Posts Tagged: Outdoor family photography
Tevepaugh Boys in the Apple Orchard
Finally, we got to gather in the family orchard to see little Liam Tevepaugh. This was his 6 month portrait session and the day was outstanding. This baby boy was born during Covid to first time parents Cody and Courtney.
Due to the pandemic, I was unable to photograph his newborn session, but I did send my camera and instructions about the lenses and lighting to Courtney so that she could capture his newborn photos herself. We try to provide service, folks! Six months later, off to the family orchards we went.
This was the peak season for getting everyone together. Dad Cody is a twin and his brother Casey’s little boy, Connor came along to make sure that his new first cousin had a playmate and some help learning the landscape. I even captured a few shots of Connor with his father Casey, who tends to run from the camera and is more interested in helping us with crates, ladders and set ups.
My own boy Finley had a blast running around on this day as well. Liam’s mom along with Courtney’s mom and sister also came and there were plenty of adults to help jump up and down trying to get kids to laugh, take turns holding the little ones and generally enjoying being together. These are members of my family, so it was the best being able to see them all on such a gorgeous day outdoors to celebrate the newest Tevepaugh.
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs newborns and families, special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
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The Waters Family Fall Photos
Reunited and it feels so good… although it was a rainy day and we had to zig and zag logistically. We LOVE this family. The Waters are Scott, Susan, Maddie and Emma and we go way back. Scott was the pastor who married Ryan and me, so our bond is pretty special.
As the Youth Pastor at Forest Hill Church in Charlotte, Scott got to know Ryan and me when we volunteered with him to help with youth activities on Sundays and on retreats. After we moved to Wilkesboro, we stayed in touch, but the call from Susan to set up a shoot was awesome.
Long before Finley was born and we were active in the church, we remember these girls as infants and we have watched them grow up.
I specifically remember an instance when we were working with Scott and Emma was just a baby. Susan was pushing through those tough chapters of letting her cry it out at bedtime while sitting outside the door, crying herself. When Scott and the girls would come our way for Merlefest each year, he would stay and volunteer with us. We’ve cherished their friendship and their example as parents and people.
During this complicated time, they reached out for an outdoor family photo shoot at Appalachian State University, where Maddie is a student. Unfortunately, this was during the long and rainy days of early October. Their name may be Waters, but … it complicated things. Leave it to Ryan to find a great backup location near the Blue Ridge Parkway. I love that they had App State umbrellas that could be incorporated too.
The images are glorious. They are a beautiful family, made up of beautiful souls and I’m thrilled that we were able to make it happen.
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs newborns and families, special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
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Maternity Portraits…
Hello Pregnant Ladies out there. I’m booking maternity sessions and these, along with newborn and baby sessions, are my passion.
Capturing the entire family as part of a maternity session is not a must, but these images show such a specific moment in time: the “who we were before you arrived” photos to show the new baby later. They also make great wall hangings and excellent gifts.
Some moms want to add props that speak to their passions and the passions they hope their new babies will embrace. I personally love a theme and using props. Those sessions tend to take on a life of their own.
A favorite maternity shoot was a surprise from Jeremy Arnold to his expecting wife (above). They later welcomed their son, Wyatt.
Embracing the elements as part of your maternity portraits? Yes. Water, earth, sky, a special river or creek, lake or mountain vista… all of these set the stage and the results tend to be breathtaking.
While it is still fair outside during the months ahead, consider scheduling your maternity shoot. I can help you consider locations, themes and the best way to capture you as a mom or mom-to-be for posterity. I promise, you’ll be glad you did it.
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs newborns and families, special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States LicenseAll photos are ©2020 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.
We’re Still Celebrating…
… even during scary times. There are still birthdays and graduations and friendships in need of highlighting. We need to celebrate even in the era of a global pandemic. We value our health and we value our customers, so when we were able to safely photograph this momentous occasion, we grabbed the opportunity.
Big R Orchards, a popular wedding and event venue in Moravian Falls, NC was the spot and everyone who came that day had such great energy. This happens when you get people who love each other together and when folks have been pinned up for months.
Most proms were cancelled this year, but dresses were purchased and friends wanted to get dressed up and made up and see one another.
I mean, seriously, are those above not the most dapper and darling individuals you’ve seen lately? They can still look back on this crazy year and have a glamorous memento or two.
We also celebrated birthdays and family time with members all dolled up and happy to be outdoors and with each other.
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs newborns and families, special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States LicenseAll photos are ©2020 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.
Best of Father’s Day – Part 2
Part 2 of 2 in our Best of Father’s Day blogs continues with a look at images we adore of dads and their kids and families. There’s just something about the scale of fathers and their children. I love it.
“I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.” – Sigmund Freud
“Anyone who tells you fatherhood is the greatest thing that can happen to you, they are understating it.” – Mike Myers
Photo by: Suzie Guerrant Photography 
“Every father should remember one day his son will follow his example, not his advice.” – Charles Kettering
“One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” –George Herbert
“Some dads liken the impending birth of a child to the beginning of a great journey.” –Marcus Jacob Goldman
Happy Father’s Day to all of the Dads out there. We love and appreciate all that you do, the big and the small, the tender and mighty, and how much we translate that into love for us.
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs newborns and families, special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States LicenseAll photos are ©2020 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.