Jill and Michael Get Married! [Spartanburg SC Wedding Photographer]

Halloween was a gorgeous day for getting dressed up. No, not that kind of dressed up, this kind -- the wedding kind! Jill and Michael were married on a beautiful fall afternoon, and then danced into the night at Cleveland Park.
These are the shoes. I love shoes. I love silver shoes...


Jill's attendants gave a new meaning to the word. They were incredible and attentive to her every need.


The first look. I LOVE this!



The flowers smelled so good!



Cinderella walking down the aisle. I'm not including many ceremony photos but I had to show you this. I love this dress!



Married Jill with the foliage at Cleveland Park.


Isn't she beautiful?


This dress was made for her!


The little ones were So good the entire time! I didn't hear a single complaint!!!

I guess I'd better show you Michael with Jill! This was at the end of the night, just before I left. A lot of couples are tired by then and no longer want to see a camera, much less take photos, but Michael and Jill snuggled right up and did a mini-session before I left. How perfect is this Bride and Groom???



Congratulations you two! I know your lives will be filled with laughter, dancing and football for many years to come!!!!

Senior Photographer SC, NC

Two seniors = twice the fun!

Taylor and Taylor are best friends who came down from NC to have their Senior pics taken. These girls were so much fun -- we had a ball! There is no way I could come close to posting even half of the images that we got so I am settling on a few of my favorite. Enjoy!!!











Of course I did slideshows...




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Spartaburg SC Maternity Photographer

Amy and Ken are the cutest couple! I know I say this each time I post but its true: I have the cutest couples ever! And they are all in love!! I love working with people who are cute and in love.
Amy is having her first child and again, no way did I look this good with my first pregnancy! How cute is she??? The above image is one of my favorites!

I love the glow of a woman when she is pregnant! Had to capture a photo of just Mom and Dad for the baby!


Touching bellies...


Love Love LOVE this!


Another perfect belly! I give up!!! ;-)


Congratulations Ken and Amy! I can't wait to meet the newest member of your family!!!

Baby Lulu -- Baby Photographer, Spartanburg, SC

Quick note before I get into this incredible baby's photos! Dowling Photography will be raising our prices beginning January 1, 2010. If you want to see the new price list just email for a copy. Thanks!

Now on to Baby Lulu!!!! This is such an enchanting child! Her parents are devoted to her and you can see the love that she has for them in her tiny little heart! I love having parents at sessions so they can play with the baby and I can get the expressions that are reserved just for them! Too cute!!

The bathtub photo above is going on my list for a huge canvas! LOVE it!!!!

And this one below... Seriously, she was done here and stopped crying just to stick out her toungue! She is so cute I could eat her!!!!


Of course I don't stop shooting when babies cry. Then I would miss this:


Loving the B&W!!!


Flirting with her Dad...

Thank you Kelly and Thom for another chance to play with Baby Lulu!!! I had a great time!!!

Portrait Photographer, Spartanburg, SC, Newborn

I have never been so happy to blog in all of my blogging life! My account was somehow deleted, and after panicking and going through unmentionable details...here I am! Maybe I should think about updating my blog! Any ideas on where to go?
I was going to go back and try to catch up from where I left off but I have decided to start from what I have and work my way back.
I photographed this little guy Friday, and he smelled, looked, and felt just perfect! I have a couple of friends who are knitting newborn props, hats, etc. and this was their model. If you want info on where to get these fabulous products -- and others! -- let me know and I'll get you in touch!!!



Of course I had to do my signature style just for Mom! By the time the session was half way over he had fallen into such a deep sleep we could do anything with him! I hated to send him home!!!



I am in love with this elf hat!



The matching cocoon makes it the perfect "pea pod!"


Hated to turn the color, but black and whites are still my fave! Can you see his little two week smile here? He was smiling for me! ;-)

Thanks for being patient with me. SO glad to be back!!!

Spartanburg, SC Baby Photographer, Newborn Photos, Upstate SC

Meet Ryleigh, a beautiful baby girl with who's (whom's???) photo I have teased you with for days now. Yes, this is the same little girl in the pink hat below. I honestly forgot to follow up on this blog. I'm sorry. We have been extra busy setting up the studio and hope to have it ready and open this week!!!! Yay!!!! OK, back to Ryleigh...
Ryleigh is a very good sleeper. When babies sleep well it is wonderful as you can pose them in so many ways and they will just stay there. I like to photograph newborn babies before they are 10 days old as they still have the cute newborn curl and are so tiny! Ryleigh was just amazing to work with. I could literally eat this baby -- and Clint saw that when I came home!!! The first thing he said was that we were having no more babies, LOL. At least I can play with others'...


A very special thank you to my friend Melissa for making this cocoon for me! Isn't it gorgeous? If you are a photographer and want one just leave me a comment with your email address and I'll put her in touch with you. I think this would also be so cool for new Mom's to have. Its like a blanket/swaddler with feet. Very soft handspun wool, and available in just about any color you can imagine.


I had the first photo -- with the squishy lips! -- enlarged to a 16x20 for everyone to see at... well, that'll have to be disclosed in my next post. It won't take as long this time to actually post it -- I hope! Thanks for reading and be sure and call now if you want Christmas photos this fall!!!!

Upstate SC Family Wedding and Newborn Photographer

No new posts? It must be wedding season! And new baby season! And you name it season! LOL I am editing and working so keep on the lookout for fun new posts coming soon. Like this cute baby! I am now booking a couple of Saturdays in September and I may have two left in October. Time to start thinking about family pictures and Christmas cards! Call to make your appointment: 864-978-4327

Detra
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