Spring Mini Sessions {Birmingham, AL Children's and Family Photographer}

This year I will be offering Birmingham Spring Mini Sessions on Friday, April 3 at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.  These will be the same custom outdoor experience you are use to with E. Bailey Photography, but you will get to take advantage of Spoiled Rotten Photography preschool priced portrait packages!

A LIMITED NUMBER OF SESSIONS so register today HERE or contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@spoiledrottenphotography.com or 205-276-7219.

This year I will be offering Birmingham Spring Mini Sessions on Friday, April 3 at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.  These will be the same custom outdoor experience you are use to with E. Bailey Photography, but you will get to take advantage of Spoiled Rotten Photography preschool priced portrait packages!

A LIMITED NUMBER OF SESSIONS so register today HERE or contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@spoiledrottenphotography.com or 205-276-7219.

In Their Spring Best {Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA Family Photographer}

I know I am a little late in the game getting Spring sessions blogged, but I better get it done before the busy Fall Season gets here!  Here are a couple families I had the pleasure of working with for Spring Lil' Sessions. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens are beautiful any time of year, but I was excited we caught the brief appearance of the yellow tulips this year.

I know I am a little late in the game getting Spring sessions blogged, but I better get it done before the busy Fall Season gets here!  Here are a couple families I had the pleasure of working with for Spring Lil' Sessions. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens are beautiful any time of year, but I was excited we caught the brief appearance of the yellow tulips this year.

Happy 1! {Birmingham, AL Baby Photographer}

This baby girl's family moved out of state before we could finish her 1st year Lil' Sprout Plan. So when Mom told me there were going to be in town visiting friends, we made sure to meet up for her 1 year session.  We had a beautiful day at Birmingham Botanical Gardens to capture her sweet 1 year old smiles!

This baby girl's family moved out of state before we could finish her 1st year Lil' Sprout Plan. So when Mom told me there were going to be in town visiting friends, we made sure to meet up for her 1 year session.  We had a beautiful day at Birmingham Botanical Gardens to capture her sweet 1 year old smiles!

Spring Mini Sessions {Birmingham, AL Children and Family Photographer}

After what seems like a never ending Winter with freezing cold temps and TWO rounds of snow and ice, I am even more ready for Spring to come this year! I have made arrangements for 1 day this Spring for outdoor Lil' Sessions in Birmingham, AL.  I have had great success with the weather on this weekend for at least 3 years in a row.  However, if rain does occur, a makeup date will be arranged.  

About half of my session times have been reserved already, so make sure to contact me ASAP if you would to reserve a spot for your family.

After what seems like a never ending Winter with freezing cold temps and TWO rounds of snow and ice, I am even more ready for Spring to come this year! I have made arrangements for 1 day this Spring for outdoor Lil' Sessions in Birmingham, AL.  I have had great success with the weather on this weekend for at least 3 years in a row.  However, if rain does occur, a makeup date will be arranged.  

About half of my session times have been reserved already, so make sure to contact me ASAP if you would to reserve a spot for your family.

2013 Lil' Steps {Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA Children and Family Photographer}

I love January for gaining a new focus.  As the Holidays end and life slows down just a bit, it is a great time to reflect on the past year and think about personal, business, life goals for the coming year. I am not one to make specific "New Years Resolutions" per say, but I have found it effective to generate a theme for the year that can help me focus on business and personal goals.  You may remember reading this blog post from last year about the theme for 2012 being "Customized". In early January 2013, while running along one of my favorite local paths I came upon this hill that always causes me trouble.  It is such a steep incline I can never run up it and always have to stop and walk.  I snapped a picture of this hill with my phone and was inspired for my 2013 theme to be "Little Steps" or "Lil' Steps" On a basic level I knew it was going to mean taking little short steps if I ever wanted to be able to run up this hill without stopping.  Anything worth achieving is not gained on the first try and often takes multiple attempts.  During subsequent runs later I would always remember this motto and take smaller steps toward reaching this trivial goal. 

2013 was a year of a lot of life changes.  My family was faced with relocating to the Atlanta area.  Looking at the whole process it seemed overwhelming, but when given time to work out the details into   "Lil' Steps" the process wasn't so daunting.  We were granted time in getting a home ready to sell, listed, and sold. We had time to visit the new region to determine the best location for family, schools, and business. During what seemed like a long transition process, I saw the small strides play out in real time for every little detail to align perfectly as we made our move and got settled. 

During this year the opportunity arose for me to acquire a new photography business with Spoiled Rotten Photography.  I knew it would take time to build a brand new business in a new area. I made lots of little steps to get my foot in the door with a good many local preschools and schools in the Roswell and Alpharetta, GA area this Fall, and continue to grow for Spring 2014. 

