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Heirloom Portraits In Oconee County, GA

July 31, 2025

I just adore heirloom portraits! This little man’s sister came to me when she was around one for her first heirloom portraits and now it is his time for the tradition. He wore the most adorable outfit with classic details in baby blue. Mom was worried that it was a bit too small since he had grown from the time she purchased the outfit at The Elephant Trunk here in Athens. Luckily, it fit and we got some adorable heirloom portraits of this young Southern man.

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When doing heirloom portraits with Yvonne Niemann Photography, you will get a variety of images. Not only will you get the classic bust shots, but you will also get full body and some detail images as well. Depending on age, we can also get standing, sitting, or crawling images. Think of it as a milestone and heirloom portrait session!

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Mom brought a rocking chair that is a family heirloom as well as rattle. Love it when parents use sentimental items for their children’s portraits. Really adds that much more to the finished artwork.

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silhouette heirloom portraits

Silhouettes are also something that you will receive when doing heirloom portrait with me. For little girls with longer hair, at the end of the session, we will put hair into a ponytail. For those with shorter hair, we just let the hair be and show off its character. Love this little man’s curls. ADORABLE!!!!!

If you are wanting heirloom photos of your child, contact Yvonne Niemann Photography for details and to set up your appointment. I offer quarterly heirloom portrait events for those who want a shorter session. You can also book a private session to allow more time, images, customization and variety in your finished artwork. Inquire for information. Would love to discuss options with you. info@yvonneniemannphotography.com | 706.713.0676

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When Should I Schedule An Heirloom Photography Session?

May 6, 2025

Heirloom portraits are such a staple for many families – especially here in the South. These sessions are rather simple in style. Usually a white or a hand painted canvas backdrop. Attire is traditional timepieces – usually with smocking, lace, Peter Pan collars, all in white, cream or pastel colors. Silver rattles and favorite stuffed animals sometimes make their appearance as well. Full body and tight shots where the focus is on the face are both featured.

BEST AGES FOR HEIRLOOM PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION

Heirloom photography is a classic way to document your child between the ages of 1-10. Many families choose a specific age depending on when they had their own portraits done as a child or when they feel is most fitting to start the tradition themselves. The most popular age I see clients for their heirloom photography session is between three and four years old. This is the age range where the child can take some direction and is attentive. They still have those precious filled out faces and adorable child features that just don’t last. I have quite a few parents bring their one year old in for this timeless portraits as well.

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BOOK A PRIVATE SESSION OR A SPOT AT AN HEIRLOOM PHOTOGRAPHY EVENT

I offer heirloom photography events four times a year – one for each season. These are done on a specific day and are scheduled back to back for 15 minutes each. When siblings are scheduled one after another, I include a sibling portrait as well! The backdrop is a simple white seamless paper and we do some images with a chair, stool or bench as well as without.

If you think your child needs more time or if you want more customization, I suggest booking your own heirloom session. This allows you more time, choices in backdrops (handprinted canvases or seamless papers), outfit changes, more variety with furniture, etc… You will also get to choose if you do the session in the Yvonne Niemann Photography home studio, at your home or other location. Some families even choose a pretty manicured garden for their child’s heirloom portraits. Of course, multiple children can be included when you book your private heirloom photography session, which is great for larger families.

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Silhouettes are available when you do an heirloom session. You can choose from the classic black or a watercolor in gray, blue or pink. If it is something you are wanting, bring a hair tie to put your little girl’s hair in a ponytail if she has longer hair. Boys and girls with short hair, don’t need anything extra.

Silhouette made from heirloom portrait in Oconee County, GA

If you have any questions on heirloom photography session or would like to book, send me a message today! info@yvonneniemannphotography.com | 706.713.0676

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Heirloom Photography In Athens, GA

March 25, 2025

These siblings came in for an heirloom photography session. Mom chose to do a Signature Session to allow more time for her four kiddos and to get some additional images of the baby in the family. Worked out marvelously.

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Outfits for the gals came from an Etsy store and big brother’s outfit is from Target. Great finds that are fitting for an heirloom photography session while coordinating for when everyone is together like in the above image, but also looks great one-on-one.

I hold heirloom photography events each season, but also offer personalized heirloom sessions when you need a bit more time and variety in your images.

Differences in heirloom photography sessions:

Heirloom portrait events

Short 15 minute time slots for an individual child. Siblings can be booked back to back to allow a sibling portrait. The background is a white backdrop.

The signature heirloom session

Lasts up to 90 minutes and can include multiple children and even family pets. You can choose to do the heirloom photography session at your home, outside or at the Yvonne Niemann Photography home studio. You can choose your backdrop as well as a few different sitting options. There are several different backdrops to choose from – white, gray, cream and hand painted muslins in various neutral shades. Sitting options include various stools, chairs, a bench and a settee. If you want other images that are not heirloom portraits, you can do that too during a signature heirloom photography session!

Simplicity heirloom sessions

Last 30 minutes and can be for an individual child who needs more time to warm up or would like to include a family pet or one other child. These sessions can be done at your home, outdoors or the Yvonne Niemann Photography home studio. You can also choose your backdrop as well as a sitting options.

If you are unsure of what type of heirloom photography session would fit your family/children best, don’t hesitate to reach out. I am always happy to discuss options with you and to find the perfect fit for your needs. Inquire for details and to be added to the calendar. info@yvonneniemannphotography.com | 706.713.0676

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