April Mitchell Photography

Double Feature

2012-01-28T08:30:00.001-05:00

This post is LONG overdue, and I apologize for the delay in posting. Something about moving and having a baby within a week of each other seems to have taken up all of my time.

But, now things are beginning to settle and I can refocus on my photography. So - I'd like to present this double feature!

First, the maternity pictures of a good friend. This was about 2 weeks before she had her twin girls.

And now, presenting the babies! They came a few weeks early, but they were able to come home in time for Christmas. Hooray for new babies!

Maternity

2011-12-08T22:59:00.001-05:00

A huge reason I got into photography was so I could have pictures of my own family that I loved. Back in October we went out and did some maternity shots while I was still in that cute pregnant stage where your belly is big enough that people know you're pregnant, but you're not huge yet. I'm just about 3 weeks away from delivery and feeling rather large, so I thought I'd go back and look at my own maternity shots. Thanks to my wonderful hubby for taking some shots as well as my oldest little boy! Future photographer in training!

Nixons

2011-12-07T22:56:00.001-05:00

Thank you to all my wonderful clients who are being so patient with me this very VERY busy time of year. On top of taking pictures, we have Christmas to get ready for, the arrival of my baby in 3 and a half weeks, and fixing up a home we just bought and are trying to move in to before I have that baby! WHEW!

So, without further ado, here are your pictures. Hope you love them! I certainly enjoyed taking them and seeing the love these brothers have for each other and their new little brother on his way and much waited for!

Evans Family

2011-11-29T21:28:00.001-05:00

I love taking pictures this time of year. We started out this session kind of bummed because it was cloudy and overcast, but still got some awesome shots. Then like a miracle, the clouds parted and we had some golden rays of sunshine right before the sun went down. Thank you so much for the opportunity!

Plantation with the Jenkins

2011-11-17T20:54:00.001-05:00

Here are a few of my favorites from a recent session I did with some of my fantastic regular clients. This year we went to Redcliffe Plantation. And I must say, I really loved the green and brown coloring! This is such a beautiful family with such well behaved children. I always love the opportunity to do their pictures. Thanks again!

Adam + Jessica = 5

2011-10-19T23:38:00.000-04:00

I was able to go update some family pictures for some good friends of mine a couple weekends ago. Despite wet grass and the early morning chill, everyone was fantastic! And I absolutely LOVE the little boots!

Nelson Family

2011-10-03T20:42:00.000-04:00

These are some good friends of ours who introduced me to a beautiful new photo shoot location. I will definitely be coming back here! Plus, they were a blast to be with - so natural in front of a camera! And a beautiful family, too! Here are just a few of my favorites.

Mini Sessions

2011-09-25T22:02:00.003-04:00

Mini Sessions Are Here!

My first day of doing mini sessions will be Saturday October 29.

The location will be a field on Baker Place Road in Grovetown (pictured above).

Sessions will be available at:

8:00am

8:30am

9:00am

9:30am

10:00am

Cost is $50 for 20 minutes of shooting, a low-resolution CD of your edited images, and $10 toward any product. In order to reserve your time, I require the full $50 payed prior to the session, otherwise I can't hold your spot.

Call or email me if you're interested. And HURRY because these will fill up quickly!

april@tylermitchell.com 706.691.7505

Changes

2011-09-14T21:58:00.000-04:00

That picture is more just for your viewing pleasure than anything else. It makes me smile.

Now, on to business! With fall fast approaching, my calendar will be booking up quickly for family photo sessions. Especially when the leaves start to change and everyone wants pictures done for their Christmas cards. In order to better serve you and make things more efficient, I'm making some changes effective September 15, 2011.

Change #1: A standard session fee is $150. This covers my time to come and take the pictures (1-2 hours of shooting), my time to edit the pictures, a low-resolution CD of your edited images from the session and $25 toward any product. You can see all my prices for prints at http://aprilmitchellphotography.com/.

Change #2: A mini-session fee is $50. These will be on set dates that I will be offering. Soon I'll be posting the dates and locations of the mini-sessions so you can sign up for a 20 minute slot to have your pictures done. I anticipate doing a few sessions in late October/early November, which is my most highly sought-after time. This way, I'll be able to help more of my clients capture their family in the beautiful changing scenery. I'll be offering a few different locations as well so you can book when and where you like.

A mini-session includes 20 minutes of taking pictures, editing pictures, a low-resolution CD of your edited images and $10 toward any product.

Keep these changes in mind as you plan ahead for your family's photo session this fall! I'll be posting more details on the upcoming mini-sessions soon!

School Pictures

2011-08-08T22:22:00.000-04:00

Now these are the kind of school pictures I'm talking about. I cringe to think of parents buying their kids' school pictures they take at the beginning of the year for the yearbook and hanging it up on the wall. No offense. That's what my childhood photos look like. They're fine. They look like everybody else's.

