Category Archives: Babies

Fall sale & inaugural video-slideshow!

The leaves are definitely changing around here, even though it’s still in the 80s this week. You know what that means? Perfect weather for fall portraits! There’s a sale going on over on my Facebook fan page, so head over there, “like” Holly Birch Photography, and take advantage of the discount on portrait sessions. Also, take a look at this video I made this week of sweet newborn Joslyn, just 8 days old. I had a great time making this video, and I’m really happy with how the actual video clips within the slideshow turned out. Plus I loved the editing of it! What do you think? I’d love to hear from my readers and see if something like this would be of interest to you if you were or are a client. Thanks for looking!!

Untitled from Holly Smith on Vimeo.

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Baby Joey + Wedding Special

My new niece arrived today at 4:44pm! Her name is Joslyn (Joey) Marie Elizabeth Smith and she weighed 6 lbs 2 oz and was 20 in long. I got to watch the whole thing, and welcomed her into the world with lots of photos for her parents to remember this special day forever. In honor of Joey’s birth, I am going to take $100 off any 2012 wedding package booked by this Saturday, October 1! And here’s one of my favorite photos from the day — the happy family, mom Toni, dad Brandon and baby Joey.

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Our baby boy | Newborn photography session

Maximus Xavier
Aaron and I are proud to introduce our sweet baby boy, Maximus Xavier! He arrived on April 23 at 12:38pm and weighed 5 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long. I am on maternity leave through June 1, but will do my best to reply to emails and phone messages as quickly as possible. Thanks for your patience!! And please leave me a comment if you’d like… I love comments!
Maximus Xavier
Maximus Xavier
Maximus Xavier
Maximus Xavier
Maximus Xavier
Maximus Xavier
Maximus Xavier
My little mouth breather. :)
Maximus Xavier
He was not as excited about this one as I was!
Maximus Xavier

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My maternity shoot

My Maternity
My friend Stacey (Stacey Rainer Photography) did my maternity photos this weekend, and we had a great time! I’m going to return the favor for Stacey in a few months. I also have to thank her daughter Emily for coming along and helping us out. She’s a great assistant!

We started out at the iHotel, where they graciously allowed us to shoot for almost two hours. I love the decor there so much and I’d love to do a boudoir session there sometime (hint, hint to my current and future clients!). :)

This one is my absolute favorite from the session:
My Maternity
Smitty baby!
My Maternity
My Maternity
My Maternity
My Maternity
I can’t believe I’m posting this one:
My Maternity
Go BEARS! (This one’s for the husband.)
My Maternity
My Maternity

I also have a couple of bare-belly shots that I decided not to post here, but if anyone’s interested in seeing, you can email me and I will link you to them!

Also, this post will serve as the official update that I am now on photography maternity leave! I am still working some, but trying to take it easy until Baby Smitty makes his appearance. If you call or email, I will try to get back to you as soon as possible, but please keep in mind that it might take me a few days to get back to you. I will be back to work again officially on June 1 (though I have two weddings in May!). Thanks so much for your understanding!

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Miriam, Cora & Walker | children’s photographer

Miriam, Cora & Walker
I got to visit my friend Stephani and Joel a couple weekends ago, just about 8 days after their new baby Walker was born. Good thing we moved my visit from the weekend before like we originally planned! Walker was welcomed home by big sisters Miriam and Cora. You may remember them from their session last winter.
Daddy’s hands with Walker’s tiny little feet:
Miriam, Cora & Walker
I was the first person to say that he looks more like Cora and Miriam. Time will tell, I suppose!
Miriam, Cora & Walker
Miriam, Cora & Walker
I did not Photoshop her eyes in this photo. They are just that gorgeous. I just wish she wasn’t giving me that goofy grin! :)
Miriam, Cora & Walker
She seems so pensive here. I wonder what she’s thinking about…
Miriam, Cora & Walker
They’re going to have so much fun growing up together–all three of them.
Miriam, Cora & Walker

And a personal update… I am now at 20 weeks in my pregnancy! A reminder to those looking to schedule sessions next spring, I will be on photography maternity leave from March 28 through May 7 (and some days after that too, but will be working part-time).

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