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How to totally ruin a photoshoot

Over the years, I have had the misfortune to make a few mistakes myself and kill the mood. In the early years of my business, when I was a little bit less confident in running a session, I had a few rough sessions with some moms who were worried about the outcome and didn’t see […]

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How to have a stress free maternity photo session

Somehow, being pregnant and hormonal doesn’t lend itself very well to having one more thing to plan and not freak out about it. Here is the Fairyography guide to having a stress-free pregnancy photography experience. Get your hair done I highly highly recommend having your hair professionally done. Not only is it one less thing […]

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Why I provide dresses and wings for all of my photo sessions

One of the founding ideas that I had when I was in the very beginning of Fairyography was that I needed to provide the dresses and wings for all of my photo sessions. But why? Wouldn’t it be easier for me if I just let you get those? Not really, no. Here’s why! It’s easier […]

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Frozen Ice Fairy Sessions in Athens GA 2021

In Georgia, we of course don’t get much snow, but winter is my very favorite season. I love the blues and silvers, the chill in the air, the crunch of the leaves, the quiet of the world around you. So in my search for winter, every year I look forward to my ice fairy sessions. […]

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Meet Madelyn – 2021 Memorial Princess

Madelyn’s nominator writes “Madelyn is a precious 4 year old little girl with a heartbreaking, but beautiful story. When she was only 3 months old, Madelyn endured trauma at the hands of someone who was supposed to take care of her. She was shaken violently, resulting in brain damage, visual loss, cerebral palsy, and a host […]

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Meet Nora – 2021 Memorial Princess

Nora’s nominator writes “Nora Couch is an amazing 8-year girl. She was born with a condition called Congenital Hypothyroidism. Nora was nonverbal until almost 3 and was diagnosed with Autism. She has progressed amazingly due to the diligence and hard work of her parents and early intervention. We and all who meet her call Nora a […]

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Why I broke up with glitter

This image is a few years old but is still one of my favorite images I’ve ever taken. I love glitter. I really do. Some people hate it, but I feel like those people are also people I don’t need to have in my life. Sparkle is amazing. Now, that said, glitter is BAD. It’s […]

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Meet Violet – 2021 Memorial Princess

Violet’s nominator writes “My neighbor is Violet and she’s 5 and she’s struggled for the past few years with terrible seizures. In and out of the hospital, isolated from her peers. This fall her doc has told her she cannot start Kindergarten due to Covid and she’s devastated. She’s a huge Disney fan and loves playing […]

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Why you want detail shots

Your newborn’s tiny little lips. Your baby girl’s little fingernails she’s chewed off. Her dainty little hands as she picks flowers or runs her hands through her hair. Tiny curls down her neck. Her perfect sweep of eyelashes over her freckled cheeks. I love all of these little parts of what makes each girl unique. […]

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Why I don’t do black and white photos

If you take a look at my website, you’ll notice that every single image on the website is in color. Why is that? Color is part of my style I have a lot of clients come in and say “normally I love black and white, but your color! “I’ve been in business for 18 years […]

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We are a luxury portrait studio based in Athens, GA specializing in creating unique and vibrant images that capture the best of maternity, newborn, family, senior and Fairyography clients.

Our studio is located at:
235 Great Oak Dr
Athens, GA 30605
235 Great Oak Dr, Athens, GA 30605
 706-338-4414
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