Jan
01
2014Hey, there.
Are you expecting a baby in 2014? This giveaway is for you.
Know someone expecting a baby in 2014? This giveaway is for you to share! Hop on the Quiet Graces Facebook Page and share today’s status with them to let them know all about it. I promise you’ll be their favorite friend 😉 And don’t worry… there will be other giveaways for you to enter!
Here is a link to all of the giveaways I’m hosting this month.
Click Here to Book your Session for a Chance to Win!
Wondering if I’m the newborn photographer for you? Read this post here to find out.
Fine Print
Any due date in 2014 is eligible. So if you just saw the word “pregnant” on your test, please book! If your due date is today, please book! If you had your baby less than two weeks ago, please book. I limit myself to just 3 sessions each month to ensure quality and protect my primary role as mama to my sweet babies. Booking early guarantees my availability.
Only clients who book a session between January 1, 2014 and January 31, 2014 are eligible for this giveaway and special.
Session fee must be paid in full for eligibility to win.
All clients must meet the $200 print minimum for their newborn session before receiving their free announcements.
No prints and products are included with the winner’s 6 month & One Year Session.
Giveaway closes January 31st. Winner will be notified Feburary 3, 2014.
Not eligible to be combined with any other discounts or offers.
Dec
30
2013I’m starting a new tradition here at Quiet Graces for just a few kicks and giggles (and to show off the babies I photograph one more time!): the Greenville SC Newborn Photography Superlatives. So, without further ado, let me tell you about the things I remember most about little person who graced my studio.
Most Smoochable Lips
I mean look at those lips!
Best Hair
Logan (Could not stop running my hands through this soft beautiful hair… no lie.)
Sleepiest Baby in the History of Quiet Graces
I know… it’s an awake shot… but I seriously had to tickle this little guy, turn off the the heater, and fan him to get this open eye shot!
Sweetest Sibling Image Ever
Tristan, Jackson, Sullivan, and Baby Elliot.
Older siblings rock. It normally takes about 30 minutes to get a shot with a two year old and a newborn; not that it’s a bad thing, just a reality of photographing a two year old. It was just so different to have kiddos who followed directions!
Super Mom and Dad
Seriously with 5 under four years and two sets of twins in two years, Jordan and Jennifer parented with such grace in their weakness. So blessed to hear the story of Jordan’s reaction to the announcement that they were expecting twins again!
Chunkiest (and most adored) Baby in the History of Quiet Graces
Topping out at around 10lbs at his session at two weeks old, Lazaro had rolls for miles!
Best Newborn Skin
I barely edited this baby’s skin. She was gorgeous and oh so sleepy.
My Favorite Mama Image this Year
Knowing their story and seeing Jenn’s grace, beautiful. And I still can’t decide if I love color or black and white better; this rarely happens, I always have a preference!
Bravest Mama
Sarah, Shawn’s Mama.
This shot was taken right after the 13 days of rain we had in the middle of this summer. Shawn’s mom really wanted a magical outside image. What you don’t see in the image is her standing over him and fanning away the hoards of mosquitoes for the 5 minutes we were outside. This is in addition to her persistence about rescheduling this session multiple times due to weight gain and sicknesses issues!
Best Cheeks
Squeezable from every single angle we captured!
Best Newborn Frown
This frown still makes me laugh, especially since he’s such a happy-go-lucky little guy right now!
Most Doted on Little Brother
I can’t wait to hear the stories of these two growing up together. So precious!
The Family Shot I can’t Believe Happened in One Frame!
Cora
(I can’t wait to blog more images from the session!) I took about a hundred frames of this image trying to make sure that I had one of every person looking at the camera pleasantly so I could head swap to make this image. Nope. We nailed it in one frame: a near impossibility with a newborn, 15 month old, and 3 year old! Incredible!
