A Sweet Family - Augusta, Georgia Family Photography

Let me introduce you to a very SWEET family! I first met this couple not long ago when they participated in a 5k race. He was sweet and stayed by her side the whole time they were doing the race (my husband would have left me in the dust!!!!).

It was at that 5k when I found out that Cristie is an Independent Scentsy Consultant. Then I attended a Scentsy party that she gave and thanks to her, my house now smells like I'm always baking cinnamon rolls! So I guess you could say that I'm a little sweeter because of her too!




And these kiddos are super sweet too! I had to laugh when I saw the shot below of this little guy being so serious. He asked me to take a picture of him "thinking". So here he is, sweet as can be and deep in "thought"!

To this really sweet couple....it was really nice meeting the kiddos and seeing you again. I'll be working on the rest of the pictures and hope you enjoy this little preview!

Motherly Love - Augusta, Georgia Family Photography

I'm very fortunate to have had the chance to meet one extraordinary mom and her wonderful daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren this past weekend. She traveled all the way from Ireland with her grand daughter to meet her new grand baby in Georgia, and to see her other grandchildren who also traveled a very long distance for this family gathering. I was so deeply touched to hear how she and her husband ended up moving to Ireland to care for her granddaughter after a family tragedy.

To make a long story short, a mother's love is simply amazing. Here she is with two of her beautiful daughters...



As we were preparing for a big family picture, a glimpse of their reflection in a mirror caught my eye...



And finally, here is the real reason everyone loaded up and traveled all the way to Georgia...




Congratulations to the new mommy and daddy, and thank you so much for inviting me and my camera to spend some time hanging out with your family!

Adorable One! - Augusta, Ga Baby Photographer

It never fails.

I very often end up kicking my shoes off whenever I shoot outdoors. So, it shouldn't come as a surprise that I'm always stepping in something...and last night was no different. I stepped right on a thorn! But I wasn't the only one who ended up barefoot. There's just something about a being one that makes every picture look adorable....even a picture full of feet!




And did I mention that I spent part of the weekend with this little guy, Mickey Mouse and lots of party guests during his 1st birthday party?! What a fabulously fun time! First birthdays are the best because it's the only time when you don't have to worry about calories or using utensils.

Much thanks to his mommy and daddy for inviting me to share these once in a lifetime moments. I'll have the pictures from the party and the family session up on the gallery very soon. In the meantime, enjoy these previews!

Daddy's Girls - Ft Gordon Georgia OpLove Photographer

When a photographer friend encouraged me to check out Operation: Love ReUnited, it turned out to be a truly wonderful fit. My husband and I met while we were in the military, so we naturally strongly support our service members and their families who sacrifice so much to keep our great country safe. Therefore, I am pleased to announce that Scribbletime Photography is proud to be an OpLove volunteer!

Operation: Love ReUnited is an organization dedicated to serving military families who are facing deployment. Through OpLove, military members who are either deploying, already deployed or returning from deployment are eligible to receive a free photography session to document this time in their lives. Scribbletime serves deploying military members based at Fort Gordon in the Augusta, Georgia area. If you are a photographer interested in volunteering with OpLove, just visit their website to begin the process. And if you happen to serve a base that is located in Georgia, please remember to join the "Georgia Photographers" group that I have created on the OpLove website.

And so....my first OpLove session was with these two darling little girls whose daddy was recently deployed. I would just love to be able to see the smile on his face when he opens his 4x6 photo album to see his precious sweethearts ready celebrate the 4th of July...



A funny thing happened mid-way through our session at the park...wouldn't ya know it...the sprinklers came on!! And guess who ran away from my camera to go play in the water in her cute 4th of July dress?



We still weren't done with all our shots, so their very kind mommy agreed to "Part 2" of the OpLove session. This time their daddy was able to be part of the session! The girls brought along their "daddy doll". What a great idea for including him! Doesn't it just warm your heart to see his little girl giving her daddy doll a sweet little kiss? My eyes fill with tears each time I look at this picture...


And to their courageous daddy...I know you'll enjoy your 4x6 album of your little cutie pies and I wish you a safe and timely return so you can hurry up and see their sweet faces in person. Thank you so much for your service!


-The photos and other content of this publication do not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.

Photo Project - Augusta, Ga Photographer

If you are a Scribbletime fan on Facebook, then you know I've been working on a photography project and I've been having fun throwing little "carrots" out about it. So the time has finally come.

I need to end the torture (for myself mainly...because I really have wanted to share this with you).

But first, let me just say that the actual images from the project still have to remain top secret! That's why this post won't have any pictures (really, a photography project without pictures?!!).

Scribbletime has been working with a new client. This particular client is super cool and happens to be publishing a book....and we've been working on some great shots to be published in the book. I'm loving what we've produced so far & the next couple months will be even more fun as the final deadline gets closer.

Oh, did you want to know who the client is? I'll bet you do!

(...I've got to keep you coming back to read the Scribbletime blog somehow!!)

Smash the Cake - Martinez, Georgia Baby Photographer

Today was a fabulous day for this sweetie pie. She got to dig into her first birthday cake. It was a little rocky at first because she was not happy with how the icing felt...she cried and even crawled through the cake, but once she actually tasted it, she was unstoppable!




I owe a huge thank you to Sally Kolar Photography for letting me invade her studio for these precious shots, and for all of her help during the session. Sally really helped make it so much fun! The cake came from A Piece of Cake Bakery. These colors would usually seem too boy-ish for a little girl's smash the cake session, but the cake was actually custom created to match the dress that she wore for her first year portraits. Color coordinating the smash the cake session and the 1st year portraits will help give a seamless flow for any first year wall art pieces. I really liked that the bakery used a white cardboard cake base because it blended with the background well. Happy Birthday Sweetie!

