Sweet As Candy! | Bloomfield Hills, Newborn Photographer

When I plan for a newborn session, it usually involves me visiting local shops, and other stores, to gather some inspiration.  This time around, I was fortunate to find a beautiful vintage candy tin to use for my upcoming session. Little did I know how fitting the tin was for the session.  The label says "bittersweet chocolate drops", and this session was definitely a bit bitter (when dealing with the insane humidity), but mostly SWEET.  Baby Malik is sweet to the very core.  He just kept INSISTING that I take advantage of as much cuddle time as I could while I was with him, and I was happy to oblige.  ;)  He was quite a trooper, making it all the way through his own session, and then on through family portrait time.  He was accompanied by two very bright and loving big brothers, and a VERY proud mommy and daddy.  I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend time with this family, in their beautiful home.  Kate and Subhi, I am very happy for you and your new addition.  I can't wait to share your images with you.  :)

Contact Carri at:

email: carrimullins@carribethphotography.com

facebook: www.facebook.com/carribethphotography

phone: (248) 678-3601

I just wanted to drop in and wish everyone a Happy Independence Day!  Enjoy the warm weather, sunshine, family, friends and fireworks.  Be safe.  :)

Here's a few shots of my little ham.  She's having lots of fun already on this 4th of July.  And she couldn't look cuter in her patriotic bathing suit.  ;)

California Girls | Michigan | Family Photographer

When I first reconnected with my old friend, Tiffany, on Facebook, of course the first thing I did was check out her photos to see what has been going on in her life, and I got my first glimpse of her beautiful family.  Tiffany and I were friends years ago, but we lost touch and have not seen each other in over ten years.  While playing a bit of catch up, I found out that she has two precious daughters, and now lives in California.  I was grateful to be able to connect online, but I was also sure that I would not have much of an opportunity to have the privilege of meeting her girls in person.  Needless to say, when I got a message from her asking if I would do her family photos for her while she was in town, I was elated!  I couldn't wait to see her again, and to meet her babies.

We had a perfect location chosen, and beautiful weather, so I knew that we would have a fantastic shoot.  When Tiffany's girls stepped out of the car, the first thing I noticed was how much more beautiful they are in person.  I mean, they are ADORABLE in the photographs I saw online, but in person, between their sweet sassiness and their glowing personalities, (not to mention their incredibly cute little faces), they are absolute perfection.  And their mama looked amazing too!We were fortunate enough to be granted permission to shoot in the gardens of a beautiful local garden called Heavenly Scent Herb Farm.  From the moment we stepped onto their property it was more than apparent that A LOT of work and love goes into every inch of the grounds.  From the fabulous flowers that adorn every corner of the farm, to the tiniest details, like the sneaky little fairies hiding in the whimsical fairie garden, there is not one nook that has gone untended.We had a lot of fun exploring the gardens and stopping to capture some images along the way......with the help of Tiffany's ever talented brother/reflector-holder, Jon.  Thank you so much for your help Uncle Jon.  I might have to take you with me to all of my sunny sessions.  ;)  And Tiffany, I really had a blast hanging out with you all.  I hope you and the girls love your preview.  I cannot wait to share the rest with you.  :)

Contact Carri at:

email: carrimullins@carribethphotography.com

facebook: www.facebook.com/carribethphotography

phone: (248) 678-3601

Happy Memorial Day | Proud American Newborn Photographer

On this weekend that precedes our patriotic holiday, I wanted to take a minute to give a shout out to all of our Armed Forces, past and present.  As I sit comfortably on my deck, overlooking the lake, and smelling the sweet spring air, I realize how often I take for granted the fact that I am able to enjoy simple luxuries like that.  I am forever grateful for the brave men and women who are serving, or have served, our country.  And I have a special place in my heart for those who have given their lives for us.  During this beautiful weekend, that informally signifies the beginning of summer for many, do not forget to take time to pay your respects to our fallen heroes.

Here is one of our country's newest patriots, Baby Jackson.

Isn't he sweet.

