Images that melt my heart | St. Louis Lifestyle Photographer

July 21, 2009

I was taking pictures of my daughter just being – well – being my daughter and my heart kept melting. These are the type of images that just do it for me! I had such a great time capturing her as she is. These are the moments I will cherish for always and just make me so happy. I swear, I had a huge smile on my face for hours after taking these pictures and I literally skipped and twirled with delight.

{Oh, those eyes, those curls, that light…MELT!}

{I love how she paints herself, something I used to do as a child myself}

{Daddy is always there to help out. Heart melts again!}

{Making circles. My lil’ artist!}

{Oh my….how I love lil’ details like this. My heart melts once again!}

{More lil’ details I love}

{OK…by this time, my heart is pretty much a puddle!}

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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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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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#yvonneniemannphotography #athensgaphotographer #oconeecountygaphotographer #athensgachildphotographer #oconeecountygachildphotographer #athensgafamilyphotographer #oconeecountygafamilyphotographer #letthemexplore #wildandbravelittles #childrenseemagic #theartofchildhood #childhoodwonders #simplychildren #childphotography #thesimplelife #letthembelittle #outdoorfamilyphotography #documentyourdays #livemoremagic #peonies

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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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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#StLouisPhotographer #LuxuryPortraits #BlackAndWhitePhotography #TimelessPortraits #FamilyPhotographer #AthensFamilyPhotographer #YvonneNiemannPhotography #AtlantaFamilyPhotographer #OconeeCountyPhotographer #ClassicPortraits

From freshman year at UGA to graduation day. 🤍

These four have been friends — and roommates — since the very beginning, making this session such a sweet celebration of not only where they are going, but everything they have shared along the way.

What a beautiful season to remember.
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From freshman year at UGA to graduation day. 🤍

These four have been friends — and roommates — since the very beginning, making this session such a sweet celebration of not only where they are going, but everything they have shared along the way.

What a beautiful season to remember.
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St. Louis spring sessions are nearly here, and only a few appointments remain for May 16-18. This is such a beautiful time to update your family portraits with soft light, fresh greens, and the beauty of the season all around you. If you have been considering a session, please reach out soon to reserve your place on the calendar.
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St. Louis spring sessions are nearly here, and only a few appointments remain for May 16-18. This is such a beautiful time to update your family portraits with soft light, fresh greens, and the beauty of the season all around you. If you have been considering a session, please reach out soon to reserve your place on the calendar.
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There will always be a place for digital, but my heart belongs to prints. Linen boxes filled with photographs you can touch, flip through, and pass down. Tangible artwork truly stands the test of time.
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There will always be a place for digital, but my heart belongs to prints. Linen boxes filled with photographs you can touch, flip through, and pass down. Tangible artwork truly stands the test of time.
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#linenbox #fineartprints #printedphotographs #customheirlooms #photographyproducts #archivalprints #luxuryalbums #heirloombox #yvonneniemannphotography #athensgaphotographer #athensga #oconeecountyga #lakeoconee #atlphotographer #atlantaphotographer #georgiafamilyphotographer #southernphotographer #portraitbox

Heirloom portraits are such a treasured Southern tradition — timeless, refined, and meant to be passed down for generations. I loved creating these classic images at this year’s Spring Heirloom Portrait Event and preserving a little piece of childhood in such a beautiful way.
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Heirloom portraits are such a treasured Southern tradition — timeless, refined, and meant to be passed down for generations. I loved creating these classic images at this year’s Spring Heirloom Portrait Event and preserving a little piece of childhood in such a beautiful way.
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Our sweet Bella girl is growing up so beautifully. The last time I introduced her here, she was still such a tiny puppy. Now, at a little over a year old, she is still very much our baby, just a bit bigger. Her "feathers” have come in and her hair has grown beautifully. Bella is the most cuddly, playful, loving dog, and she has completely stolen our hearts. Love her to pieces.
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Our sweet Bella girl is growing up so beautifully. The last time I introduced her here, she was still such a tiny puppy. Now, at a little over a year old, she is still very much our baby, just a bit bigger. Her "feathers” have come in and her hair has grown beautifully. Bella is the most cuddly, playful, loving dog, and she has completely stolen our hearts. Love her to pieces.
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It hardly seems possible that nearly a year has passed since my daughter was preparing for her high school graduation, and now she is finishing her first year of college. Watching her step so gracefully into this new season has been such a gift. I am deeply proud of the way she has stayed true to who she is, found her people and community at GCSU, poured into others as a gymnastics coach, and continues to build a life that reflects her dreams.
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It hardly seems possible that nearly a year has passed since my daughter was preparing for her high school graduation, and now she is finishing her first year of college. Watching her step so gracefully into this new season has been such a gift. I am deeply proud of the way she has stayed true to who she is, found her people and community at GCSU, poured into others as a gymnastics coach, and continues to build a life that reflects her dreams.
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There is something so sweet about having portraits of your children displayed in your home. They make you smile every time you pass by, and on the hard days, they gently remind you of the love that lives underneath it all. Even in the bickering, the squabbles, and the noise… these sibling bonds run so deep.
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