Columbia SC Newborn Photography | Love is in the Details!
December 8, 2010Do you know what my favorite part of a newborn photography session is? You might be surprised. It’s not when I get the baby to sleep so soundly that they barely stir when I position them….although believe me, that is a great moment. It’s not when I capture a smile crossing their lips as they slumber…..although that is a pretty sweet gift that I totally appreciate. And it’s not when I get to hold them and smell their sweet smell and feel a sense of gratitude pass over me for the time I get to spend in their angelic presence.
It’s the in-between moments. It’s the details of life….and love. It’s watching a mother look at her child in a way that portrays such deep affection, when the camera ISN”T pointed her way. It’s watching a big strong man turn to a big ball of mush that nuzzles his babe every moment he gets. And it is capturing the tiny little details that will be gone or changed before you know it……the changes you tell yourself are coming but when they do, you can’t believe they came so quickly. The tiny fingers and toes, the sweet lips and precious curls.
And I want to say thank you to all the families who allowed me to be present and be witness and capture this magnificent time in your lives.
This little princess came into the world a little earlier than we expected her to. And the first time I visited her, she was so tiny that we decided to postpone the session a few weeks. I’m so glad we did. Look how beautiful she is!!! And so loved. And mommy and daddy were so relaxed and natural. I asked them to repeat the things that came naturally for them so that I could capture the beauty of those moments. Here are some of the posed and some of the natural moments from our day together:)
Mom and Dad, tell your friends and family members to check out the images and leave a little love on your blog post. If you get 35 comments from unique visitors (with their email address), you can choose your favorite image for a 5×7 print on me! If you get 50 comments, it’s an 8×10!! Enjoy:)
Rowena: What an adorable baby! Beautiful family! Love your work Ashley!
lisa: Sweet. Sweet. Sweet. They will be so happy these decided to do newborn pics!!!! Love that little tush!!!!
amy b.: what a darling little girl. nice work ashley. I am sure they are thrilled.
Kate Craft: adorable
Julie Delgado: So beautiful. That last one is just stunning. Great work.
Brandi-lee: What a gorgeous looking baby, every single shot is a winner, lovely session. So much to say about this session - I love the multicolour banket and that last shot with that gorgeous colour background, you know just the right colours to pick. The shot with Dad holding her and you can see her precious newborn wrinkles on her bottom is precious. Honestly, I could say something gorgeous about every single shot!! My absolute favourite though would have to be the one with the parents on the bed kissing, it's totaly adorable that she is pouting her little lips just like Mum and Dad, absolutely priceless!!
Amber Jackson: All the pictures look great! My favorite is the last shot. I love the colors. I love this little baby! so precious and beautiful.
Fabiana Beatriz: Oh, Ashley. This isn't fair. How in the world will they ever choose? Stunning!!!
Donna: What beautiful images! I especially LOVE the last one! :)
Danielle McCarty: Gorgeous session, love every one of these! I can't choose a favorite! Perfect! :)
Tia: Lord, these are gorgeous! The photographer did an excellent job, and little Miss is beautiful.
Kari Wright: These are so adorable. She is the most beautiful baby and that little pucker - so perfect. Great job capturing real moments.
Monique N.: Absolutely stunning!!! Your family has been blessed Charise!
Tangy Wiliams: What a beautiful family! God has done it again, provided the world with another angel, beautiful little Brynn.
Christina: These pictures are adorable. What a lovely baby girl.
Britton Jenkins: Beautiful pictures! I love them all! Little Miss B. is adorable!
Jill Slater: I am speechless. These are the most adorable pictures I have ever seen.
Barbara Hurst: Ashley these are gorgeous, love that little tush.
Kelly Mack: WOW! The one of baby in Dads hands is amazing. I love your work so much Ashley!
Karioka: Absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful family!
Yvonne Jones: These pics just take my breath away. Cherise, you have one beautiful family...and Brynn is a doll!!
Tiffany Spooner: BEAUTIFUL pics! GORGEOUS baby girl!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on your little blessing!!
Crys: Cherise I am in love with Brynn! Can we get an arrangement with her and Terrell? LOL! Love the pics! Excellent job by your photographer!
Melissa. D: beautiful photos... hard to pick which one I loved the best b/c they are all so adorable.
Vickie J: Wow!! Very nice. Beautiful family and adorable little baby.
desi: och! just look at that tiny baby. love the shots. nicely done.
Chrystal J: Ashley you did an awesome job. These pictures are truly amazing. Thanks for capturing these moments for my niece.... Ur work is priceless... :)
Christina: What a beautiful family and sweet baby girl
Shalonda: The photo's are breathtaking!! You have such a BEAUTIFUL family!
Dee Dee: This was a long time coming, and everyone looks great. Beautiful family.
Marzena: You are a queen of lifestyle photography!!! Gorgeous family and perfect portraits.
Lekethia Cross: Beautiful pics! Brynn is so adorable!
Rahael: Brynn is just gorgeous, and the parents aren't have bad either ;)! Great photography! Number 5567 is gorgeous!
Teshia McSwain: ...she is adorable.
beth: Breathtaking!!! Both the beautiful photos and the gorgeous little gift that is Brinn :)
Ruschille Ford: Wow! These are wonderful pictures. I am sooo happy for your family. You guys look great! This photographer is awesome.
Julie Millager: Oh Brynn is just precious, I love the pictures and Cherise looks beautiful too. Awesome photo shoot!
Sylvia Borgo: So, sweet and lovely. I adore the love you capture in your images. It is just magical!
amy: OH WOW.. I love these. Totally darling..
Michelle B.: She is so adorable! I love her little booty pic :)
beverly j: What a beautiful family. I love every single shot. Love your work Ashley!
Tyler Davis: Beautiful baby, congrats again!
Nika: Adorable! I love the basket picture.
Kecia Harley: Too cute..
Gail: What a tiny little bundle of love!!! I adore all the shots with the parents - so many tender moments captured and all those detail shots - so sweet! Beautiful work Ashley!
Christi Stewart: OMG! So sweet and adorable.
Stacy: She is beautiful!!!! Congrats again!
De Andra: SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL! I'm so happy for you guys! What a blessing!
Camille: i love the hair bow.
Jaquetta: Awww. I just love the pictures. Welcome to this wonderful world baby girl. Such pictures!
Tina M. Jones: Just adorable, especially the last one in the wash tub! Great work and subjects
Leah Jent: What a gorgeous family and a beautiful new baby! These photos are amazing!
Cherise and Idris: Ashley, we LOVE the photos. Thanks for capturing our daughter,the pics are perfect. We enjoyed working with you. Can't wait for our next session.
Megan: These pictures are so adorable! This little girl looks like such a Diva as she sleeps and you can really see the love in these photos. It brought a tear to my eyes to see how much in love the father was with this beautiful girl. Congratulations on such an adorable bundle of joy!
Felicia J.: These pictures are beautiful! What a little miracle!
A Simone: Wow, you're baby is so beautiful and these pictures are amazing! The one of her sleeping in a basket should be in a magazine!
B. Smith: This little baby is so cute! I love it! These are beautiful pictures. Congratulations!
Aisha: Adorable baby doll. she looks so peaceful and the last pic makes me want to pick up the basket and take her with me :)
Jennika: Brynn is beautiful! Love love love the pictures!
Lina: Oh my gosh, I love her velvety skin, amazing! Those are simply beautiful!
Tim Shahady: These shots are amazing! I look forward to checking out more of your great work.
Tiese: Beautiful Pictures! I'm so glad Vickie shared them with me.
Scarlett: what a stunning family! I have said it before but I love love love your lifestyle take on newborn photography. s owell done!
Adrienne: Beautiful, beautiful pics of your family! Brynn is absolutely gorgeous and the photography is top-notch!
Julie Wagoner: Oh, what a beautiful little angel! These are perfectly sweet and make me smile just looking at them!
mirae: Beautiful!!!
Kyle: This baby is adorable.
Tiara Watson: What a beautiful family! Cherise and Idris you both have a beautiful and adorable young lady! She is gorgeous! All of the pictures are my favorite. Awesome photos:)!
Tori Piercy: Awwww so sweet! Gorgeous parents and baby! They will adore these!
Dorothy: My favorite picture is Brynn at the foot of the bed in front of mommy and daddy.
Lillian: Beautiful newborn session. Brynn is gorgeous and beautiful family.
Stephanie B.: Every last photo is beyond amazing. Beautiful family & pictures!
amy: so adorable. love the one with the parents kissing it looks like the little babe is puckering up!!! the last one is gorgeous! they all are!
Kara Layfield: Beautiful baby girl! I just love your images...they are always so full of love.
The Mimms': prior to becoming a parent, I wondered what my children would look like. After seeing my oldest for the first time, "Beautiful" was the only comment I could utter. Feel free to borrow it, you two. These photos are breathtaking. She is truly a gift from the Creator. Peace unto you all.
Brenda: what a beautiful baby,so so sweet i see all ready she is your world.I loved every singel shot.
Letesha Jones: She is so beautiful.....Enjoy every moment.......I want me one........She is just adorable..........
Lorraine Troglin: She is precious
Amanda Leatherberry: Gorgeous baby! In that fourth image down of baby and her mom, she looks like a doll baby! Precious.
Keziah Campbell: Awwwwwwwwww tooo adorable!!!!! Beautiful family. Great job, Ashley on capturing the love of a new family on camera!!!
Meagan: B-E-A-U-TIFUL....enough said....
Jabari: she is toooooooo precious!!!!!!!!! in the pic with ya'll kissing...she looked like she was left out and wanted a kiss to...lol :-) congrats!!!!!!!
Gwen: Such a beautiful baby girl :-) Great family portraits!!!!
beverly: oh my goodness. this little one is so beauuuuutiful!!! lovely images of their family!!