lindeymagee photography

exclusive child photographer, say what!?

...i've had a hannah montana overload today :o) ...forgive me.

i've actually gotten a couple emails regarding my last post...i should clarify an important point.

as an exclusive newborn & children's photographer, i will be focusing my work on those subjects, but it's important to point out that i have always advocated mom sneaking into some shots (even if she resists...i get my way!) & even grabbing a real-life family portrait if dad's available!

 

the connection between a momma & her baby is children's portraiture! so to answer your email concerns...i will continue to capture these sweet, emotional memories as a part of any newborn/baby or children's session :o)

 

(good grief! in thinking/looking through images to add to help illustrate this post...i was overwhelmed with lots of favorite 'connection' shots! i could post all night, but decided on one new & one old fave. how could i not continue to capture these emotional connections!?)

if you are seeking strictly family portraiture, i'm happy to refer you to a photographer more suited for that.

i hope everyone had a fabulous Independence day! God Bless America, land that i LOVE :o) brother mike preached an amazing patriotic message that got me all fired up this morning...freedom isn't free & our nation that was founded on 'In God we Trust' and the very idea of independence has & is turning it's back on those very principals that make us the greatest nation in the world. my country & her leaders are in my prayers each & every day...please remember them in yours.

next up? gallery wrap canvas overload! why we (both my clients & myself) are in love :o)

lindeymagee.com ...have you been there lately?

not every session makes it to the blog, but i have spent some bits of time across the past while updating my site. there is always more to do & i plan on giving it some time across next week. if you'd like to see more of my work, there are age specific galleries there (bottom left corner).

i've also made an exciting decision to tighten my portrait work to what i love best...what makes my creative heart dance.

i am now photographing newborns, babies, and children's portraiture exclusively. i am so excited about being an exclusive children's photographer! it is my passion & i know concentrating soul-y on sweet little people will let that shine in each session i take on!

i do only take a limited number of sessions per month. i made the decision in the very beginning that i would stick to quality & not quantity...this mindset allows me to give each session detailed attention from beginning to end!

i'm blessed to stay booked with fabulous clients & my wonderful little 'grow with me plan' clients alone keep me busy throughout the year (love you all!) especially my sweet little guinea pig!

 

my decision to photograph children exclusively will hopefully allow me to be available to do what it is i love most.

...i want to be available to the mom who desires a soulful, emotional capture of her daughter-before that hint of little girl fades forever.

the mom who wants her sons' sweet brotherly moment paused timelessly to admire on a dramatic canvas in the hall entryway to their rooms-forever.

 

and the mom who is in a sleep-deprived blur those first two weeks of her new little miracle's arrival...the newness comes & goes in the blink of an eye...& i want to pause time for her.

 

i am a custom photographer...i take great joy in meeting and getting to know each new little client. they each take a little place in my heart as i spend hours capturing them & then individually editing each photo according to how it is most visually pleasing.

the journey doesn't end there though. i will soon be posting a little about the custom service my clients receive regarding the ordering process...this is new & exciting; it's been well received & i'm happy to offer this additional service as part of your lindeymagee photography experience!

photography began as a passion for me-never anything less. before every teenager had a digital camera by her side everywhere she went, there was me...the lone film cameraman throughout school, then beyond. i loved it.

i recall that simply to say...i am so very blessed to be given the opportunity to do what i love & help provide for my family doing it. God is so good & i praise Him for blessing me with the ability to see the light, the heart to connect with children, and the joy of being able to return to Him just a fraction of what he has provided!

a true voice

i was honored when my friend brandon asked me to take some shots to update his concert banners etc. so much so that i took him on just after having made the business decision to focus my photography exclusively on newborn & child portraiture.

 

brandon & i go to church together & he has recorded numerous gospel albums. he is constantly traveling the country & putting on concerts with 'big' & 'known' names in the gospel genre. all i know is that every concert i've been to of brandon's, i want the 'big, known' name to take a seat so i can hear more brandon! seriously.

i have & enjoy brandon's cds, but to experience brandon live is to feel the holy spirit in a big & exciting way!

i'm posting all this because that sneaky brandon made an announcement yesterday that he is in dallas today awaiting his chance to sing for simon :o) (read: he's trying out for american idol) brandon states in his announcement:

"I have no expectations out of this audition - all I want to do it prove to "the people" that told me and still tell me that I need to try out that I am not what Idol is looking for - just a little peace of mind for them and for me..."

i'll just say this. brandon is beaming with a true voice. strong, powerful and moving. if he doesn't get a call back it will be simply because he "[isn't] what idol is looking for." either that or he smarted off to simon in some clever brandon way ;o)

pray for him, friends...for a strong voice & safe travels!

can a wee little baby be stunning? [mississippi baby photographer]

...you decide.

