Augusta GA Family Photographer II Patton's 2nd Birthday

Patton came to visit me at my studio for his 2 year old portraits! Such a cutie he is, but like all 2 year olds...not really wanting his portrait taken! :) So, we let him get used to the studio and warm up with MONSTER TRUCKS.....A little boy's happiness can be found in these trucks! Once he started playing and getting a little more comfortable with the new environment, we starting coaxing him over to the little stool.  His mom had a special request to recreate a portrait that had been taken when she was little with the same outfit. Here is that portrait and some peeks from our session!!  We were able to get a quick family portrait with Dad who serves our country and is away a lot! So thankful for those who serve our country!! 

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Augusta, GA Newborn Photographer II Sneak Peek Henry 6 Months

   Henry's 6 month Session Sneak Peek

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Augusta, GA Child Photographer II Vivian 8 Months Old

Miss Vivian came to visit my all natural light studio yesterday for her 8 month old portraits! What a sweetheart!!! She was very serious, but warmed right up to me with some precious smiles! She was born 6 weeks early, so sitting up has just begin for this sweet girl! This was her next big milestone and I always encourage parents to wait till their child is sitting up for portraits for their 2nd set of portraits!

My recommendation for documenting the 1st year is newborn, 6months, and 1 year! My First Year Moments plan covers all three and includes all digital images, plus other fabulous portrait products! 

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{ 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?

{ 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

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

{ Dreams Come True }

Have you ever had a dream?  You know, one of those BIG dreams that seem so unattainable, yet you live day in and day out with it in the back of your mind?  

Well, I am living proof that dreams come true.  When I first picked up my camera and started taking portraits, I remember telling my husband that I would love to have my own studio – a place that I can call mine and a place that doesn't have limits of weather.  

In August of last year, my dream became a reality when our addition was completed by Stuart of Greystone Construction (www.GreystoneConstruction.net).  His Dad had built our home and when we realized that Stuart’s Dad was now working with his son, we couldn't have found a better fit for making my dream come true!!  

Stuart made it manageable to live in our home while the construction was happening.  He was so respectful of us; he drew everything out and put reality to my dream.  I am still overwhelmed when I walk into this space in our home.  Dreams can come true.  

You have to work hard, but I am living proof of following your dreams! 

Thank you to Stuart – he has become a very special person in my life, as I had the opportunity to take his engagement portraits with his beautiful fiancé, Britney.  Check back soon for those amazing portraits!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Perfect Model Kaitlyn }

I just love my job! Honestly, look who I got to spend some time with - Sweet two-year-old Kaitlyn!  

This beautiful little love was just the perfect model. We took the portraits in my studio. Kaitlyn wore an adorable black & white toile dress and I found… napkins as the background – could you even tell?  

Kaitlyn’s Mom found me after I promoted my Easter Mini-Sessions. We kept the theme of Kaitlyn’s Minnie Mouse Birthday Party with zebra printed decorative hangings. 

We also captured a special snuggle toy in Kaitlyn’s life – her blanket – so sweet. 

I thought the session had gone really well and always hope that my clients feel the same way. I was so excited when I received this email from Kaitlyn’s Mom, “Just had the chance to view the pictures – just one word – Gorgeous. I am so thrilled with them!” Makes my heart melt!!! www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Edie is ONE! }

I cannot even believe that Edie is already one!!!  And those beautiful eyes have continued to be the most beautiful, expressive eyes I have ever seen on a child! 

It seems like just yesterday she was a newborn and we had started taking her portraits for the fabulous plan her parents purchased, “First Year Moments”.   In this plan, Edie’s family purchased portraits of her as a newborn, at 6 months, 9 months and a 1 year cake smash session. 

For the "First Year Moments" plan, they will receive an 8x10 linen portrait from each session, all the digital images on a flash drive or CD and at the end of the year they will choose between a custom designed 10 x 20 storyboard with their favorite images from the year or a custom image box with 10 of their favorite images mounted on a linen textured board, which comes complete with an easel.  

If you are looking for a great deal and the most beautiful way to capture your all those “first moments” in your child’s first year of life, then give me a call to discuss the “First Year Moments” Collection, which can be purchased for $1200 and can be broken into 4 installments of $300 each session.   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