{ 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

{ Cyber Monday and a Naughty Elf }

I just can't believe my eyes this morning!!! I thought I had it all figured out, but then Snowy, our little Elf on the Shelf, decided to take over my Facebook page and drop the discounts on my Cyber Monday specials. Tricky little elf! There is no turning back now! 

Here are the specials... Newborn Sessions ($150 value) - $50 off!

First Year Moments Plan ($1600 value) - $400 off!!! 

Buy 1 session and receive a $100 print credit! These offers can not be combined. Also, I am not sure how Snowy convinced her, but if you purchase a session, the fabulous Karrie Lykins - Makeup Artist will do your makeup for FREE!!! WOW!!! 

Can you believe the discounts? Happy Cyber Monday! Remember, gift cards are available! 

To access these deals, please visit my website www.MaryBethsPhotography.info and click on the Cyber Monday link!

{ A Mother's Love }

There is just something so sweet about the care of a mother for her children.  

I can’t describe the love that pours from Mom’s voices when they schedule a session.  I love knowing that they recognize the importance of quality portraits to “capture life’s beautiful moments”.  

Delaney’s Mom called me, as she was one of our Mother’s Day portrait winners.  What a super sweet family from Aiken, who had a third little girl.  

Delaney and her sisters came to my studio in the cutest little outfits, especially Delaney’s headband and diaper cover – which very sweetly became a gift to me!  

The family decided to purchase my First Year Moments package, which includes 4 sessions for a newborn (or one can be switched for a family session) and comes with a payment installment plan.  What types of outfits do you like to dress your children in for portrait sessions?  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

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        " Sometimes, " said Pooh,  " the smallest things take up the most room in your heart."

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{ A Client From a Business Partnership }

Luke’s family found me through one of the companies that I have partnered with this year, The Augusta OBGYN. 

I was so excited to have a little boy newborn to take portraits of, as I had many little girl newborns.  I instantly hopped online to my favorite photographers in Oregon, Robin Long, who had just posted about a sale on her props.  

I bought a couple hats from her that we used for the adorable Mr. Luke.  In an effort to keep up with my own continuing education as a photographer, I purchased Robin Long’s guide to newborn portrait posing and was so excited to use a few new tricks I had learned with Luke!!  

What a great day!  What are some creative ways you have seen newborn portraits taken?  www.MaryBethsPhotography.info

{ 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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