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Fall Family Mini Sessions in Columbia, SC

Fall Family Mini Sessions in Columbia, SC

Quick and easy mini sessions are the perfect way to update your family photos every year—especially in the fall as you’re thinking ahead to ordering your holiday cards! We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful afternoon for our 2022 fall family mini session event at Robert Mills House & Gardens, and it was such […]

Maternity Session at Columbia Canal & Riverfront Park | Columbia, SC

Maternity Session at Columbia Canal & Riverfront Park | Columbia, SC

Destiny and Gemal are expecting a baby girl in just a few weeks, and I was so excited to capture their family maternity session at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park! I first met the two of them during their son’s in-home newborn session, and capturing these memories of their last weeks as a family of […]

Mini Session or Full Session: Which is Right for Your Family?

Mini Session or Full Session: Which is Right for Your Family? Image of family with text overlay that reads is a mini session the right fit for your family by Nicole Watford Photography

In addition to cooler temps, college football, and pumpkin spice everything (literally burning a Gingersnap Pumpkin candle while I write this 😉), fall is peak season for mini sessions and getting updated photos of your family! The phrase “mini session” gets thrown around a lot at this time of year, but… what exactly does it […]

How to Get the BEST First Day of School Photos of Your Kids

How to Get the BEST First Day of School Photos of Your Kids girl in maroon smocked dress sitting and smiling at camera

As a photographer, I often get asked for tips from other moms about how to get their kids to cooperate for photos. And with the first day of school just around the corner (I can practically smell the freshly-sharpened Ticonderogas—once a teacher, always a teacher ), I know I’m not the only one planning on making […]

USC Horseshoe Fall Family Session | Columbia, SC Family Photographer

USC Horseshoe Fall Family Session | Columbia, SC Family Photographer family of four hugs during fall family portraits at USC Horseshoe in Columbia SC

What I loved most about my recent family session at the USC Horseshoe with the Hakmei family was how fun and playful it was! If you’ve never been to the Horseshoe in downtown Columbia, it’s a perfect location for family photos. Many parents love that it’s tucked away from some of the hustle and bustle […]

Columbia In-Home Lifestyle Session | Baby’s First Year Photographer

Columbia In-Home Lifestyle Session | Baby’s First Year Photographer

When I originally chatted with Katherine about scheduling portraits for her new baby boy, she wanted to do a Fresh 48 session at the hospital to document when her older sons met their younger brother. As with many things in the last year, COVID-19 had other plans for this sweet family. Because of the pandemic, […]

Outdoor Family Session at USC Horseshoe | Columbia, SC Family Photographer

Outdoor Family Session at USC Horseshoe | Columbia, SC Family Photographer family of three at USC Horseshoe for outdoor family session

On this beautiful crisp fall morning I met the Rhodes family for their outdoor family session at USC Horseshoe. I love that they chose this location not only because it is beautiful this time of year with the fall colors painting a lovely backdrop, but because it reminds them of where they met. While the […]

Cozy In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Session | Columbia, SC

Cozy In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Session | Columbia, SC SC newborn boy looks at camera and smiles

There is nothing better than witnessing baby smiles and giggles. As our little ones grow, their personalities start to shine through as they enter one of the best stages, full of bright-eyed smiles, curious eyes, infectious giggles, and delightful babbles and coos. I got to witness all the joys and delights of this stage during […]

Fall Family Session at the USC Horseshoe | Columbia, SC Family Photographer

Fall Family Session at the USC Horseshoe | Columbia, SC Family Photographer family of five walks on brick walkway at USC Horseshoe in Columbia SC

When I think about this family photo session at the USC Horseshoe, the first word that comes to mind is JOY! From start to finish, their session was filled with so much fun and happiness. There was lots of tickling, silly jokes, dancing, running—and so much love among this sweet family of five. The best […]

In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Session for Baby Boy in Columbia, SC | South Carolina Newborn Photographer

In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Session for Baby Boy in Columbia, SC | South Carolina Newborn Photographer Family of three during in-home newborn session

Welcoming a sweet bundle of joy to your family is such a special time for a family, and the privilege of capturing it never grows old. I love focusing on how life slows down a bit as your world and your priorities center around this tiny, precious life. There is nothing more beautiful than the […]

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