The Bates Family Won My Giveaway || Columbus, Ohio Family Photography

Meet the Bates Family!

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This past April I was getting really close to 1,000 "likes" on Facebook, so I wanted to offer a session giveaway once I hit that awesome milestone. At the end of April MaLeah and her family won a family session! I loved getting to know MaLeah and getting to hear about their family's story. I love all my clients dearly, but it helps so much more if a family opens up to me and let's me be part of their little world even if it's just for an evening. 

We met at one of my most treasured, simple outdoor locations for an evening of giggles, snuggles & smiles. Their girls are beyond precious and well behaved. So full of joy and light. 

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It's so important to me that I capture parents with each child. Getting that one-on-one time will never be forgotten, and now they have it documented. 

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Miss Lucy and I picked several different kinds of wild flowers during our time together. She loved exploring, climbing & running with her daddy. Girl after my own heart.

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Miss Emma was a petite bundle of smiles the entire evening. Nothing made her happier than staring at her mama. Tell me that romper/barefoot combo isn't the best ever? 

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Okay guys. When Miss Emma wasn't smiling from ear to ear, she was making the most hilarious faces. She's like "girl please." Haha!

A lot of times my most favorite locations are off the beaten path. I love nature and rustic elements in my photographs, and my local spot didn't disappoint as usual!

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Look at Lucy. Best big sister award! 

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That hair & smile. She gets it from her mama. 

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Sweet big sister. She absolutely loved running with daddy and having him chase her. She was on the move that's for sure!

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Sometimes you only have a moment to photograph something great before it's over. With kids you're never guaranteed more time or more chances. I got one photo before Lucy wanted down and this was it! Love it so much... flare and all!

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These kiddos stole my heart!

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Little Miss Serious. 

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Mom's and Dad's never think to get a couple's photo as they're usually so wrapped up in their children. And who can blame them? But I'm so glad Jeremiah and MaLeah said yes to a few photos together. They're too darn cute to skip this part! 

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I'm so thankful for blessings like social media, meeting new clients, and having them turn into friends. I can't wait to photograph you again Bates Fam! 

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Brooklynn is seven months old || Columbus, Ohio Baby Photography

Meet Brooklynn! 

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Brooklynn was one of the first babies I photographed in my home studio space when my husband and I moved back to Grove City last fall. I couldn't believe how much she had grown in those short seven months! The moment she got out of her car seat she was a bundle of smiles and joy! 

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These peonies grow in our front yard, and they're huge when in full bloom. The day they popped up Miss Brooklynn immediately came to my mind. Ideas kept swirling in my head, and I came up with a simple idea of placing them in a vase next to her. The day before our session it was a whopping 86 degrees and full of humidity. I came home that evening to see a ton of my pink peonies very droopy. I immediately cut the best of the best and brought them inside and into one of my mother's vases she had given me. I'm so pleased with how these turned out!

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I love "sitter" sessions, aka baby sessions. Babies 6-12 months old are so full of expressions and wonder. You may get tons of smiles or you might get a lot of serious faces. They love to roll, crawl, feel, explore, touch their toes & giggle at mommy. 

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I added this white dress to my baby wardrobe for 6-12 month old baby girls. Miss Brooklynn loved rolling around on my bed setup. One thing I love about this comfy setup is parents don't have to worry if their wobbly baby leans to one side or rolls to their back. It's a real bed with tons of fluffy padding for tiny tushies. 

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And baby toesies too....

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She was sooo excited to play and laugh with me! I feel like this expression sums up her time with me 100%. Haha! Her mommy said she looks like she's talking to us... I'm pretty sure she was!

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Reach for those toes baby! 

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Her baby blue eyes pop so much with all this white! Such a little looker. 

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Brooklynn loved the headband and lace so much she kept playing with all of it. Haha!

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I was so beyond thrilled to get the chance to use this yellow headband and matching fabric. Still reaching for those toes like a good girl. 

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Oh Miss Brooklynn, won't you come see me again on your first birthday? I can't wait to see how much you've grown! 

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I'm now scheduling a limited number of milestone and baby mini sessions in my studio & outdoors per month. I would love to chat with you about booking a session for your little ones. Click HERE to fill out my contact form!