10 on 10 circle Pop turns 57...Nashville TN lifestyle photographer

So this months 10 on 10 fell on my dear old Dads (aka POP) 57th birthday.  Of course we celebrated with steak dinner, complete with my fav, Chocolate martinis, twice baked potatoes, learning to yo-yo (POP is the bomb yo-yoer...Nana is quite the champ holahooper), playing the crazy Ethel chase and a lot of love all around...if I've learned anything participating in this project is to love the imperfect, capture the real and just let the rest fall into place...

Follow the photography REAL life awesomesauce with the uber fabulous Erica May Photography HERE!!! She WILL NOT disappoint! Plus, doesn't everyone LOVE a confession...

10 on 10 photography circle project, Nashville TN lifestyle photography

its the time of the month again for the fabulous project i am SO blessed to be a part of, the 10 on 10 photography circle!  follow the circle round and round and get ready to enter the lives of the fabulous photogs who spend so much time capturing others, capturing their own!

you can find last months circle HERE!

so a lil narrative, if you please...

we LOVE art.  obviously.  but really, london is obsessed.  like having an art party for her 5th birthday party at the end of the month obsessed.  painting is her fav, but anything glitter is a close 2nd, then markers of course. however, she doesn't love me shooting her (i think bc i literally abused her when i was learning to shoot!) so we shoot the details of her, her messy hands bc thats how art happens, her on the side of my house hand collage (can you see me?) and her paper plate "mural."

trace loves the camera.  he wants to show me everything, he wants to look at me with his oh so smouldering eyes and he wants to paint and pass out eating "fuit snakes." yes, that says snakes.  hes 2 although he looks 5 and ya know, i'll miss mispronunciation one day!

of course the infamous baby tattles always wants in on the action, she loves to paint and the evidence is on my carpet...inside.  ummm, crayola, washable, what? she of course loves to pose and let the world embrace her beauty!

yes, i know i could fit another toe in between my big toe and the one irregularly spaced next to it, but the angle and crazy amount of flower weeds intrigued me...so here is another month, in our chaotic life, just living the dream...

please keep clicking through our circle and visit the uber fab Kim by the Sea with the link:

http://www.kimbythesea.blogspot.com/2013/03/10-on-10-march.html

 

 

Spring Minis 2013, Nashville TN lifestyle photography

Well, well, well....its that time of year again!  I don't know about y'all, but this chick is READY for warm weather!  SOOOOO, without further ado...

Stephanie Marie Photographie is NOW BOOKING THE SPRING MINIS 2013!!!

EMAIL stephaniemariephotographie@gmail.com or 615.810.9048 to book.

10 on 10 project, our life...Nashville TN lifestyle photography

To be quite honest, when I was invited to join this circle of amazing women I was slightly intimidated...is my work good enough to keep up? what will I shoot? what if its a nasty day? what if my kiddos keep up their normal routine and no matter how many tricks i bust out, they act like little monsters?

well true to form here in middle TN, it rained...and not just a little bit.  it poured ALL day long.  had it been a session with a client, I would have most definitely rescheduled.  then, i remembered an article i read in the child issue of Lemonade & Lenses.  It was written my a mother about shooting her children in their everyday routine.  not picking up and trying to stage anything...just letting them be themselves.  To learn to love grain and imperfection...

last week was one for the books.  we found out tuesday my father in law was diagnosed with lung and liver cancer.  small cell cancer.  the smartest of all cancers that literally "runs" from organ to organ trynig to escape chemo.  wednesday he was not having a good day at all.  we sat at the hospital staring at each other and him willing ourselves to find something to talk about.  thursday the aggressive chemo plan was set out.  friday he received his first treatment.  friday my sister in law and i headed out to tour Mississippi State University as our last tour before she declares who will get the honor of educating our smarty pants for the next 4 years...we almost didnt go.  but, i could tell she more than any of us NEEDED to get out of town...

so sunday rolled around and we were all exhausted.  mentally, physically and spiritually.  i woke up and dreaded the day.  it was nasty, i didn't feel like shooting.  but i figured, what the heck? embrace was the message right? so, i left my inhibitions behind and didn't ask the kids for anything.  it was going to be a stay at home day anyway, so i just put my camera on my desk and told myself i would grab it when i felt like it...and so i did. during breakfast and to witness the "gravy" train before naptime...grainy and dark, kinda like all of our moods, those little angels lifted my spirits with their inability to let anything other than joy lead them in their everyday journey...

