St. Louis Pregnancy Photographer | Expecting in the City!

April 5, 2011

This maternity photography session in St. Louis City was so much fun. I was so inspired by the architecture by our urban setting and found beautiful light as well as backgrounds everywhere! I love the variety we could get in such a short walking distance and I could have honestly kept shooting for hours there. Just so many neat little areas that would be perfect for portraits. Courtney was so great to work with and even brought her dear husband along who helped her cross ice, assisted in wardrobe changes and watched his beautiful wife with such love. Congrats to the new parents!

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Sunflowers remind me of my childhood. My parents grew these beauties when we lived in Kansas. My sister and I would take the seeds out by hand at the end of the season. I recall finding worms, which freaked me out a bit, but they were innocent enough and I got used to it. I now buy my sunflower seeds and realize just how much work goes into getting the amount in my bag. I honestly think they should charge more! I`d still buy them.

If you are wanting to visit a sunflower field, but not sure where to go, I recommend heading over to the Iron Horse in Watkinsville. The sculpture is back on display and the flowers are in full bloom.
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Sunflowers remind me of my childhood. My parents grew these beauties when we lived in Kansas. My sister and I would take the seeds out by hand at the end of the season. I recall finding worms, which freaked me out a bit, but they were innocent enough and I got used to it. I now buy my sunflower seeds and realize just how much work goes into getting the amount in my bag. I honestly think they should charge more! I'd still buy them.

If you are wanting to visit a sunflower field, but not sure where to go, I recommend heading over to the Iron Horse in Watkinsville. The sculpture is back on display and the flowers are in full bloom.
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Digitals are great, but I strongly believe in having tangible photographic artwork as well.

There is nothing like holding a printed piece and seeing images displayed on your walls and throughout your home. Makes your loved ones feel special, important and loved all while bringing you happiness whenever you get a glimpse. Printed portraits are a gift to you and to your family members.

All printed pieces I offer are printed on professional paper that are rated to last over a 100 years. Quality items to pass down through the generations.

How do you like to display your favorite portraits?
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Digitals are great, but I strongly believe in having tangible photographic artwork as well.

There is nothing like holding a printed piece and seeing images displayed on your walls and throughout your home. Makes your loved ones feel special, important and loved all while bringing you happiness whenever you get a glimpse. Printed portraits are a gift to you and to your family members.

All printed pieces I offer are printed on professional paper that are rated to last over a 100 years. Quality items to pass down through the generations.

How do you like to display your favorite portraits?
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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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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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Dreaming of some coastal living at Jekyll Island as summer nears an end.
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Dreaming of some coastal living at Jekyll Island as summer nears an end.
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I am nominated for Best of Georgia family photographers again!!!! That’s three years in a row!

Your vote would be greatly helpful and appreciated.

The Georgia Business Journal accepts votes daily through October 31st. Link in profile.
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Cannot believe Summer is winding down. This is busy time for a lot of parents as we shop for school supplies, back to school clothes and try to cram in every bit of fun before school starts. Hope you are taking in every moment and enjoying the time with your family and loved ones!
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Cannot believe Summer is winding down. This is busy time for a lot of parents as we shop for school supplies, back to school clothes and try to cram in every bit of fun before school starts. Hope you are taking in every moment and enjoying the time with your family and loved ones!
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When you are an avid reader, I style your session to fit your love of books into your portraits. This romantic girl got her dream session with her favorite books, flowers and in her family`s field. Weather was perfect! Sunny and mild temps. Ready to take on her senior year!!!!!

Do you have hobbies or interests that you would like to include in your senior pics? Just let me know and I`ll put together a story board for you and we can work together to make your vision come alive!
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When you are an avid reader, I style your session to fit your love of books into your portraits. This romantic girl got her dream session with her favorite books, flowers and in her family's field. Weather was perfect! Sunny and mild temps. Ready to take on her senior year!!!!!

Do you have hobbies or interests that you would like to include in your senior pics? Just let me know and I'll put together a story board for you and we can work together to make your vision come alive!
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I love pretty light. There are specific things I look for when choosing a location and deciding where to put my subjects to get the outcome I desire.

If you have done a session with me, you may notice me looking at the sky a lot and seeing what is behind me. I am looking for an open sky or a clean reflecting area. This ensures that the light falls nicely on you and makes your eyes sparkle. If there is something dark in front of you or something that will make a color cast like a brick building, then that is a no go for me.

I also prefer back lighting or slightly side lighting. This means no squinting, no dappled light and a pretty glow that makes you stand out from the background.

Even when under shade, I am looking to see where the sun is. You will notice me not only looking behind me, but also above when deciding where to place you under something like a tree. I like to place my subjects just at the edge of a shaded area.

This family`s portraits are a good example of what I am looking for in terms of light. We did their session about 90 minutes before sunset. The sun was still a bit too bright for the open field, so we started under the tree. The sun is behind them and slightly to camera left. We the moved to the open area and allowed the sun to backlight my subjects. Sun was coming through the trees behind the girl, which made the background glow magically while also giving more dimension.

I absolutely love looking at light and how it affects landscape, people and animals. When it hits just right, it is as if the angels are singing. My daughter even comments on some of our drives and walks on the lighting. She knows me so well!

So, do tell, what is your favorite lighting? Is it something you notice?
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I love pretty light. There are specific things I look for when choosing a location and deciding where to put my subjects to get the outcome I desire.

If you have done a session with me, you may notice me looking at the sky a lot and seeing what is behind me. I am looking for an open sky or a clean reflecting area. This ensures that the light falls nicely on you and makes your eyes sparkle. If there is something dark in front of you or something that will make a color cast like a brick building, then that is a no go for me.

I also prefer back lighting or slightly side lighting. This means no squinting, no dappled light and a pretty glow that makes you stand out from the background.

Even when under shade, I am looking to see where the sun is. You will notice me not only looking behind me, but also above when deciding where to place you under something like a tree. I like to place my subjects just at the edge of a shaded area.

This family's portraits are a good example of what I am looking for in terms of light. We did their session about 90 minutes before sunset. The sun was still a bit too bright for the open field, so we started under the tree. The sun is behind them and slightly to camera left. We the moved to the open area and allowed the sun to backlight my subjects. Sun was coming through the trees behind the girl, which made the background glow magically while also giving more dimension.

I absolutely love looking at light and how it affects landscape, people and animals. When it hits just right, it is as if the angels are singing. My daughter even comments on some of our drives and walks on the lighting. She knows me so well!

So, do tell, what is your favorite lighting? Is it something you notice?
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My baby girl is heading off to college in three weeks. We were looking at her calendar and the things she wants to do before she moves and it hit us how we are running out of time. We have accomplished so much this summer, but still have a lot to do.

Most items have been bought, but there are all the little things that we still need to get. Then there is the question on whether we just buy those things once we are there or haul it all at the same time.

My husband is making some items in the woodshop for her dorm as well - hutch for her desk and a table top that will go across her roommate and her tall dressers to give them extra storage above their fridge and microwave. I know she has a few more items to get in terms of decorations, but luckily most of that is already here!

Oh, and you cannot forget paying tuition and fees in the next two weeks.

She is also trying to schedule some fun outings with her friends - Six Flags and floating in Helen. Plus needing to hang out with friends and some dear former teachers as well.

Then there are all the doctor appointments and a hair appointment that are all scheduled in the next couple of weeks.

Such an exciting time and it will be great to see it all come together and how her next chapter unfolds. I think there are some great things in her future!

Do you have a child leaving for college soon? How are you feeling about things? What last minute items are still on your to do list?
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