Dana's Maternity Portraits

Dana came in just in time as her little girl should be here in the next week or so! We had a great maternity session with her on Friday here in the studio. They are just the cutest couple-- high school sweethearts! I can't wait to meet Baby Addison when she gets here!www.LongsPhotography.com
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Pamela's Maternity Portraits

Pamela came by yesterday for her maternity session and we had the best time! She was so easy to photograph and I seriously don't think the woman has a single flaw on her body! Ugh-- if she weren't so sweet and fun, you'd have to dislike her! :)www.LongsPhotography.com
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Vanessa's Maternity Portraits

Vanessa's maternity session on Friday was threatened at the last minute... by the early arrival of baby! :) After going into early labor and spending the early afternoon in the hospital, Vanessa was released and came straight to the studio for the session. We debated postponing until Monday, but she feared she might be a mommy by then! I am glad we kept the appointment-- I had a great time and I think we got some great images!www.LongsPhotography.com

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A little bit of bragging

Ok, I have to pat myself on the back for a little second. Last night at the Tallahassee Professional Photographer's meeting, I won print of the month in the family category with this shot from Shannon's maternity session:
Ever since I first showed this shot on the blog, we have gotten tons of calls for similar maternity sessions, which couldn't make me happier. This is my favorite kind of maternity session-- its sexy, its intimate, its romantic and it really tells a story. I personally think that maternity portraits should be more romantic and powerful rather than just cheesing for the camera portraits. :)

I also won for album of the month with an album I created of Vanessa and Matt's Pebble Hill wedding, but I won't bore you with all the images from that one!

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Emilie's Maternity Portraits

Emilie came by yesterday for her maternity portraits and we had such a good time-- even the baby was having a party in there! She isn't due for another month, but baby girl was so active, I wouldn't be surprised if she arrived any day now! :) www.LongsPhotography.com
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Lindi's Maternity Portraits

I must have pleased the photography Gods, because I have had amazing shoots all week! Lindi's maternity shoot was so much fun and I think the images are so beautiful! These guys are such an adorable family-- its almost sickening how cute they are!www.LongsPhotography.com
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Shannon's Maternity Portraits

I had an absolutely amazing maternity portrait session today with Shannon and Jason. As a photographer the best subjects are those who are comfortable in front of a camera and who have a natural sense of self. Not only did both Shannon and Jason have this, but they were also a riot! Jason is one of a small handful of people who have seen the "Friends" episode with Chandler's fake smile in front of the camera, so saying "Chandler smile" instantly changed fake smiles into real ones. :)www.LongsPhotography.com
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Allison's Maternity Portraits

I can't believe its been almost two years since Allison & Scott's wedding! I was so happy to see them again on Tuesday when they came in for their maternity portraits. I am so excited to meet baby Caden! I think its probably the biggest compliment a photographer can ever receive when a wedding couple chooses you to be their family photographer as well.

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Jennifer's Maternity Session

Jennifer was in the studio on Friday for her maternity session. I absolutely fell in love with her and Scott within minutes. They are absolutely hilarious, completely comfortable and so much in love. They had me giggling the entire session! www.LongsPhotography.com

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Martina's Maternity Portraits

Martina and her family came by the studio for her maternity portraits. They were absolutely adorable-- even Dion who couldn't/wouldn't smile. Sklyar is going to be a great big sister-- she is so excited about having a baby brouther! www.LongsPhotography.com

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Lori's Maternity Portraits

Lori is one of those pregnant women who are so cute it hurts. She is so teeny except for her tummy, which still isn't big enough to believe she is having twins! I had so much fun with her, Wayne and Ethan-- she is definitely in for it with two more boys!

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Wendi's Maternity Portraits

Wendi came into the studio yesterday morning with her family for a maternity session. We had first started talking about the session months ago and I was so excited to see Wendi-- especially since Baby Magdelene keeps threatening to come early!

Big sisters Corrinne and Ella were absolutely hilarious! Its so funny how your own kid's antics can make you a spazz sometimes, but when they belong to someone else it suddenly becomes a comedy routine! :)

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Candace's Maternity Portraits

This week was so crazy busy! Candace and Brad stopped by on Thursday for a maternity session. I love the name the chose-- Josie. I think she will be the cutest new Georgia Tech fan!

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Julie's maternity session

Julie and her family came by the studio on Friday for a maternity session. They were so funny-- Thomas kept pretending to be scared of me and Julie has the funniest fake smile! I really had a great time hanging out with them and can't wait to meet the new addition!

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Kaley's Maternity Session

Kaley came by the studio this morning for her maternity session. I had an absolute blast with her and Ron-- who made a "cameo appearance" in the portraits!

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Tonya's Maternity Portraits

Tonya came by the studio tonight for maternity portraits with her family. Her girls are an absolute riot! I think Baby Nolan is really in for it from these bossy ladies! :)

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Heather's Maternity Portraits

Heather's maternity portraits were originally scheduled for last week, but a family emergency forced her to cancel. It was her midwife who pushed her to reschedule them as she needed to do something for herself before the baby arrives. I am so thankful to that midwife! I loved meeting Heather yesterday and hearing about her two boys and Baby Daisy who should be here in a few weeks!

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Jennifer's Maternity Portraits

Jennifer and Allan came by the studio yesterday for a maternity session. This laid-back couple kept me laughing the whole time they were here. :) I can't wait to meet Miss No-Name Baby Girl when she arrives later this fall!

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The Prenatal Experience-- How Cool!

Earlier this week I was chatting with Sabrina Miller, the owner of "The Prenatal Experience" here in Tallahassee. The Prenatal Experience is a private 3D/4D ultrasound imaging facility-- that does not only 3D still images, but also video clips! I was absolutely blown away by the things they can do and the quality of the images!

I am so jealous-- I wish this had been around when I was pregnant! The only 3D options then were at the doctors office and they were pretty expensive. The Prenatal Experience has packages starting at $125-- but they are offering a special to all of Long's Photography's clients (and blog stalkers!). If you call Sabrina to schedule your ultrasound and mention that you are one of our clients, you will get a free picture package-- a $20 value!

To know me is to know that I am a huge supporter of local business, but also that I am extremely picky in the businesses that I recommend. Sabrina is not only a total sweetheart, but she really takes care of her clients and the images are amazing!

Yall can check them out at:

The Prenatal Experience

www.theprenatalexperience.com

2557 Barrington Circle, Suite 1

Tallahassee, FL 32309

850.491.4312

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Ba'Shaun's Maternity Portraits

Ba'Shaun came by the studio yesterday for her maternity portrait session. We were all geared up to include her twin three-year-olds in the session as well, but Rodney and Ryan had other plans for us! You can tell she has nerves of steel as she was able to laugh and model with two less than happy little guys running around! Although the session wasn't exactly as we planned, I still think we got some beautiful images!

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Ashley's Maternity Portraits

Ashley came by the studio today for her maternity session, but at the last minute her husband was called into work so she had to go solo! I can't wait for baby girl to arrive so that her secretive parents will let us know her name!

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Lindsay's Maternity Portraits

Lindsay first called me to schedule her maternity portraits MONTHS ago and I can't believe we finally did them yesterday! She and Shane are so excited to become parents-- I really had a lot of fun getting them to laugh!
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Thais' Maternity Portraits

Thais came by the studio last night for her maternity portrait session. It's so exciting-- Baby Connor should be here any day now!

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Rachel's Maternity Portraits

Rachel and JJ came by the studio last night for their maternity portrait session. These high school sweethearts are still so much in love-- they are a blast to be around.

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