Oct
12
2020I was overjoyed to be chosen to be Jen and Abel’s Asheville NC Newborn Photographer again. This is my fourth session with this beautiful family. Click here to see Henry as a newborn and then click here to see Graham at six months old. 
My studio is actually in Taylors, SC, but Jen and Abel have traveled to me each time and it brings me such joy to serve them and help to tell their story. I know not everyone will want to drive so far, but if you fall in love with my photography I’m happy to make arrangements that will make a longer drive easier such as later session start times.
All of my clients are given the opportunity to customize their session by watching this video and filling out a questionnaire. Jen specifically requested hands on black and I love how this turned out!
Yet, my comfort zone is always putting baby on white. There’s a certain timeless ethereal quality to these photos of sweet Theo on white. I love how the lack of color helps us focus on just how beautiful each baby is. We’re clearly able to see all the precious details from his delicious back rolls to his sweet baby toes.
Jen, thank you for trusting me with your babies and your story. But more importantly, thank you for always spending your time in the studio encouraging me. You are a gift and a dream client. I’m so grateful for you. Your boys and man are so lucky to have you in their lives.
Are you looking to book your own Asheville NC Newborn Photographer? I’d love to be considered to serve you in this precious time. You can get in touch by clicking here. Make sure to tell me about your dream session and poses and what drew you to choose me to tell your story.
Oct
05
2020I’ve seen this beautiful family for classic studio family photography Greenville, SC five times this year. You can see Whitney’s Maternity session here, and then Abel’s newborn, Three month, Six month session by clicking each individual link. It’s been so beautiful to see Sloan and Abel grow and develop.
At this session, Sloan was the clear star. She wanted to wear something from my client wardrobe rather than what mama picked out and we were cream fits most every color scheme. Sloan loved her mama and dad cuddles so much.
You can really tell how much Josh and Whitney adore their little ones. I’ve been so grateful to watch that love develop.
Nine months is one of my very favorite ages to photograph in the first year. Abel, like all nine month olds, is able to sit steadily, move by crawling or scooting, didn’t have stranger anxiety yet, and has so much personality!!! Abel was even able to stand supported. He was so strong!
Sloan adores Abel. She wants to hold him and squeeze him and love on him. It’s precious to see her emulating her parent’s affection.
Did I mention that Sloan totally stole to the show during this session? My clients all pick their images from a proof gallery so that I’m sure that they get that “one face” that their child makes the most. Sloan’s cheesy smile is the one face that is so uniquely hers. I always smile editing such silly joy. But this angry face (daddy asked her to show it to me) had me almost it tears laughing. Sloan has so much personality!
Whitney, thank you for sharing your beautiful family with me! I can’t wait to see you at Abel’s cake smash soon!
Are you looking to book your own classic studio family photography Greenville, SC? I would love to be considered to capture your family. You can drop me a line about your dream session by clicking here.
Oct
01
2020Looking for some Timeless Studio Family Photography Greenville SC for your Christmas Cards? Every winter I offer Seasonal Simply Family Mini Sessions on a couple of Saturdays in November and December. These are a great way for you to get a few images for your Christmas Card in a fun low stress situation. When you book a Simply Family Mini, I send you a series of emails to help you prepare for your session. Of course there is advise on picking out what to wear, but there’s also a key email that I think a lot of photographers forget. It’s an email on preparing your kids for the session. Children need to know my name, what the studio is like, what’s expected of them, and more importantly how you’re going to praise them for that behavior. 
This family has been coming to the studio since their oldest girl Zoey was released from the NICU six years ago. You can see that session by clicking here. They did an excellent job preparing these small children for this experience. They’re all under five in these images! And it’s really a testament to how well Lydia and Micheal prepared their kiddos. 
So what is a Simply Family Mini like? It’s a 30 minute session that includes 5 images that you choose. From the moment your kiddos arrive to the moment they leave, I am focused completely on your kiddos. Often, I even forget to address the parents except for asking their children to help me tell mom and dad what to do. I try to keep these sessions short and sweet just like your little one’s attention spans. What is my biggest complaint about Simply Family Minis? “How can I pick just five images?” Don’t worry, you can purchase additional images if you want! 
Interested in booking a Simply Family Mini? Contact me today to let me know you’re interested. Even if it’s not near November, you’ll be put on an email list to be the first to know the dates of Simply Family Mini Sessions.
Sep
21
2020Did your baby have an unexpected stay in the NiCU? Are you looking for a Post NICU Newborn Photographer who will photograph your newborn regardless of age? One of my favorite things is the joy of holding and photographing your tiny miracle. I’m less concerned with chronological age and more concerned with capturing your sweet baby’s beauty. I love all the details of your baby: his fingers, his eyelashes, and his tiny hands. I don’t mind a little extra soothing and a little more baby led posing rather than photographer led. Your little one has a story to tell and I’d be honored to illustrate it.
This beautiful NICU baby’s name is Marley. His NICU journey amid the very first few weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic was completely unexpected. He was early, but not so early that mama Ericka expected him to be whisked away to the NICU. But Marley is a fighter and he fought his way out of a scary diagnosis and came home.
Marley was still a tiny little guy, weighing well under 6 pounds when I met him. He was laid back and very sleepy which was unexpected but welcome. He loved the comfort of the wrap, perhaps because he’d spent so much time cuddled up in Ericka’s arms.
I had fun curling Marley up into the tiniest little props and showcasing his beautiful hands and feet. We even snuck a little bear bonnet on him!
At the very end of the session, I dressed Marley in this little knitted footed PJ set from the studio wardrobe. He woke up just enough to get a sweet awake picture and these remaining images.
Are you looking to book your Post NICU Newborn Photographer? I’d be honored to be considered. Click here to contact me about setting something up.
Aug
31
2020Girly Emotional Newborn Photos in Greenville SC don’t have to be all frills and bows and costumes. When your heart wants to tell the story of how beautiful your baby is from her tiny toes to the millia on her nose, choose a photographer who matches that vision. At Quiet Graces Photography, I believe that simple imagery celebrates your little one best.
Soothing and Calming
Isla is the sweet newborn girl featured in these session images. Isla is an “older newborn” in the 3-6 week range. Many newborn photographers will tell you this age is simply impossible to capture in curly poses, but that’s obviously not true! Yes, newborns at this age are a little more awake, but that just means we get good eye contact like in the image above.
Isla required a little more soothing and calming than your typical newborn and she wanted to be posed upright while she fell asleep. I always take your baby’s preferences into account during posing. It’s more important to have a safe and happy baby than to make sure we get “the pose” we wanted most.
Feminine Simplicity on White
Once Isla fell asleep in her wrap, I was able to transition her into this set of poses on white. I love posing girl emotional newborn photos on white.
There’s a timelessness to white images that just showcase your baby’s natural beauty.
Baby Pictures on Mauve
After the white blanket, I moved Isla to a mauve blanket for a bit of color. This bonnet, wrap, and headbands set by Avonli Baby are studio favorites. I love compiling a set of props for my clients to choose from so that all they need to do is show up to the session rather than worrying about purchasing and bringing extra items.
Tiny Details
All clients are given the opportunity to customize their pose request. One of the things that was most important to Isla’s mama was detail shots. Especially including their wedding bands. Aren’t these the sweetest? And those little squishy lips are to die for!
Booking Your Own Session
Looking to book your own Girly Emotional Newborn Photos in Greenville, Simpsonville, or Hendersonville? I’d love to be considered for capturing your baby. Contact me today to tell me how you’d like to remember your baby.
