Dec
11
2012In addition to a Lifestyle Family Session, the Connelly’s also chose to do a traditional posed newborn session with Ivey. I’m honored when families choose me as their Greenville, SC Newborn Photographer.
Ivey is a very special client because her parents are my first repeat client. Ivey is the sister of my very first newborn ever, sweet Lydia!
Just look at how much I have grown as a newborn photographer in 2 short years:
Lydia in 2010
Ivey (October 2012)
Speaking of Lydia, look at how much this quirky little girl has grown in the past two years! I think she easily could have stole the show 🙂
Unlike Lydia, Ivey did not love my bean bag. We managed a few bean bag images both asleep and awake before she demanded to be fed. I love that she gave me eye contact in the following shot! So rarely will newborns look directly at a camera.
After she nursed, Ivey finally clonked out right in Tamara’s arms. So sweet! I’m such a sucker for mother/child images because mom is so often the one behind the camera that she’s rarely in the shot.
Ivey really liked this basket. It must have been this snuggly purple blanket! She slept so peacefully .
But my favorite image from this whole session is of Tamara with Lydia and Ivey. I love Lydia’s sneaky kiss, Ivey’s sleepy body, and Tamara’s pure enjoyment of having two little girls to love.
Tamara, thank you so much for choosing me to capture your family each year. I love sharing life with you and capturing your joy!
Nov
21
2012
Meet the Connelly’s! This family is one of the two families that inspired the launch of Quiet Graces photography. They’re pretty dear to my heart for that reason. They scheduled two sessions with me to celebrate the birth of they’re new little girl Ivey. These are the images from the first of the two sessions: a lifestyle family session at their home. I would be in photographer heaven if I had this kind of light in my backyard at sunset every day. So beautiful!
Here’s a little sneak peak of Ivey’s sweet face!
I really adore lifestyle sessions with toddlers around Lydia’s age. I promise you, the only image she sat still for was the family image above. However, I was not stressed about getting her to sit still and pose. I literally ran around chasing and playing with her for a good 20 minutes to get the her images. She played tag with me and showed me her painted toes. We danced. We laughed and had a blast. And I love that I captured Lydia being who she is: an energetic two year old full of joy.
One of my favorite parts of visiting the Connelly’s is seeing Jacob (15) and Lydia (2) interact. I always wanted a big brother so it’s like glimpsing my dream come true. The way Jacob dotes on Lydia is heartwarming. And the way Lydia always invites Jacob into her world is precious.
Lydia has daddy Steve wrapped around her fingers (and I’m sure Ivey will too in her own time!). She adores him and just wanted to be near him. They played on the Ipad for a little while. Those snuggles are so precious.
But my favorite image from this lifestyle family session is of Tamara changing Lydia’s diaper. It’s so raw, so real, and so precisely those first days of motherhood.
Steve and Tamara, I’m so blessed to watch God grow your family! I can’t wait to see you all again next year for another session (and lots of play dates in between!) 🙂
Aug
29
2012Sarah just went live with her website. I photographed her last year for this project.
Her webpage is spectacular! It’s so wonderful to see my work being used so beautifully!
If you need a harpist for your event, this extraordinary young lady would be the best choice!
Aug
07
2012Mom overheard me teasing Casey as I rocked her about being so nosy, and had to laugh! Mom calls her nosy too! She just loves to listen to people talk and be wide awake. I have never ever fought so hard to get a baby to sleep for one of my sessions!
Casey finally clonked out fully for 20 minutes of shooting at the very end of the session. Unfortunately, I had already taken down my beanbag set up. However, I got to try a lot of prop shots! I love the effect of prop shots, but rarely get to play with them so I really enjoyed doing this!
Casey was just a tiny little girl. 11 days new and barely 7 pounds. She brought back so many memories from when my twins were this tiny!
Casey, as the youngest of 4, I pray that you will bring peace and laughter to your parents.
