{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!

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.MaryBethsPhotography.com

{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.  

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 - 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?  

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

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!! 

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Augusta, GA Newborn Photographer II Logan 6 Months Old

Logan is a member of my First Year Moments Plan and he came to my studio for his 6 month session this past Saturday! It is always such a treat to see how these babies grow and change! The last time I saw him he was just a newborn! Now, he is sitting up, smiling and trying to grab for everything near him to look at or insert in his mouth, as he is teething!!  His mom sent me some outfit ideas and themes she wanted to incorporate and this is where my creative juices start to flow! Planning out your session lets it flow and take life to make it a unique experience for you! Here is a peek into our session.....

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Augusta, Ga Newborn Photography II Andrew's Sneak Peek

Andrew came to visit my studio this week and was such a love bug! His mom Sarah, was one of my Mother's Day Giveaway winners! Little Andrew even gave us some sweet smiles during our session! Enjoy this little glimpse into our session!   

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Augusta Ga Newborn Photographer II Baby Cooper Sneak Peek

Mark and his wife Alie brought their sweet newborn to my studio yesterday for Cooper's first portrait session. He was almost 3 weeks old, due to the fact that he had to be in the hospital for a week to fight off an infection. He is all healthy now and we are so happy about that. 

This little baby happens to be very special, as Mark is the son to Father David, our head priest at our church, St. Bartholomew's here in North Augusta. Mark has also played a big role with helping our youth at our church! So, we just love the Thompson's!! :)

Little Cooper did so well for an older newborn!! My associate Terrie and I had so much fun with him and we felt so blessed to be able to record this special time in their lives!! Thank you for sharing him with us and enjoy your little glance of our day together!! 

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Augusta GA Newborn Photographer II Newborn Sophia

This little sweet girl came to visit my studio yesterday for her first photo session. Sophia wanted to check out her new surroundings when she arrived, but she finally drifted off to sleep once her belly was nice and full! Her father is in the military and proud to serve our country, so we incorporated this into our session! I am so thankful for these men who serve our country!!
Enjoy your peek into this wonderful session....

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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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or

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Augusta, GA Newborn Photographer II Fridays Favorite Things

I am starting a brand new series on Fridays called- Fridays Favorite Things!! I want to showcase to my clients and fans some of my favorite things, places and unique specials I have found! So check back each Friday to see something new I found to share with you! 

My first favorite thing to share this Friday is my absolute favorite place to be pampered....Spa Go in Aiken, SC. I love their massages, pedicures and gel manicures!  I am a firm believer that quality and service are worth the extra money! In essence, you get what you pay for. That is why I love Spa Go, because they give you both excellent quality with their products and employees, as well as fabulous service! They have an elegant feel inside their spa and it has a calm and serene atmosphere! They offer you something to drink- hot tea or water and always have a treat for you on the way out! The employees who work their have been trained professionally and are very kind and caring....this is not just a job to them! They offer a wide variety of services....manicures, pedicures, hair cuts/styling, massages, eyebrow waxing, couples massages, saunas, facials, wraps and many more....

And if you are looking for a Mother's Day gift, they are having a fabulous special- $70 for a massage and manicure!! Your mom will thank you and think you are the best son/daughter she has!! :) 

Spa Go is located in Aiken, SC off of Dougherty Road and you can call to make an appt. at 803-642-5252

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North Augusta, SC Newborn Photographer II Luke's 1st Year Portraits and Cake Smash

I cannot believe it has been 1 year since I started taking portraits of this cute little boy! Luke turned 1 years old and I have had the lucky job of photographing him through out all of his big milestones! It has been so fun to see him change and learn new things! Here is a peek into our session......

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Augusta, Ga Newborn Photographer II Sawyer Sneak Peek Newborn Session

Welcome to the world baby Sawyer! Such a sweet newborn, who slept through just about his whole session and let us pose him anyway we wanted!! He was in the "milk coma"......a full and happy belly!! 
Sawyer's Mom had purchased my Cyber Monday special back in November for her newborn session! Planning ahead for your session is always a good thing, so this way you will get on my schedule! I hate having to turn away clients, because I am already booked! Enjoy a look into our session.....