Follow all the amazing in our circle HERE to witness the beauty that is Kristina Rust Photography!!!

HOPE is all you need...Nashville TN lifestyle photography

Hope Clinic for Women is probably one of the most amazing organizations I have had the pleasure of working with.  Their program sets families up for success and with a positive Christan base, helps them grow for their future.  Check out all they offer here. Sign up to donate or volunteer!  You won't regret it!

When I left just this past Friday, I was so full of joy.  To see the HOPE in all of the women waiting for their newbies to arrive, the new mothers and siblings just bursting with love, makes my heart sing in a way I cannot describe.  I feel so blessed to be a part of all this wonderful and I truly HOPE to do so for many. many more years to come!

Charleston WV 2013, charleston wv lifestyle photographer

ooooooohhhhhhhhhh Charleston!  Stephanie Marie Photographie is BACK! 

We will be in town April 26-29, 2013!

I CANNOT wait to be back in my old stomping grounds and feeling that WVU blue & gold love!!!

Check out the fabulous from last year! 

Contact 615.810.9048 or stephaniemariephotographie@gmail.com to BOOK!  {LIMITED sessions will be offered this year.}

you are my sunshine...Leipers Fork TN lifestyle photographer stephanie marie photographie

you are my sunshine
my only sunshine
you make me happy
when skies are grey

you'll never know dear
how much i love you
so please don't take
my sunshine
away...

For more fabulous check out where images from this session were featured on evoking you and Moms Who Click!

Moms Who Click Behind the Lens Interview, Nashville TN lifestyle photographer

WOW WOW WOW!  Stephanie Marie Photographie is featured today on Moms Who Click!  It is truly a dream come true for me!  This Behind the Lens interview means so much in my aspiration to share the joy we capture over here!  Click the link below to witness all of the wonderful going on at Moms Who Click!

http://www.momswhoclick.com/2013/01/behind-lens-stephanie-marie.html

Comment on the blog and be entered to win a Playful Hearts Mini!  Share on your social media networking pages and be entered to win as many times as you share the love!!!

As always, be happy friends and never ever ever stop reaching for your dreams!

beauty has a face...nashville tn lifestyle photographer

beauty.

grace.

intelligence.

confidence.

be amazed...

ONLY 2 PLAYFUL HEARTS MINIS LEFT!!! CLICK HERE to book one of the last 2 and get a super special upgrade!!!

Playful Hearts Valentines Minis 2013, Nashville TN lifestyle photography

Playful Hearts Valentines Minis 2013

3rd Annual Event!!!

 

I can't believe it is almost 2013!  If you have been waiting for the PERFECT gift for family or a special gift for mom & dad, THIS mini is for you!  Talk about the prize winning Christmas gift!!!

 

Have a playful & sexy boudoir vision in mind for your lava lover this year??? Imagine their eyes all aglow as they open the pages of your accordion book!

 

EMAIL: stephaniemariephotographie@gmail.com for all the details! 

BOOKING IS ON 1ST COME 1ST SERVE BASIS AND HAVE LIMITED AVAILABILITY



oh my my! i've got the wall art fever!!!, nashville tn lifestyle family photographer

Well, where to begin???? As the oldest pretty of this gorgeous mama informed me last week, this was our 4th session together.  Miss Gorgeous Mama & I have been working on this materpiece for the past 2 years.  It is a collection of canvas gallery wraps, standouts, float wraps, gallery wrap image blocks and framed images.  Measuring, adding, taking away, moving, renovating and finally completed our work...or so we thought because now we have this years images and we are already brainstorming on the addtional years placement and new creations!

This is the perfect example of living your art, being your session, feeling your family photoshoot.  You didn't get your familys pictures done to let them sit on a disk or in a box or 2 or 3 framed around the house!  Enjoy them! Every day! Stop in your tracks to admire the specs of green caught in your daughters eyes, chuckle at the sight of your sons crooked smile, let your heart flutter at the remarkable way your Mr. Man looks at you when you don't know it....this is your life!  This is what we are capturing...now enjoy it! 