When planning events for E. Bailey Photography this year "Lil' Steps" was the motivating theme.  In January I had prayed for the right cause to come along for me to be able to bless a family with portraits.  Charlotte's Story prompted our Lil' Angels promotion.  The Spring Lil' Sessions borrowed from the theme.  I looked forward to planning sessions for a good many of my Lil' Sprout Baby Members during 2013. After receiving my Professional Certification in 2012 I took the next Lil' Step to further push my skills as a photographer.  I entered the International print competition through PPA and had 2 of my 4 images awarded a merit.  After attending my first Imaging event 4 years ago I never would have dreamed my images would on display among such amazing talent.  Here are my 2 winning images.

Summer Bliss

Her Comfort Zone

This past year I began taking lil' steps towards a healthier lifestyle for my family.  I know we still have a long way to go, but we've slowly cut out a lot of the extra fried and processed foods from out diet and replaced with more wholesome choices.  I was introduced to and fell in love with Young Living Essential oils that we have begun incorporating as wellness supplements.

So maybe I should have written this blog post back in January 2013 to hold myself accountable, but I prefer to look at the big picture in hind sight and reflect on how events and decisions have successfully played out over the course of the year.  I can tell you the theme for 2014 is "Reach."  Expect a blog next year about this time how this theme spread across 2014.  :)

To all my clients....Thank you all for being so amazing! I consider each of you a friend! Thank you for being so loyal to me and allowing me to be able to work your Fall sessions in, during my visits to  Birmingham.  To new clients in Atlanta... Thank you for giving me the opportunity to create memories for your family.

To show my gratitude for a great 2013 year, I am doing a Giveaway for a 2014 Spring Lil' Session (30 minute session complete with 5 full res digital images).  This is open to anyone in the Birmingham, AL area able to be available for a session on Saturday, April 5, 2014 or anyone in the northern Atlanta area.  Follow directions below to earn up to 9 entries.  Contest is open until midnight on 1/31/14.  Winner will be notified on 2/1/2014.

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I love January for gaining a new focus.  As the Holidays end and life slows down just a bit, it is a great time to reflect on the past year and think about personal, business, life goals for the coming year. I am not one to make specific "New Years Resolutions" per say, but I have found it effective to generate a theme for the year that can help me focus on business and personal goals.  You may remember reading this blog post from last year about the theme for 2012 being "Customized". In early January 2013, while running along one of my favorite local paths I came upon this hill that always causes me trouble.  It is such a steep incline I can never run up it and always have to stop and walk.  I snapped a picture of this hill with my phone and was inspired for my 2013 theme to be "Little Steps" or "Lil' Steps" On a basic level I knew it was going to mean taking little short steps if I ever wanted to be able to run up this hill without stopping.  Anything worth achieving is not gained on the first try and often takes multiple attempts.  During subsequent runs later I would always remember this motto and take smaller steps toward reaching this trivial goal. 

2013 was a year of a lot of life changes.  My family was faced with relocating to the Atlanta area.  Looking at the whole process it seemed overwhelming, but when given time to work out the details into   "Lil' Steps" the process wasn't so daunting.  We were granted time in getting a home ready to sell, listed, and sold. We had time to visit the new region to determine the best location for family, schools, and business. During what seemed like a long transition process, I saw the small strides play out in real time for every little detail to align perfectly as we made our move and got settled. 

During this year the opportunity arose for me to acquire a new photography business with Spoiled Rotten Photography.  I knew it would take time to build a brand new business in a new area. I made lots of little steps to get my foot in the door with a good many local preschools and schools in the Roswell and Alpharetta, GA area this Fall, and continue to grow for Spring 2014. 

When planning events for E. Bailey Photography this year "Lil' Steps" was the motivating theme.  In January I had prayed for the right cause to come along for me to be able to bless a family with portraits.  Charlotte's Story prompted our Lil' Angels promotion.  The Spring Lil' Sessions borrowed from the theme.  I looked forward to planning sessions for a good many of my Lil' Sprout Baby Members during 2013. After receiving my Professional Certification in 2012 I took the next Lil' Step to further push my skills as a photographer.  I entered the International print competition through PPA and had 2 of my 4 images awarded a merit.  After attending my first Imaging event 4 years ago I never would have dreamed my images would on display among such amazing talent.  Here are my 2 winning images.

Summer Bliss

Her Comfort Zone

This past year I began taking lil' steps towards a healthier lifestyle for my family.  I know we still have a long way to go, but we've slowly cut out a lot of the extra fried and processed foods from out diet and replaced with more wholesome choices.  I was introduced to and fell in love with Young Living Essential oils that we have begun incorporating as wellness supplements.

So maybe I should have written this blog post back in January 2013 to hold myself accountable, but I prefer to look at the big picture in hind sight and reflect on how events and decisions have successfully played out over the course of the year.  I can tell you the theme for 2014 is "Reach."  Expect a blog next year about this time how this theme spread across 2014.  :)

To all my clients....Thank you all for being so amazing! I consider each of you a friend! Thank you for being so loyal to me and allowing me to be able to work your Fall sessions in, during my visits to  Birmingham.  To new clients in Atlanta... Thank you for giving me the opportunity to create memories for your family.

