coffee in the mix or a Half-Calf K-cup (when it is a two-cup day, but my body can only handle one full cup of caffeine) or a Creme Brulee-kind of fancy morning!!! I couldn't survive without my Keurig - so much so, we travel with it on vacation - too much information for you??? Just wait until you see next week's Friday's favorite things.... www.MaryBethsPhotography.com
It is true; I thought I would be a hold-out for a Keurig, but after a surprise Christmas gift from my Mom, I decided to jump on the bandwagon and haven't looked back. Now, there truly isn't a day that goes by when my coffee adventures can bring me from Starbucks to the Green Mountains (Coffee - that is!).
Visit my house on any given day and you may find a Green Mountain Coffee Hazelnut coffee in the mix or a Half-Calf K-cup (when it is a two-cup day, but my body can only handle one full cup of caffeine) or a Creme Brulee-kind of fancy morning!!! I couldn't survive without my Keurig - so much so, we travel with it on vacation - too much information for you??? Just wait until you see next week's Friday's favorite things.... www.MaryBethsPhotography.com
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