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Patsy Ann has been such a pleasure to photograph this year!  We fell in love with her head full of red curls and sweet disposition at her four months session.  Now she’s a little rambler at one and loves to climb!  Her grandmother, who made the beautiful cake and is valiantly fighting cancer, has left a mark on my heart and I hope to see this precious family a whole lot more as Patsy grows.  For more information on Baby’s First Year pictures, please click here.  We will be holding a beginner photography workshop Saturday, January 31.  Click here if you would like to join us!

We last saw Hunter on Halloween and he has grown so much!  Still the sweet, cheerful disposition and now he has teeth!  Book you Valentine’s Day session today!  You can find more information on Valentine’s Day sessions when you click here.   To book your session or for questions,  please click here.

 

Expecting or have a newborn in the house?  We would love to create extraordinary heirloom portraiture of your baby and children.  Please click here for more information.  Model Call!  We are looking for a newborn boy who is less than 7 days old or will be born within the next couple of weeks to “model” for promotional pictures.  Your session fee will be 1/2 off and prints 15% if you can bring him in for pictures.  Please use our contact page and let me know if you would like to participate.

 

A pretty bride makes me happy and I was happy last Saturday afternoon!  Bobby and Bonnie were married at the Marriott in downtown Columbus GA amidst their family and friends.  Congratulations and best wishes for many years of great happiness together! Wedding decor by Alicia Rodgers Event Design and Wedding Planning by Marcus Wilson.

 

Many of you may know that Tim and I have two boys (or I should say “young men,”) so it’s always a thrill to have little girls in the studio!  I love the plaid, the bows, the little crinolines, the black shoes- the whole frilly, cuddly, sweet as pumpkin pie experience of taking pictures of these little dolls.  The girls are good buddies, and the oldest one’s dad is a longtime friend from elementary through high school in Columbus, and his sweet mother knew my mom.  It was an awesome session and felt like a family reunion.  To book your Christmas session please call 706-587-7976, use our contact page, or visit us on facebook.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh such sweetness and perfection!  Baby Molly Mae is a perfect angel.  Mom Melissa and Dad Jeb are truly, truly blessed this season.  Please call 706-587-7976 to schedule your own newborn session- we’d love to meet you!

 

Anslee is one year old look how pretty she is!  I believe ol’ St. Nick could fashion a baby doll after her.  She was a bit tired after modeling to fully enjoy her cake, but still put forth a good effort for the camera.  Our baby and children’s pictures are the cutest in town!  You can see more Tiny Pix baby pictures if you click here.  Like to book a session?  Use our contact page here.

Jilian is absolutely perfect!  Mom serves our community as a school teacher in Phenix City and Dad is in service to our country.  Jilian stayed awake most of the day during her session, but by the following day, when we brought her in again, she fell asleep nicely under our magic blankie.

 

 

 

 

Sierra and Andrew are stationed at Fort Benning temporarily and we were privileged to present them with their first professional “couple” pictures since their recent marriage.  Sierra is such a fashionista, don’t you think? We will be taking holiday family pictures now through the middle of December, with Wednesday, December 3 the cutoff date to receive your prints in time for Christmas gift-giving.   Click here for more information about holiday outdoor and studio sessions.  You may call us at 706-587-7976 or use our contact page to book a session.

Josh and Allie have been dating for five and a half years and are looking forward to a beautiful mountain wedding this summer at Forest Hills Resort in Dahlonega, Georgia.  They are both aspiring teachers and already have a “family” of three dogs.  We will be there too, and can’t wait to see gorgeous Allie in her dress!

Charleigh- what a perfect name for this cuddly baby doll!  She is all giggles (and chuckles) and rarely stopped smiling for the camera!  Grandmother Ivonne and mom and dad took great pictures too with us on the Chattahoochee Riverwalk!  We will begin taking holiday family pictures, indoors and outside, beginning November 3.  Please call 706-587-7976 or use our contact page for more information!

 

Save $10 on an outdoor family mini session when you book before Saturday, October 20!  Just mention code GIVE ME 10 OFF when you call to schedule your date and time (keep in mind the discount is good only when you first call.)  Gift certificates are available and we offer financing to give you plenty of time to pay.  We will take pictures at the Columbus Museum, the Chattahoochee Riverwalk, or at one of the parks downtown, depending on where we find the prettiest leaves.  Studio sessions are still only $25 and include your choice of three backdrops and oodles of props.  Call 706-587-7976 or use our contact page to book your session.  Click here to see beautiful family pictures.

 

Precious little Madeline had just the right wardrobe for pictures – I love a girly-girl!  Since I was only able to buy little boy clothes, it thrills my heart to see organdy and lace.  Here are her seven-month pictures.  If you would like to bring your own princess (or prince) in for panel pictures, which we call “Tiny Pix,” click here.  Fall family and kids picture opportunities can be seen here.

 

Blake has gotten so much taller since I saw him last!  He and his siblings are frequent flyers in our studio and boy was I surprised this go-around.  He was a little gentleman and even helped this technologically-challenged photographer (should I even admit that?)  turn on the DVD player.  Fall mini sessions ($25 in the studio) continue this month and through October.  Click here for more information.

 

 

 

Jonah has grown up so much since we saw him last February!  He is almost four but speaks and looks like he’s much older- I believe he will be driving soon.  Fall Mini Sessions begin tomorrow and are only $25 for a twenty minute session and one 8×10 professional portrait print.  Read more about it here or call 706-587-7976 to book your session.

Brand new Ellison and big sister Lilly brightened the studio recently and of course I was in baby girl heaven.  Their father is in service to our country and mom is blessed to stay at home and cuddle with these girls all day long.