BIG PROPS to Miss Gorgeous Mama!  We put in the hours but this art is amazing and I am so honored to be a part of your family and life together!
ps-promise to keep this updated when we add on!

FYI-this OUTSTANDING renovation of the most adorable 12th Avenue South bungalow is on the market...for all the deets contact:
Kelly Ramos with Keller Williams Realty Nashville
615.477.1527
kellyramos@kw.com

Much love to all!

And the winner is....

Tada Tada tada!!!  The winner has been chosen!  Are you ready?  Can you deal with the anticipation? 

Introducing the 2013 face of Stephanie Marie Photographie

 

The incredibly handsome...HUX!

 

 

 

GO HUX!  We love you! So excited!

 

And a BIG shout out to the runner up, JACKSON!

 

 

evoking you black & white top 10...franklin tn lifestyle photographer

I am SOOOOOO honored to be sharing this blogpost!  A couple of weeks ago an image very near and dear to my heart was chosen as top 10 for the Evoking You weekly contest!  This image was taken at a clients, who is more a friend now, farm in Liepers Fork as we chased the sun down down down the hollow! 
TO see the full blog of the bw top 10 click here!

sweet drew...charleston wv lifestyle childrens photographer

sweet drew wasn't really feeling us this day, but with a lil help from smarties, his fav sports balls and a little coaxing to just let him be him, he gave us all we were hoping for!

kitties, books, basketballs & siblings...thompsons station tn childrens photographer

be who you are.

believe in yourself.

care for others.

read a book.

play games.

embrace family.

The leaves are changing!  If you are waiting to schedule your family's fall session, don't delay! Stephanie Marie Photographie is almost booked for the remainder of 2012!
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baby & child contest 2013... nashville tn child photographer

2013 BABY & CHILD CONTEST VOTING STARTS NOW!!!

 

Its here! Its here! 

The TOP 12 contestants have been chosen and NOW it is time for you to vote for your favorite! 

Voting runs Tuesday, October 2, 2012-Friday, October 5, 2012 @ midnight!

 

Simply leave a comment on the blog with your #1 fav!

 

Winner will be the 2013 face of Stephanie Marie Photographie, wins a year of waived session fees, 16x20 matted fine-art print, & annoucement set!

 

Runner-up will receive a waived session fee & 11x14 matted fine-art print!

 

Votes will be tallied at 12a Friday night and the top 3 will go to a panel of photographers to choose the winner! 

 

Don't forget to comment on this post with your favorite choice!

 

 

 

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jared + erin...nashville tn wedding photographer

deep in the heart of the country
south of nashville
there lives a man so fond of his girl
he finally decided to make her his forever.

we waited & waited & waited for this day to come
always wondering if today was the day
until...
he took us all by surprise, on his own time
and now sweet erin is his forever more!

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family is love...nashville tn lifestyle family photographer

there is no money to purchase love
there is no game to win to achieve love

there is family, where love knows no bounds and joy is rich.

for there is no measure for the fullness of the heart...

love. family & joy.

If you don't know about all the fabulous going on at Stephanie Marie Photographie be sure to SUBSCRIBE HERE! (i promise, you'll be the 1st to know!)

sweet emily & delaney...charleston, wv lifestyle photography

i've known these girls since they were new to the world...their mother is my moms best friend.

there is something about being on my side of the lens watching the wonderful people in front of me.  its almost like magic.  amazing, really the smiles touch me, the laughter fills my heart with joy.

everyday, just a little magic...