They Grow Up So Fast- Columbia County Ga Photographer

One of my favorite Scribbletime sayings is "time flies, and they grow up so fast". But this concept is hitting way too close to home because my baby girl is turning one! It's hard to believe, but she will always be able to say that she was born when Michael Jackson was alive and well. She was initially scheduled to come into this world on the day he died. But true to her nature, she wasn't excited about sharing one single minute in the spotlight with Michael Jackson, so she made her dramatic entrance a bit early.




And so the time has come for her 1 year portrait session. Now that this 1st year of her life is coming to a close, fear is setting in that my child suffers from a hereditary condition that she has inherited from her father. Let me explain...

When my husband and I got married, we were digging through his mom's old photos to try and find baby pictures of him to show during our rehearsal dinner. We came across what seemed like hundreds of pictures of his older brother... "Number 1 Son", as my mother-in-law so loving refers to him.





When we finally thought we came across an actual baby picture of my husband ("Number 2 Son"), we turned it over and discovered it was yet another picture of Number 1 Son!! After diligently searching for baby pictures, we ended up with a small handful of childhood pictures, and we even found one of him under the age of 1. But it was evident that my husband suffered from what is known as "THE SECOND CHILD SYNDROME". And now that I look back on this past year, I know that my poor baby daughter suffers the same dreadful condition as her daddy.


Her condition isn't as severe as her daddy's but it's definitely a problem! I know I haven't taken enough pictures of her little hands and feet, and that adorable smile. We cannot go back and re-do this year of her life...it's coming to a close. Soon she won't be a baby anymore..she'll be a toddler. And so it's the same concept with all families.



We're all so very busy and getting even just a few members of the family together for pictures is such a hassle. But if we don't stop for a moment and make time for portraits, then year after year it won't happen. And we can't go back in time to re-capture those years that were lost without scheduling those pictures! Families change and grow and eventually move away from each other over time. It will NEVER BE EASIER to get your kids' pictures done than RIGHT NOW. Waiting only makes it more impossible. So, don't let another minute go by without getting your pictures done...because a minute quickly turns into an entire year. Believe me, I know!

Riverwalk - Augusta, Ga Photographer

I think the best part about shooting pictures on location is the variety of beautiful backdrops that nature has to offer.

The CSRA definitely has countless spots that provide natural beauty for pictures. So, I'm giving my opinion about the pros and cons to selecting popular sites for on-location photography in the CSRA. There are so many locations that I'll need to cover this topic in a few different posts. I'm including pictures that were taken at the location to illustrate the points I'm making about my likes/dislikes.

So, here is my own personal opinion about taking pictures at:

Augusta Riverwalk
836 Reynolds Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901

What I like about the Augusta Riverwalk:

• It offers a ton of breathtaking spots perfect for different types of portraits...prominent columns, complete with winding vines for prom & graduation portraits, and a million other spots for family pictures.
  
• Texture: I love the different background textures that you can find on the Riverwalk. I especially love the old weathered brick that welcomes you in the parking lot.
  
• Food...be sure to plan on eating a delicious meal at one of the Riverwalk's dining establishment. Photo sessions take a lot of energy, so definitely hit a Riverwalk restaurant either before or after your pictures.
• It's fun for kids and adults. If you're considering pictures on the Riverwalk, then why not make it a fun family adventure instead of just a photo session? This location has a rich and interesting history. Within walking distance of the Riverwalk is the Augusta Museum, which is a MUST when visiting downtown.
  

What I Don't Like About the Augusta Riverwalk:

It's windy! It seems like every day is a little windy for pictures on the Riverwalk. I always cringe at the thought of taking pictures of girls with long hair on the Riverwalk. However, I did do a "wind test" photo session a the Riverwalk on a day when a wind advisory was issued. I shot my subject at all my favorite spots along the Riverwalk and actually found some locations where the wind wasn't an issue!

• Graffiti: The last time I did a photo session at the Riverwalk, the city was hard at work removing graffiti from the sidewalk. I was happy to see that they were taking the problem so seriously, and it definitely showed that they care about keeping up the appearance of this beautiful location. However, shame on whoever who put in there in the first place!
  
• A few weeks ago I was approached by a homeless man at the Riverwalk who asked for money. I wasn't fearful at all, but being approached by a homeless person is definitely uncomfortable on many levels and for many reasons.
  

Final Thoughts:

Overall, I really love taking pictures at the Augusta Riverwalk. In my mind, it's a photographer's playground. I always enjoy going there and I'm so happy that Augusta built this remarkable attraction for everyone to enjoy!

Almost One! -Scribbletime Baby Photographer

Thank you to all my FABULOUS FRIENDS...current and future...who let me capture your sweet little masterpieces with my camera!!

When I decided to start Scribbletime Photography, I figured that my friends would be nice enough to hire me to take pictures of their kiddos to get me going (by the way, THANK YOU to all my friends!!!). But one huge discovery I've made is that complete strangers who hire me to take pictures of their kiddos easily become my friends too! Photography is such a great field for developing relationships and networking with other moms, and I have been pleasantly surprised and blessed by this new way of developing friendships!

So, here is a baby you've seen before....I first met her when I took pictures of her when she was just 4 months old.



She is about to turn one now!! Her mommy and I started to get to know each other after that first session and yes, this is the same little beauty who was in the fairy pictures with my daughter!

This one made me giggle beyond words and I had to share....it will probably not make it as "wall art" but it sure will put a smile on your face!




And here she is practicing a new skill....holding her arms out as if she's saying "huh?". There are plenty more great shots from this session, but only 3 to share for the blog!