{ 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?

      { Fabulous Fun Tip Friday }

   Oct. 4, 2013

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{Stan Jewelers - a Perfect Business Partnership }

One of my goals this year was to find fabulous businesses in the area to develop partnerships.  

I was looking for businesses with similar clients, businesses who love to pamper their clients and businesses with incredible owners who share a similar vision!

I couldn't believe my luck when one of my clients started raving about Stan Jewelers in North Augusta.  This client bought both their engagement ring and wedding bands from Stan.  I had been looking for a jeweler to partner with for a long time!   I stopped by the store to discuss the opportunity to become businesses partners.  

I learned that Stan had learned his trade from his Dad and other master jewelers.  Stan’s Dad, Bill Johnson, had started the store in 1982 and Stan bought the business from his father in 1997.  Stan Jewelers is a full service jewelry store selling unique jewelry and performing quality repairs.

I am so fortunate to partner with Stan Jewelers!  If you purchase your engagement ring at Stan Jewelers, you will receive a FREE ENGAGEMENT SESSION with me!!  If you book a wedding with me, Stan gives you 20% OFF your wedding bands.  

I mean, seriously, if you are getting engaged this holiday season, there is no place to look than Stan Jewelers!  

If you are thinking about getting a piece of jewelry for someone special this holiday season, then stop by Stan Jewelers at 605 Edgefield Road, North Augusta, SC and give them a call 803-279-0776!  Stan’s website is:  www.stanjohnsonjewelers.com

{ Cake Smash Session Fabulousness!! }

Sweet little Riley – from a newborn to a one-year-old {Yeah!} – I have just loved watching this little girl grow over this last year! 

It was an exciting Cake Smash portrait session – her family bought the “First Year Moments” baby plan! 

What a great cake Riley’s Mom brought with them!  Riley was dressed in an adorable tutu and a couple other outfits. 

Typically when a Cake Smash happens, the parents bring three outfits!  What are your favorite outfits that you dress your children in for special occasions?

{ 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

    Fabulous Fun Tip Friday

      September 6th, 2013

When it's time for homework are your kids always asking, "Mom where's a pencil? " 

or "Mom I need scissors and crayons?".

 Do they need to find glue for that fabulous school project, but it is no where to be found.....

Well, I have a solution for you.......it is a homework caddy and you can quite possibly make it for free as I did!!

I took an empty 6 pack bottle cardboard carrier and put plastic cups in the four corner pockets and filled them with some scissors, pencils and pens, crayons and glue. In the two middle ones I put a larger scissors ( for older children) and a stapler. I like this holder, because it has a cute Fall pumpkin on it, but you could wrap it with colorful paper to decorate it. It is easy peasy( is that even a word?) and homework will take less time, because you will spend less time looking for items. 

Plus, it's easy to store and children can carry it!! 

If you don't have access to a bottle carrier, you can always go through a drive through restaurant and order several drinks and ask for a cup carrier and do the same thing with it. 

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Have a FABULOUS FRIDAY!!