{ 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!!!  

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?!?  

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.MaryBethsPhotography.com

{ 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.MaryBethsPhotography.com