It's A Wonderful Parade - Matilda Jane Review {Atlanta, GA Children's Photographer}

It is that time again!  We got to review one of the super adorable Spring outfits from Matilda Jane Clothing.  My sweet daughter loves posing and having fun for pictures when it means she gets to wear a new cute outfit from Matilda Jane.  The Spring 2014 line, It's A Wonderful Parade features a variety of soft pastel colors with pops of bright colors thrown in that would be perfect to wear from Spring through Summer. 

My 5 year old daughter is wearing a size 6 in the Cloudy Puffer Tee, Love Bug Knot Top, and Sweetheart Ruffled Leggings. We were inspired to do a little "strawberry picking" with the cute strawberry print fabric on the front of the knot top. I love that the items are cut with enough room to grow to be able to wear for several years.  The knot tops are great to get a little big and adjust with the top knots and tie in back.  

If you are still looking for the perfect Easter dress, I hear Matilda Jane has a sale going on a select dresses, so you may want to head over to the website and check it out!

It is that time again!  We got to review one of the super adorable Spring outfits from Matilda Jane Clothing.  My sweet daughter loves posing and having fun for pictures when it means she gets to wear a new cute outfit from Matilda Jane.  The Spring 2014 line, It's A Wonderful Parade features a variety of soft pastel colors with pops of bright colors thrown in that would be perfect to wear from Spring through Summer. 

My 5 year old daughter is wearing a size 6 in the Cloudy Puffer Tee, Love Bug Knot Top, and Sweetheart Ruffled Leggings. We were inspired to do a little "strawberry picking" with the cute strawberry print fabric on the front of the knot top. I love that the items are cut with enough room to grow to be able to wear for several years.  The knot tops are great to get a little big and adjust with the top knots and tie in back.  

If you are still looking for the perfect Easter dress, I hear Matilda Jane has a sale going on a select dresses, so you may want to head over to the website and check it out!

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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E. Bailey Photography is Moving! {Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA Children's Photographer}

It is with mixed emotions that I announce that E. Bailey Photography will be relocating its primary location to the Atlanta region later this Summer.  I think I have been able to talk with most of my current clients on a personal basis to let you aware of this move.  We were excited to be able to bring our family back to Birmingham, our home town, 3 years ago.  I have had the opportunity to grow and expand my photography skills and local client base while living in Birmingham. We were settled and planned to stay in this area to raise our children close to family. At the end of 2012 my husband was promoted to a new position within the company he works for and we were told we would need to relocate to Atlanta. After the initial resistance of having to leave family and everything we loved here in Birmingham, we began seeing the opportunities that awaited us in Atlanta.

After months of checking out the Atlanta metro area online and through several visits to the area we have decided to settle in the Roswell/Woodstock area. During the past 6 months, through our process of commuting back and forth to Atlanta, selling a home, purchasing a home, finishing a school year, moving an established business, making new friends, we have seen so many answered prayers being played out in our lives.  People and events have been put into our lives at just the right time to make this such a smooth transition for us.

What does this mean for E. Bailey Photography and all my current clients?  Yes, I will be trying to establish a presence photographing newborns, children, and families in the northern metro area of Atlanta to include the communities of Marietta, Woodstock, Roswell, Alpharetta, John's Creek, and Cumming.  If you have friends and family in this area, feel free to pass along my contact information. In Atlanta I will continue to do studio sessions as well as in home and on location sessions. I am excited about a new opportunity I have in the works for the northern Atlanta area to be photographing a lot more of the preschool age children. I have such a passion for photographing this age group!

I would love to continue photographing my Birmingham clients as long as you will still have me.  ;) I have spoken with my Lil' Sprout Baby Plan babies about coming to your home and using outdoor locations to finish our year together.  With family in Birmingham, we anticipate trips back to Birmingham throughout the year and you are welcome to contact me with enough advance notice to schedule sessions for your children or families.  Be watching for dates, because I will plan to offer a set of Spring and Fall mini sessions in the Birmingham area.

Right now we have plans of moving during the month of July.  If you have been meaning to book a session for your children or family, I have a few available dates in June that I can still schedule a session.

