Sugar Pie Photography – Beaufort's Family Photographer

Setting The Tone…

Despite any adults best efforts, kids are always the ones to set the tone when you arrive at a session.  After an hour of panting up and down the beach, it’s fair to say that I needed to sit down.  The kids could have gone on for a while longer but, being children and never forgetting a bribe, they were quite content with going back to town for ice creams!  I had a wonderful time today capturing memories…

  1. Sara says: Love these! Super cute!! on 07.10.11 @ 3:55 pm

Bloomaholics Anonymous!

Hi Everyone…just wanted to refresh your memories that I sell Organic Bloom frames for any of you interested in getting some frames for your home.  Their store is here…you can browse their products or you can see their single frames below.

I am placing an order at the beginning of next week if anyone is interested in ordering some.  There is about a 4 week turnaround and you can expect to receive your order at the beginning of August.  They offer every shape, size and color combo you can imagine.  Get creative…contact me for a quote!!

 

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They Say That

beauty is in the eye of the beholder…it is!  But I know you’ll all agree with my assessment that  this mama-to-be has a classical beauty that is hard to resist.  She makes it all seem so effortless and simply put, she doesn’t know how amazing she looks!  With only a few short weeks to go her home is abuzz with beautiful baby goodies and plans for the nursery…I can’t wait to meet her baby girl!!

Thanks for giving me this opportunity…hope you enjoy!

  1. Sara says: Simply beautiful! on 06.28.11 @ 12:34 pm

  2. Kirsty-Abu Dhabi says: So dreamy, such perfect light - and such a good looking momma to be! on 06.28.11 @ 12:39 pm

  3. Susanne says: Oooooh! LOVE this one! Gorgeous light you captured and what a beautiful mamma to be! on 07.4.11 @ 1:20 am

I Held Off

on posting this but as she gets nearer and nearer to having her baby girl I find that I just cannot not post this. All I keep thinking is how proud her daughter-to-be will one be to show her friends and family how stunning her mom looked right before she had her.

As my husband pointed out, she has style. He told me it was great that she even had a sarong (yes, he knows what one of those is) to match her hair. I couldn’t agree more…as one of my friends says…beautimus!

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Heck, if you’ve got it, flaunt it!

  1. Danea says: Gorgeous!! on 06.28.11 @ 11:54 am

Happy Family

I know it’s been a good long while since I have tended to my blog. I have been doing two very private jobs which required too many permissions to showcase. But, they were a lot of fun and I got to meet some fantastic people. As much fun as they were, I am glad to be getting back to families and babies and some good ‘ole sessions.

I eased back into it a couple of weeks ago with a maternity session which I have yet to blog…watch this space, it’s coming! This past weekend I got the opportunity to meet one of the girls that was off sick during the school shoot that I did. I wouldn’t wish sickness on anyone, particularly with the amount that we’ve been through this year but I was so glad she missed it as I got the chance to chase her around for the morning. She directed all of us adults as we were talking and deciding what to do next, she came armed with props and changes of clothes. All she needed was a camera and she’d have been set!

Thanks so much for letting me get to know you…

  1. Susanne says: These are sooooooo beautiful!! on 06.18.11 @ 5:01 pm

  2. Jennifer Foster says: these are just darling my friend! love the color and SMILES :-) the one with her and the guitar and the sunflare is AMAZING! great job K! on 06.28.11 @ 11:47 am

Easter Giveaway!!

And The Winner is:

 

 

Rachele!!

I also decided to do a runner up prize of a 5×7 which was won by Andrea!

Thanks to those of you who entered via FB although the email entries were also appreciated!

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As a way of sharing the love at Easter, I am giving away an 8×10 Organic Bloom frame like the one below but in any color and style you choose.  I will announce the winner on Tuesday 26th April.

To Enter:

Head over to my Facebook site here and become a fan, leave me a wall post saying why you’d love to win this, and last but not least head over to The Organic Bloom and ‘like’ them too.

You must post this as your status:

@Sugar Pie Photography is having a giveaway.  It’s an 8×10 Organic Bloom Frame (click here to find out how to enter http://www.sugarpieblog.com/2011/04/easter-giveaway)

(It’s important that you type the @ otherwise I will not see it.  Just type the @ symbol and then start typing Sugar Pie Photography.
Please make sure to click on the little padlock to the right and select “everyone” so that I see it on my wall.

The winner will have the choice of color and style.  But to tempt you, here are your choices!  You may also remember this post too which featured The Organic Bloom’s gorgeous frames!

  1. Easter Giveaway! « SugarPie and Sea Island Presbyterian Day School Portraits says: [...] @Sugar Pie Photography is having a giveaway.  It’s an 8×10 Organic Bloom Frame  (click here to find out how to enter http://www.sugarpieblog.com/2011/04/easter-giveaway) [...] on 04.22.11 @ 7:17 pm

  2. Danea says: Awesome contest! on 04.23.11 @ 12:23 pm

Spring Is Here!

Spring is here and with it brings pretty flowers, great weather and school pictures.  I am loving the school pictures and hope to be able to share my favorites very soon…there were some real characters!!  But, I am not leaving you all totally in the lurch…check out little Miss A (who missed her school pictures because of a full body rash) enjoying the flowers!!  Now don’t you feel like getting some spring pics done with the family?  I know I do…

 

  1. Kirsty-Abu Dhabi says: These are just oh so adorable - makes me long for fields full of flowers instead of sand, sand and more sand!! on 04.17.11 @ 12:22 pm

  2. Susanne says: These are simply magical, Kate! LOVE them! on 04.18.11 @ 5:48 pm

  3. sara says: These are my favorite yet... on 04.26.11 @ 3:12 pm

A Room Fit For A Princess!

