Augusta GA Maternity Photographer || { Free Maternity Session }

Are you expecting? Then we have a great special for you! Book a newborn session and get a { Free Maternity Session }! A $125 savings! What a great gift for you or for a Baby Shower!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.com

Augusta GA Newborn Photographer || { Newborn Portrait Special }

Do you have a newborn in your life, expecting a new little one or looking for a great gift for a Baby Shower? Then NOW is the time to take advantage of our { Newborn Portrait Special } including an 11x14 Mounted Print, All Digital Images and Session Fee and a Makeup Application from the fabulous Karrie Lykins - Makeup Artist for $500. Contact me today to schedule your appointment (803) 634-0596 www.MaryBethsPhotography.com

Augusta GA Maternity Photographer || { Free Maternity Session }

Are you expecting? Then we have a great special for you! Book a newborn session and get a { Free Maternity Session }! A $125 savings! What a great gift for you or for a Baby Shower!

Augusta GA Newborn Photographer || { Newborn Portrait Special }

Do you have a newborn in your life, expecting a new little one or looking for a great gift for a Baby Shower? Then NOW is the time to take advantage of our { Newborn Portrait Special }. Contact me today to schedule your appointment (803) 634-0596

{ A Big Chance Makes Me Happy }

Owning your own business means taking big chances and I am so happy I took one with an OBGYN office!  

Thanks to the staff at Augusta OBGYN, I was able to add my portraits as artwork on their walls earlier this year.  And that is how I met Spencer and her family!  

Spencer’s Mom is a medical supply representative who just happened to be in the office when I was discussing putting up the portraits; ironically enough, she also remembered me from when she had her first baby.  

Spencer’s Mom signed up for the First Moments package, booking her newborn session months in advance.  

It is always a better idea to get on my schedule around your due date, but being a Mom to three, I know how sometimes that cutie-pie bun in the oven likes to make an early or late appearance.  Did your baby arrive on time?  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ 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

{ Sweet Luke }

Oh my…  babies, babies, babies!!!!  Sweet little Luke Arney came to my studio as a newborn, under two weeks old and how great was he – the cherub!!!  

His parents found me through a Google search and I was so excited when they signed up for the “First Year Moments” baby plan.  

Luke’s Mom brought with her an adorable turtle-shaped hat and a turtle shell.  Luke loved being on the bean bag and in the bucket when we took his portraits.  

A very special thanks to my “right hand helper”, Terrie Lehi.  I am so lucky and blessed to have you in my life as a friend and as part of the Mary Beth’s Photography team!!!  Who can you not live without in your life, besides your spouse and children?  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Time Flies When we Are Having Fun! }

It is amazing how quickly time flies by and it truly is apparent when you talk about children. Edison and Denise were one of my very first clients over five years ago.  

Well, five years and two children later, I was so excited when Edison and Denise contacted me to take portraits of their little newborn, Ava, who was born in April.

Ava had to visit me two days in a row… she was over 2 weeks old and had a harder time staying asleep – what a difference it makes for a newborn session… This little Ava is such a super sweet little girl.  

Her Mom brought a special headband to our studio session.  How lucky am I to have this incredible space!  The lighting is perfect and I have everything in my studio, ready to make a successful newborn session.  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 

{ Sweet Sophia and Precious Memories }

I mean really… how much more adorable can you get than sweet little Sophia.  What a sweetheart!  

This fabulous family was referred to me to have portraits taken of their first child and what a fun time we had together.

I love being able to incorporate the parents into a newborn session – from touching moments together to lovely memories captured as parents soak up the beautiful new life they have been blessed with…  one of my most favorite sessions!!  

And this new studio has really come in handy for me and my clients.  We do not have to worry about the weather or time of the year, especially when it comes to photographing a newborn.  Special thanks to Ashley DeYoung for the referral!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Dream Newborn Session with Kaylee Mae }

This was honestly one of my favorite newborn sessions... ever!!  Kaylee Mae was just a little dream of a newborn.  

I should have known that it was going to be that way because of how the session was booked.  Tabitha, Kaylee Mae’s Mom, was Peyton’s first grade teacher and she was prepared. 

It is great to book in advance, letting me know that you are pregnant and when you are due.  (I always leave a window of time open around any due date!).  Tabitha knew what she was looking to incorporate in her session to make it special and brought some props of her own and I was also able to help her stylize the session with some new props that I had purchased! 

I love discussing ideas with my clients and when you book in advance we can make your session even more customized.  For some great ideas, check out my Pinterest page at www.Pinterest.com/MBPhotographySC.  Visit my website www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ 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

{ A Flowchart of Referrals Leads to Newborn Session }

Break out the flowchart for this fabulous referral…  I met sweet little Ava from a referral from Ella’s family, a newborn I had photographed in December and Ella was referred to me from Cathey Ferrell, who is the proud grandmother to Ella and knew me from my children’s school. Isn't it amazing where referrals come from??

Kristi is a new mom who is just an lovely, doting mother of sweet baby Ava.

Kristi and Ava arrived at my house for her newborn session and it took Ava a little while to fall asleep, but once she did, we got some fabulous poses and super cute portraits.  

We used the letter “A” for Ava in some of the portraits – how peaceful is a sleeping newborn, right?

I am once again reminded how lucky I am to have a studio in my home – a space that is unique for my clients!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info 

{ Referrals Earn Credits! }

On New Year’s Eve, I received a call that made me smile. Edie’s Mom had been referred to me by Christy Gardner, a client of mine. 

I was so excited about the call and to let Christy know that she had earned a $15 credit for the referral once the session had been booked – a win-win, I surely do think!

Edie’s Mom was interested in having portraits of her newborn taken in their home and let’s be honest… I love taking portraits of newborns – so sweet, so cute and so precious. During our first try, Edie was a little fussy. 

With three children of my own, I know how newborns can be, so we took a few that evening and then I came back the next morning to take a few more – who wants their picture taken when they aren't happy, right? 

I walked into the house the next day to a much happier newborn and was able to get some really sweet portraits of little Edie!!  

If you are pregnant, or know someone who is pregnant, you can participate in my { “First Year Moments” Baby Plan }, with 4 sessions (Newborn, 6 months, 9 months and a 1 year). The plan includes 5 digital downloads, a 5x7 from each session, a cake for the Smash the Cake session and a 10x20 custom storyboard of portraits selected by you as a memento of your baby’s first year!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

WWoW { “First Year Moments” Baby Plan }

Are you or do you know someone who is pregnant?  Now is the time to start planning to capture the first year of new baby’s life.  

 

This plan is designed to document all those big “Moments” in your child’s first year! This plan includes newborn, 6 month, 9 month and 1 year/cake smash session.

In this   “First Year  Moments  “ plan you will receive 5 digital downloads on a CD from each session with a print release form, a 5x7 from each  session,  a cake for your 1 year cake smash session and a custom designed 10x20 gallery mounted storyboard. 

The storyboard will be received at the end of all 4 sessions and the client will choose portraits to go on the storyboard from all 4 sessions, to highlight the “First Year Moments”! 

 

It is designed with words and portraits of your choice. The “First Year Moments” baby plan costs $800 and can be paid in full or in 4 equal payments.  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info