 

 

it's the eyes...they're uniquely gorgeous! i want to keep posting, but typepad is crunching up my pictures lately...and they need to be seen at their best!

mindy...i'll be in touch.

xoxo to baby p from me.

mine [mississippi children's photographer]

  

they are somewhat neglected by my camera during this busy season, but that just means they cooperate better when i occasionally go after a together shot. it helps, of course, that they're swimming :o)

my roo may not have her sibling's gorgeous blue eyes, but she does have highly reflective ones...a photographer's dream!

studmuffins [mississippi child photographer]

you know...i have a darn good looking little dude by which i naturally compare other little guys studmuffin factor by.

these two are right on up there on the heart-breaker scale; see for yourselves!

 

  

 

  

here you are, leslie...a memorial day sneak peek :o) ...they are such good-looking boys!

let us remember what today is. many, many have gone before us & continue to do so; risking & often giving their lives so that we, ourselves may live a life of freedom. thank you 'army mens!' (ben's all-encompassing men/women in uniform phrase when little)

my goodness [mississippi baby photographer]

this little miss is caaa-ute!

 

 

 

the roo has let me get in a few hours of editing this morning...i'm loving this session!

so, mimi...how do you feel

...about our photo playdate coming to an end?

 

awww...i'm a little upset too, but we'll meet again once your standing/walking; it'll be here before you know it! ...can't wait!

(it was between what i used & : hey amelia...how do you feel about tattle tales?)

**and a little disclaimer to angela...you know i'm warped...i *love* this image, but i promise to give a more mommyish sneak peak where your child is, in fact happy to be in my presence! and they will not be processed funkily like this; i can get away with it on this one though :o)

3 months...already

 

i have this same photo of bennett (minus the bow & background)...it's amazing how much they look alike!

love this stage! [mississippi baby photographer]

the sitting phase. it is picture perfect...love my little sitters!

  

 

especially when this little sitter happens to be happy & smiley at sunset! and bonus: begins sitting when the weeds are just right :o)

and this just cracks me up!

 

this setting right here is so very me. the setting. the light. the baby styling (go angela!) love this session!

sweet baby (times 2) [mississippi baby photographer]

oh it's hard to choose what to show as a sneak peak! i made my mom pick ;o) but my very most favorite is headed to the opening slideshow on lindeymagee.com just as soon as i'm able to add it!

 

a sleepy miss s & lively miss l

 

marlene, i can't wait to get your gallery up for you to see! they were sweetness in front of the camera :o)

open for business!

i'm excited to announce lindeymagee photography's book is open!

monday, april 20 @ 5:00 outdoor session

tuesday, april 21 @ 5:00 outdoor session

thursday, may 7 @ 5:00 outdoor session

tuesday, may 19 @ 5:00 outdoor session

the above session dates are reserved for baby/children. i have outdoor locations available or can come to you. i am not flexible on the times as i want to make the most of that gorgeous late afternoon light!

(the above time slots do not apply to my 'grow with me' plan clients...i will be working with you along the way in scheduling those appointments :o)

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newborns are scheduled according to the due date.  details regarding newborn shoots with me can be found on my photography site, just click on 'newborn' at the top to read all the details.

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if you'd like to schedule a children's or newborn session, you'll need to contact me through the website's contact section. feel free to request a current pricing sheet and ask any questions. you can include your phone number if you'd like me to give you a call.

(i appreciate potential clients initially contacting me via email, as i am better able to communicate that way...as opposed to receiving many phone calls throughout the day while mommying a crying baby or eating dinner with my family:o)...i make no secret for the fact that i am wife & mom first; this is why i take a limited number of sessions each month. i prefer to give the best of myself to both my family & you by not taking on too much! thank you for understanding!)

and a reminder: a $100 non-refundable retainer for your session is due within five days after booking your session. this guarantees the time and date allotted for you. should payment not be received in this time frame, lindeymagee photography reserves the right to offer the date & time to another client.

 

my camera & i look so forward to making new little-people friends!

this week...

...I will be posting my appointment openings for the coming months here to the blog.

i've been superbusy helping chuck by developing graphics, marketing material, & copy on an exciting new web-business we've been developing since christmas! i'll share about that once it's live :o)

spring is here & i am just itching to get out & create portraits!! i'm more excited about my photography than i can remember being in a long time :o) i look so forward to meeting many of you i've been corresponding with by email. stay tuned!

awesome

...doesn't begin to describe my weekend!

as inspiring as skye's work has been to me over the years via following her blog and other online presence; the actual person was just a dream to meet and learn from!

i'm recharged. i'm inspired. i got a dose of business. a heap of creativity behind the lens. i really see, with wide open eyes & heart, exactly what i desire to capture in the children i create portraits of.

i'm eager to open the books for clients!

a fun little capture of the dudes (mine & skye's) hanging out between shootings.

 

love i's shoes!