Contact Carri at:

email: carrimullins@carribethphotography.com

facebook: www.facebook.com/carribethphotography

phone: (248) 678-3601

Princess Evangeline | Bloomfield Hills, Newborn Photographer

Meet Evangeline Grace.  She is the newest addition to a house full of girls.  Eva is the daughter of Sara from Cillerenda's Princess Couture, and has two beautiful big sisters.  Being that her mama is so crafty and talented, we were never at a loss for adorable adornments for this shoot.  All of the headpieces (headbands & crowns) are the product of Sara's craftiness and style.

Ok, so back to the littlest princess of the family.  Eva is so precious from her head to her toes.  She was a GREAT baby throughout the shoot.  I would call her a sweet pea, but I think it is more accurate to call her a sweet PEE since this girl christened just about everything we wrapped her in or laid her on.  Lol.  Luckily, that is totally expected, and we were prepared with lots of choices, and lots of absorbent cleanup cloths.  Eva is a total rockstar, and she looks good in ANY color.......as you can see.......and there was definitely no lack of color in this session.

I loved working with this little darling.  I relished the time that I got to spend lulling, shooshing, and rocking her to sleep.  And though she was ever so quiet throughout most of the time that I was there, this girl has the loudest / funniest, over exaggerated, sneeze that I have ever heard from a baby.  It totally surprised me the first time I heard it, and made me laugh each time thereafter.  She may have learned how to be dramatic from her three year old big sis, who just happens to be a Diva Fashionista Drama Queen.......and I love her to death.  She is so funny, and incredibly sweet.  She wanted to help with our shoot soooo bad, though she seemed to want to be behind the camera more so than in front of it.  After we got that perfect shot of her and her baby sissy, I helped her do a short shoot of her own with her favorite baby, Lily.   You can see the product of her natural talent here.  :)

Sweet Evangeline is also fortunate to have another loving big sister, who I was lucky enough to meet toward the end of our session.  Between her two sisters, and her mama and daddy, this little angel is sure to be showered with love on a daily basis.  I really enjoyed my time with Eva and her sisters, and I am grateful for all of the hands-on help I received from her proud mommy and grandma.  You were both amazing, and I could not have done it without you.  

Sara and Andrew, congratulations on your new addition.  She is perfectly beautiful, and so lucky to have such a wonderful family.  I cannot wait to share the rest of the pics with you.  :)

 

 

 

Contact Carri at:

email: carrimullins@carribethphotography.com

facebook: www.facebook.com/carribethphotography

phone: (248) 678-3601

Newborn Casting Call | ATTENTION MICHIGAN MOMMIES-TO-BE

Calling all moms that are due to have their precious baby around the second week of June. There is a photography convention scheduled in Grand Haven, Michigan (which is on the West coast of Michigan), and we need a fresh-faced newborn to model for us during our newborn workshop on Friday, June 8th. The baby must be no more than two weeks old at the time of the workshop.

In exchange for your participation, not only do you receive the newborn session, during the workshop, for FREE, but you will also receive a number of digital images with printing rights so that you may have them printed for yourself, with recommendations for reputable printing labs.

The winner of this casting call will have the privilege of having numerous talented photographers photographing your sweet bundle of joy. Each photographer sees things in a different way and brings their own style to the table so you are sure to get an awesome assortment of images.

If you are interested in entering the casting call, and are able and willing to travel to our shooting destination in Grand Haven, Michigan on Friday, June 8th, please submit a photo of you with your precious baby bump, and as the caption, add a short explanation of why you would love to have the opportunity to include your darling little babe in this workshop.

Go to our fan page to submit your entries.

http://www.facebook.com/PvWorkshopCastingCall

MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Carri Beth Photography

Summer Lacey Photography

Sweet and Sassy Photography

J. Fata Studio

Mellissa Arroyo Photography

Moments by Kassie

Photography by Krista

Fleur Photography

Leia Reeves Photography

Hartlight Photography

Darlene Cates Photography

Earthtones Photography

*Participating photographers are subject to change.

