This sweet little bundle of heaven is my newest neice! She was such a little angel for her session... It had been a while since I had a newborn in the studio!! Welcome to the world Arianna. We love you!
It's Fall Y'all {Family Photographer in East Tennessee}
"Cherish every moment." said the woman with a sigh, "I'd give anything for them to be small again." I smiled and kept on pushing my cart full of not-so-well-behaved-at-the-moment children and finished up shopping. I can't tell you how many sweet ladies have stopped me to say something similar over the years. I also get lots of, "Sure looks like you have your hands full!" comments too, but those aren't the ones that make me smile and strive to be better.
Truly being in each moment and doing our best to enjoy it, even if it may be crazy and overwhelming and redundant and sort of terrible at times - to me, is one of the most important things we can do in our lives. Especially for mothers. Being a mom is hands DOWN the most difficult, under appreciated and under paid job out there!! To say it's all fun and joy and tender moments would just be a straight up lie. It's messy and frustrating. But it's oh, so amazing and ever important.
It's a constant goal of mine to "be" with my kids and try to enjoy them in each phase and stage they go through. I'm never perfect at it (that's for sure!!) but I really do try. A few weeks ago when the leaves began to fall, I caught all three outside raking. Of course the boys were taking orders from their leader, big sis. I grabbed my camera and snuck outside. These were taken with my 70-200 (non photogs read: huge and heavy zoom lens) so I could be super stealthy and they didn't realize I was out there for a bit.
Annnnnd... this was the point when they caught me spying on them. They have such opposite personalities. Can you tell?
They could live outside. If only that were possible because cleaning up after dinner would be so much easier. Ha!! All you mothers (and mother figures) out there, keep on being amazing!!! You're doing SUCH a great job.
2013 Holiday Card Templates {Brandilyn Davidson Photography}
57 days, 10 hours, 28 minutes, 33 no, 32 wait... 30 seconds and counting. That's how many days until CHRISTMAS folks. Oh yeah, shocking isn't it?!?! Makes me a little stressed out just thinking about it!!
Did you know?? Any 2013 client can have their session(s) re-posted at no additional charge from Oct. 29 - Nov. 25 in which to place holiday card orders and/or Christmas gift orders. There are so many fun goodies to give - post coming soon on those. If you'd like to take advantage of this, simply contact me and I'll get you all set up!
Now for the pretty part - BDP's 2013 Holiday Card Templates!!! I have paper samples of each of these are they're just SO much awesome-ER in person, so if you'd like to see them, just let me know!! Start drooling now:
{Pricing and additional info at bottom of post}
All BDP Holiday Cards are press printed (double sided) on your choice of paper (I recommend the felt... it's dreamy) and are 5x7 in size. They include envelopes (white or parchment) and come in sets of 25. Did I mention they're gorgeous? They're basically a gift in themselves. Prices are as follows:
Set of 25 - $60
Set of 50 - $110
Additional Sets (of 25) - $50 each
DeWeese Family 2013 {Johnson City TN Photographer}
"I have a crazy idea." I said. "A bed. In a field. What do you think?!?" I wait... and she replies, "I'm up for anything - let's do it!" I'm pretty sure I jumped up in the air with joy, just like in the movies. I've honestly been dreaming of this exact session for over a year now and it just hasn't come together. Until now. The second I saw the pictures Jenny had sent of what her girls would be wearing, I knew this was the one. My husband pretty much thought I had gone coo-coo when I asked him if he'd help me bring the old iron bed we have in the garage to a field. After carrying it all and setting it up for me, he said something like "You better get some good ones." Ha!! Thanks babe. You rock.
Back to this beautiful family: Jenny is getting into photography herself, which I love because she has a greater appreciation for all that goes into it than most. I simply adore her girls... each of them with such different and distinct personalities. It's always my goal when photographing anyone, but children especially, to capture those little personalities and tendencies at this exact moment in time. I hope their parents feel I achieved this. Such a sweet and stunning family. I'll try not to share too many images on this one. Enjoy!
Can I just add that this little baby was only THREE WEEKS old at this session. How stinking amazing does this mama look?!?! Can you say jealous?! Sorry, had to throw that in there. We're all thinking it.
