Melissa Aldrich

Greer SC Maternity Mini Photo Session

I think a Greer SC Maternity Mini Photo Session is the perfect way to capture a few beautiful images from your pregnancy. However, it’s also the perfect way to audition a newborn photographer. Just like a bridal portrait helps you get to know your wedding photographer and reduce the stress of so many portraits on your big day, a Mini Maternity let’s you get to know your photographer, find their studio, and know what to expect from your photographers business process.  I was so glad that Savanna chose to book her maternity mini!Simpsonville SC Studio Pictures Maternity Mini Savanna also chose to book hair and make up through me with Cotton Rogue. Katie Cotton, the owner of Cotton Rogue did a wonderful job pampering Savanna. Having your hair and make up done is such a confidence booster.Greer SC Maternity Mini Photo Session Pregnant Mama Maternity Photographer Greenville SC Studio Photography of a Pregnant mama and Partner in Travelers RestIf you’d like to book your Greer SC Maternity Mini Photo Session to get to know me, click here!  I’d love to tell your story and get to know you!

Micro Preemie Miracle Baby Photography Greer SC

Somtimes I get to celebrate a special baby with Micro Preemie Miracle Baby Photography Greer SC. Meet Olivia! This precious girl weighed just over 1 pound at birth and is proof that sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart. I mean look at the effuse joy this little girl has? Olivia is sheer delight. Minimalistic Simpsonville SC Baby Photographer Olivia came in for a Milestone Mini session. This session type is a great for budget a budget friendly option to capture just a few images of your baby. At around 30 minutes in the studio it’s also quick and perfect for keeping your baby’s attention in between feedings and naps.  Olivia was turning one just a few weeks after this session and so these images will help commemerate that milestone perfectly. Winter Indoor Baby Photography for One Year olds Grenville SCOf course, I couldn’t resist taking a few detail images. I live for documenting the sweet beauty of your baby right now as they are. This little hand and feet image took my breath away. The ephemeral arm and leg roles, those delicious finger dimples, and those tiny toes cupped in a Olivia’s hands are precious memories of a time much too brief. Detail focused baby pictures Greenville SC Studio Pictures of Children and Babies Travelers Rest SC Like all one year olds, Olivia displayed a huge range of emotions. I personally love the look of surprise! I think I was making elephant noises behind my mask (in the season of Covid-19). Unlike most one year olds, Oliva never once cried. She loved all the attention and her pretty dresses! Micro Preemie Miracle Baby Photography Greer SCAre you looking to book your own Micro Preemie Miracle Baby Photography Greer SC? I’d love to be able to celebrate you precious baby with you! Click here to get to know me and my studio.  Click here to contact me today to tell me your baby’s story, what you want to remember most, and book your session!

Timeless Studio Baby Photography Greenville SC

I was excited to see Marley again for six month Timeless Studio Baby Photography Greenville SC! If you’d like to see his newborn session, click here. Marley is a NICU graduate and his newborn photos turned out so cute. I can’t believe how much he’s grown up though!

Timeless Studio Baby Photography Greenville SCThe best part about six month sessions is the variety of facial expressions.  Also, from a photographer stand point: they still stay in one place long enough to capture all of those sweeet faces! From pouty, to amazing Black boy joy, to pensive, Marley shared all of his personality! Plus this sweet outfit that his mama brought is sheer perfection. Baby Photos on White Bed backdrop in studio Taylors SCI loved this image set with Marley’s Mama Ericka most of all. So often we mamas are ashamed of how motherhood has changed our bodies and reluctant to get into the picture.  But our babies just see the mama who loves them more than anything.  And honestly, the think we’re the most beautiful creature that they’ve ever laid eyes on.  Our love for our sweet babies makes us more beautiful.

Mommy and Me Pictures Simpsonville SCShortly after this last image with Ericka, Marley had an epic spit up incident. These things happen! However, because I have a studio wardrobe for babies, we quickly cleaned up Marley and put him in a new outfit. You can see my studio wardrobe for babies by clicking here. I love providing this perk to clients, not only does it save you money if you choose to use the wardrobe exclusively, but it also helps in the case of accidents like this!

To make sure his tummy was settled we moved onto some floor images. I so enjoy seeing babies grabbing their feet and capturing all these sweet details! Little toes are pretty much the sweetest thing ever, am I right?

