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!!!!
Doing your Autumn family pictures early in the season is a great idea if you are wanted some muted greens instead of vibrant colors. It is always a good idea to think of where you will display your portraits in your home. If your vibe is light, airy and a lot of neutrals with some soft color pops here and there, then you want images that will look good in that environment. If you decorate with a lot of deep, rich colors, then the vibrant fall colors may be more your styling choice. This family’s home is light and airy with some color pops of blue. Mom chose their outfits based around their home decor, but also on what their youngest daughter wanted to wear. Since her flowy dress was blue and cream, that is what the rest of the family chose in their wardrobe, but with some variances to ensure variety and fit individual style/personalities. This is a great example of what to wear for your upcoming Autumn family pictures.
I had suggested this location for what this family was looking for. They showed me some images from past sessions when the kiddos were little tots. Mom wanted a location that had some heritage looking architecture as they did something similar in the past and they wanted to recreate one of the images. These old wooden heritage homes served that purpose perfectly. Bonus for the front steps to recreate their old family portrait. Plus, this location is only 10 minutes from their house.
There are so many location choices in the Athens, Oconee and surrounding areas. Between fields, lakes, manicured parks, quaint downtown scenes, parks with natural country vibes and shoals, you are covered.
I love tree lined drives and this one in particular is one of my favorites. It is great Spring, Summer and Fall! Gives such variety of colors throughout the year. This is what early Fall looks like. In the Spring and Summer, the trees are fresh green. In the later Fall, the colors are super vibrant. Lighting is great here in the morning and evening, although evening is my favorite with the angles I can shoot in.
The white fencing adds a nice touch and element to Autumn family pictures too. Great way to finish off their session as we headed to the car. Dad got an updated headshot, mom and dad got a few more portraits together and the youngest daughter got some more images she wanted for herself. Love how their images turned out and how all the colors worked together.
If you are wanting Autumn family pictures, reach out to get on the calendar as soon as possible. Next week marks the beginning of early Fall sessions. Ask me for advice on when the best time is for your session. I can give you insight on when colors will be changing, so you can book accordingly. info@yvonneniemannphotography.com | 706.713.0676
Sessions at the beach are always a great idea – especially if it is at a meaningful place and will fit your home decor. If you are planning on doing a senior beach session in the near future, here are a few beach session tips to help things run smoother.
I would recommend holding your session on the first day if possible. This will make it so that you can relax for the rest of your vacation, but you also don’t have to worry about tan/burn lines. Sunrise or sunset sessions are the best time in terms of lighting – but this is going to depend on where you are. Some beaches are best at sunrise and some are better at sunset. Talk to your photographer and heed their advice on this. For this particular session, we could have done sunrise or sunset due to where the sun is in relation to the beach. We settled on a sunset session so this senior could sleep in, but also dodge morning rain.
Wind and humid are a thing for beach sessions. Plan accordingly when styling your hair. If your hair tends to frizz, style your hair in a way where it won’t be as much of an issue and use products to help cut down the frizz. Beachy hair is beautiful. For girls, try an updo, braids, barrettes, hats or other accessories that will work with the elements. As your photographer, I will try to find a some areas before we get on the beach for some portraits where the wind will be a bit more blocked. This will ensure that your hair is looking its best before the wind and humidity take over. I will also try to position you in ways where the wind blows your hair in the most flattering way possible.
For make up, don’t go too heavy. You don’t want your makeup to melt. Waterproof mascara is always a good idea. A polished, more natural look is always fitting for the beach. Think dewey skin, flushed cheeks and a pretty pop of color on your lips. Make sure that your lip gloss doesn’t make your hair stick to your lips. Wind and sticky lips/makeup aren’t a good combination. Consider a gel manicure and pedicure before your beach portrait session. Salt water and sand tend to make nail polish come off.
A soft color palette in natural and flowing fabrics is always a win. Think of fabrics that breathe and move. Natural linens, tulle and cotton are all great ideas. Comfort is key. For the ladies, make sure your dress or skirt isn’t too short as you don’t want to risk showing too much when you move and when the wind picks up your garment. Textures are great to add some more interest and can even mimic the waves and sand beautifully too. Go bare foot and enjoy the natural pedicure you will get from the sand. Wear clothes that allow you to get your feet wet!
If you are doing a family portrait session on the beach with your senior, I suggest your graduate picks their outfit first and then have everyone coordinate to them. You don’t have to be matchy matchy. Use some of the color palettes listed below for inspiration. I am always here to help you with your selection too!
For color palettes, I suggest softer hues. White, cream and sandy taupes are popular options. Variations of colors found at the beach are also great options blues, greens, taupes and white. Pastels also work wonderfully for a beach photo session.