Dec
23
2013This vintage newborn photography Greenville SC session may very well be my new favorite. It’s still a toss up between my other favorite newborn of 2013… but it’s close 🙂
I’ve already told you just a little bit of Jenn and Abel’s story, but sweet Henry is an entirely new chapter. The following two images contain precious heirlooms from Abel’s daddy: vintage sunglasses and cowboy boots from when he was a child. Not my ordinary style, but I love incorporating meaningful pieces for clients.
This image is a composite image: Photoshopped Magic. Babies can NOT hold this pose.
Jenn has spent the last couple of years battling a medical condition that had her on medication not conducive to growing a baby. They were well into the adoption process when God planted this little surprise gift.
Jenn has come alongside of me in some of my most lonely seasons and spoken words of grace and encouragement over my motherhood journey. Those days of 3 babies aged two and under were long and hard, and before God gave her Henry, she mothered me into a better mama. She’s a children’s minister at her church, so I’m sure I’m not the only recipient of her ample gifts.
All that to say that I’m so excited to see Jenn and Able become parents themselves. I love you two… and I’m only a phone call away on those lonely days.
Dec
19
2013I really love these Organic Sleepy Newborn Pictures Greenville SC of Logan.
Logan’s mom and dad made a very hard choice in a culture where children are often not considered gifts. Logan was a surprise pregnancy in a teenage romance.
So when Rachel, one of my beloved childcare providers, asked if I would photograph Logan as a gift from the two of us, I said I would love to honor their decision in this way.
Logan never made a single peep the whole session and was super curly and sweet. But, oh the glory of his hair. So soft and gorgeous.
I was so blessed to capture this little miracle. And can you believe these two smiles he flashed? Adorable!
Dec
16
2013Last week I wrote about some of the things you should ask a newborn photographer before hiring. These are sort of bare minimum guidelines for hiring a legitimate business who cares for you and your baby.
However, I don’t believe that newborn photographers are a one size fits all bunch. Different people prefer different styles or emphasis on their portrait art.
Maybe you have not done a lot of thinking about what you’d like in a newborn photographer. That’s okay, because I’ve done a lot of thinking about you. So if you like the imagery you’ve seen on my site and the following list sounds like you, then we’re likely to make a fantastic pair.
You are Concerned with your Newborn’s Safety
Just how do those babies hold those impossible poses?
Hint: it’s all Photoshop magic! I am super cautious and prefer to never put a baby at risk. If I think a newborn might startle out of a pose or prop, I will have mom or dad hold their hand very close to the baby and remove their hand from the image in Photoshop.
You Value High Levels of Service
You want to meet the person who is going to hold your baby just days old. You like having all your questions answered. You’d love some guidance on the products that would best meet your needs. You’d like your chosen products hand delivered.
You ReallyLike to Laugh
You (or your spouse) could be nominated most likely to photo bomb your own image.
I really love clients who have a great sense of humor! Your sense of humor puts everyone (including your newborn) at ease. It also gives you the perspective to laugh when your newborn makes it necessary for you to change your shirt or pants… ahem..
You Want to Be in Your Images
If I could photograph one thing forever it would be the brand new love parents have for their newborns. I love capturing all those emotions: all the joy, apprehension, hope, and dreams of those first days as a family. I know these are images your children will cherish, but also images that will remind you on the hard days how it’s worth it to keep going.
I also know how risky it feels to be in an image just days after the birth of your child. I strive to make sure that we choose the most flattering angles for this sensitive postpartum period.
But remember, the focus will be on your tiny baby that will only fit in your arms this way for a few weeks.
You Prefer Timeless Imagery
You Want to Create Art for Your Home
You’d love a canvas over the crib, or maybe an album on the coffee table to flip through for years to come. Perhaps you envision an ever expanding gallery wall of imagery, mirrors, and word art as the focal point for your home.
However you like your portrait art, we’re creating it together for you to display and enjoy. You may want digital files to archive or share with family members, but you understand that a heirloom portrait or album is a piece that will be treasured.
Am I describing you? Then I’d love to talk to you about your vision for the art we can create together during this newborn session. Contact me about a session today.