Timeless Studio Baby Photography Simpsonville Greer SCSix month olds are still mastering the skill of sitting up so at the end of the session, I offered Marley some respite from all the exercise by placing him in this little bed. I think these images captured the most of his personality! Baby Boy in a little bed pictures Travelers Rest Black and White Images of Six Month Old baby Mauldin SC Greenvilly SC Baby Photographer Simplicity MinimialistLooking to book Timeless Studio Baby Photography Greenville SC? I’d love to be considered!  Click here to learn more about working with me or click here to contact me right away!

Asher and Savanna Mama Madi

Whether you’re looking for a Simpsonville SC Newborn Baby Photographer or you just need your day brightened, this session with Asher, puppies, Savanna, mama Madi and guest star baby Starlie is sure to make you smile.  Asher’s mama Madi is the application manager at Doodles Making a Difference.  She delivered precious Asher just a month after owner Christian had delivered Starlie.  In a small miracle, a litter of puppies were born at the same time! This sweet image shows the heart and soul of Doodles Making a Difference: a puppy raising family business who puts the wellfare of children at the center of their business model. Each doodle puppy sold will feed a child rescued from slavery in India for 9 months through Set Free Alliance. Simpsonville SC Newborn Baby PhotographerThis newborn session was for celebrating Asher. We had already done Starlie’s session which you can see here with her family or here with a litter of golden doodle puppies . Asher was a chuncky baby. I loved his sweet rolls and how he managed to make these puppies look so tiny. The labradoodles are the same age as Asher! Greenville SC Newborn Baby Photographer The puppies were the highlight of the session, but Asher’s portraits alone were just as important. From this little smirk, to his sweet cheeks, to his fun kissy face, we celebrated all the little details in him that reflected the image of God. Simple classic Timeless Asheville NC Newborn Photographer Sweet Baby Pictures Simple and Timeless Mauldin SC I especially loved these two images in black and white. The shadows highlight his precious features from his button nose to his sweet grumpy brow. I never make my clients choose between color or black & white images. They receive both version in their gallery downloads. Black and White Newborn Baby Photography Travelers Rest SC Asher came with a big sister Savanna who was not yet two but was such a joy to photograph and posed so well! Greenville SC Timeless Studio Photographer Sometimes I can’t get this laying down pose with two year olds who are almost three, but Savanna wanted so much to hold Asher. It was a beautiful start to their sibling life. Big Sister and Brother Photographer of Newborns in Greer SCAre you looking to book a Simpsonville SC Newborn Baby Photographer? I’d love to be considered to serve your family. Click here to tell me about your needs. And if you’re looking for a doodle puppy, click here to apply for adoption with Doodles Making a Difference! Mom and Baby Lifestyle Newborn pictures on White in Greenville SC Family baby pictures on a white bed in Simpsonville SC

Rainbow Baby Newborn Photography Session Greenville SC

This special Rainbow Baby Newborn Photography Session Greenville SC with precious Starlie was such a gift to photograph. As you can see below, Starlie made some of the best faces.  From pouting to grumpy brows to smiles she had so many expressions.

Rainbow Baby Newborn Photography Session Greenville SC

However, the most amazing part of Starlie’s newborn photo session was seeing just how much her whole family adored her. In fact, these images with her daddy Josh were snapped as he gently took her from her car seat and just admired her beauty. He also showered her with kisses. My heart swelled so much! Daddy with Newborn baby Pictures in Greenville SC

Starlie’s two older brothers, Job and Jonah, were equally as mesmerized by their baby sister. As a photographer it was so fun to have older siblings when I’m used to 2-4 year old siblings. They loved cuddling her and laughed at my jokes about “acting like we like each other” for photos. Big Brothers with Newborn Baby pictures in Greer SCMommy and rainbow baby pictures in Greenville SC Family hands on Newborn Photos Simpsonville SC

Can’t you just feel the family love here? The joy at their new baby sister and daughter. These are some of my favorite family images I took in the past year. Family Newborn Pictures with Older Siblings Greenville South Carolina

Simpsonville SC Newborn Baby Pictures

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Of course, we also took images of Starlie alone. This precious pink set was my favorite of the session. I let my babies lead posing and it was clear that Starlie preferred the comfort of being wrapped. After all, miracle babies are seldom put down!

But also Starlie’s session included a litter of sweet little puppies! Christian, Starlie’s mama, owns Doodles Making a Difference so when one of her family’s dogs delivered a litter of puppies the same week as Starlie, we knew they had to be included! Click here to see Starlie with her puppies.

Newborn Baby and Puppies Greenville SC: Doodles Making a Difference

Are you looking to book your own Rainbow Baby Newborn Photography Session Greenville SC? I would love to hear your story.  Click here to contact me about your special miracle and your wishes for their photos.