Snuggle, explore and have fun. If you are doing a senior session or a beach photo session by yourself, get ready to walk, run, kick and wade in the water. If you have family and/or friends joining you, then you will do all of those things, but there will also be a lot of snuggling, laughing and playing too. Just have fun with it and go with the flow. Don’t worry so much about your hair and things out of your control. Trust that I will do my best to capture the most flattering images of yourself and of your family.
I will bring a little kit of essentials, such as hair spray, nail polish remover, bug spray, brush, hair pins, wipes. I recommend that you bring some items as well to help you before, during and after your session.
Ready to book your beach session? Hope these tips help you prepare. Contact me for details on being added to the Yvonne Niemann Photography travel calendar. Currently booking Spring and Summer portrait sessions. I am located in the Athens, GA area, but travel for commissioned work across the United States. Don’t hesitate to reach out for your next beach portraits! info@yvonneniemannphotography.com | 706.713.0676
When it is hot out, head to the shoals to cool off for your portraits! That is exactly what we did for this mama`s maternity photography session.
This is a location that I scout out often to ensure it is safe before sessions. If the water is too high and flowing too fast it is a no go. Luckily, it was pure perfection last night. Enough dry areas and plenty of water flow to make it dream worthy and a safe place for mom and her family.
A few tips for sessions at this location:
1. Spray on some bug spray.
2. Bring shoes easy to take off for when you get to the water.
3. Have a towel handy for drying off your feet after the session.
4. If you are heading somewhere after your portraits, bring a change of clothes as you will most likely get a tad wet.
5. I will make sure to pick areas that aren`t too slippery, but go slow and shuffle your feet as you walk in the water.
If would like a session on the shoals, just let me know. We have a few places in the Oconee County and Athens areas to choose from. I will pick the location that is most perfect for your portraits.
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Athens, GA maternity photography
photographer for maternity photos in Athens, GA
outdoor family maternity photos in Oconee County, GA
Outdoor maternity photos
Happy Independence Day! Hope you are having a relaxing and fun day with loved ones.
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Independence Day
4th of July
Savannah historic district
I love milestone photography sessions to document those big moments in a baby’s first year of life. I always suggest doing these sessions during the actual milestone instead of a specific month. All babies develop at different rates and I prefer to go at their pace instead of stressing parents about their baby hitting a milestone at a certain timeframe. This baby’s sitting milestone session was when she was eight months old. It worked out great too as she could sit up really well on her own at this point.
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milestone portraits
milestone photography
documenting baby milestones
8 month milestone pictures
One of the many pleasures that I get to do as a photographer is documenting childhood and relationships of all ages.
Big milestones are such a privilege to photograph for families and especially ones where I know the artwork will be displayed for generations to come.
I think that is one of the reasons why I adore heirloom sessions so much. They are classic pieces that will never go out of style.
Looking at this image, it reminds me of a sibling image of my mom with her brother and sisters back in the 50s. Love that families continue the tradition of heirloom portraiture.
My favorite way to display images like this is on a canvas and framed in an ornate frame on the wall alongside past generations portraits.
You can book heirloom portrait sessions any time with Yvonne Niemann Photography, but if you want a shorter session, you may want to consider booking one of the heirloom portrait event spots. They are offered each season of the year. The Summer event takes place on July 14. There are still spots available, so if you would like to be added to the calendar, don`t hesitate to contact me. Simply send me a message or book online using the link in the bio.
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Atlanta heirloom photography
Heirloom photographer
�Heirloom Athens
Heirloom portraits
Summer flowers to end the session and to take home to place in a vase. Simple pleasures mean so much!
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Ringing the UGA bell for one last time to celebrate graduating is a great feeling! Can you feel it?! I sure can. When thinking of locations for your graduation portraits, think of those places that meant a lot to you while you were in school. Could be on or off campus. Make a list and we will make sure to document you in those sentimental areas for you!
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uga graduation photographers
georgia senior photographer
uga grad pics
Graduating from middle school and heading to high school is a big milestone worth documenting. Show the transition with a portrait session this summer before school starts.
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Professional photographer for headshots
Scholarship headshot
headshot photo
headshots Athens GA
Athens, GA teen photographer
Jekyll Island was divine this year during my time there for portrait sessions. Weather was perfect. No worries about scheduling around rain this time and the ocean`s tides were even cooperative for those beach sessions. Wind was only super strong on one evening, but a quick change of location and we were just fine. Yes. These are all things I worry about as a photographer at beaches. So many elements to think about and to pull together. Happy dances all around when things all come together and work in our favor!!!
LOVE the light coming through the Live Oak Trees and Spanish Moss in this image.
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professional childrens portraits
Jekyll Island photography
Jekyll Island Historic District
Summer storms give pretty sunsets and skies. Don`t you agree?!
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Jekyll Island Pictures
Jekyll Island Portraits