A Perfect Day for a Perfect Baby! | Pontiac, MI. Newborn Photographer

I have been eagerly waiting to show off this sweet little guy. Meet Kendell. Kendell was a bit of a celebrity when I first met him. You may not recognize him now, (or maybe you do. He has been hanging out in my header photo for over a week now (: ), but his face was all over the news back in November when he was born because he has a very special birthdate. Kendell was born on November 11th, 2011....aka 11-11-11. You could tell, just from that short interview that the camera loved him, so I was eager to have the opportunity to photograph him. I met this bright-eyed baby boy on his 1 month birthday, which is pretty late as far as newborn sessions go, but he was a total doll, and I had such a blast working with him. He has the cutest little face, and his silky smooth skin is absolute perfection! We didn't get much more than a small smirk out of this one, but he gave us everything else, from sweet sleepy baby poses, to a great BIG yawn. He even managed to flash those sparkling doe eyes at us. I absolutely loved my time with Kendell, and I am anxious for our future photo sessions together.

I would like to thank Kendell's parents for welcoming me into their home. It was a true blessing to meet you all. I would also like to thank my assistant for the day, Colleen Snyder. I couldn't have done it without you. :)

Contact Carri at:

email: carrimullins@carribethphotography.com

facebook: www.facebook.com/carribethphotography

phone: (248) 678-3601

Sweet Sophia......Revisited | Fenton Toddler Photographer

As you might have already heard, I had the pleasure of doing a shoot with, the ever-so-sweet, Sophia in honor of her first birthday. Celebrating that first year of life is really bitter sweet for a parent. It is bitter because it means that the first year is over. Your baby is not a baby anymore, she's a toddler........a "Big Girl". Although, of course, it is sweet for the same reason. You can reflect on how much growing your little one has done in the past twelve months, and all of the many many milestones that they have achieved along the way. Then you imagine all of the things that your pride and joy will do and how they will change within the next year, and the years to come.

I am so fortunate to be able to share in that joy with my clients, especially the ones who allowed me to share in some of the earliest moments of their child's life. Sophia is one of those children. When I first met her, she was a tiny little peanut, with a full head of hair and tiny little toes. She was so perfectly sleepy, and a quintessential little model. Fast forward to our recent session, and the little girl that WALKED in was quite a change from before. I couldn't believe how big she had gotten. As I mentioned, she was walking independently, and exploring EVERYTHING. She had traded in her skinny little newborn legs for big girl legs with adorably squishy rolls, and a lot more muscle. She maintained the same glowing doe eyes, and added longer hair with the most gorgeous wispy curls. She has only gotten cuter in the past year, and I suspect that such will be the case throughout many years to come.

Sophia definitely kept us on our toes while we were shooting, but she made the session interesting, and in turn, we got many unplanned shots that are so special because they really represent her personality. I couldn't have done it all without the wonderful wrangling abilities of Mom and Dad, and the help of my great friend, and occasional assistant, Lisa Kaul, who REALLY did an excellent job of entertaining Sophia..........along with the rest of us.............with her impersonation of a jumping bean. lol

Jackie, I am so glad that I got to be a part of another very special part of your family's history, and I cannot wait to watch as Sophia grows and changes. :)

I just LOVE this picture. Not only can you see from the "Then" photo that she has always been a thumb-sucker, but you just know when you look at the "Now" image that she probably spends many moments throughout the day in that position. :)

Just a bit of caution for photographers and parents.....if you do a cake smash shoot, (or invest in one for your child), double check that none of the embellishments on the cake contain a toothpick. Mom brought this cupcake as a last minute replacement for a cake that didn't quite work out, and I didn't realize until after we started shooting that there was a toothpick in the candle. Safety is always key when you are shooting any age, so try your best to make sure that you check and double check for any possible hazards. Luckily, no harm came from this oversight, but I would not want to push my luck in the future.

Contact Carri at:

email: carrimullins@carribethphotography.com

facebook: www.facebook.com/carribethphotography

phone: (248) 678-3601

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