Griffith Family | These Days Won't Last Forever

Year after year, the Griffith's of Griffith Photography pick me to document their family. Lucky me! Lucky them, too! I've been their photographer since their daughter was born; it's the challenge of shooting another photographer [and one who I greatly admire] that sets the bar high. Real high. The reward is spending time with them and having them fall in love with my work... year after year. I become a stressful mess about an hour before the session, triple checking to make sure I don't leave anything behind. Once I have my camera in hand, everything seems to flow seamlessly... almost like I'm meant to do this. Every time I photograph them, magic happens. They just show so much happiness; photographing them for sure recharges my battery and renews my love for my job. These days won't last forever, but for now enjoy your beautiful children and leave the photography part up to me.

Beard Family | Tea Party

When Krista first contacted me to photograph her family and their darling daughter last year, the timing wasn't in our favor. I'm always excited when a potential new client remembers me! So a year later, it became reality. The fall air was cool the day of their session and Emery wasn't feeling herself, but we made the most of it. Their session was fun and interactive, even though Jeff was a tad skeptical of the tea party idea :) I eased his concerns when I explained my vision and said it would be a casual event with a natural setting and nothing fancy. Emery engrossed herself into the pretend world and I was fortunate enough to document this day for them.

Expecting | Griffith Family

It really does my confidence wonders when Emily and Allan Griffith of Griffith Photography continue to commission me for their photography needs. They are expecting their second child TODAY, so I thought I'd better get these posted. They appreciate my style and have even gone as far as naming their living room the S3 Gallery... how cool is that? Emily is as beautiful as any expecting mama could possibly be.... seriously, look....




I have other photos of her that are defiantly blog worthy, but for privacy reasons won't be featured here. For those of you interested in a maternity session, it can be as intimate as you desire.



Their little girl wasn't feeling so well that day, so the best option was to make her comfortable, aka nap! They read her a couple stories and soon she was asleep. The plan worked like butter and I nearly melted when I got this shot of mother and child.

After a brief nap, it was outdoors we went....

Wishing you the very best, Emily and Allan, as your welcome your little boy into the world today.

Family | At Home

Third time was the charm with this family. Their session had been rescheduled twice before for various reasons, but we made the most of a mild [and buggy!] spring evening. I love when I am able to photograph families in a location that is special to them, in this case their own yard, complete with pond and barns... bonus! I first met Kristi while we both volunteered in a kindergarten classroom; that was three plus years ago! Even though Matt and Chelsea no longer attend the same school, we have remained friends. Another bonus!

Family | At the Orchard

Emily and Allan own and operate beautiful Griffith Photography in downtown Greenville, yet they commission me to photograph them! I tell ya, it's the most flattering compliment any photographer could ever receive. I love how they trust me to find the perfect location along with the little details, including scrambling to find a bushel basket :) I look forward to sharing more images from this shoot in the near future, but until then, this peek is to 'tease' Emily! Look how much their beautiful daughter has grown since I last photographed them by clicking HERE. They are an amazing family, and again, I am honored to be their photographer.