It is with mixed emotions that I announce that E. Bailey Photography will be relocating its primary location to the Atlanta region later this Summer.  I think I have been able to talk with most of my current clients on a personal basis to let you aware of this move.  We were excited to be able to bring our family back to Birmingham, our home town, 3 years ago.  I have had the opportunity to grow and expand my photography skills and local client base while living in Birmingham. We were settled and planned to stay in this area to raise our children close to family. At the end of 2012 my husband was promoted to a new position within the company he works for and we were told we would need to relocate to Atlanta. After the initial resistance of having to leave family and everything we loved here in Birmingham, we began seeing the opportunities that awaited us in Atlanta.

After months of checking out the Atlanta metro area online and through several visits to the area we have decided to settle in the Roswell/Woodstock area. During the past 6 months, through our process of commuting back and forth to Atlanta, selling a home, purchasing a home, finishing a school year, moving an established business, making new friends, we have seen so many answered prayers being played out in our lives.  People and events have been put into our lives at just the right time to make this such a smooth transition for us.

What does this mean for E. Bailey Photography and all my current clients?  Yes, I will be trying to establish a presence photographing newborns, children, and families in the northern metro area of Atlanta to include the communities of Marietta, Woodstock, Roswell, Alpharetta, John's Creek, and Cumming.  If you have friends and family in this area, feel free to pass along my contact information. In Atlanta I will continue to do studio sessions as well as in home and on location sessions. I am excited about a new opportunity I have in the works for the northern Atlanta area to be photographing a lot more of the preschool age children. I have such a passion for photographing this age group!

I would love to continue photographing my Birmingham clients as long as you will still have me.  ;) I have spoken with my Lil' Sprout Baby Plan babies about coming to your home and using outdoor locations to finish our year together.  With family in Birmingham, we anticipate trips back to Birmingham throughout the year and you are welcome to contact me with enough advance notice to schedule sessions for your children or families.  Be watching for dates, because I will plan to offer a set of Spring and Fall mini sessions in the Birmingham area.

Right now we have plans of moving during the month of July.  If you have been meaning to book a session for your children or family, I have a few available dates in June that I can still schedule a session.

Childhood Fun {Trussville, AL Children's Photographer}

I love the childhood playfulness that we captured in this sweet girl's Matilda Jane session.  Her favorite doll made the perfect accompaniment for her session to share tea and a story with.  We created a storyboard wall art design to showcase some of the many favorites from her recent Spring session.

I love the childhood playfulness that we captured in this sweet girl's Matilda Jane session.  Her favorite doll made the perfect accompaniment for her session to share tea and a story with.  We created a storyboard wall art design to showcase some of the many favorites from her recent Spring session.

Tea Party for 3 {Hoover, AL Children's Photographer}

How can 3 sisters say no to a tea party?!  So much fun!  I am loving the colors and patterns of the new Spring line of Matilda Jane clothing.  They look so sweet with my Spring studio background.

How can 3 sisters say no to a tea party?!  So much fun!  I am loving the colors and patterns of the new Spring line of Matilda Jane clothing.  They look so sweet with my Spring studio background.

Mother's Day Classic Sessions {Birmingham, AL Children's and Family Photographer}

"FAMILY...A link to our past, and a bridge to our future."

Family members are our children's heritage.  More than some trinket we leave behind, our children will want photographs of each of us together to visually remember the love we shared for one another.

We celebrate and honor our Mother's during the month of May, so it is a great time to get the generational portrait that you have been putting off.  Consider setups with Mother/Children, Grandmother/Grandchildren, Husband/Wife, Individual Children. I will have the classic black background available during the month of May.  I only have a few limited dates and times available, so contact me ASAP to get your session booked.  For $300 you will get a 30 minute custom session with all requested family setups, an 11x14 ready for framing and 5 digital images with rights to print and share as many prints with the family as you would like.  (Over $700 value)

If digital images aren't for you, and you just want a couple of good prints of your family together I will be offering 15 minute Lil' Classic Sessions, on Saturday, May 11, for $35 and no print minimum.  Special print packages will only be available on this day. These times will fill up FAST!

"FAMILY...A link to our past, and a bridge to our future."

Family members are our children's heritage.  More than some trinket we leave behind, our children will want photographs of each of us together to visually remember the love we shared for one another.

