It is such an honor to be voted as Best of Georgia Regional Winner in the Family Photographers category through the Georgia Business Journal for the second year in a row! Being among the best family portrait photographers in the State really is humbling. Thank you for everyone who voted for me and for your continued support. It really means so much that you have chosen me as your photographer and trust me with your precious memories. Happy New Year!!!!
Fall portrait photography sessions are nearing an end, but there are still more in store. Such a great time of year for those who love the vibrant colors this season brings. I traveled to St. Louis for commissioned work and had the opportunity to photograph this family once again. I have been documenting them since their girls were infants. Just look at them now!!!! Beautiful young ladies.
This family was hoping for Fall portrait photography in a place of nature with lots of color and Autumn vibes. Found it!!!!! We did their session in the late morning. It was an overcast day, which actually worked out perfectly. Nice diffused light and allowed us to utilize this open field without worrying about harsh light or keeping us contained to a smaller area.
Love the color palette mom chose for her family’s wardrobe. The mustard yellow, sage green, cream and blue was prefect for this location and the colors in their natural surroundings. Great example of what to wear for Fall portrait photography.
Finishing up Fall portrait photography sessions in the next couple of weeks and then we will be heading into Winter portraits. Lots of beauty in this season and the next! Inquire for options and to be added to the calendar. Both Simplicity and Signature sessions are available. Looking forward to seeing your family soon. info@yvonneniemannphotography.com | 706.713.0676
The most common question I get every year is….
This family’s portraits taken on their property in the mountains is a great example of what to wear for your own photography session this year. Below I explain why this wardrobe selection works and how you can get your outfits to work for you!
A good place to start in choosing colors for your outfits is to choose a color palette that has colors that compliment one another, rather than too many of the same or similar colors. It’s also important to make sure colors don’t clash. Sage green, cream, rust, tan, brown and blue all work well together as shown in this family’s portraits. Notice how the youngest family members rust colored velvet bow, cream sweater and brown boots bring in colors from everyone else’s outfits. Great example of how to coordinate in a subtle way.
I highly recommend choosing outfits that follow a more neutral color palette. Especially when your session is at location in nature, it’s great to have Earthy colors that compliment, yet pop against the backdrop. Neutral colors are also a great way to make sure your images are timeless and beautiful.
This tip is especially crucial when choosing outfits, as busy patterns and big logos can be extremely distracting and if there are too many outfits with patterns in your group, can clash. Incorporate mostly solids in your outfits, and include patterns only when the majority outfits are solids, and when patterns are not as distracting. All family members here are wearing solids, except for the youngest sibling whose dress has delicate leaf detailing that is perfectly subtle and pulls everything together.
Women’s clothing comes in a multitude of designs, colors, and styles, and most times, women are more particular with their clothing than men, so having this as a foundation for the other outfits makes it easier to choose a color palette and style for your outfits. Start with one outfit, and build on it one-by-one. I suggest starting with the hardest person to please and have everyone coordinate to that outfit.
The most important factor in choosing your outfits is to wear something that you feel comfortable and confident in. You’ll want to choose something that fits you well and makes you feel good about yourself!
If you need assistance selecting your outfits for your Fall family pictures with Yvonne Niemann Photography, I am here to help every step of the way. I can put together mood boards with links on where to even buy wardrobe pieces. You can also send me pictures of things you are thinking of and I can give you my opinion and suggestions on how to bring everything together. For those who live locally to me, and book a Signature Session, I can stop by your home and go through your closet with you. When you are wondering what to wear for Fall family pictures, just reach out and let me help take some stress off your plate for your upcoming portrait session!
Some bonds deserve to be remembered forever.
When planning portrait sessions, I always encourage families to include the animals that hold such a special place in their hearts. They are part of your story too.
This sweet girl adores her beloved horse and says he is “the most gentle, loving horse” she has ever known. Watching the two of them together was pure magic. The quiet connection, trust, and love between them is something worth documenting and cherishing for generations.
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St. Louis sessions are just a week away! There is an opening for a sunset session on Saturday, May 16th. Contact me as soon as possible to be added to claim the last spot.
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A quiet field, wildflowers in bloom, and that golden hour glow…the perfect setting to document this once-in-a-lifetime season before she headed to UGA.
These are the moments you’ll always want to remember.
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Such an honor photographing this sweet girl for her sitting milestone session this morning. A true dream baby—full of smiles and the softest little coos.
We captured moments in the studio and then stepped outside into this beautiful spring light. This bassinet felt perfectly fitting for both her milestone and the season.
These first-year milestones pass in a blink… but they are the moments you’ll treasure forever.
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Documenting baby milestones
6 month baby photoshoot
6th month photoshoot
six month photoshoot
This field is still in bloom, but the flowers won`t last much longer. If you need updated family portraits, contact me as soon as possible to be added to the calendar. Hope to see you soon!
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“Lala Land”
What started as a few messages between strangers turned into something so much more. Two sisters, two new friends… and a leap of faith that became a home.
Now, they’re not just roommates - they’re chosen family. A place filled with laughter, support, comfort, and the kind of connection that defines a freshman year.
The sweetest beginning to friendships that will last a lifetime.
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My goodness! Georgia is beautiful right now!!!! She sure is showcasing her vibrancy this Spring.
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When I asked this little girl where her favorite spots are on her home property, she mentioned the peonies out front. They were in full bloom and her little hands couldn’t resist them as she showed me some of her most beloved flowers.
At sessions, I always encourage incorporating the things your children love most into your portraits. These details may feel small now, but they become part of their story - their season, their wonder, their childhood. The result? Images that feel personal, meaningful, and timeless.
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here’s something about black & white that feels especially timeless. With everything else stripped away, the focus gently falls where it should… on connection, expression, and the people you love most.
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