{ 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

{ 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

{ Pinterest Ideas and an Adorable Session }

The Naggar Family is such a wonderful family.  

Dr. Naggar is one of the pediatricians in the group where we bring our children and I was so excited to take her son's portraits.  

What a great thing it was that we had my warm, cozy studio to retreat to because it was cold and chilly outside during their portrait session.  

One of the best parts of the session was the ideas Dr. Naggar sent to me from a search on Pinterest!  I love when my clients send me their cute ideas!  

You can follow me on Pinterest to see some ideas I have started pinning!  www.Pinterest.com/MBPhotographySC.  Also visit my website www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Sweet 6-Month-Old Riley }

Riley turned 6-months-old in November and I was so excited to see this sweet cherub again since her family purchased my baby plan, the “First Year Moments” Collection.  

With this collection, I captured Riley as a newborn and will see her again at 9 months and as a one-year-old!  

I love 6-month-olds – being able to sit up on their own is such an accomplishment and makes for some fabulous portraits!  

Riley's Mom was great because she sent me photo texts of the outfits she had planned for Riley's portrait session.  

I was able to be creative before the session started. 

I always advise clients to select 2-3 outfits and to keep them simple.  Add pop with hats or props – those items are always so much fun!!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Sydney's Outfit Changes }

Sydney is 9 months old… I just can’t believe it! What a fantastic portrait session, complete with a trunk full  of different clothes! Sydney’s Mom always comes well prepared with fabulous outfits and a vision of exactly what she is looking for out of her portrait session.

What a wonderful time we had together and I can’t wait to watch Sydney grow! www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Sweet Ella is Six Months Old! }

Sweet Ella and her family joined me for a Family Portrait Session at Living History Park one summer evening and what a beautiful night!  I met Ella’s family through the secretary at my children’s school, Cathey Ferrell.  

Ella is Cathey’s granddaughter and what a cutie-pie.  A special thanks to Cathey, who came along for the portrait session and was able to help me  get Ella to smile.  With Family Portrait Sessions, families receive individual portraits, along with the whole family.  Thank you to Marianne and RC for spending the evening with me!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Madeline is One! }

Happy First Birthday Madeline Ayres!  Can you even take all the cuteness?  I was so excited to have Madeline visit my studio for her Smash the Cake session to celebrate her one year birthday!  

Using natural light, studio lights, a pink backdrop and my white wicker chair, Madeline was the start of the show and a true delight to take portraits of and celebrate her big day.  

If you would like to capture your child’s big “Moments” during their first year, take a look at my “First Year Moments” Plan, which includes newborn, 6 months, 9 months and a 1 year cake smash sessions. 

In this "First Year Moments" plan you will receive 5 digital images from each session, a cake for your smash the cake session and 10x20 gallery mount storyboard that will include portraits of your choice from each of the 4 sessions to remember the whole year! This plan is $800 and can be paid all at once or in 4 installments. Prints and products are purchased separately.   www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Lovebug Skylar }

I just love portrait sessions with Skylar.  

Since she was born, I have been fortunate enough to capture such important milestones in her life and this session was no different.  

This very active one-year-old is as cute as a button.  We met at Brick Pond Park and were able to visit different parts of the park, which was important, because this little lovebug is walking and always on the go. 

Thanks, Skylar, for making my day and my job so easy!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ A Special Portrait Session for a Beautiful Little Girl }

If you have read my blog and visited my Facebook page or website over the last few years, you already know how I feel about portraits capturing memories and moments...  I have said it a million times, “The eyes tell stories!”  It is my joy to give back whenever I can.  

I met Sydney Bunch because her Mom works at my children’s school, Belvedere Elementary.  Sydney was born with a heart condition.  Her twin brother, Sawyer, was born perfectly “healthy”.  At 17-months-old, Sydney has been through more than many of us.  

After being born prematurely, she had open heart surgery between 8 - 9 weeks old.  She has had a feeding tube for most of her very short life, but just started to eat regular food and has just started crawling.  What a happy little baby she was in my studio!  

She still has a long road ahead of her, with a surgery happening soon and several more before she is 9 years old.  Sydney has so much love and support from her family, including her older sister.  It was my honor to give Sydney’s family this free session.  They will remain in my thoughts and prayers.  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Most Amazing Madeline }

Children just amaze me and so does modern day medicine!  Madeline Ayres, who was 9 months old, came to our house after going to the doctor. 

Diagnosed with battling ear infections, I was wondering how she was going to handle having her picture taken.  Little Madeline was a pro!  What a great little baby! 

You would have never guessed that she wasn’t feeling well.  Her big brother was with her and he just love playing with the train mat at my in-home studio.  Madeline’s session included natural light, backdrops and outfit changes.  What a sweet little girl!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Christmas Surprise To: Mrs. Jeffcoat, Love: Mr. Jeffcoat }

I just love surprises!!  I just love those fabulous moments when you are taken away by the love that someone has for you and I love being on the other side of creating that special moment that reminds someone how much they are loved!  And so was my meeting with Mitch Jeffcoat…  

He wanted to surprise his wife with portraits of their children, as they hadn’t had portraits in a really long time.

We went to Hammond’s Ferry on an overcast day, wondering if we were even going to get the portraits done… but it all worked out and what a wonderful surprise Mitch’s wife received on Christmas morning!!  Did I say it yet??  I LOVE SURPRISES!!!  

Thank you Mitch for letting me be a part of this super sweet surprise moment!!  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