Athens Georgia Family Photographer

Dirt, rocks, and sticks. That’s pretty much all you need in life as a 2-year-old.

Harrison reminds me so much of my own son, who is only a few months older. Needless to say, I’m very experienced on photographing this age (thank goodness for high shutter speeds and AI Servo)! Two words to describe him; All Boy!… Harri, like most toddler boys, has an adventurous and energetic personality; ready for fun anytime, anywhere, and at any speed! He was a hoot and I had a blast photographing him and his parents during this family session at Memorial Park in Athens, Georgia.

2017 Spring Mini Sessions – Athens, Georgia Family Photographer

IT’S TIME TO BOOK YOUR SPRING MINI SESSION!

It’s just the end of February, I know, but the other day as I was skimming through my 2017 calendar I noticed that I only had two Saturdays of the entire Spring season remaining unbooked! And that’s when I knew it was time to get things going with my mini sessions. That and, of course, this beautiful tease of pretty weather and buttercups have already had me miserably itching for Spring to make it’s comeback. If you’re right there with me, let’s indulge together and make some portrait fun!

My mini sessions only happen a few times each year and it is a great deal that is exclusively offered to a limited number of time slots for booking. That is why everyone wants to be a part of it! Be sure to book your mini session while this announcement is still hot off the press. You don’t want to miss out!

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MINI SESSION INFORMATION

• WHEN: Saturday April 29 & Sunday April 30 2017
  • Time slots range from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for each date. The number of time slots are limited and they are reserved first-come-first-serve by purchase of a time slot. Claim your spot before it’s gone! Visit our online store for time slot availability information.
• WHERE: Plans are still being made to photograph this year’s Spring Mini Sessions at a pretty park/garden in the Athens area. More details are to come for the determined location, but just know that I have “pretty spring foliage” and “beautiful light” in mind when selecting the perfect spot. I am open to suggestions!
• WHAT’S INCLUDED: The Springtime mini session include 20 minutes in front of my camera, an online proofing gallery of your fully-edited portraits, and a 10% discount on your print order. Photographs in print form or digital form are not included in the session fee, but are intended for purchase in the gallery.

• DIGITAL FILES: Digital negatives can be purchased in the gallery and are delivered via digital download as high-resolution JPEG files. These files are accompanied by a print release document for your own personal printing. Digital files can be purchased as a complete collection of about 15 images for a discounted total of $225.
• WHO ARE MINI SESSIONS FOR: These mini sessions are perfect for immediate families, children, couples, and even individuals! Groups exceeding 5 people per session are recommended to book a full session in order to receive the full photography experience needed for larger entourages.
• HOW TO BOOK: 
  • 1. Visit bit.ly/BOLI-2017spring to be directed to our online store.
  • 2. Choose your preferred time slot and day. Add to cart.
  • 3. View your cart by clicking “Cart” on the left-hand side of your browser window.
  • 4. Complete checkout after clicking “Checkout Now”.
    • You will hear back from us within 5 business days to confirm your mini session time slot.

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Want to upgrade your Session?
We offer standard sessions all throughout the year catered to your family, which offers:

MORE shoot time
MORE dates for booking
MORE proofs
location(s) of YOUR CHOICE
UNLIMITED outfit changes

Contact Tara today to book your basic/extended family portrait session!

Shelba’s 6-months Sitting Up Session ::{ Colbert Georgia Baby Photographer }::

A week before we shot this session it snowed and was awfully overcast. That’s how indecisive the weather is in Georgia, y’all! One day it can literally be snowing, the next it could be sunny and bright. Thankfully God had blessed us with beautiful sunshine this morning which made us all happy. 🙂

This is Shelba, and six months before this session I had photographed her as a newborn in the peak of summer. It is so astonishing to see how much an infant can grow and change in just six months. That’s why I feel it is so important to document the life of your loved little ones each step of the way. Shelba’s a happy little girl and is loved to no end.

We photographed this session at Shelba’s great grandmother’s home in Colbert, Georgia. We started outside, and then moved indoors where we set up a styled shoot as Little Red Riding Hood as our theme, which was a lot of fun! 

The Turner Family ::{Maysville, Georgia Photographer}::

Kim grabbed this fall season by the horns and implemented a long-awaited family session. When we were planning their session, she expressed to me that she was determined to get portraits done this year because it had already been way too long since they’ve had their photos taken as a family. I gladly got her squared away from there with solidified plans to get it done!

She told me that she had envisioned a place with old buildings and a pretty atmosphere. I immediately knew that Hurricane Shoals Park would be perfect for her expectations. You should have seen her husband, Mark, when we arrived! He was so into the historical buildings on the Heritage Village side of the park he was like a kid in a candy shop!

