Thank you! | Ringing in 2016

I can never express how much I appreciate and come to love the faces I get to capture through my lens.  2015 has been a year of adventure for my family, but also of unbelievable blessing, and much of that due to the ones who have trusted me to capture their sweet memories and moments.  This is a little glimpse of all I got to witness this year.  I think I got a sampling of everyone, but if I missed someone, know it was accidental oversight.  My heart is filled with gratitude for each encounter.  I look forward to seeing many of you again in 2016.  Big things are coming for First Moments Photography in the next year.  You're not gonna want to miss it!

Congratulations! | LaGrange Family Photographer

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The Kline Family 2015 | Atlanta Area Family Photographer

It's time for those family portrait sessions!  I had the privilege of spending time with this sweet family recently and documenting their here and now.  Our families go way back, but this is the first time I have gotten to photograph them, and it was a great experience for me (and I hope for them!).  The Kline's have an awesome story to tell, and I loved my time catching up with them.  I cannot wait to see their beautiful portraits on their wall and see them enjoy them in their album!!

Christmas Card Session | Atlanta Family Photographer

I love receiving Christmas cards!  I get to see friends I don't see in person.  I get to see babies that I love growing.  New marriages, new houses, new wrinkles, it's all so fun - well unless it's my wrinkles!!  Christmas Cards are a tradition that I look forward to each year, giving and receiving.

This year, I want to make it easy for my clients to get this holiday tradition checked off their list.  I am so excited about the options we have available for some variety and personal style.  We will be capturing these portraits on a farm with various Christmas backdrops and some neutral settings also.  This could be a time to showcase new Christmas jammies, church clothes, or matching sister sets.

Packages start at $149 and that includes 50 holiday cards!  We also have packages available that include more cards and even artwork for your wall.  Of course, you can add a print for Grandma from the a la cart menu if you want.  She would love one of the Grands sharing milk and cookies!

Sessions are limited and will be scheduled November 13-15 at the optimum times for lighting.  Call soon to reserve the time that suits you best.  I look forward to seeing you!

4 Month Charlee | Atlanta Area Baby Photographer

Charlee is growing like a weed, and she has such beautiful eyelashes!!  I have the best job to get to look at sweet things like this for work!

Miss Stella 8 Months | Georgia Family Photographer

Miss Stella was not exactly her smiley self for her 8 month portraits!  We got some great smiles and grins, but this shot is actually one of my favorites!!  A great portrait does not have to be perfectly posed or a perfect representation of a child.  Sometimes it's just the one that grabs you.  It shows their personality or opposite their personality.  It's the one you love, and you don't have to have a reason!  This would have to go on my wall!!  Thank you for sharing sweet Stella with me!

Baby Camden

I think I say it every time, but it is a very distinct privilege for me to be invited to photograph a birth, and it is one of my favorite projects to work on.  I was there to witness Camden's big sister enter this world about 3 years ago.  This sweet family has since moved south a little, but I was absolutely excited to get to continue our tradition with the birth of their first son.

The families that I spend this time with become dear to my heart.  I feel like they are "mine."  When they become repeat clients, it only solidifies that feeling.  It is interesting too, the level of comfort that comes with the 2nd birth.  There is more interaction, more laughter, more real, which a documenting photographer loves.  Whitney is one of those get-it-done-mommas.  Once things get moving, be ready, because she's not going to waste any time!  Birth is so different for every momma, and it's a blessing when they go smoothly.

Without anymore delay, it's my honor to introduce Baby Camden's birthday:

Congratulations Class of 2015!! | LaGrange, GA Senior Photographer

I just want to shout out a huge Congratulations to the class of 2015! As my own children approach this age more rapidly, I start to relate to the excitement surrounding this event. My friends' kids are starting to graduate, and the busyness of the season rivals that of Christmas time. I don't envy that! But, I have gotten to join in the fun by doing some Senior Portraits this year. It HAS been fun! I do a lot of baby and family photography, which I love dearly, but it is good for my creative juices to get to play with guys and girls that are there (pretty) willingly. They smile on command, they are compliant, and in my experience they are pretty natural in front of the camera. If they aren't, you'd never know it!

I had a blast playing with this beauty, so I wanted to share one of her shots in honor of her graduation. Congratulations Leanne and to the rest of the class of 2015!
 

Introducing Baby Charlee | Atlanta Newborn Photographer

I had a wonderful day with this sweet girl and her family for a newborn session.  Baby Charlee is the granddaughter of a special friend of mine, and according to Bebe, this is my Denton's future wife, so I'm thrilled to be taking her pictures!  I've got to keep an eye on my boy's girl! 

Charlee is a petite little thing, and she was a great model.  She slept sweetly and allowed me to play with her for a long time.  Congrats Smythe family!

Mother's Day Fun | Charity Opportunity

I am so excited to announce that First Moments Photography will be pairing with First Choice Women's Center and Stephen's Exclusives to be offering "You are my Sunshine" minisessions for Mother's Day!  First Moments will be at Stephen's Exclusives Saturday, May 9th taking portraits.  100% of the $75 session fee with go to First Choice Women's Center here in LaGrange.  The sessions will be prebooked and held by your session fee, so call soon!  There will be collections available to purchase that day when you preview your portrait proofs.  It is a great day to get some Mother's Day shopping done and give back to a local charity!

You may wonder who can be in the portraits or who they are of.  Anyone!  Mom, Mom and kids, siblings, Dad and kids are all options.  I think moms are usually the ones taking the photos, and sometimes they neglect to get in them!  Especially professional ones.  There's no time like the present!  However, if you do want to surprise Mom, that is special too!

Call to book your appointment time that day, and please call or email me with any questions!

706-594-2204 (Mandy)
mandydaniel@bellsouth.net

Killmer Family | LaGrange Family Photographer

We had a beautiful afternoon for some family pictures with the Killmers!  A lot has happened since the last time I got to photograph this sweet family!  Last time we were celebrating Tori and Robbie’s wedding, and now, they have a sweet Parker to add!  Thank you guys for sharing your afternoon with me.  Enjoy your sneak peak.

Spring is here!  It is time for some spring cleaning in my house and on this website.  It has needed an update for ages, and this spring break has given me a chance to sit down with it.  I feel like a "rebirth" of First Moments Photography is looming, and I am very excited about some polishing and growth.  Thank you to all who have participated in this amazing journey with me.  I see a bright future for First Moments!  In honor of our spring cleaning, I will add a spring mini portrait from the Bradford pears.  Stay tuned!

One step in front of the other...Progress.