We celebrate and honor our Mother's during the month of May, so it is a great time to get the generational portrait that you have been putting off.  Consider setups with Mother/Children, Grandmother/Grandchildren, Husband/Wife, Individual Children. I will have the classic black background available during the month of May.  I only have a few limited dates and times available, so contact me ASAP to get your session booked.  For $300 you will get a 30 minute custom session with all requested family setups, an 11x14 ready for framing and 5 digital images with rights to print and share as many prints with the family as you would like.  (Over $700 value)

If digital images aren't for you, and you just want a couple of good prints of your family together I will be offering 15 minute Lil' Classic Sessions, on Saturday, May 11, for $35 and no print minimum.  Special print packages will only be available on this day. These times will fill up FAST!

2013 Spring Mini Sessions {Birmingham, AL Children and Family Photographer

Spring is here!  Easter is right around the corner!  Take advantage of one of my few Spring weekend session opportunities remaining.  Your family will shine in a beautiful Spring location on April 6th. This is the perfect opportunity to get that family portrait you have been dreaming about for your wall.   If you have not contacted me about booking your session, do so ASAP, because times are limited.

Spring is here!  Easter is right around the corner!  Take advantage of one of my few Spring weekend session opportunities remaining.  Your family will shine in a beautiful Spring location on April 6th. This is the perfect opportunity to get that family portrait you have been dreaming about for your wall.   If you have not contacted me about booking your session, do so ASAP, because times are limited.

Highlights from Christmas Mini Sessions {Birmingham, AL Children's Photographer}

So many cute images from Studio Christmas Mini Sessions this year.  I wanted to share a few client favorites in one blog post.  Mini Sessions are always a good opportunity to get that "perfect" image of your children for a Holiday card.

So many cute images from Studio Christmas Mini Sessions this year.  I wanted to share a few client favorites in one blog post.  Mini Sessions are always a good opportunity to get that "perfect" image of your children for a Holiday card.

2012 Christmas Mini Sessions

I will be doing Studio Christmas Mini Sessions on Saturday, November 17, 2012.  I will have a  simple, classic, neutral background that will look great with any combination of Holiday attire.  Perfect for children age 3 months and up. You may choose either the digital package to do your own Holiday Cards or choose the Print Credit package and choose from my collection of Custom Holiday Cards. Contact me today to get on the schedule.  Only a few times remaining!!!

I will be doing Studio Christmas Mini Sessions on Saturday, November 17, 2012.  I will have a  simple, classic, neutral background that will look great with any combination of Holiday attire.  Perfect for children age 3 months and up. You may choose either the digital package to do your own Holiday Cards or choose the Print Credit package and choose from my collection of Custom Holiday Cards. Contact me today to get on the schedule.  Only a few times remaining!!!

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

Now is the time to book your Fall Mini session with E. Bailey Photography. I have a green velvet couch that I will be taking out to a Fall location to compliment your family this year.  This is the perfect time to get an updated family portrait to decorate your home, gifts for Christmas, and get Christmas cards that will leave your friends talking.  

I still have a few September weekday dates available with my Back to School Mini Sessions.  This is a great opportunity to get some high quality images of your child(ren) at a great value.  We will coordinate one outfit together with a studio or outdoor session.

Now is the time to book your Fall Mini session with E. Bailey Photography. I have a green velvet couch that I will be taking out to a Fall location to compliment your family this year.  This is the perfect time to get an updated family portrait to decorate your home, gifts for Christmas, and get Christmas cards that will leave your friends talking.  

I still have a few September weekday dates available with my Back to School Mini Sessions.  This is a great opportunity to get some high quality images of your child(ren) at a great value.  We will coordinate one outfit together with a studio or outdoor session.

Stylish {Hoover, AL Children's Photographer}

This little girl must be the best dressed preschooler in town!  She came in to help me with a special project recently and let me tell you, she can rock a cute pose. 

This little girl must be the best dressed preschooler in town!  She came in to help me with a special project recently and let me tell you, she can rock a cute pose. 

Pretty in Pink {Hoover, AL Child and Family Photographer}

I enjoyed meeting up with this mother just before Mother's Day.  I can't think of a better Mother's Day gift than a multi generational portrait.  Mother, Daughter, and her 2 Granddaughters all so pretty in pink. I know this Grandmother enjoyed getting a beautifully framed 8x10 print to hang on her wall.

I enjoyed meeting up with this mother just before Mother's Day.  I can't think of a better Mother's Day gift than a multi generational portrait.  Mother, Daughter, and her 2 Granddaughters all so pretty in pink. I know this Grandmother enjoyed getting a beautifully framed 8x10 print to hang on her wall.