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Beginner's Photography Workshop | Columbus Family Photographer

Beginner's Photography Workshop | Columbus Family Photographer

Hey there! It’s Sarah! Do you own a DSLR camera but don't use it because getting the shots you planned on isn't as simple as you thought? Instead of using your new camera to capture important moments they seem worse than the photos you could take with your camera phone. Your photos end up blurry instead of bright and sharp. And while you're messing around with your new camera you're missing out on those special moments. What you really need is a friend (me!) to guide you along the way and explain your camera so you can easily understand how to use it to it's fullest potential! 

I would LOVE to personally invite you to my beginner's workshop right here in Columbus where I will share how to start using your digital camera to take the photos you long to capture. I will share the EXACT techniques I use everyday when I pick up my camera. Sign up for my September workshop below and be ready to capture stunning images of your loved ones just in time for beautiful fall colors and winter holidays!

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Columbus Family Photographer | Trey and Family | Grove City Photographer

Say hello to baby Trey and family! I met this lovely family when Trey was just a tiny little newborn. Check out his newborn session HERE! Since then I've remodeled my studio and switched things around. I just love seeing babies grow up and having that relationship with parents for years to come. The last time I saw Glenn and Rebecca I was telling them how long we had been trying for a baby, and sure enough this time around I'm pregnant with our first little girl. It really made our time together that much more special! 

Baby Trey was such a happy, go-lucky baby during our studio session. We ended up putting him in one of my onesies I keep on hand for babies one year and under. I love how simple, yet timeless their outfits look with my all-white studio. All the white really made Trey's blue eyes pop! 

I love giving parents the opportunity to book family and/or mini milestone sessions with me during the first year of their baby's life. Sometimes after their newborn session we forget to document all those changes and before you know it your baby is a year old! That's why I offer individual mini milestone sessions or a baby's first year plan. These can be booked in studio or outdoors at sunset (whether permitting). 

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He sure loved grabbing for those feet! Baby yoga is paying off, haha! 

Columbus Family Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Grove City Ohio Photographer

That one on the right with his mama. That lazy grin. I love it! 

Ah I just love this. When I see babies for their milestone session, I'm always surprised to see that their faces look the same to me as they did as a newborn. I know parents think their baby changes so much, but somehow I see the same face with similar features from when I photographed them as a newborn. I just love his blue eyes! 

Columbus Family Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Grove City Ohio Photographer

I didn't even know I got this photo until I sat down to edit their photos. It cracked me up right away! 

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Columbus Family Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Grove City Ohio Photographer
Columbus Family Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Grove City Ohio Photographer
Columbus Family Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Grove City Ohio Photographer
Columbus Family Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Grove City Ohio Photographer
Columbus Family Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Grove City Ohio Photographer
Columbus Family Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Grove City Ohio Photographer

4.5 seconds after this photo was taken he slowly leaned back and fell into the pile of pillows on my bed. Safety first! Giggles second! Haha! 

Columbus Family Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Grove City Ohio Photographer
Columbus Family Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Grove City Ohio Photographer
Columbus Family Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Grove City Ohio Photographer

Such a happy boy! Who can blame him! 

Columbus Family Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Grove City Ohio Photographer
Columbus Family Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Grove City Ohio Photographer

Real life here folks. Slobbery kisses and all. 

Columbus Family Photographer | Sarah Cropper Photography | Grove City Ohio Photographer

Are you looking for a family photographer in the Columbus, Ohio area? Look no further! Sarah Cropper Photography specializes in photographing families in Columbus, Ohio. I photograph small families in my home studio located in Grove City, Ohio or at a lovely outdoor location in the Columbus area. I focus on natural posing, love, connection and pure emotions. Feel free to look at my work to see if my style is up your alley! You can contact me by clicking the button below or emailing me at sarahcropperphoto@hotmail.com.

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