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Tis the Season | Christmas in California

“We are what we believe we are.” ~ C.S. LEWIS

Christmas family portrait at a tree farm with hot chocolate stand in San Diego.

I don’t think it gets any cuter than this! This portrait was truly a family effort. Dad made the hot chocolate stand, mom styled everything and the kiddos (including pup) were their adorable selves. Mom had contacted me about wanting to do Christmas portraits while I was in San Diego. I immediately thought of a Christmas tree farm and began researching places and gaining permission to do their family portraits on the premises. Luckily, I found this tree farm where you could cut down your own trees. The owner was super nice and accommodating and everything worked out perfectly. Dad mentioned that this is what Christmas was like as a kid for him. Cutting down your own tree with hot chocolate in hand to warm you up. Wonderful memories relived and shared with the kiddos. I love that you can see the San Diego mountains in the background and even a hint of a palm tree in the upper right corner. So California. Such a festive feel, while giving this family a taste of home. Merry Christmas!

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What do you do when your baby is approaching their first birthday, but August is bringing the heat? Schedule your portrait session in the morning.

Little ones are often awake early and happiest after a good night’s sleep. Add in cooler temperatures, soft morning light and plenty of sweet smiles, and it is a win all around.

Beautiful light. Happy baby. Comfortable family. Win, win, win.
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#FirstBirthdayPortraits #BabyMilestoneSession #OneYearPortraits #BabyPhotography #MotherhoodPortraits #FamilyPhotography #AthensGAPhotographer #AthensGAFamilies #OconeeCountyPhotographer #LakeOconeePhotographer #GeorgiaFamilyPhotographer #LuxuryFamilyPhotography #YvonneNiemannPhotography

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What do you do when your baby is approaching their first birthday, but August is bringing the heat? Schedule your portrait session in the morning. Little ones are often awake early and happiest after a good night’s sleep. Add in cooler temperatures, soft morning light and plenty of sweet smiles, and it is a win all around. Beautiful light. Happy baby. Comfortable family. Win, win, win. . . . . #FirstBirthdayPortraits #BabyMilestoneSession #OneYearPortraits #BabyPhotography #MotherhoodPortraits #FamilyPhotography #AthensGAPhotographer #AthensGAFamilies #OconeeCountyPhotographer #LakeOconeePhotographer #GeorgiaFamilyPhotographer #LuxuryFamilyPhotography #YvonneNiemannPhotography

A personalized heirloom session offers a timeless way to celebrate your child exactly as they are in this season of life.

Photographed around her first birthday against one of my hand-painted muslin backdrops, this little one’s portraits have a soft, painterly quality designed to remain beautiful for generations.
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A personalized heirloom session offers a timeless way to celebrate your child exactly as they are in this season of life. Photographed around her first birthday against one of my hand-painted muslin backdrops, this little one’s portraits have a soft, painterly quality designed to remain beautiful for generations. * * * * * #yvonneniemannphotography #HeirloomPortraits #southernheirloomportraits #heirloomportrait #heirloomphotography #southernstyle #classic #smockedclothing #childrenportraits #atlantaheirloomphotographer #athensgaheirloomphotographer #oconeecountygaheirloomportraitphotographer #oconeecountyheirloomphotographer #westcott #classicportrait

Mom adding the finishing touches - one tiny gesture in a lifetime of loving, guiding and showing up. It is often the smallest moments that hold the most meaning.
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#SixWeekOld #BabyPortraits #NewbornPhotography #NewbornPhotographer #LifestyleNewbornPhotography #InHomeNewbornSession #MotherhoodMoments #MotherhoodPhotography #MomAndBaby #BabyDetails #MeaningfulMoments #TimelessPortraits #HeirloomPhotography #AthensGANewbornPhotographer #AthensGAPhotographer #OconeeCountyPhotographer #GeorgiaNewbornPhotographer #YvonneNiemannPhotography

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Mom adding the finishing touches - one tiny gesture in a lifetime of loving, guiding and showing up. It is often the smallest moments that hold the most meaning. . . . . #SixWeekOld #BabyPortraits #NewbornPhotography #NewbornPhotographer #LifestyleNewbornPhotography #InHomeNewbornSession #MotherhoodMoments #MotherhoodPhotography #MomAndBaby #BabyDetails #MeaningfulMoments #TimelessPortraits #HeirloomPhotography #AthensGANewbornPhotographer #AthensGAPhotographer #OconeeCountyPhotographer #GeorgiaNewbornPhotographer #YvonneNiemannPhotography

Wondering when to schedule your maternity photos? I typically recommend planning your session toward the beginning of the third trimester - when your beautiful belly is showing, but you are still comfortable enough to move, explore and enjoy the experience.