To show my gratitude for a great 2013 year, I am doing a Giveaway for a 2014 Spring Lil' Session (30 minute session complete with 5 full res digital images).  This is open to anyone in the Birmingham, AL area able to be available for a session on Saturday, April 5, 2014 or anyone in the northern Atlanta area.  Follow directions below to earn up to 9 entries.  Contest is open until midnight on 1/31/14.  Winner will be notified on 2/1/2014.

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Big Sis...You Are The Best! {Birmingham, AL Children's Photographer}

It was such a pleasure to get to visit this family's new home over Thanksgiving and photograph these sweet girls in their own environment.  I loved being able to use the details of their home as a backdrop for classic portraits that they will enjoy viewing on their walls for many years to come. With so many amazing sibling and individual images, we were able to design several custom framed wall collections to decorate their new home and a special keepsake album.  

It was such a pleasure to get to visit this family's new home over Thanksgiving and photograph these sweet girls in their own environment.  I loved being able to use the details of their home as a backdrop for classic portraits that they will enjoy viewing on their walls for many years to come. With so many amazing sibling and individual images, we were able to design several custom framed wall collections to decorate their new home and a special keepsake album.  

Christmas at Home {Birmingham, AL Children's and Family Photographer}

I LOVE that this Mom had her Christmas card portraits taken at her house the past two years. We've used different areas of the house and different color palettes for a total different look.  Mom did a fabulous job decorating her home for Christmas! So warm and inviting!  We both thought we would love the sibling picture taken on the back porch swing the best, but the one on the steps above the family room, won for the front of the Christmas card.  I just love the ambiance of the tree in the background with the stockings hung on the mantel, and the fire in the fireplace.

I LOVE that this Mom had her Christmas card portraits taken at her house the past two years. We've used different areas of the house and different color palettes for a total different look.  Mom did a fabulous job decorating her home for Christmas! So warm and inviting!  We both thought we would love the sibling picture taken on the back porch swing the best, but the one on the steps above the family room, won for the front of the Christmas card.  I just love the ambiance of the tree in the background with the stockings hung on the mantel, and the fire in the fireplace.

In the Morning Sun Light {Birmingham, AL Children's and Family Photographer}

It was a pleasure to get to see and photograph this family again for their Christmas card.  I LOVE getting to watch children I've been able to photograph since birth grow up!  This little cutie has gotten her mother's beautiful long blond hair within this past year!  I adore her cute outfit and matching pigtails.  Mom sent me some ideas she had seen that she wanted to replicate for her Christmas card.  We  were able to find a spot in their neighborhood with beautiful morning sunlight and some trees still hanging on to their leaves in late November.  

It was a pleasure to get to see and photograph this family again for their Christmas card.  I LOVE getting to watch children I've been able to photograph since birth grow up!  This little cutie has gotten her mother's beautiful long blond hair within this past year!  I adore her cute outfit and matching pigtails.  Mom sent me some ideas she had seen that she wanted to replicate for her Christmas card.  We  were able to find a spot in their neighborhood with beautiful morning sunlight and some trees still hanging on to their leaves in late November.  

A New Branch on the Family Tree {Vestavia Hills, AL Family Photographer}

I have enjoyed getting to photograph this family in the Fall the past several years.  Their girls are such a delight and it was nice to get to meet their newest addition. :)  A home filled with 3 beautiful smiling girls and giggles is sure to bring excitement and joy to any family.  

I have enjoyed getting to photograph this family in the Fall the past several years.  Their girls are such a delight and it was nice to get to meet their newest addition. :)  A home filled with 3 beautiful smiling girls and giggles is sure to bring excitement and joy to any family.  

Classic 1 Year {Birmingham, AL Baby Photographer}

I have enjoyed getting to watch this little man grow this past year.  We were able to capture so many sweet, classic images to tell the story of his first year! We had a beautiful day this Fall we were able to get together for his 1 year session.  The 1 year session is the perfect time to get a complete family picture!  I love all the colors we were able to incorporate into this Fall session!

I have enjoyed getting to watch this little man grow this past year.  We were able to capture so many sweet, classic images to tell the story of his first year! We had a beautiful day this Fall we were able to get together for his 1 year session.  The 1 year session is the perfect time to get a complete family picture!  I love all the colors we were able to incorporate into this Fall session!

Blue Skies {Helena, AL Children's Photographer}

I enjoyed getting to photograph this sweet brother and sister duo this Fall!  I was reminded how our last session together we finished our Spring session being pelted with rain and hail, so I know were were all excited to see a nice sunny, Fall afternoon.  Mom always does a good job dressing her children in classic clothing for timeless portraits.  Here are a few favorites from our session together. 

I enjoyed getting to photograph this sweet brother and sister duo this Fall!  I was reminded how our last session together we finished our Spring session being pelted with rain and hail, so I know were were all excited to see a nice sunny, Fall afternoon.  Mom always does a good job dressing her children in classic clothing for timeless portraits.  Here are a few favorites from our session together.