Mushet Family 2013 {Kingsport, TN Photographer}
I know this beautiful grandma from church and was so honored when she asked me to take pictures of her family. Her two sons and their families came into town, as well as her mother at the end of this summer, so it was the perfect chance to get pictures with everyone!! The Mushet's own a beautiful alpaca farm out in Jonesborough, so this session was shot on their property. I love seeing families interact with each other, and this family was no exception. I couldn't resist throwing in a few outtakes... these images usually turn out to be some of my favorites because they capture real life. And real life, well - it's just not perfect. =) Enjoy!!
Addison is ONE!! {Johnson City, TN Children's Photographer}
I've been photographing this sweet girl every since she was a newborn {see her newborn session HERE}. She has the just the most perfect little personality - I've loved watching her grow into herself and become a determined and independent little girl! The sad part about this whole story is that her family moved to Georgia a few months ago!! I'm so happy they made the huge sacrifice of driving all the way from Atlanta for Addi's session. We started out in downtown Jonesborough and then headed to the studio for her smash the cake. She didn't want much to do with the cake and kept wanting to wash her hands off. Typical girl, right?! Love her to pieces!! Thanks for sharing your baby girl with me, I will miss seeing you guys every few months!!! Oh and check out her six month session {HERE}.
Miss Addi is a BDP Baby Plan baby, so with the completion of her birthday session, her parents got to pick their favorite image from each session throughout her first year and I created a custom storyboard for them (complimentary gift with each completed Baby Plan year!). I absolutely love these!!!
2013 Fall Mini Sessions {Tri Cities, TN Photographer}
Fall Mini Sessions are here!! We had a blast last year and can't wait to do them again!! I'm excited to be doing them at the beautiful VA grounds in Johnson City this year! I've found that they have the most gorgeous fall colors, in fact - many of the images below were taken there!! Mini sessions are tons of fun - if you've never attended one of BDP's mini sessions before, here's a few things to expect: I always have a few little activities to keep kiddos occupied while Mom or Dad are filling out paperwork and waiting their turn. There will also be gorgeous product samples to check out, including holiday card designs and gift ideas. This is an awesome opportunity to get a quick updated portrait for the wall and get those holiday cards taken care of. It's also a perfect chance to give the Brandilyn Davidson Photography experience a try if you haven't yet. Or maybe you've never had any photography experience before, or maybe you're looking for a new photog to call your own... whatever your story - I hope to see you there!!
TO BOOK YOUR MINI SESSION: Contact BDP via email - bdprophotography@gmail.com or phone 423-483-0262. Be sure to let me know which date and time you'd like (info below).
MINI SESSION REFERRALS: Tell your friends about Fall Mini Sessions and get rewarded!! For EACH friend who also books a mini session, you'll both receive not one, but TWO FREE gift prints (an $80 value!!). There's no limit, so get talking and sharing to rack up those free prints!! Make sure to have your friends let me know you sent them! **For Fall Mini Session clients only**
Here are the details - you have TWO dates and TWO packages to choose from:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH (3:00 - 5:00 PM)
and
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH (9:00 - 11:30 AM & 3:00 - 5:30 PM)
- sessions are scheduled in 1/2 hr. increments -
** Classic Mini clients will also receive 20% off any additional purchases!!
** up to 5 people per mini session time slot (additional person or pet, $25 each)
** session fee is due at booking to reserve your time slot
Arie's Cake Smash!!
I'm still catching up on blogging... this little guy turned one back in June!! I've loved watching him grow this past year, from his mama's tummy to smashing his face into this cake!! I must say he's the most enthusiastic cake-smasher I've had in the studio!! He's such a sweet little guy, with the most laid back personality. I sure miss him and his family who left us for sunny Florida last month. :-( Enjoy these!!!! Happy belated birthday Arie!
Wood Family {Jonesborough TN Photographer}
This little cutie patootie is a BDP Baby Plan baby - I still can't believe it's already been 6 months since her newborn session. She just keeps getting cuter by the minute!! I get to see her pretty often too because her mama is my daughter's gymnastics coach over at Revolution Dance and Gymnastics. You might also recognize her daddy who is the owner over at Crossfit Stacked in Johnson City. We had a fun time with their family pics in downtown Jonesborough and then headed to the studio to get some of just Sophia. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE watching all my babies grow?? Before I know it she'll be back for her smash the cake session!!!
Mayes Family {Tri Cities Portrait Photographer}
I loved working with this family!! We had the pleasure of shooting half of their session at Storybrook Farms, a breathtaking bed and breakfast out in the country... I absolutely love doing sessions there!! And this family was the cherry on top!! Miss Harper was such a doll. I'm looking forward to watching her grow!! Enjoy!
