Jaylene's Newborn Session {Austin Newborn Photographer}

Sweet little Jaylene came to see me at the studio for her Newborn Studio Session with Miles of Smiles Photography.  And oh did we have fun!

I first met this family when I did Big Sister's 1 year Cake Smash session last year.  Check out this little cutie!

And then came her baby sister, Jaylene.

Enjoy a peek into our first session of "Baby's 1st Year Plan" with this gorgeous and sweet family.

Here is a video from our session together.

Mika's 1st Birthday Cake Smash Session {Austin Baby Photographer}

Little Mika came to her Miles of Smiles Photography Cake Smash session ready to go!  She was such an active, sweet, adorable baby, and I love that we captured such adorable images for her family to enjoy.  One is such a fun and huge milestone!  Enjoy a sneak peek into Mika's Cake Smash session.

SENIOR Discounts and Senior REPS!

We have some exciting things going on with our "Seniors by Sarah" program.

1. Big savings when you book a Senior portrait session by June 1st!
2. We are looking for a few good Senior Rep(resentatives) who are in the graduating Class of 2016.  If you know of any outgoing, hard working, and awesome seniors-to-be, please have them contact us for details.  It's an exciting program to be part of!

To learn more about our Senior program, click here.

Giving Back: Easter Bunny Photos - 2015

One of my goals for my Miles of Smiles Photography business is no matter how busy I get, to always do little things to give back to the Austin community and the families and neighborhood that I live in.

I think this was my third year of doing Easter Bunny photos in my neighborhood for their annual Easter Egg Hung event.  And every year, it gets more and more fun.  (As do the Santa pictures I do with the kiddos in December.  That is always a hoot!)

Here are some cute shots from our morning.  Just like the Santa event, there are usually three reactions from the children in meeting the Easter Bunny, which always keeps things interesting.

1) Total excitement
2) A little apprehensive
3) "Mommy - do NOT set me on his lap!" Fear.

Thanks to the HOA for putting on such fun family events for all of us each year.  Blessed to live here!

Giving Back: Portraits with Santa - 2014

OH how I love photographing this event in my neighborhood each year!  I adore my community, and love getting to witness the kiddos and their reactions to Santa Claus himself.

One of my goals for my Miles of Smiles Photography business is no matter how busy I get, to always do little things to give back to the Austin community and the families and neighborhood that I live in. 

Here are the 3 reactions that I see most when photographing this event.

Number one reaction: The child is SO excited to meet Santa and runs right up to him, hugs him, looks him over, tells him exactly what they are hoping for this Christmas, and acts like Santa is their best bud.

Number two reaction: The child is excited but SO shy and isn't quite sure what to think about Santa, sitting on his lap, or having a picture taken with him.  This reaction is usually calmed by Santa giving the child a candy cane, and usually, a small smile appears in time for me to snap a portrait of it.

Number three reaction: Sheer and utter fear.  Santa is such a nice man... I love getting to work with him each year at this time.  But Santa doesn't always love when parents shove a screaming baby onto his lap.  So we work together... Santa and me... as a team, to make sure the children who are super scared get a little distance and comfort while they visit Santa Claus.

My kiddos had a fun reaction this year (no tears!).  Miles climbed right up on his lap and gave him a drawing he had made, and Avah (though shyly) sat on his lap and once she got back off and into her "safety zone," she was chatting his ear off.  ;)

Here is a tiny little peek into my day with Santa.  It was wonderful serving the adorable children and families here in my neighborhood, and I am already looking forward to Snapshots with Santa in 2015!

The S Family {Austin Family Photographer}

I am so glad I was able to squeeze in the S Family last fall, because they were one of my favorite families to work with.  Let me tell you... we laughed during this session.  It was so much fun, and I am so honored that they are now part of my Baby's First Year Plan, so I'll get to photograph them three times over the next year once their baby girl arrives in April.  So much fun and cuteness on camera to come!

Enjoy a sneak peek into our mini-session together. 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

I just want to say a huge "THANK YOU" to my amazing clients. 

THANK YOU for an amazing 2014.  

THANK YOU for growing my business so much that I could move into a studio space!  

THANK YOU for letting me capture such special moments in your family's life together. 

THANK YOU for valuing professional art, professional products, and the enjoyment found in displaying images in your home. 