Personally, I like a little more personality in my pictures. In a year, you'll forget the silly faces they always made, or the way they turned their foot out, or cocked their head to the side. Capturing them in real life, playing or in a comfortable environment lets you hold on to that.

Thanks for letting me take your beautiful, naturally-comfortable-in-front-of-a-camera, fun kids' pictures.

Happy Birthday, Evie

2011-08-08T22:03:00.000-04:00

I did this adorable little girl's newborn pictures, and here we are a year later. She has grown so much - even if she is still a tiny little thing. ;) I love her big eyes and natural talent in front of a camera. Happy birthday, Evie!

Roslyn

2011-06-20T22:44:00.000-04:00

Here is my latest newborn photo shoot. I am so lucky to know so many good people having adorable little babies! These are some friends of ours who got to welcome home their little girl a few weeks early. Congratulations! Hope you like the pictures!

The Pilkingtons

2011-06-01T23:35:00.000-04:00

What a blast this shoot was! I seriously love this family. After a long time waiting, scheduling, and rescheduling, we were finally able to get together for these amazing pictures of some really amazing people. And they were totally worth the wait! These were done at Redcliffe Plantation up in SC. And I think that's the location for my own family's next pictures.

Eliza - One Year

2011-04-18T22:59:00.000-04:00

I took Eliza to a FABULOUSLY beautiful field near our home and took her one-year-old pictures.

I think these are my favorite pictures I've taken so far. Of course, this being my baby has nothing to do with that.

Lyric

2011-04-11T22:41:00.001-04:00

Welcome to little Lyric. Oh! She is adorable!! I am so glad I got to do her first photo shoot. And what a lucky girl to come to a family that loves her so much. Congratulations!

Hixson Family

2011-03-28T21:12:00.000-04:00

As the weather turns warm and beautiful again, it's time to head outside and get some more pictures!

Here are some good people we've gotten to know over the past few months. I was thrilled to capture some time with them and their beautiful family. Here is a preview of a few of my favorites.

Nixons

2011-01-08T11:15:00.000-05:00

What I love about taking family pictures on location is that it is more than just taking pictures. It is capturing your family as they are in this moment. It is having a fun morning together and having someone there to document the memories for you.

We had fun walking these old streets and finding a playground. I hope you all like looking at these as much as I liked taking them!

S Family

2010-12-04T18:25:00.001-05:00

What a lucky guy this dad is! This family is beautiful! I'm so glad I got to spend a morning with them and capturing some truly tender moments. They are truly blessed to have such a great relationship with each other. Thank you!

Downtown with the Davises

2010-12-04T14:18:00.000-05:00

How fantastic is it to do family pictures for a family with a gorgeous four-year-old daughter and two-year-old twin boys? Just take a look...

Here's a sequence of real life that I love.

Happy family...

...and now for some fun...

...just having a good laugh together...

...and where did the boys go?

But, seriously - it was so much fun. I'm so happy for the Davis family to all be back together again after Ben got home from a 10 month (or was it longer?) deployment.

Can you tell somebody was happy to have Daddy home?

Jenkins

2010-12-04T10:46:00.000-05:00

Talk about a dream family to photograph. The first picture we did, everyone sat down, looked right at me and smiled. Did I mention they have 4 kids? And that they are all beautiful? I hope you enjoy looking at these as much I enjoyed taking them!

Vacation

2010-12-01T23:11:00.000-05:00

For those of you who are waiting for your session to be posted, I'm so so SO sorry for the delay. I've been on vacation (which was wonderful), but I will be back to posting sessions soon.

(Did I mention how great our vacation was?)

Shiloh

2010-11-18T21:04:00.000-05:00

I know this family has waited so long for beautiful Shiloh to join them - and now here she is! There is so much love in this family. Thank you for sharing your wonderful new baby with me for a little while!

Harrison

2010-10-21T21:50:00.000-04:00

I love taking pictures of babies. They are probably my favorite subject. They really can't go anywhere and are pretty cooperative. They always look good. Awake, sleeping - it doesn't matter. Plus you can lay them on all kinds of stuff that make for cute pictures.

Little Harrison was so excited for his big photo shoot that he stayed awake through most of it. And, cry? I don't think I heard one peep out of him. He is so adorable! And so lucky to have gone to such a great family. Hope you enjoy!

The Kendells

2010-10-18T22:31:00.000-04:00

I honestly love these people. I love how kind and giving and thoughtful they are. They have taught me so much about being genuine with people and always looking for the good. I have never heard them say a negative word about anyone. I love how they care for each other and especially how much they adore their beautiful little girl. I love seeing their faces when they are looking at her. And, seriously, what naturals are they in front of the camera?! This was honestly one of my favorite sessions. I am going to miss you when you move!!