Be sure to subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on on the wonderful magic at Stephanei Marie Photographie!

to get lost...frannklin tn lifestyle photographer

this is me...as a child, constantly lost in the dream world of my imagination reading for hours and hours and hours.

i read everything you could put in my hands, Shakespeare in the 4th grade! can you believe it? i asked my mom to buy it for me!

see this is why i truly love this blessing i strive to grow in everyday.  simple things can capture you and remind you, of the smells, the feelings, the true emotion you felt at the very moment. 

this image did it today for me.  the simple pleasure of being a child. carefree, life happens at your pace...

today is September 11. 11 years ago i stood in my senior year college apartment getting ready for my 2nd class of the day...(admittedly, i skipped my early am that day) however, i would not have experienced any of the history in the making.  i sat on my couch, legs crossed, breath stopped, a round brush still hot from the dryer in my lap, staring, waiting, only to see the 2nd plane smash into the 2nd tower on live TV.  our world changed in an instant.  the naivety of the simple life was smashed as deeply as the towers themselves.  WVU was a state of pandemonium unlike any other.  WVU is home to nearly 1/2 the schools population of NY, NJ and DC northern VA students.  PA makes up another significant portion.  i couldn't forget September 11 even if i wanted to...i pray for the families of the lost victims, hopefully we all do...

may we notice the little things we do ourselves each day.  they are the reminders to our loved ones and friends of who we are.  Of course, you may not remember until you see it yourself...

daddys hands grows...franklin tn lifestyle family photographer

in daddys hands you fit just right
and you grew and grew

now he needs two arms to hold you!

how sweet the love is!

Don't forget the Deck the Walls Minis are almost full!  Click here for the details!

Snow White + Brenna Gentry Portraiture + Online Mentoring + Florabella Collection Colorplay Photoshop Actions...Nashville TN lifestyle photographer

If you don't know the uber fabulous Brenna Gentry of Brenna Gentry Portraiture + Online Mentoring, you are missing out!  Not only is she the bomb.com editing machine, she is one of the chosen few testers of THE ONE & ONLY Florabella Collection! Don't be scared to click their links and enjoy all of the delicious eye candy this gloomy Tuesday morning!

Florabella Collection recently launched the new Colorplay Photoshop Actions and of course Brenna got to test and review the new amazingness! (yes, I know, its not a word, but I'm pretty stoked about it, so lets forgo proper grammar for a minute!) Not only did she write a spectacular review, your very own Stephanie Marie Photographie Modern Snow White image was used to show how amazing the actions are in use and of course the incredible talent of Miss Gentry! Click to check out the full review here! Below is just a hint of what your world can conquer if you Florabella!

And of course if you want ALL the latest & greatest to improve your work, sign up for an online or one on one mentoring class with the insanely talented Brenna Gentry!

BEHOLD.... the magic of Brenna Gentry Portraiture + Online Mentoring & Florabella Collection!!!

Stephanie Marie Photographie + Florabella Collection Classic Workflow

Stephanie Marie Photographie + Brenna Gentry + Florabella Collection Colorplay Photoshop Actions
(2nd image features light overlay)

CHIC CRITIQUE PHOTOGRAPHY IDOL

OMWORD!!! Chic Critique is hosting Photography Idol and as terrified as I was to submit 1 image, I toiled over which image to choose....scanning through thousands...I came across one of my very favs of my sweet girl....
To check out all the Chic Critque talent click the love here!

 



down on the farm...nashville, tn family photographer

yeeeeeehaaaaawwwwww!  

down on the farm in columbia, this southern girls heart skips a beat every year when sweet miss lil L turns another year older...

ahhhh, i love the country...

Snow White styled senior session...nashville, tn senior photographer

so the story goes...snow white ditched that witch took her "magic" apple and headed to houston. 

she grew up pretty & tall & is headed to college in the fall, with all the other modern day princesses!

roughly a week & a half ago, I was caught daydreaming with the one & only Shalonda Chaddock of Chubby Cheek Photography.  besides having the most amazing day talking "the biz," I was able to specifically choose a session I wanted to shoot while I was with her.  Of course, I put her expertise to the test and chose a conceptual, styled senior session...and of course she and the lovely Jessica Avery of The Cotton Exchange {Vintage Rentals} took my challenge in stride and showed me how 2 texan girls roll!  we had an amazing session, amazing day and thanks to Shalonda, lots of wonderful new going on here at Stephanie Marie Photographie!!!

Grab your Sunday morning java and enjoy Snow White!

Deck the Walls Holiday Mini Release!!! Nashville, TN photographer

Yeah!!!! The day has come!!!

Deck the Walls Holiday Minis are NOW BOOKING!

EMAIL ME FOR DETAILS: stephaniemariephotographie@gmail.com

Minis will be booked on first come basis & are limited so don't delay!