This summer maternity session took place along the shoals, where the cool water offered a refreshing escape from the Georgia heat and a beautiful setting for documenting this family before their newest little one arrived.

The third trimester is also the perfect time to reserve your newborn session. I keep my newborn calendar intentionally light and flexible, so whether your baby arrives earlier or later than expected, your family is guaranteed a place on my schedule.
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#MaternityPhotography #MaternityPhotos #WhenToScheduleMaternityPhotos #PregnancyPortraits #MaternityPortraitSession #ExpectingMom #MotherhoodPhotography #FamilyMaternitySession #AthensGAPhotographer #AthensGAMaternityPhotographer #OconeeCountyPhotographer #GeorgiaMaternityPhotographer #GeorgiaFamilyPhotographer #YvonneNiemannPhotography #LuxuryFamilyPhotography

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Wondering when to schedule your maternity photos? I typically recommend planning your session toward the beginning of the third trimester - when your beautiful belly is showing, but you are still comfortable enough to move, explore and enjoy the experience. This summer maternity session took place along the shoals, where the cool water offered a refreshing escape from the Georgia heat and a beautiful setting for documenting this family before their newest little one arrived. The third trimester is also the perfect time to reserve your newborn session. I keep my newborn calendar intentionally light and flexible, so whether your baby arrives earlier or later than expected, your family is guaranteed a place on my schedule. . . . . #MaternityPhotography #MaternityPhotos #WhenToScheduleMaternityPhotos #PregnancyPortraits #MaternityPortraitSession #ExpectingMom #MotherhoodPhotography #FamilyMaternitySession #AthensGAPhotographer #AthensGAMaternityPhotographer #OconeeCountyPhotographer #GeorgiaMaternityPhotographer #GeorgiaFamilyPhotographer #YvonneNiemannPhotography #LuxuryFamilyPhotography

Sibling images are such an important part of a newborn session. They preserve the very beginning of a lifelong relationship—the wonder, curiosity and tenderness of welcoming a new baby into the family.

Toddlers do not always understand posing, so sometimes we turn it into a game. For this image, I tucked a little surprise near baby brother, encouraging his big sister to lean in and look closely. The result is a beautifully natural moment that feels connected, timeless and entirely her.
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#NewbornPhotography #NewbornSession #SiblingPortraits #BigSisterLittleBrother #NewbornAndSibling #NewbornPhotographer #BabyPhotography #LifestyleNewbornPhotography #TimelessPortraits #HeirloomPortraits #ChildhoodUnscripted #AuthenticConnections #AthensGANewbornPhotographer #AthensGAPhotographer #OconeeCountyPhotographer #GeorgiaNewbornPhotographer #YvonneNiemannPhotography

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Sibling images are such an important part of a newborn session. They preserve the very beginning of a lifelong relationship—the wonder, curiosity and tenderness of welcoming a new baby into the family. Toddlers do not always understand posing, so sometimes we turn it into a game. For this image, I tucked a little surprise near baby brother, encouraging his big sister to lean in and look closely. The result is a beautifully natural moment that feels connected, timeless and entirely her. . . . . #NewbornPhotography #NewbornSession #SiblingPortraits #BigSisterLittleBrother #NewbornAndSibling #NewbornPhotographer #BabyPhotography #LifestyleNewbornPhotography #TimelessPortraits #HeirloomPortraits #ChildhoodUnscripted #AuthenticConnections #AthensGANewbornPhotographer #AthensGAPhotographer #OconeeCountyPhotographer #GeorgiaNewbornPhotographer #YvonneNiemannPhotography