I have been soooo excited to share these with you. I just sent this set out to a recent client that LOVED them. I almost didn’t want to part with them and they weren’t even images of my children! Each album set is custom designed for you. The album is 3″ x 3″ and actually has a magnet inside to keep the front and back secure when it’s closed. They also come in these adorable little clear cases that protect it when you carry them in your purse, etc. I also love the idea of using them as fridge magnets. I’m sure there are plenty of other great ideas but I’m sure Grandmothers won’t need one as long as they can reach into their purse and pull out this little gem! We are going to use them for all different types of sessions/events such as, newborn, families, seniors, weddings, engagements, bridal portraits, child sessions, pet sessions, maternity and boudoir portraits. I can’t wait to start handing these little babies out to all of our clients.

We had such a great time this weekend doing portraits in Myrtle Beach. I absolutely love taking our clients out onto the beach to have a little fun. I had such a good time with the J Family. All of the kids were totally adorable. We had a great time making Little Miss A smile. She was full of spunk and personality. I mean really…can you get any cuter than this?

Have you ever met a kid that you just clicked with? Well, me and Miss B definitely click. She is a child after my own heart. She loves to dress up and take on the role in full force. She has the most creative imagination I’ve ever seen in a child and also has a huge heart. Miss B stole my heart from day one (yes, I photographed her birth over 7 years ago!), I know she will capture yours.

I feel so bad because I have really been neglecting the blog lately. I promise to keep up with posting sneak peeks more regularly along with other fun stuff. I wanted to share a few images from my latest session with Little Miss C. She was so incredibly adorable that I couldn’t stop clicking away. I had so many images that it took me forever to go through and pick the best ones. She really loved being in front of the camera and who can blame her! Between the tutus, swimsuit and Easter dresses, I can’t decide what she looked the best in. She was gorgeous in everything she put on. Let me know what you think!

We are thrilled to be able to announce this contest sponsered by Miller’s Professional Imaging!!

Schedule an appointment with us from now until June 21st, and your child’s portrait will also be entered into the Miller’s Professional Imaging Baby and Child Contest.  A range of prizes will be awarded from $500 – $5,000 in cash!

Portrait sessions are limited so please call today to reserve your child’s appointment. Let us help document your child’s ever-changing stages with priceless portraits that will be with you for a lifetime!
 
How It Works:

Miller’s 2010 Baby & Child Contest will be held online, allowing you to help determine the winners by voting for your favorite portraits.

Categories for this year’s contest include: Color, Black & White/Sepia, Special Needs, and Humorous. The online contest will consist of four different qualifying rounds and one final round. Each round will last for one month. Infinity Images will be able to post entries during the first three weeks of every qualifying month and vote during the last week of the month. Posting and voting deadlines are listed:

• Round 1 (March): Post Entries – March 1 – 21. Vote on Entries – March 22 – 31.
• Round 2 (April): Post Entries – April 1 – 21. Vote on Entries – April 22 – 30.
• Round 3 (May): Post Entries – May 1 – 21. Vote on Entries – May 22 – 31.
• Round 4 (June): Post Entries – June 1 – 21. Vote on Entries – June 22 – 30.

For each qualifying round, the top five winners will be selected from the four categories. These winning portraits will be entered into the Final Round, which takes place during the month of July. The Final Round will be judged online by a panel of esteemed photographers. First, Second, and Third places, as well as two Honorable Mentions, will be announced for each category! Cash prizes for these winners include $2,000 for First, $1,000 for Second, $750 for Third, and $500 for each Honorable Mention. One portrait from the Final Round will also receive the highest of accolades — Grand Prize Winner. The cash prize will be $5,000 for this lucky winner! All cash prizes will be given to the families of the winning portraits.

Miller’s Baby & Child Contest Rules

• All portraits taken January 1- June 21, 2010 are eligible for entry into the 2010 Baby & Child Contest.
• Voters will have the ability to flag any image they feel does not meet the guidelines of the contest. Flagged images will be reviewed prior to the announcement of round winners to ensure the winning images do meet contest standards.
• Infinity Images may post one image per child from each photography session. Miller’s reserves the right to delete multiple submissions from one session.   
• Children age 12 and under can be entered into the contest.
• Maternity shots do not fall within any of the available categories.

Babies are some of the most fun sessions I have. I know, I know…some photographers really gripe and complain about having to deal with babies crying and not wanting to cooperate. But let me tell you, capturing the spark in a baby’s eye (or a even the trembling lip during a temper tantrum) is one of the best feelings ever. Baby C did not disappoint. I had the pleasure of photographing him when he was just 9 days old 7 months ago. He was adorable then and even more adorable now. He was so much fun to play with, I didn’t want the session to end. He gave us smiles, tears, drool, giggles…how can I not love my job?! Here are a few of my favorites from Little C’s session. I had a really hard time choosing the ones I was going to post. He looks so cute in all of them!

We are so excited about our new partnership with Growing Up Green in Lake City, SC. It is an adorable new children’s boutique that carries everything from silver baby rattles to hot new scarves. We will be offering Growing Up Green’s clients special rates and access to special promotions that no one else will have. We are shooting several sessions with models in their products to hang in their shop. We had so much fun at the first session. I can’t wait for the next one! These kids were so much fun and too cute for words. Here are a few of my favorites and I’ve also added a few of the shop. I’m thrilled that our work will be covering their walls!

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is “What do we wear for our portraits?” Everyone’s style is different and there are so many choices out there that it’s hard to be really specific. The clothing you choose will have a huge impact on the look of your portraits so it’s very important that you take the time to choose something that represents who you are and how you would like the world to see you. We want you to look fantastic but, most importantly, we want you to be comfortable. Here are a few of our suggestions for looking your best on portrait day:

1) Coordinate in the same color family…this doesn’t mean each person has to wear the same colors. The outfits shown below are a perfect example of how to coordinate colors without looking too “matchy.”

2) Bold, bright colors look great in print so try to stay away from neutral colors if you can.

3) Layers add texture to a portrait. Try layering different fabrics and styles to make the portrait stand out.

4) Women – wear 3/4 sleeves or long sleeves in portraits.

5) Accessories are your friend! Chunky bracelets and interesting necklaces are a definite “DO” for women. Add in a scarf and/or hat and a pair of fab shoes and your portrait is sure to be smokin’ hot.

6) Little girls are always adorable in tutus and pettiskirts. We have several to choose from and they look great with leggings, a tank and a jean jacket.

7) You can’t go wrong with little boys in overalls. Or try a button up shirt with a great tee over it. Newsboy caps or beanies are also lots of fun.

The bottom line is you want your family to look great in your family portrait. This it totally doable without buying an entire wardrobe for everyone in your house. Check out what you’ve already got stashed away in the closet and try some different things. If you aren’t sure, feel free to bring several things and I’ll help you decide what looks best.

When brainstorming on a good location to take the H Family’s portraits, I immediately thought of this farm that I know so well. Boys always look great in a farm setting and there is lots of fun to be had. There is nothing better than happy boys for me to take pictures of. We had such a good time and these boys are super cute. I believe they might have been born to be on the cover of magazines. Just look at them!! Here are a few of my favorites from the session. Thanks so much H Family for letting me spend the morning having fun with you guys!