We had no idea we would run into Santa Claus that day, but we sure did! That surprise was enough to keep Huck, Kim and Mark’s son, in sweet spirits while we trekked throughout the park taking photos. It seemed to have worked for Scooter (their dog), too!

We all had a great time! I can’t wait to see the Turner’s again!

Extended Family Fall Portrait Session ::{ Athens, Georgia Photographer }::

I was tickled pink when I got the chance to photograph these amazing people this fall!  This family right here mean the world to me. Here’s why…

Katie and I have been friends since 2008 and over the years we’ve continued in a friendship that has become something beautiful today.  Time has proven that this girl would do just about anything for me. There have been times where she’s been a shoulder to cry on, a helping hand, a bridesmaid, a comedian, a sidekick, a prayer warrior… you name it! All adding up to the best qualities of a best friend.

When you become friends with Katie, you are immediately adopted into a friendship with her family. Her parents, Marcia and Rob, are the most loving people who always seem to bring a smile to your face with their humorous and genuine personalities.

When Stanley came into Katie’s life, he immediately was a part of our lives as well. The way that the two of them just fit together like a puzzle piece, is evidence that they were absolutely made for each other.  Last year the two of them were blessed with a sweet baby girl named Willow. You may remember me photographing her newborn photos! Moments when that child isn’t smiling from ear to ear are few and far between. She is the happiest little girl I’ve ever laid eyes on. When she looks at you with those big blue eyes and grins her little grin, you just can’t help but fall in love with her. To see Katie and Stanley as parents is such an amazing thing. They are great, I mean GREAT, parents! I am so happy for them!

Athens Georgia Photographer ::Hawks/Whitfield/Farmer Family::

Can you imagine life without autumn? I can’t. And I could not imagine life without knowing these wonderful people either!

I have worked with Jessica and Robert time after time after time and this time they included their whole family in this delightful fall family session! Photography sessions with your extended family really bring so much more to your portrait experience because it allows you to obtain a wider variety of portraits with the people in your life that mean the most. To have professional-quality moments captured of grandchildren with their grandparents are priceless heirlooms that will be treasured for years to come.

This gang in particular has a way with me. Mostly because they continually keep me giggling all day long! It seriously is a pleasure to just fellowship with them and share a few laughs. Over the years of knowing these folks, there is also one more unifiable trait they all have in common… friendliness. They are some of the most friendly people on the planet. I’ve never had an experience with them that they haven’t loved on me as if I were a part of the family myself.

Oh and if you’re looking for some amazing jewelry, get with Jessica! She is a Stella & Dot hostess and is wonderful to work with when placing your next order! In fact, I think most of the ladies here are rocking their S&D! I ordered jewelry for some family members during Christmastime and the jewelry you get with Stella & Dot is unique, outstanding, and will take your fashion statement to the next level!

Czerwonka Family Photos ::{ Flowery Branch, Georgia Photographer }::

I do not believe the lighting could have been any more beautiful or perfect here at this very time and place. This first pose I’m showing here suddenly sparked in my mind when working with the Czerwonka family. I had a vision and I made it happen. And it’s got to be one of my very favorite family photos I’ve ever created. I truly feel something here in this moment, don’t you?

For the past couple of years I’ve participated in donating a fall mini session time slot to my church’s annual Ladies Night Out event. This year Cynthia won it! And I am so glad she did! I have known the Czerwonka’s for about nine years now. They have always been such sweet and caring people. I was honored when they asked me to photograph their son’s wedding a few years ago, and now I got to work with them again! It’s funny because while they were the ones who won this gift, I honestly feel like I won something in return with this session!

Czerwonkas, thank you for allowing me to photograph your beautiful little family. You guys totally rocked my camera’s socks off during your session!.. Wait… Do cameras wear socks?… Well I’d guess they’d have to since they have (pause for effect) hot shoes! Hahahahaha!… Man, I crack myself up…

Speaking of mini sessions, if you missed out on my exclusive fall minis last year be sure to book your very own time slot for this year’s upcoming spring mini sessions!

Jones Fall Family Photos ::{ Athens, Georgia Photographer }::

Sharing this beautiful fall family session with you guys is long overdue, but nonetheless it is here!

The Jones’s are definitely one of my most favorite repeat clients. I genuinely love just having a reason to hang out with this lovely family, mainly because they were my friends first before they ever became clients (read that story here). When they were all signed up for one of my exclusive mini session time slots this fall at the Athens State Botanical Gardens, I knew great things were in store. The twins are growing up so fast and it is exciting to see them experiencing all of their milestones step by step!

You just cannot get beautiful warm color tones like this at any other time of the year, folks. That is why photographing portraits (or anything, really) during the amazing autumn season is so desirable. If you didn’t get a chance to book your 2016 fall mini session, be sure to get booked for our next mini session event coming up this spring or stay tuned for next fall’s mini session ad. To be put on our email newsletter list, contact Tara today.

2016 Fall Mini Sessions ::{ Flowery Branch & Athens, Georgia Family Photographer }::

I hope you all have had a fun, memorable, and relaxing summer! It’s hard to believe that August is already here and that the autumn season is fast approaching! In fact, I’ve already had people starting to ask about this year’s Fall Mini Sessions! So I knew I’d better get the word out soon since my time slots for these minis book up so quickly!

It’s a GREAT DEAL that is exclusively offered to a limited number of time slots for families to book—which is why everyone wants to be part of it!  I’m even offering a gift to the first three people to book a time slot! You really won’t want to miss out!

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MINI SESSION INFORMATION

• WHEN: Saturday November 12, 2016 AND Sunday November 13, 2016
  • The number of time slots available are limited and they are booked on a first-come-first-come basis. Claim your spot before it’s gone! Here’s what’s available for booking:
    • 3:00 PM 11/12
    • 3:20 PM  11/12
    • 3:40 PM (available) 11/12
    • 4:00 PM (available) 11/12
    • 4:20 PM (available) 11/12
    • 4:40 PM (available) 11/12
    • 3:20 PM 11/13
    • 3:40 PM (available) 11/13
    • 4:00 PM 11/13
    • 4:20 PM 11/13
    •  4:40 PM 11/13
• WHERE: Plans are still being made to photograph this year’s Fall Mini Sessions at a pretty park/garden in the Athens area and the Flowery Branch area. More details are to come for the determined location, but just know that I have “pretty fall foliage” and “beautiful light” in mind when selecting the perfect spot.
• HOW TO BOOK: Inquire by e-mail to info@breathoflightimagery.com or call Tara Wilburn at 706-338-6208; include your request for your top 2 time slots, please. Upon your inquiry about your fall mini session, an invoice for the session fee will be prepared and sent to your email address to claim your specific mini session time slot. Process the session fee payment of $60 within 24 hours of receiving the invoice and your mini session time slot will be officially booked. Neglected invoices not paid within 24 hours of receiving the mini session fee invoice will be canceled and will become available to the next committed client. 
• WHAT’S INCLUDED: The Fall mini session include 20 minutes in front of my camera, an online proofing gallery of your fully-edited portraits, and a 10% discount on your print order. Photographs in print form or digital form are not included in the session fee, but are intended for purchase in the gallery.
• DIGITAL FILES: Digital negatives can be purchased in the gallery and are delivered via digital download as high-resolution JPEG files. These files are accompanied by a print release document for your own personal printing. Digital files can be purchased as a complete collection of about 15 images for a discounted total of $225.
• WHO ARE MINI SESSIONS FOR: These mini sessions are perfect for immediate families, children, couples, and even individuals! Groups exceeding 5 people per session are recommended to book a full session in order to receive the full photography experience needed for larger entourages.

Supporting Our Heros ::{ Athens, Georgia Family Photographer }::

With the recent activity concerning the lives of our law enforcement officers, my heart is heavy. My prayers go out to the families that have lost loved ones during these trying times. There’s really nothing I can do to end all this and replace it with world peace. But I can pray. And I can extend my gratitude toward those who diligently work toward keeping us all safe.

From my own experience, I can relate with law-enforcement families. In support of these special families, I’m choosing to offer a discount on digital collections for all families of law enforcement! Why? Because pictures matter. Because the time is now to capture the moments that aren’t promised tomorrow. Because it may be all you have left one day. Because I appreciate you. Because you deserve a grateful pat on the back.

Thank you, officers, for your service. I know what your job encompases. I know why you do what you do. I know the toll it takes on your family life. Thank you, wives/husbands of officers, for supporting your warriors, for spending nights alone, for praying protection over your husbands/wives as they seek to protect the community. Thank you, sons and daughters, for being the very motivation and drive behind all this, for sharing the time you have with your daddy/mommy, for all the hugs and kisses that make coming home even better.

To start your booking process, e-mail me at info@breathoflightimagery.com.

Grateful,
Tara Wilburn
Breath Of Light Imagery

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Offer valid to any and all members of law enforcement currently employed by any law enforcement branch/department. To retain this law enforcement discount on digital collections, proof of service is required. Therefore, before the discount is applied a general portrait of the officer in uniform must be submitted to info@breathoflightimagery before the pictures are released in the gallery provided by Breath Of Light Imagery. Said discount of 20% is offered on digital collections only, with the purchase of a session fee. Discount will be provided upon request. Offer is subject to change and/or cancellation.