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Lifestyle Newborn Session by Destiney Ford Photography

I met this sweet couple last year when they hired me for a beach session in Mexico Beach, FL. Come to find out, they were actually from my hometown! What a small world!

Hunter was barely showing during her family session at the beach, but we took an announcement picture at the end of that session. I was beside myself when she reached back out to ask about documenting her lifestyle newborn session. I couldn’t wait to get them back on the schedule.

We recommend scheduling your lifestyle newborn session for a time when baby is 5 days-2 weeks old. Newborns are usually a little sleepier at that time which allows your session to run smoother. If you would like to schedule a lifestyle newborn session, please contact us ASAP!

Sibling Session by Destiney Ford Photography // Carrollton, GA photographer

Ya’ll already know I love winter sessions. That golden light is amazing. I had the pleasure of working with 4 amazing children and I am stoked to share these images with you!

Destiney Ford Photography is located near Carrollton, GA but we travel all over for sessions. We’re pretty much in a different city every week.

Some of our favorite cities to photograph in :

Carrollton, GA

Fayetteville, GA

Newnan, GA

Dallas, GA

Senoia, GA

Woodbury, GA

Panama City Beach, FL

These outfits were perfect for this location during this time of year. All four kids were amazing with posing/direction too. They were a photographer’s dream!

If you would like to book a session with Destiney Ford Photography, simply fill out a quick contact form on our website or contact us through one of our social media platforms.

5 Reasons to Book a Winter Session // Destiney Ford Photography // Newnan photographer // Carrollton photographer // Atlanta photographer


WINTER SESSIONS?!

When we think about getting pictures made, most of us automatically picture florals or fall foliage. Right? We want warm weather with something blooming and frilly outfits or light sweaters and gorgeous, bold leaves in the background. But what if I told you there are plenty of reasons why you should take advantage of winter sessions.

REASON #1

The golden light! OH-EM-GEE! Since the trees are bare, that beautiful sunlight sets behind the trees and creates this beautiful, warm glow that radiates in every image. This fun tidbit actually brings me to reason number two!

REASON #2

You don’t have to wait until 8-9 PM to get a gorgeous sunset session. How many of you scheduled your family portraits and your photographer put you down for 7:30 PM? We love golden hour and unfortunately that means spring and summer sessions happen much later in the evening. That can be tough if you have little ones when they’re typically in bed at the time of the session’s start time.

REASON #3

Less humidity and heat! That’s right, Dad. You don’t have to worry about sweating through your nice clothes. Ladies, that also means you’re not going to lose the curl in your hair or stress about frizz.

REASON #4

You can layer! Layering clothing and accessories adds more detail to your images. The different textures and the different level dimensions add so much to your image that you don’t even realize! It actually makes your image MORE interesting to look at.

REASON #5

More availability! For some photographers, especially DFP, scheduling during peak seasons can be tricky unless you book in advance. Scheduling during January and February is so much easier since that’s usually when photographers have more downtime.

Beach Session by Destiney Ford Photography // Panama City Beach, Florida Photographer

When’s the best time to book your beach photographer?

The answer? As soon as you book your beach house.

Beach photographers book out MONTHS in advance. In fact, DFP is actually already booking into the summer of 2023. It’s crucial for you guys to book your desired photographer as soon as you know your dates.

Lighting plays a key role in how your images turn out so DFP only schedules sunrise and sunset sessions. That limits our availability for your sessions so the sooner you book, the better.

FAQ for beach sessions

  • Which Florida cities do you service?

    A - Any cities within Bay County - Panama City Beach, Mexico Beach, etc.

  • How many family members can tag along?

    A - There is not a limit for any of our packages but we do ask that you give us a headcount and a list of ages for any children being photographed. This helps us customize a workflow for your session.

  • Do we need to tell you anything specifically for our session?

    A - We like to know how many family members will be attending, the ages of any children being photographed, AND we would like a list of anyone that has any disabilities that may prevent them from being able to walk long distances, hold children, etc. Again, this helps us create a better workflow for your session.

  • What do we wear?

    Coordinate in dressy-casual attire. We do not recommend wearing the exact the same thing. When you’re too matchy, your images lose depth and details. It’s best to coordinate colors and patterns rather than wear the exact same attire or color. DFP offers a style guide board once you have scheduled a session with us.

We look forward to another amazing year!

Lifestyle Mommy and Me Session ll Downtown Carrollton, GA

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Hey guys!

I am so sorry for the lack of blogs lately! I PROMISE I am going to make these more frequently. I’m starting 2020 out with one of my favorite Mommy & Me sessions to date. These girls ROCKED their session. Take a look.

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So

Cute!!

Mom hugs are the best.

These images were taken downtown in the small city of Carrollton, Georgia. Carrollton is located just southwest of Atlanta. There is just something so mesmerizing about downtown. I don’t know if it’s the southern charm or the modern-chic vibe the square gives, but I am absolutely captivated by this background.

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I love the building that is showcased in the image above. It’s GORGEOUS! But that’s not the only thing making this image pop. The sweet interaction between family members is what I LIVE for! Sure, we’ll get those posed shots out of the way but I want you to engage with your loved ones. There is nothing sweeter than looking back at a picture that displays your admiration.

Also, take a look at their wardrobe choices. I cannot stress wardrobe enough. My editing style looks best with dressier attire. I highly recommend dressy or dressy-casual for a session with Destiney Ford Photography. If you wouldn’t consider it your Sunday best, I wouldn’t recommend that outfit for your session. Hoodies, sneakers, sunglasses, baseball caps, blue jeans are all on my “avoid” list.

Another key to outfit choices — Coordinate but don’t be too “matchy”. Take a look at mom and daughter up there. Mom is wearing a beautiful tea;-green dress with an orange floral print. She has baby girl dressed in an orange corduroy dress. The daughter’s dress compliment’s mom’s dress. Having the different textures also makes your images look more interesting. I always recommend multiple textures - lace, corduroy, cotton, etc . Then layer that textured outfit in a different material - jacket, scarf, etc. Accessories are just as important as your outfit. They add more detail to your images.

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