THANK YOU for making my job so incredibly rewarding, and one that helps support my family in the process. 

I am beyond grateful, and can't wait for what 2015 has in store. Wishing you all a beautiful holiday season filled with love! xoxo ~Sarah

If you're wanting to book a session in 2015, please remember it's always best to book 2-3 months in advance, and 4 months in advance for September - November sessions.  Can't wait for a fun 2015!

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Shea is ONE! Cake Smash Session {Austin Baby Photographer}

Beautiful baby.  Adorable in every way.  And a mama who brought some of THE cutest things I've seen to date in a Cake Smash.

That is a recipe for one of my favorite Cake Smash sessions at the studio!  Enjoy a sneak peek into our morning.

This is it: ONE MORE DAY of Fall Mini-Session Specials!

When they're gone, they're gone!  

Superhero Mini-Sessions are COMING! Calling All Superheroes...

I don't know if you're like me, but in my house, I see (and clean up) about 6 different superhero outfits every day.  My sweet little boy is just into ALL things superheroes.  And I loved capturing it for his 5th birthday invitations and party decorations that I made from images we took downtown and in my studio.

Cutest part?  After the session downtown (and 6 outfit / costume changes), he looked up at me with his big blue eyes, and goes, "Mommy - I loved that.  Can we do that again tomorrow?!"  Melted my heart, but I politely said no because that was a LOT of work for this mama.  :)

But - here is YOUR chance to capture your superhero(es) on camera!  Valued at over $600 and offered at just $250, these will fill quickly, so book your spot by emailing me here.  And note: If you have siblings, you get a $50 sibling discount, and twice the goodies, time shooting, and fun!   See bottom of this post for a sample collage.

IN-STUDIO: Saturday, Jan. 10

DOWNTOWN: Sunday, Jan. 11

Here is a sample collage.  (Collage that is included is a digital collage that you may print an 8x10 or 16x20 of.  Valued at $130... Pretty sweet deal!)

Charlie's Cake Smash {Austin Baby Photographer}

Charlie was such a doll at his one year Cake Smash session!  {Click here for our Cake Smash Gallery to see other adorable Littles we've photographed.}  He was so sweet, and I just adore the little dimple in his cheek.  What a fun way to cherish celebrating his first birthday milestone!

His mama said he had no interest at his birthday party wearing the  birthday hat, but there was enough going on in my studio with the cake, me behind the camera, etc. that he wore it during the session not once, but twice!

Everyone needs a little milk break now and then... especially during a cake smash.

Want to soak up the cuteness of your own baby's 1st birthday cake smash?  Contact us to schedule your session.  Our calendar is almost packed for the rest of 2014, and we usually schedule 2-3 months in advance.

Sweet Stella - 4 Days New {Austin Newborn Photographer}

I loved getting to do little Stella's newborn session!  We did more of a lifestyle session in her family's home, and they were such an adorable family to work with.  I love meeting wonderful families, and it's extra neat when they live in my own neighborhood.

She was so tiny, and other than my own babies, she was the newest-newborn I have worked with ~ at just four days old.  {I do most newborn sessions between 5-14 days old.}  Enjoy a sneak peek into our morning together.

Newborn Alexis and The J Family {Austin Newborn Photographer}

When you talk about a sweet family and sweet kiddos, this is the type of family that you talk about.

When sweet Alexis' mom contacted me, she was almost two weeks old, and thanks to having my new photography studio (click here) up and running now, I was able to take her on last minute.   {But just for future mamas: Don't wait... best time to schedule is at the *start* of your third trimester, because my calendar is filling super fast these days.}

And I am SO glad we were able to squeeze it in!  What sweet images we got of this adorable family as they became a family of six.   Can't wait to get them their gorgeous canvas gallery wrap collection to put on the walls of their brand new home once they move in to go along with the other sweet images and prints they have.

Aren't they precious?

Baby sister smiled when big sis held her.  Melt!

Safe in Daddy's hands.

Little Levi {Austin Newborn Photographer}

Levi was a dream to work with and did so great during our newborn studio session!  Enjoy a sneak peek into our morning together.  I know his mama is enjoying her beautiful canvas gallery wrap of her little man in the "Mom" hat.  :)  What I would give to have one of those of my son when he was tiny.