It’s always a pleasure to photograph FOOD!  This grocery store’s grand opening was a big hit in the community and we were thrilled to be a part of it.  We offer commercial photography services, including event photography, business portraiture, and photographs for your website, billboards, and other advertising needs.  Please call 706-587-7976 or use our contact page for more information.

 

My dear friend Mayumi Hashiyama is one of the best floral designers in the Columbus Georgia area.  We met years ago at a wedding and she is such a warm, charming, gracious lady who is the epitome of style and elegance.  Her work has been featured in numerous publications and these lovely pictures are for “Women In Business” magazine.  If you are in the market for business portrait photography, we would love to help you.  Please call 706-587-7976 or use our Contact Page – we look forward to meeting you!

 

 

 

What a princess!  I knew there was a reason in the back of my mind that I am thankful Tim and I have only sons- the little boys who chase this little girl will cause Daddy quite a headache one day!  Princess Carriage Minis will still be available throughout July.  We will hold our annual Backpacks 4 Kids charity mini sessions July 16-19.  Bring a new backpack with school supplies, get your picture made free!  Please call me at 706-587-7976 or use our contact page to book your session.

 When Sid called to book wedding photography for him and Barbara I asked the same question I ask all of my wedding clients:  how long have you been engaged?  He answered, “A long time, and she finally agreed to set a date!”   That date was the upcoming weekend, and fortunately we were available to be a part of their intimate, beautiful ceremony at Mountain Top Inn in Warms Springs.

 

 

 

 

Words just can’t describe the warm and fuzzy feelings we develop for these babies and their moms and dads!  You may know Lucy’s parents, Chase and Amanda, if you enjoy listening to live music at some of the local coffee shops like Iron Bank and Bitter Brick in Columbus.   I love to hear them sing (Amanda was in the chorale of Les Miserables at the Springer Opera House last spring), and Chase plays the guitar and harmonica.  So it’s no wonder that the theme of Lucy’s first year Tiny Pix pictures was music!  See if you like these pictures as much as we do!

 

 

Such a pretty face and what a sport!  Lani braved the intense Georgia heat and modeled like a pro in Uptown Columbus near the Coca Cola Space Science Center and The Iron Bank Coffee Shop last week.  An athlete and super good student, Lani has big dreams and hopes to live in New York one day.  We are now booking 2014/2015 seniors.  Give us a call at 706-587-7976 or use our contact page and get started planning your own super star session.

 

  

  

School is coming to an end and vacation planning has begun. Regardless of where you’re heading,  I’m willing to bet my morning latte that a camera is one of the first things that you will pack.

Have your pictures been a disappointment on past trips?  Are the kids’ faces dark and unrecognizable,  are your “action” pictures blurry, are images hazy or too bright?  Is your finger on the delete button way too often?  Here are 10 easy tips for taking better vacation photos:

1.  Aim to take pictures in the early hours of the morning or a couple of hours before sunset.  Called the “magic hour”  by professional photographers, these times of the day are when sunlight is soft and even in open areas, preventing half-light, half-dark faces, harsh shadows, squinty eyes, and pictures of architecture and landscapes that are extremely bright on one side and nearly black on the other.

2.  Looking forward to sleeping in?  I do!  You can still take good pictures later in the day if you will place your family in light, even shade and use the flash on your camera.    Another alternative, if you are in a private area or don’t mind calling attention to yourself, is to use a silver vehicle windshield shade to reflect light from the sun onto your kids as they stand in the shade.  This produces lovely light that is even and looks more natural than flash photography.

3.  If you must shoot directly in the sun, avoid areas where tree limbs or other objects will create shadows on your subject.  How many of us have managed to coax simultaneous smiles from all of our kids, only to find annoying black lines splashed across their faces when we printed the picture?  These shadows are formed from objects above or beside the subject.  Look carefully at what’s around you before choosing a place to take your photograph.

4.  While you’re at it, make sure there are no background objects that appear to be “growing out” of your kids’ heads.  Examples are plants, posts, flags, tree limbs, or prominent objects in architecture.  Move them to the left or right to avoid this no-no.

5.  Blurry pictures are often caused by a too-slow shutter speed.  What does that mean in regular mommy talk?  Your camera is not aware that your kids are running, throwing a ball, or jumping up and down.  It adjusts itself according to available light.  Try one of the “creative” modes if you have a DSLR camera, such as TV or SP.  Set your shutter speed to a number of at least 240 (read your manual to learn how to do this.)  Some “point and shoots’ have an alternative setting, usually with a sports figure icon, that also allows you this option.

6.  Try to get close enough to your family to capture their facial expressions and small details, such as sand between their toes, ice cream on their faces, or a brother and sister holding hands.  Sometimes we over-shoot an exciting or beautiful location and fail to capture one of the most important elements of the picture – the people.

7.  To avoid hazy pictures, don’t point the camera directly at the sun.  Walk around and find a place to stand where the sun is to your subject’s left or right.  This works well with architecture or landscapes, but refer back to rule number two when your subject is people.

8.  Look for the light.   Lightly shaded areas with a soft ray of light filtering in are a fabulous place to take artistic, soulful pictures of your child.  Position her so that the light is falling on her face. Don’t use a flash.  Also look for light emerging through windows indoors or other unusual openings in architecture.

9.  As in any other important activity with children (and adults,) take photos when they are well-rested, happy, and cooperative.   Some of the best pictures we take are of people who are genuinely enjoying themselves, relaxing, or even having a quite moment and sometimes aren’t even aware that the camera is rolling.

10.   Take lots and lots of pictures!  I do!  Digital images are free and cards can be erased.

Questions?  Use our contact page and I will happy to try and answer them for  you.  Interested in learning more about photography?  We offer a beginner photography course, “Take That Camera Out of Automatic,” twice a year at our studio on Williams Road in Columbus.  The next one will be in July.  Contact me for more information.

Happy Travels!