 

Smith Preschool Vintage Days of Summer

Sooooo, recently I had the great pleasure of shooting my daughters beloved preschool' day camp! Smith Preschool just celebrated its 60th year and is looking forward to a bright future ahead! My Lil crazy man will be terrorizing the halls of Smith a year from now!
Anyway...we had so much fun with the "big" balloons, jumping, spinning, the "whoa, you are close!" close-ups, & of course, everybodys favorite, candy bucket! I'll admit, I'm not scared to bribe a child! All the parents received their proofs today, so now we can all watch and enjoy the morning I spent at Smith! Make sure your volume is up! A big thanks to everyone who helped pull this off, it went off without a hitch and I couldn't have done it without you!

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APRIL SPRING MINIS!

APRIL SPRING MINIS 2012

They're baaaaaaccccccckkkkkkk!!!! The highly anticipated moment has arrived!  The spring minis were such a hit last year, we are doing it again! 

Easter and Mothers Day will be here before you know it, so make sure you have your Mommy's back and give her the gift she'll cherish for a lifetime!

THE SCOOP:

$275 Digital Mini

Features a 30 minute on-location mini session

4 high resolution digital images with copyright release

{$750 value}

$200 Print Mini

Features a 30 minute on-location mini session

11x14, 8x10, 2 5x7s

{$330 value}

YOUR JOB:

Chose your preference above and call 615.810.9048 or stephaniemariephotographie@gmail.com to book your Spring Mini!  Hurry, only a limited number of sessions & dates will be offered, don't miss out!!!
***sales tax not included***

FOR BOOKING:
615.810.9048
stephaniemariephotographie@gmail.com

because 1 day...

because 1 day...

i hope she remembers the 1st peach trees to bloom each spring and that grass stains = a fabulous day! 

what do you hope your children remember?
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Stephanie Marie Photographie presents Daddys Hands...
I Heart Faces Photo Challenge "Beautiful BW"

This photo was submitted to the I Heart Faces photo challenge.
www.stephaniemariephotographie.com
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This image was taken of the sweetest baby girl in the most tender hands of her daddy...the contrast is breathtaking...

Baby & Child Contest 2012 is ON!!!

It's that time of year again!!! Stephanie Marie Photographie is scouring the town for the IE faces!  Hurry, the contest ends March 31, 2012!!!

The details: 

3 winners- 1 baby, 1 toddler, 1 child (ages newborn-15)

Each will be be the coveted 2013 face of Stephanie Marie Photographie

Prizes for each winner: a year of waived session fees, 16x20 fine-art matted print, a set of boutique annoucement cards & free accordian brag books from each session throughout the year! 

How to enter:

Simply book your session during the months of February & March and BAM! Your lil cutie is in!  Each entry features a $100 print credit with promo code BABY2012 @ booking!!!

In April, the contestants will be featured on the IE blog and voted on by you!  The semi-finalists will then be chosen by a forum of professional photogs selfishly donating their time to my cause of finding Nashville's greatest! 

HURRY!  Sessions book quickly and when they are gone so are your chances to win! 

FOR BOOKING:  615.810.9048 or stephaniemariephotographie@gmail.com

because 1 day...

because 1 day...

here are the..

laid by the...

on the farm the...

built!

we chased...

 &

all day & feel asleep on the way home!!!

You are missing out BIG TIME if you are not an IE blog follower!!! Get in the game HERE!!!

because 1 day...londons birds nest

This post is very special to me!  My little artist found this sweet birds nest at our absolute favorite store in downtown Franklin, PD's.  If you haven't checked them out and you are local, do yourself a favor!  They have the most unique finds and the prices will literally make you gasp at the outstanding deals!!!
I digress...as soon as she picked this birds nest out, I said "what an awesome prop for Easter sessions!"  Immediately, she asked to do a photoshoot, which she set up ALL by herself! I was blown away by her creativity and my heart beat a tiny bit faster wondering if she would follow in my footsteps.  The lil pink bankie is her beloved Pickle blanket...we affectionately call it her lifeline! At home, she picked out all the edits herself and was so proud! Of course, I had to shoot a little of my love as well!

because 1 day...may she always find joy in the simple things...

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