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My Baby is Turning FOUR! | St. Louis Children’s Photographer

Oh my goodness…so many changes happening in the Niemann household! My lil’ Lily turns FOUR on Tuesday and on that very same day she starts Preschool. Might as well rip my heart out. I’m so not ready to let go. I still see her as my lil’ baby and on days like today, I look at her and can’t believe how much she’s grown and how she’s now my lil’ girl. I don’t care what anyone says…she will ALWAYS be my baby. The one that I carried in my belly for almost 10 months. The one that made me laugh and cry at the same time when I first brought her home and couldn’t believe she was mine and how lucky I was to have her as my daughter. The one that I prayed for before she was even conceived. The one that used to be too tiny to even fit in those tiny tiny newborn clothes and anything larger seemed like something a giant would wear {I actually couldn’t believe that she would ever fit into anything larger at that time}. The one that used to wake up every hour and half for feedings. The one that smiled at ME for the first time when she was only a few weeks old. The one that melts my heart when she calls me mommy and gives me hugs and kisses – just because. The one that wipes my tears when needed and tells me, “It’s OK mommy.” {I swear, I don’t cry often – mainly when watching something touching on TV. Things that never made me cry before having my Lily} The one that brings me joy and amazement every day just being in her  presence. The one that is part me and part my husband and the one who completes us in every way. So…when did this lil’ thing decide to grow up and turn four and actually start school? I know this is the way life goes, but it doesn’t make it any easier on me. For her…it’s exciting and fun. For me, it a mixture of emotions. Pride, happiness, sadness and anxiousness all balled into one. I’m sure the first week will be the hardest, but it’ll get easier and I’ll carry on. Many parents have gone through this same thing in the past, so I know I can do it as well. I just need to be strong.

Well, today, I decided to capture my lil’ girl right before her birthday so that I can remember her this way for always. This pram is a miniature of the one that I really wanted for Lily when she was a baby, but it just wasn’t practical for my suburban self and let’s not even talk about the price tag. Well, since I’m letting go and watching my li’ one go out into the world, I decided to buy this doll version. It’s for her to play with of course, but also for portrait sessions for you, my clients.  She LOVES it and I couldn’t wait to take some portraits of her with her new lil’ toy. She had a hoot strolling her lambie around and I enjoyed watching and capturing her. These are those moments I cherish and want to remember always. Luckily, I will be able to do that with these images. It’s a benefit of being a children’s photographer! 🙂

I drive past this driveway almost daily and I was fortunate to get permission from the owners to have Lily’s lil’ session in their tunnel of trees. When we started the portrait session, the sun was giving me these beautiful rich colors and within 10 minutes of the sun going down, it gave me this pretty light that was bright and heavenly. What a difference a few minutes can make at sunset!

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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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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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