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Family Traditions in Newborn Portraits

Family traditions help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world.” ~ SUSAN LIEBERMAN

Portraits of mother with her newborn honoring family traditions wearing African garments.portraits of a sleeping baby boy.

This newborn photography session in Atlanta, GA was super special for this family. Mom and dad were both born in Africa and they wanted to incorporate some of their traditions, from both cultures, into their portraits. Relatives traveled all the way from Africa to be here for the birth of this precious baby boy and they brought with them gifts of traditional African clothing and some beautiful material used commonly as a baby carrier. Such sentimental items that I know mean so much to this family. I always encourage families to include meaningful items in their portraits as they really tell their unique stories in a way that will be cherished that much more over time. So glad that I was able to create photographic artwork for this family using items that I know will become family heirlooms. Such a wonderful gift to their baby boy too.  He will grow up looking at his newborn portraits feeling love and pride of his heritage. Such a special thing.

If you are expecting a baby in the near future and would like beautiful newborn photography showcasing some of your own family traditions, contact professional newborn photographer, Yvonne Niemann Photography, to schedule your very own portrait session. I am based out of Athens, GA, but travel for sessions around the Atlanta area and across the United States as well. Inquire for details.

Athens, Georgia | info@yvonneniemannphotography.com

706.713.0676

The heirloom event is almost here!!! This coming Monday, July 14, between 10am and 3pm. There are a few spots left, so contact me as soon as possible if you would like to claim yours. 

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I love nature and taking pictures of all that Mother Nature gifts us. Unfortunately, I haven't taken the time to photograph the beauty around me as often as I would like. So, I plan on doing more of that going forward. It is something that feeds my soul and gives me so much joy. Thankfully, I never stopped documenting the beauty around me, but I certainly would love to do it more. Stay tuned. More pretty pictures will be scattered through my feed in the future.
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At extended family portrait sessions, we do a lot of break outs to get images of individual families and relationships that you want documented. This includes couples! For younger families, this is the perfect time to get your portraits taken with your spouse when others are around to entertain your littles. For those who don't have tiny children, this is a great time to relax and bask in the love with your significant other. A time to sneak away from the chaos for just a bit. 
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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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Happy Independence Day! Hope you are having a relaxing and fun day with loved ones. 
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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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Heirloom photographer
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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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