Back at the beginning of February, Amelia moved to a big girl bed and that as a birthday present we decided to redo her room. Well, it’s taken six weeks but we’re finished. I love to get into project mode and spent just so much time on every detail. Nothing that’s in there is accidental and there’s lots of things for her to cherish too. Take a look…oh, the pics are from our personal blog…apologies for any confusion!!

My inspiration came from a post of a favorite blog that I read by Nathalie Bearden. Her new blog is here though.

Space was an issue and we had to be very choosy about what we put in there but I think it all worked out. I wish it were my room! Her walls are Benjamin Moore’s Innocence and the bedding is Pottery Barn Kids. Etsy played a huge part in decorating together with some vintage items and family relics too.

On the book shelf are lots of things she’s too little to have or appreciate. We have real Russian nesting dolls that my dad brought back for me on one of his numerous trips. A few snow globes that I have collected over the years, some of my old toys and books and even a porcelain clown I was awarded for dance. The chandelier was entirely copied (with permission) from Nathalie although the chandelier light kit for the fan was all me. That took some looking for and some creative converting on Adam’s part.

The beautiful frames (including the one the mirror is in) are from The Organic Bloom which I am now offering through Sugar Pie Photography. They are all white 3×3′s and from left to right are Mary-Ann, Ricky, Ellie and June.

The hooks came from the UK…

The bookcase was built by Adam and his dad and they did an amazing job! Yes, Pottery Barn does a very similar version. Lots of toys and books in here. There are also three more frames…in Bahama Blue (3×3 Fonzie), Lemonade (Gilligan 2×3) and Lavender (Lucy 2×3).

The Tom Kitten doll is still out of her reach and is a special edition, the monkey is a present from her uncle, the rainbow – painted with non-toxic paints – is from the wonderful Elizabeth on Etsy (this happens to be a favorite of Amelia’s), the rabbit a gift from when she was born. The My Little Pony in the lavender compartment is an original Princess Sparkle, the blocks are mine that my dad bought back for me from Japan in the 80′s and the felt house is from the UK.

Aren’t these frames amazing? I decided not to be too colorful and went with Tangy Taffy for the Cary Grant mirror and the 8×12 Meg’s. We chose Pink Hydrangea for the 8×8 Eva’s and 8×10 Jessie’s. The beautiful art in the 8×10′s are by another Etsy seller who has such amazing work I had a hard time just choosing two pictures.

Amelia loves her new room and enjoys playing with everything in there, even the pink storage boxes!

Do you love the dress, we LOVE it. Another Jayme creation!! Thanks Jayme…

As you can see, she has to work on her bed dismount (the pic I caught of her reflection in the mirror) and also realize that she has the entire bed to herself so no need to huddle up to the headboard. She’s enjoying making camps with her bedding and, annoyingly has picked up a horrible habit along the way…the nail biting. Any tips for this?? The kid loves the taste of anything bitter so it’s been something of a challenge!

  1. Kirsty-Abu Dhabi says: Oh my goodness - I LOVE it!!!!! You've done an amazing job there - I wish I could do something similar for my girls - awesome on 03.21.11 @ 10:34 am

    • Kate says: Thanks Kirsty, I love it too. I think our room will be next :) on 03.21.11 @ 10:46 am

  2. Danea says: This is so pretty! Such fun images of her playing. Good job momma on the room, pictures and making such a cutie baby girl!! :) on 03.21.11 @ 12:15 pm

    • Kate says: Thanks Danea...it was such fun to do!! on 03.21.11 @ 12:20 pm

  3. Nathalie says: The room turned out beautiful! Great job! on 03.28.11 @ 10:40 am

  4. Nathalie says: It turned out beautiful! Great job! on 03.28.11 @ 10:42 am

  5. Easter Giveaway!! | Sugar Pie Photography - Beaufort's Family Photographer says: [...] choice of color and style.  But to tempt you, here are your choices!  You may also remember this post too which featured The Organic Bloom’s gorgeous [...] on 04.26.11 @ 10:32 am

Gotcha!

This little guy loved the camera just about as much as my daughter!  But, we got him anyway…grinning!

and also drooling…call me crazy but I love that I got at least one drooling shot.  All babies do it at some point, it’s another memory to remember!

Can’t wait to see what the rest of the session brings…

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To Mark The Arrival of Spring

we headed to the beach and nothing could have been better…such a pretty evening.  It’s been a while since I have been able to photograph these guys but it was totally worth the wait!  They all looked great and braved the camera…no one really likes to have a lens poked in their face!!  It was a lot of fun…Sara, these are for you!

  1. Jennifer Foster says: wow!! how completely gorgeous!! beach session are hard- but you nailed all of them!! I super duper LOVE them all, lucky family! on 02.22.11 @ 3:49 pm

  2. Susanne says: Love these! And that silhouette shot is perfect! on 03.1.11 @ 12:42 am

  3. Kristi James says: These are GORGEOUS!!!! So fun! on 03.11.11 @ 7:08 pm

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