You know, every time I schedule a newborn session, I am just giddy with excitement. I can't wait to meet two new parents (or see previous clients again if they are having another baby!) and hear about their love story, life and ultimately their birth story!
I don't just do posted newborn shots, I also shoot to tell a story- your family's birth story. Whether it be welcoming a new gift from God, or this is your second, third, fourth or MORE, everyone's story deserves to be told.
Meet Abel and his sweet family! I am so glad that I get to watch Abel grow over his first year!
He was such a fun little newborn- you know, I've had a lot of boys recently! :)
I hope you enjoy these images from Abel's newborn session!
Check back for more images from Abel's Baby's First Year sessions!
If you are interested in {Newborn} packages, please email us at info.bellavitaphotography@gmail.com
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Be Blessed.
Here it is: The First Project Save the Shot 2014 image!
It happens to be my own image. :)
In case you missed the original post about Project Save the Shot 2014- check it out HERE!
Yesterday, our extended family hosted an Easter egg hunt for the littles in the family (okay, okay, our littles, since they are the only ones small enough!).
I was so excited to chase my kiddos around, capturing the excitement of the moment!
Well, at one point Arlowe, my son [he's 16 months old and swift on his feet- oh, who am I kidding- he is a beast! ;) ] found an egg and slowly looked up at me with the most adorable little smile (mama is a sucker for that smile- go ahead and say it!).
He had just moved into a darker, shaded area of the yard, I didn't want to miss the moment (plus I knew I was shooting in RAW manual), so I made a split second decision to not pre-lighten in camera, instead opting to catch his sweet smile.
Well, I knew this would be the perfect first image for Project Save the Shot. It will show you just how much can be done post processing to help save a sweet little image you have!
I needed to do the following:
Lighten the exposure
Smooth his skin tones
Remove the red chapped/sunburned cheeks (thanks to a windy previous day!)
Crop
Here is the final product:
What do y'all think?
Be sure to email us your Project Save the Shot images- we will post 1 per week, as the roll in!
Be Blessed, y'all!
Hi, y'all!
Part of my goals for 2014 is to encourage my clients to print their images.
Sounds simple, right?
I have so many beautiful clients and for the past 3 years, I offered packages that included a disc of the images (don't worry! I still do!! ;) ) but the more I discuss this with my clients, both new and old, the more I realize that I have been doing my own clients a disservice!
You get all dolled up for a gorgeous session, pay for my time and creative talents, then walk away with a disc- sounds great, in theory, right?
Well, but what if you want to display how gorgeous your family is? What are your options?
If I don't offer prints (which in the past, I haven't) then you end up headed to Target, Wal-mart, Rite-Aid or CVS. While all of these locations are great in a snap, they aren't geared towards print enlargements or really delivering a high-quality, color correct image. It just isn't their specialty, know what I mean?
Well, this winter, over the cold, cold (did I say cold? I meant: frigid!) season, I built a partnership with a new online print company geared towards high-quality, color correct images. Then, I focused on designing and building a print website that meets all of your needs, both print and cool extras!
Can I tell you how many rave reviews I've heard from clients since launching this print service in January?
Well, if the print orders rolling in are any indication, then clients, friends, family- PRINT YOUR PICTURES!
Just think about how warm and fuzz you will feel, every time you walk past that gorgeous print of your newborn, your children, your family, heck- yourSELF pregnant mamas! :)
I promise, you will not be disappointed you chose to print your images from your session.
I am headed out to deliver the newest addition to the Bella Vita Print family- Landon's Collage.
Pssst, that is a 16x24! *my heart is doing a happy dance*
P.S. did you know you can print enlarged collages?! Well, you can! #PrintYourImages #ForTheWin
Look out for a post in the near future about what sizes will work best for your print needs.
Be Blessed, y'all!
I just love, love, love this engagement session!
Abbey and Jeremy are two absolutely fabulous people. I know, whenever I am around them I am going to be laughing my head off! Love it.
We headed out to the Masonic Village- the garden there are gorgeous, colorful and quiet- perfection for an engagement session!
I hope you have as much fun browsing their images as we had taking them!
Enjoy.
If you are interested in {Engagement} or {Wedding} packages, please email us at sarah@bellavitaphotopa.com
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Be Blessed.
This little guy was literally THE BEST.
He made my job so easy, and I swear, I needed to pinch myself at least a dozen times.
Is this REALLY my job?!
Oh, why, yes it is! :)
I loved meeting his sweet, laid back mama and her wonderful mother! This little boy is so wonderfully blessed!
And let me tell you- he was so sweet, I am sure he will soon have everyone wrapped around his little finger! ;)
Enjoy.
If you are interested in a {newborn} session, please email us at sarah@bellavitaphotopa.com for more information!
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Be Blessed.
My first little sweet newborn of 2014!
I couldn't have asked for a snugglier, more awesome a little girl than Miss E. She rocked her session out at 10 days new!
She is absolutely adorable and I just love the fact her mom and dad didn't find out if she was a girl or boy until she was born! I wish more of my clients would do this! How FUUUUNNN!
During the down time in December and January, I took a few learning classes to strengthen my newborn posing skills and editing. What do you guys think?
Leave this little gal some love!
If you are interested in scheduling a {newborn} session with Bella Vita Photography, email us {at} sarah@bellavitaphotopa.com.
We'd love to help capture such an incredible moment in your life.
Be Blessed.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is amazing.
We try to take a day trip every year, during peak season, to see all of the trees around the Tidal Basin in bloom.
A couple years ago I picked up Cherry Blossoms: The Official Book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival by Ann McClellan while we were visiting the National Mall with my mom. It is a coffee table-sized, hardback book published by National Geographic, so you know it is top notch! It has soooo many details- I re-read it every year before we head down. It shares historical information on the trees and the United States' relationship with Japan along with some additional details about the trees as gifts. It then proceeds to delve into all the varietals present in our nation's capital, along with a stunning array of photography that will make even the most seasoned photographer jealous!
The festival itself spans approximately a month and a half during the warming spring months, with peak bloom occurring around the beginning to mid-April.
If you are planning a visit to the festival, send us an email at sarah@bellavitaphotopa.com and let us know when you are in town! We'd love to meet up and experience the blossoms and you can even toss in a gorgeous session!
Here are a few images from our visit to the festival!
Enjoy.
If you are interested in having a {vacation} documented for your family, Bella Vita Photography is available for worldwide travel.
Please email us at sarah@bellavitaphotopa.com for more details!
Be Blessed.
Psst!
You know how I am always telling you to print your photos? Well, seriously, print your photos, folks! :)
Here is a little glimpse inside our updated leather lay-flat albums.
You can order these in a variety of colors and textures, so don't hesitate to ask, if you are interested. And trust me, I will remind you to Print. Your. Photos!
I love, love, love these albums. This is my sample wedding consultation album and it is holding up great!
I find these rounded edges just divine.
If you are interested in ordering an {album of your gallery}, email us at sarah@bellavitaphotopa.com for more details.
Be Blessed.
