{ 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

{ Ella's Cake Smash Session }

Ok, I admit it… I LOVE one-year-old portrait sessions, specifically the “Cake Smash Session”!!  

I know it is partly the anticipation of what a one-year-old will do with a HUGE cake in front of them and I swear listening to parents encouraging their children to devour the cake gets me laughing every time.  

When Ella joined me in my studio for her “Cake Smash Session”, I knew we would have a blast!  Ella is the granddaughter of one of the secretaries at my children’s school and the whole family is just as sweet as can be!

Ella’s Mom brought some things to the session and spoke to me about her ideas so that I was also able to help customize the session to have the portraits come out as they were hoping they would.  And sweet Ella didn't disappoint! 

With pink frosting all over her face, she was a hoot!  It is always so much fun working with clients who are looking for unique portraits.  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

{ "It's a Bling Thing" Contest }

Valentine’s Day 2013 – was it all that you could imagine?  Did you recently get engaged or just get engaged on Valentine’s Day this year?  Start here with your wedding planning, because we want you to show off your “Bling” to WIN BIG!

YOUR ASSIGNMENT

First, visit the contest on my Facebook page by clicking here and then upload a photo of your “Bling” – engagement ring.  Next, encourage your friends and family to LIKE my Facebook page and then vote for your photo.

THE PRIZE

The “Bling” that receives the most votes will win the following incredible prizes and be able to check a bunch of items off their “Wedding To Do List”.

1.  A FREE engagement session from Mary Beth’s Photography and 20% off any Wedding Collection. 

{  **SPECIAL NOTE:  All entries are eligible for 10% off any Wedding Collection as a special discount just for entering!  }

2. 20% off a Wedding Cake and a FREE Groom’s Cake, which feeds up to 75 people from La Dolce in Aiken.  

3. 15% off chocolate Wedding Favors from Impressions of the South in North Augusta and a box of 6 FREE chocolates.

4. Wedding Day Up-do and Wedding Day Makeup Application from Spa-go Day Spa in Aiken - a value of over $100.

5. A Versa Spray Tan with Palm Beach Tan in North Augusta - a value of over $40.

Submissions accepted now until February 22nd.  Voting starts February 23rd and ends February 28th.  Winner announced March 1, 2013!

Show the contest sponsors some love by liking their Facebook pages:

La Dolce:  www.Facebook.com/LaDolceAiken

Impressions of the South:  www.Facebook.com/ImpressionsoftheSouth

Spa-go:  Spa-goDay Spa on Facebook 

A few technical items:

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO WIN

Eligibility

To enter, you must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (green card). 

Multiple Votes per Person

You may only vote once per day.

Inappropriate Content

Obscene, provocative or otherwise questionable content will not be considered. We retain sole discretion as to what constitutes inappropriate content.

Rights

By entering the contest, entrants agree to have their submitted name displayed on our website and used by us for any purpose, at any time, without any fee or other form of compensation. We reserve the right to disqualify users, without notice, and for any reason.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

{ Ashley & Jonathan }

I met the Miller family at our church.  So when Lil Miller asked if she and her daughter Ashley could set up a consultation to be the photographer at Ashley’s wedding, I was so excited!  

Ashley is simply gorgeous and we had so much fun before, during and after her wedding!  We did her bridal portraits at the Marion Hatcher Center, where her wedding and reception took place, as well as we took a few down at Hammonds Ferry!  

Ashley and her groom, Jonathan did a “First Look” meeting right before the wedding, this way they could get all the portraits done before the wedding and were able to enjoy some special time before their wedding…just the two of them! This special time between the bride and groom always makes my heart flutter – it is always so sweet and romantic! 

It also allows you to then take all the portraits before the wedding of the bridal party, family members etc…. and you can enjoy more of your reception once married!   

For weddings and receptions, I love working with a second photographer to capture all those sweet moments between the bride, groom and their guests! Thank you to Michelle Williams of Williams Photography for helping be my partner in crime with capturing the memories!! Visit  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ Katie & Patrick - a Love Story }

Last October, I had the pleasure of capturing all the special moments at Katie and Patrick’s wedding in North Augusta.  I was so excited when a photographer in their family referred this fabulous couple to me.

Ironically enough, I had gone to a fabulous consignment shop in town and when chatting with the owner about my business she mentioned she needed a photographer for her daughters' upcoming wedding. I realized that Katie had already scheduled an appointment with me for a consultation for the next week! It is amazing how things happen in life!!

In a really neat idea, right before their wedding and in a way to keep tradition, Patrick was blindfolded so that the couple was able to talk to each other and exchange gifts without the groom seeing the bride before she walked down the aisle.   

And what a beautiful bride she was, but don’t mess with this softball player!  When Katie threw her bouquet, it was thrown so hard that the bouquet hit the ceiling and landed on the floor.  

Two things that I will always remember from this lovely couple’s wedding were seeing how their church hall had been transformed with décor that matched their wedding theme – it was amazing how fabulous everything looked.  

The second reason is why I always keep Benadryl with me on photo shoots!  Katie and Patrick had a few uninvited guests during our outdoor portraits in the form of yellow jackets!  No one was stung, thankfully!  

I love being asked to photograph a wedding and I will only take on 1-2 weddings per month so that I am able to give my clients the high-end experience they deserve!  I love to pamper my clients!  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info