Apr
09
2018As a Greenville SC Newborn Baby Studio Photographer, I have the joy of meeting brand new parents in their very first days with their little ones. I get to look them in the eyes and tell them (TRUTHFULLY!) that they are doing an amazing job. I get to tell them that feeling that way or struggling with breastfeeding or being so tired you are walking into walls (I’ve done it) is totally within the range of normal. It’s such a gift to me to not only be entrusted with holding their little ones, but also with encouraging them in their story.
Meet Millie Kate and her amazing parents, Dani and Korey.
For most of the session, Millie was so content to just be awake and gazing about the room. This doesn’t happen often with sweet babies in the studio, but when it does I thoroughly enjoy it. You see newborns have not master the focusing of their eyes. I can spend a very long time trying to get an awake image where baby appears to be looking at the camera. Sometimes little ones fall back asleep before I’ve got one!
But Millie Kate gave us two open eye pictures that her parents selected for their final gallery.
After her long awake period and a little snack, Millie was content to fall asleep in her parents arms. Parent images are my absolute favorite. You can feel how much these sweet babies are loved when you see them in their parents arms.
I especially love this image of Millie in Korey’s hands in our oval wood print. The sense of how tiny she really is quite tangible.
Millie came in early spring when both the Camellias and my Cherry tree were in blossom. I brought both of those inside to use in some of her prop sets and I just love the results.
My favorite images were these in the nest where Millie posed herself. I just love the little details this relaxed pose she chose allowed us to capture.
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Mar
30
2018My favorite part about being a Timeless Simpsonville SC Newborn photographer is encouraging mamas. Sweet Elizabeth’s mama Lady-Joy has become a dear friend. We both have 8 year old girls and we spent a good deal of this session just chatting about the challenges of this age. Would you believe that 8 has so many challenges? Attitudes and eye rolls and hurt feelings abound.
But before I scare you about raising your eight your old daughter there’s also a great deal of beauty in this age too. The depth of conversation and the insights are incredible. They’re also learning their voices and starting to use it to be passionate about what makes them tick. My girls are really moving toward having a heart to abolish modern day slavery. They’re full of questions and anger and a beautiful kind of movement toward “What can I do about this right now at my age?” So mama’s be prepared to have your heart twisted in both directions.
So now that I’ve told you a bit about 8 year old girls, let’s focus a bit on 8 DAY old girls. This is sweet and tiny Elizabeth. She was a bit of a surprise in timing, but oh so joyously welcomed!
I gasped out loud when I placed Elizabeth in daddy’s hands like this. There’s something so magical about the tiny-ness of a baby girl in daddy’s hands. How his very hands shelter her and protect her physically as they will continue to do as she grows.
Elizabeth is also blessed with an older brother to protect her. How cute is this?!
One of the other best parts about being a Timeless Simpsonville SC Newborn Photographer is getting to see all the sweet faces these babies make. The follow set of 6 frames were all taken mere seconds apart. Babies are born with all kinds of personality!
I love this sweet little bed too. It’s my favorite place to place a swaddled awake baby to soothe herself to sleep and get some beautiful captures.
Lady-Joy, thank you for sharing your new beauty Elizabeth with me. But more importantly, thank you for vulnerably sharing your motherhood journey with me. Your encouragement and sweet spirit have sustained me so many times!
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Mar
26
2018Sweet sisters Elin and Emeri came to the studio for a Studio Timeless Sibling Photo Session Greenville SC! Can these two be any cuter?
I always tell parents that ages 18 month to 3 years old are absolute wild cards in the studio. There’s a lot that parents can do to prep them for a session, but in actually these ages call the shot and Elin was no different!
She wasn’t a huge fan of looking my way but mommy says she still talks about being in the studio with me!
However, we did coax one smile from Elin.
But even if she had not smiled at all, this sweet series of images pretty much encapsulates the precociousness that is a two year old. I loved it so much!
Emeri, on the other hand, was so full of smile and joy that I wish I could have bottled it up! Three months is a super fun age!
I mean can we get a cuter grin?
I had so much fun dressing Elin up in the studio wardrobe for babies that all clients can use.
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Mar
20
2018Meet Graham who came for 6 month Studio Sitter Pictures Greenville SC. This little guy is pure and uninhibited joy.
His spirit is curious and adventurous and he has the most delightful elbow and hand dimples.
His mama Jennifer is the sweetest soul and she’s one of my favorite people to come visit the studio. She has this sweet spirit and always wants to know how our family is doing. While I make it a goal to encourage mamas in my studio, Jennifer seems to do a better job that I do.
Together we talked about how seasons of stay-at-home mama-ness, can be so isolating. About how hard it can be to find good friends or even to meet with new friends around baby nap schedules and errands that have to be ran. We talked about how encouragement is so vital to every mom and how date nights are vital to marriages.
And meanwhile sweet Graham just kept hamming it up for the camera. Or attempting to climb out of the boxes we put him in…
So, mama of one in The Baby Year, Jenn and I want you to know that you’re not alone. You’re not alone in the exhaustion or the loneliness. You’re not alone in the feeling neglected. You’re not alone in the wondering how to preserve your marriage.
You’re not alone in the longing for true friends or the longing for time with your true friends. You’re not alone in the simultaneous treasuring of each moment and longing for bedtime and few minutes alone.
Take a risk, mama. Share your heart with another mama, free of judgement and with a sweet open vulnerability. Your new friend is probably the one sitting right next to you playgroup. Or the photographer you’re hanging out with in her studio.
I promise she probably feels the same way.
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Mar
13
2018I’m totally loving my Milestone Monday sessions especially when my newborns come back for a Baby Mini Session Six Months Greenville SC. Milestone Monday’s feature 20 minute sessions for maternity and clients ages 6 weeks and up. Each session includes 5 hand edited digital files of your choice from a soft proof gallery. They’re a low risk way to try out my services for your family. More information can be found here.
Griffin is his mama’s rainbow baby. He’s a baby who came to her after the immense lose of other babies before they were delivered earth side. We did a rainbow set up for his newborn session which you see above and another for this mini session.
Which of these two is your favorite image? I like the six month images best. Griffin’s sweet expression and the tiny rainbow make me more aware of how much he is loved and celebrated.
Six month sessions are by far my favorites. At six-7 months babies are sitting well, but usually not very mobile. The still have all their baby chub since they haven’t truly begun to crawl. Six month olds have a few teeth….or not. And most of all, there isn’t a hint of the Stranger Anxiety that takes hold between 10-13 months old.
And even more: six month old make the most varied facial expressions. From worry, to side eyes, to smirks, to smiles, to mischievous, six month olds make all the faces. Griffin did not disappoint with his sweet expressions and adorable personality.
My favorite of Griffin’s features are his bright eyes and perfect pale skin. I’ve not see many babies with such perfect skin.
But above his physical features, Griffin is easily one of the most secure little guys that I have ever met.
It’s clear that he’s not only well cared for, but absolutely adored. Kristen has an image of all three of her little guys in this hat. I loved carrying on this tradition for her.
