Spring Mini Sessions!!

Since they were such a hit in the fall, we’re bringing them back!  We will be offering four sessions per afternoon - 1, 2, 3 and 4pm each day.  To book one, please send Kristin a Facebook message, email info@snydersphotography.com or call 706-244-2205.   Session location will be discussed at booking.  A couple of important things:  sessions must be paid for within 48 hours of booking, and the fee is non-refundable.  If the session is not paid for in 48 hours, it will be released for re-booking.   In the event of a rainout, we’ll set up a make-up date with you.  We can't wait to see everyone in their Easter best! 

Dress It Up | Hartwell Georgia Family Photographer

Everyone asks what to wear for a session.  I usually tell people to go bright and colorful, to avoid printed words and that they ought to dress comfortably.  I laughed when a friend suggested last week that it would be easier for her if I shopped for outfits for her children, then she paid me the day of the session.  After entertaining the thought for a half-second it occurred to me that this was something that needed to be thought about a little more seriously.  Here's the March 2011 "Dress It Up" guide.  Enjoy! 

The Hagood Family

Remember that gorgeous Sunday at the end of February?  We spent that morning with the Hagood Family, out near Elberton.  Heather invited us out to photograph their family and we happily made the trek out there. 

The word grace has been rattling around in my head since their session.  Grace, in the kind, quiet hospitality Wanda and Gene showed us from the moment we met.  Grace, in the quiet of the woods washed in sunshine, nestled between the tall pine trees.  Grace in their posture and positivity, in their humor and hopefulness.  I have thought of them every day since the session, and have no doubt that I will continue to reflect on their family's strength in the coming weeks and months.  Our love and prayers are with you all. 

Tripp | Hartwell, Georgia Newborn Photographer

Ten days new, fresh baby smell, warm wriggly little body... 

I love newborn sessions.  Someone actually asks us to come over and spend time focusing on a teeny little one.  You'd think that after three kids I'd be over babies, but I looooooooooove them.  Who doesn't?  I do love that someone else changes the diapers and soothes the tears, but I will happily snuggle/rock/bounce our teeniest clients to sleep for photos. 

Tripp was a dream baby.  He slept and ate and smiled and slept some more. 

I love this photo.  I love that the hat is huge compared to Tripp.

We're baaaaaaack!

What have we been up to for the past few months?  We've been eyeballs deep in our 365 project.  As I posted in January, we're making one photo each day for a year.  They're all on our 365 Blog.  I won't lie, it's been hard!  Some days, sure, something the kids do lends itself to a photo.  Or the weather is beautiful... or we have a session.  Then, some days... nothing happens.  Nothing jumps out, nothing looks amazing and one of us has to find a way to make a photo happen.  Our kids have been great - they're always up for this or that, and one day Emily took the photo herself.  We've definitely had fun with the project, and two full months in we're both glad we started it. 

In other news, we took the plunge and bought a second camera.  Woot!  Dave fell in love with this particular camera last fall when it was introduced in October 2010.  We had to wait and wait and wait for it to become available, but on President's Day it was there online for the first time and a shopping frenzy ensued.  We are smitten with it.  Dave picked out a snazzy new lens to go with it and I have completely loved downloading the camera each day to see what magic he has created.  We'll both be photographing at weddings from this point on - an in-house second shooter.  Literally.  ;) 

The boudoir sessions were wonderful - sexy and fun.  The MCP Project 52 that I'm moderating has grown by leaps and bounds and inspires me each week. 

On scheduling: wedding season is rapidly approaching.  Like most other photographers, we have found ourselves overrun with wedding inquiries since the first of the year.  It's a wonderful compliment to our work and since we *love* photographing weddings, we're thrilled.  However, it dramtically impacts our schedule as far as family, infant and maternity sessions and we're finding ourselves booked for weeks/months at a time.  If you're thinking about scheduling a session, please get in touch with us so we have you on our radar and are absolutely sure to find you a day and time.  We have a humongous calendar hanging on the wall in the kitchen just for photography.  Even if you're not sure about a specific date - please, please, please call us or send an email with your thoughts.  We'd love to hear from you. 

Looking ahead, lots of work ought to be hitting the blog and, of course, our Facebook page.  I expect to be uploading Tripp's newborn photos and the Hagood Family in the next day or two.  I do plan to be a little better about updating this poor, neglected blog - I have even installed the Blogger App to my Android Phone... I'm hopeful.  ;)

Landon and Ansley | Hartwell, Georgia Family Photographer

Last Sunday we were thrilled to be able to photograph two families.  We spent the morning in Elberton, and the afternoon with the Moore Family.  Landon and Ansley are two of the most wonderful children on Earth. While I have a penchant for hyperbole, I'm not exaggerating.  They're sweet, they're kind, they're affectionate - and they're completely beautiful. 

This session took place in late February.  While we were blessed with an 80 degree day, the water just below the dam was cold, and according to Daniel, too cold for fish.  I agree that it was cold - I stood in the river, holding equipment to get some shots early on in the session.  Brrrr!!!  However, Landon's father planned ahead and brought fish along for the session, just so Landon could "catch fish"!  How cool is that?!

Ansley