Rhett

2010-10-14T23:08:00.000-04:00

Talk about the next poster boy for Old Navy! This kid is gorgeous! Of course, what else can you expect from this family? Thank you for the opportunity, Cari - and for putting up with tons of little pokey stickers. Ouch.

Bohannons

2010-10-10T08:18:00.000-04:00

Here are a few of my favorite shots from this family's photo session. What a beautiful area they live in! A wonderful new house and a nearby hayfield make for great pictures!

Payton

2010-10-04T22:25:00.000-04:00

What an amazing story this family has bringing little Payton into the world. He was so excited to get here, he couldn't wait for mom to get to the hospital and was born right at home on the couch! As we talked, I started getting all teary-eyed just listening to them retell the story of his birth. I was reminded, once again, just how beautiful a gift life is and how much our Father in Heaven loves us and is aware of our every situation and need.

Thank you for sharing your son with me and allowing me to capture some of his tiny, beautiful innocence. You have a beautiful family and this latest addition is no exception.

Our Family

2010-09-28T23:46:00.000-04:00

Now that our baby is a little older and can mostly sit up by herself (and my body is getting back where I'd like it to be), we finally did our family pictures. My mom came out for a visit and helped us out!

All in the Family

2010-09-07T21:28:00.000-04:00

With a new addition comes family from near and far. With family in town comes updated family pictures. Here's a few shots with Everlee's family. Who, by the way, were fantastic sports considering how very, very humid it was.

And, seriously, I love working with these two. They make me laugh.

Everlee

2010-08-31T10:18:00.000-04:00

This little girl is absolutely beautiful - and she's so lucky to have a crafty momma (and friend) who make her such cute things to wear! It was so much fun - thanks for the opportunity!

Olivia

2010-08-16T22:55:00.000-04:00

I love that name. It's just so poetic and beautiful. Only a week old, Olivia did fantastic for her first photo shoot! It's so hard to believe how small they start out and how fast they grow! Thanks for the opportunity to capture her tiny sweetness and beauty!

Kai

2010-08-07T22:45:00.000-04:00

I absolutely LOVE taking pictures of this family. Here is their latest addition, little baby Kai. Adorable! Of course, what else can you expect from such a beautiful family?

Naomi

2010-07-29T22:45:00.000-04:00

I am so lucky to have so many friends having babies! This is beautiful Naomi. She is absolutely darling -- and completely adored by her fantastic parents (as she should be!).

Eric + Lindsey

2010-07-09T22:08:00.000-04:00

Here's a few shots from Eric and Lindsey's wedding. This was at the Reserve Club at Woodside Plantation up in Aiken. Even though it was a HOT, MUGGY day we got some BEAUTIFUL shots! The sun would shine for a little bit, then it would rain, then the sun was out again. Thankfully it stayed out for the outdoor ceremony and a good time was had by all. Thanks for the opportunity!

Picture Perfect

2010-05-19T22:12:00.000-04:00

So... the advantages of having beautiful children, a nearby field and being a photographer are fantastic. I highly recommend it.

And my niece, Kenzie

Penny

2010-04-20T21:53:00.000-04:00

Here's my good friend's baby, Penny. Isn't she adorable? Look at all that hair!

Eliza

2010-04-13T21:46:00.001-04:00

Sorry it's been a while... having a baby will keep you pretty busy! Here are some pictures of our beautiful new baby girl!

"L" Family

2010-02-08T22:45:00.000-05:00

I absolutely LOVE taking pictures downtown. This family was fun, and they were all quite the troopers. It was FREEZING cold, but thankfully the rain held out for us! Enjoy your sneak peek...

"C" Family

2009-12-27T14:07:00.001-05:00

I did these a while ago, but with all the craziness of the holidays haven't had a chance to post any yet. Sorry it took so long to post!

Little "S"

2009-11-26T08:11:00.001-05:00

This little girl was adorable -- and so tiny!! Here's a peek at some of her pictures.

L & L

2009-11-23T16:40:00.002-05:00

I took my brother-&-sister-in-law downtown to do their pictures. The kids loved having their pictures taken... for the first while... and were good sports about it after that. ;)

"K"'s Maternity

2009-11-15T20:41:00.001-05:00

One of my friends is due Thanksgiving with their second baby. These were some of my favorite pictures -- and I can't wait to get some of the baby!

"J" Family

2009-11-09T23:14:00.001-05:00

This family was AMAZING! Their kids are beautiful and perfect. It was like they lived to just sit in front of a camera and have their pictures taken. Even their baby!! Hope you enjoy these as much as I do!

Thomas Wedding

2009-10-14T22:52:00.001-04:00

I had the opportunity to fly out to shoot my aunt's wedding in Oregon. They were married in a quaint little cabin up in the mountains. It was beautiful! Here's a few of my favorite shots from the day: