Ladies and gentlemen- please meet one of my first clients ever. Big boy J. was a among the first of my clients when I began my photography business. His mom and I immediately hit it off and we have been dear friends now for over five years. I have watched him grow into a Kindergarten kid and I can hardly believe what a handsome, smart fella he is. A couple of years ago a little sister was born and now big boy J. enjoys being a big brother! I always love when mom books another session with me since it is sort of like hanging out with family! So, just two images to share. Wanted you all to see how beautiful they are!

m
h

  • Share/Bookmark
Posted in Children's Portraits Family Portraits Old Blog Personal
One Comment SPEAK SHARE
  1. Stephanie wrote: They are both adorable! May 04th, 2009, 4:05PM

:: Make a comment::

growing up! {smyrna, georgia child photographer}

Spam Protection by WP-SpamFree

:: Send to a friend ::

growing up! {smyrna, georgia child photographer}

Yesterday Slaton’s class had a field trip to St. Angelo’s Pizza in Vinings. This is a favorite spot of our families to go have pizza. I was excited to be able to be there to see Slaton and all of his classmates making their own pizzas!

When I walked in the kids had already been seated and they were decorating their hats and coloring on their placemats. I love the way Slaton writes his name right now now. I know, as a gal with a masters in education, that he needs to begin writing it in capital and lowercase. However, I also know that will come soon and this baby writing will be a thing of the past.



Each child got their own small circle of dough, a bit of marinara sauce, and some cheese. The children actually got to make their very own individual pizza. Slaton said it was very yummy!

The best part for all the kids and the parents was getting to hang out socially with friends. Slaton adores this little girl in his class!

He also adores his teacher!

Most of all though, he loves his mommy and his mommy absolutely thinks he is the best little guy ever!

Thanks to Saint Angelo’s Pizza for a wonderful morning and for teaching all the children how to cook their own pizzas!

  • Share/Bookmark
Posted in Personal
2 Comments SPEAK SHARE
  1. Kimberly Hill wrote: MiA HiLL is now Mia Hill :( Mar 13th, 2009, 5:03PM
  2. alice park wrote: how fun! Mar 17th, 2009, 1:03AM

:: Make a comment::

pizza field trip

Spam Protection by WP-SpamFree

:: Send to a friend ::

pizza field trip

With some of the really nice days we have had lately.. we have enjoyed playing in our backyard. Just a few images from our outside play last weekend!

  • Share/Bookmark
Posted in Children's Portraits Old Blog Personal
One Comment SPEAK SHARE
  1. alice park wrote: these are so precious, elizabeth... Feb 20th, 2009, 3:02PM

:: Make a comment::

playing outside…

Spam Protection by WP-SpamFree

:: Send to a friend ::

playing outside…

I have something wonderful to share with all of you, my clients. Over the years many of you have purchased canvas’ to adorn your walls. These pieces of art are beautiful and it is hard to imagine that they can get any better. However, I am thrilled to introduce something that even exceeds my expectations….

Most of you will recognize this darling image of my kids that was taken in December in Orlando, Florida.


I am so excited to show you what a commissioned artist did with that image…

I loved it so much that I knew I had to have the painted art as a very large canvas. So, today I was literally in tears when this arrived at my studio….

in a 30×40 canvas wrap…


I love every single detail of it. The artist did a glorious job. If you would like a piece of art like this in your home, please mention it when you book your session so that we can be sure to plan for it. I am a casual gal so this image suits me well. However, something more formal would look stunning as well!

  • Share/Bookmark
Posted in Children's Portraits Old Blog Personal Studio News
3 Comments SPEAK SHARE
  1. alice park wrote: hey girl! this is amaaaazing!! your clients will LOVE this!! and what a beautiful photo to use too! sorry about my delayed email :) this is my mother-in-law's last week in the country so kyu and i are spending as much time with her as possible before she leaves for another 10-11 months... i'll shoot you an email next week about lunch/dinner! hope all is well, elizabeth! Jan 22nd, 2009, 12:01AM
  2. Hollie wrote: Oh I love it! It's looks fabulous in your studio! xoxo Jan 22nd, 2009, 9:01AM
  3. Asha wrote: Wow love it!!! Jan 22nd, 2009, 2:01PM

:: Make a comment::

***new product alert***

Spam Protection by WP-SpamFree

:: Send to a friend ::

***new product alert***

One thing I am trying to be better about is taking more pictures of my children. I rarely photograph them unless we are actually going some where special special. I seem to miss a lot of the day in and day out regular stuff. I really want for my children to have a good idea of what their lives were like when they look back at the photographs. Certainly, not every day at our house is going to Disney, the zoo, the park, and the other “events” where I tend to take pictures. Today was lots of fun. Wawa (our wonderful au pair) and I took the “babies” to music class this morning. At lunch time, Jeff and I went to our gym and registered for “The Biggest Loser”. Can you guess what I will be doing over the next month? Yep, the game is on and I am determined to beat at least Jeff (who, already has lost 20 pounds!!!). Finally, I came home from work at 2:30 and Slaton and Wawa were at the table playing with “slime”. Slaton put these lips on and I looked at him, looked at the lips, and then decided I wanted this picture!


Wawa is always so great to offer to take a picture of me with my children. I taught her long ago how to use my camera. So, I get it all ready and she focus’ just perfect and clicks! Viola!

So sad the “babies” were napping and missing all the fun. I just love this final portrait I took of Slaton. He is a very soulful kid and I just love him with all my heart!

I hope you all can build a big fire and snuggle with someone you love this weekend! It is certainly stay indoors and snuggle weather!
Peace and love….

  • Share/Bookmark
Posted in Children's Portraits Old Blog Personal
No Comments SPEAK SHARE

:: Make a comment::

another day in the smith house…

Spam Protection by WP-SpamFree

:: Send to a friend ::

another day in the smith house…

to the Kelly Family… who are the first winners of my nomination contest. Thank you to Nicole Daggs for nominating them. Nicole D. will have a $250 print credit waiting for her after her next session.

I got eight entries total and I was truly moved by all of them. It was difficult to make a decision and I spent lots of time praying and thinking about which family I could best be of service to. My heart wants to help everyone but I realize that is not realistic. I could not narrow it down to just one so in the end.. I choose two families to help. Thank you to all of you who took time to nominate someone special to you.

I introduce you to the Kelly family and their story….

The Kellys had their first child, a son named Isaac, Jr., in July of 2007.  In late January 2008, Isaac, Jr. was getting some tummy time just before getting ready for a bath and bed. His father picked him up off the floor, and Nicole was talking to him and playing with him. Isaac took his last breath and was gone. He was exactly 6 months old. The Kellys handled their loss in such an amazing and graceful way. I really saw God and the divine in the Kellys during this time. Obviously, they were (and are) devastated, but Nicole, who is a wonderful singer, sang at the funeral and did the eulogy. One thing she said stuck with me — “If God had asked me, ‘Do you want this perfect, funny, loving and healthy little boy to light up your life for 6 months, but then he will leave you to live with Me?’ I would have said,  ‘Yes!’” That is Nicole, and the faith that she and her husband demonstrated was a lesson for all who have the privilege of knowing
them.  At the time Isaac, Jr. died, they were trying for another baby. Nicole was pregnant but didn’t know it for some time. But she lost that baby in February.  Soon thereafter they got pregnant again, and the Kellys had Ian just a couple of weeks ago. What a year of ups and downs for this family.  I believe that they are truly deserving of your services and that a photographic celebration of Ian, Nicole and Isaac, Sr. would be the perfect beginning to their new family.

I will be heading to Nicole and Isaac’s house for a newborn session next week and I am so thrilled to meet them. Their story is very touching and I feel honored to be a part of helping them celebrate this new beginning as well as honoring baby Isaac’s short life.

  • Share/Bookmark
Posted in Newborn Portraits Old Blog Personal Studio News
2 Comments SPEAK SHARE
  1. Andrea Young wrote: This entry has me in tears!!! I can't wait to see the images from this precious session. I have been in a fog w/ my newborn and hadn't heard of "Giving is Awesome" until tonight. What a great thing to do!!! Wish I had heard about it earlier! So cool! Hope you had a Merry Christmas Elizabeth! Lemme know when you're up for coffee in Jan! Dec 30th, 2008, 12:12AM
  2. ebs photography » on a roll now… wrote: [...] you all get to meet the Kellys! I am sure you will remember that they are one of the families who I gave a session to at Christmas [...] Jan 13th, 2009, 10:01PM

:: Make a comment::

Merry Christmas…..

Spam Protection by WP-SpamFree

:: Send to a friend ::

Merry Christmas…..

RSS
ARCHIVES
: :
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
ARCHIVES
: :
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
ARCHIVES
: :
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
ARCHIVES
: :
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul