More of my Little One- Firefly Photography, Midlothian, Va. Newborn Photographer

Just a quick post to share a few more pictures of my little Londyn. She is 5 weeks old now and we are loving every minute (and every pound) of her! As a quick reminder, I will be returning from maternity leave as of January 1. Be on the look-out for some special deals.

She's Here!!

As most of you know, we've been expecting another little girl to arrive in November. I am pleased to announce that Londyn Soleil arrived on November 13 at 8:07 p.m. after only 2 hours of labor. She was born at home, weighing a whopping 10 lbs and measuring 22.5 inches. I am loving every minute with her and will be on maternity leave until January. Of course, Ms. Londyn has already had several photo sessions. I'll share a sneak peek for now and more in the days to come. Thank you so much for all your support and well wishes. I look forward to working with you all again soon!

Happily Ever After- Firefly Photography Annapolis, Md. Engagement

I had the privilege of working with this cute couple several weeks ago (I'm so behind on my blogging!) Since they were having a nautical themed wedding, we knew Annapolis would be the perfect spot for their engagement session. We had a great time walking on the quaint streets and finally ending up on the water. They've seen their gallery already, but I wanted to share them with the rest of you. Enjoy.

Smiles and Giggles- Firefly Photography Midlothian, Va. Baby Photographer

Oh, how I love this little boy!!! Not only is he super cute and cuddly, but he is also a happy/smiley baby. I had so much fun working with him on Wednesday and look forward to watching him grow. Here's your sneak peek mom and dad, the rest of the gallery will be soon to follow!

Double Newborn Sweetness!!- Firefly Photography, Midlothian, Va. Twin Newborn Photographer

Oh, how I adored doing this session. These babies were a double-dose of sweetness. Little Miss C was a pound bigger than her brother and had lots of dark hair. Little Mr. M was laid back and relaxed and had blond hair and amazing color. We did a marathon session (over four hours) but it was so worth it. Mom and Dad, congrats again on your perfect little miracle babies. I know you're over the moon :)

Tiny Newborn Sweetness- Firefly Photography Richmond, Va. Newborn Photographer

My session with little miss E was a dream! You may remember her Mama's maternity session from last month. It was so nice to get to meet the little princess who was growing inside! She slept the entire time I was there and only woke up to leave a little present down the front of dad (gotta love that!) Mom and Dad, here is your sneak peek. Your gallery will be ready soon!



Miss E in Grandma's Arms...is there anything more precious?

Anticipation- Firefly Photography~ Richmond, Va. Maternity Photographer

I had so much fun working with this mama-to-be. "K" was glowing and looked fabulous. I couldn't believe she was only a month away from her due date! K, here is your sneak peek. Enjoy, and the rest of your gallery will be soon to follow.

Seeing Double- Firefly Photography~ Midlothian, Va. Maternity Photographer

Not too long from now, A and B are going to be seeing double...twins that is! I was so honored to capture such a special time in their lives. Not only are they going to be new parents, but these babies will also be the first grandchildren in the family. What a gift. A, you are glowing and I had a great time working with you. I can't wait to meet your little bundles!




Bruce is going to be the best big brother!! :)

Mother, Daughter and Doggie Session- Firefly Photography-Midlothian, Va. Adult and Pet Photographer

What fun I had with A and R and their little pooch Riley. It was a fun change of pace to work with adults. The best part was that both mom and daughter were easy-going and up for anything (playground equipment, anyone?). Here's your sneak peek girls. Your gallery will be soon to follow. Enjoy!

Little Mr. A- Firefly Photography Richmond, Va. Newborn Photography

What a sweet, gorgeous little baby Mr. A was. He was so cooperative our entire session. He slept through many moves, hat changes and position changes. He was a champ! Here's your sneak peek mom and dad. I can't wait to show you what else we got!

Beautiful Baby R- Firefly Photography Richmond Va. Newborn Photographer

I was privileged not only to do little R's newborn photos, but also to capture his birth. We thought he would be a big baby, but had no idea he would be almost 10 lbs! His mama and daddy handled everything like pros and I was so honored to share in that wonderful experience with them. So, here he is at 9 days old. I love all the babies I work with, but he was seriously a dream. I don't think he pouted or fussed once while I was working with him! Here's your sneak peek guys! Enjoy :)

Check me out on 4TLOF Blog

I'm a member of an amazing forum for professional photographers called 4 the Love of Focus. I was excited to check the blog out this morning and see one of my images on there. See if you can find it :)

http://4theloveoffocus.com/blog/spring-is-here/

The Savvy Sisterhood Workshop

I can't believe the day is finally here. I will be leaving in a few hours for St. Michael's Md. for the Savvy Sisterhood workshop. Some of the biggest names in photography will be there spilling their secrets (some of my faves include Jodie Otte, Marta Locklear and Mika Beth Edwards). Check out our schedule:

Vendor Tradeshow begins at 12pm and closes at 5pm.

The Meet and Greet cocktail hour will be 6pm-7pm on the Miles View Terrace {outside}. This is the reception before dinner {no food will be served}...just drinks. This is where you will meet your big sis/ little sis and a chance to mingle before dinner.

At 7pm we will head inside to the Sherwood's Landing Restaurant for dinner. This is a seated 3 course dinner from award winning chef Mark Salter. At 9pm, we will head to the Commodore room for a hour presentation.

Monday morning we will start early~ 6-7 am breakfast {yes...very early} in Sherwood's Landing.
7am-5pm workshop {break for lunch around noon~ two breaks with a snack also}
7pm Sherwood's Landing~ sit down 3 course dinner

Tuesday morning 6-7am breakfast in Sherwood's Landing
7am-5pm workshop {break for lunch around noon~ two breaks with a snack also}
5pm-5:30 pm closing presentation and good byes for those leaving.


Wow, I'm tired just thinking about it (but in a good way!). Needless to say, I will be out of commission for a few days. I should be returning e-mails and phone calls by Wednesday, If you'd like more information on the savvy photographer, please check out:
http://thesavvyphotographer.blogspot.com/

Be back soon!

Beautiful Mama- Firefly Photography, Midlothian Va. Maternity Photographer

Not only is "G" a gorgeous mama-to-be, but she's also one of my dearest friends. I still can't get over how little her belly is! I'm so honored to share this special time with the happy couple, and I can't wait for little "A" to make his appearance. Be on the look-out for cute, squishy newborn pics sometime around early May! I had a blast with you "G" and will have the rest of your gallery ready soon.

2 Day Sale- Midlothian, Va. Photographer

I am running a 2 day sale on session fees. For $175, you will receive
Package A ($250 value), which includes the following:

-Session fee (5 people or less, additional people $25 a person)
-Online gallery of 20-25 images (online for 1 week)
-Choice of 1 full-resolution digital image with 5x7 reference print

Credit must be purchased by Midnight Friday, March 5. You will have 3
months to use your credit. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Choice of location at my studio (for children under 2) or anywhere within
20 miles of 23112. Session may be used for maternity, newborn, child,
family, or engagement. Please contact me to purchase or with any
questions.

3 Month Old Cutie- Midlothian Va. Baby and Newborn Photographer

You may remember little miss "c" from our session not too long ago. Boy has she gotten big since I last saw her! She was super alert and inquisitive and her funny faces kept cracking me up. Here's a sneak peek Mom and Dad. Congrats again :)

Pure Newborn Sweetness- Charlottesville, Va. Newborn Photographer

I'm a little late blogging but I had to share. I had the pleasure of working with this little guy last week. He fought us on going to sleep, but by the end he was out! I had a great time working with you Mama, and your sweet baby S. Congrats again!

Auction at The Melting Pot- Richmond, Va. Maternity, Newborn, Family Photographer

I'm pleased to announce that we will be a part of the silent auction this Tuesday, Feb. 16 at The Melting Pot Restaurant. We will be auctioning off a gift certificate for $250 and the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. The auction starts at 6:30 p.m. and you must RSVP to The Melting Pot Restaurant.

We'd love to have you come to support a great cause and bid on some amazing products and gift certificates. Both cheese and chocolate fondue will be included, along with a $20 gift certificate for a future dining experience. If you haven't dined at The Melting Pot before, this is a great way to try them out (and trust me, you will be coming back for more!). You can get more information here: http://www.meltingpot.com/location.aspx?q=129

You can RSVP to this event by calling The Melting Pot at 804-741-3120.

Featured in Ana Brandt's TAOPAN e-magazine!

I was so excited to receive an e-mail from one of my favorite newborn photographers, Ana Brandt, letting me know that one of my images would be featured as image of the day in her TAOPAN (the art of pregnancy and newborn) e-magazine. Here is the link to check it out: http://www.taopanmag.com/?p=111
Make sure to leave me a comment!

Casting Call!

Thank you to everyone who made my last casting call a success. We're going
to do this one more time. I have just gotten a new shipment of adorable
hats and I need two babies to work with (one boy and one girl, twins also
welcome). If you, or anyone you know, is about to give birth, or has a
baby under 3 weeks old, you (or they) could be eligible for a free newborn
mini session with Firefly Photography. Here are the requirements:

-baby must be under 3 weeks old (or under 12 lbs) or due to be born within
the next week (and parent must be willing to commit to complete the
session within a week of the baby's birth)

-you must be sign a model release for pictures to be used both on my
website/blog and in my vendor's etsy store (no identifying information
will be included)

-session will be free, and you will get the photographer's choice of one
full-resolution digital image to use however you would like

-you will have the option to purchase additional images from the session,
but aren't under obligation to purchase anything

-there will be no guarantee as to the number of pictures that will be
taken or the number of proofs that will be provided

-session will take approximately an hour, and will focus on photographer's
choice of poses and props only

-session will take place at my home studio in Midlothian, unless an
upgrade is purchased

-you may upgrade to a full session* (Package A) for $200 ($50 savings)

-those that participated in previous casting calls are eligible, as long
as requirements are met

*please see website/blog for more details on what is included

Please forward this on to anyone you know who may be interested. You will
earn referral credits for those you send who participate. Thank you!

Samantha Parks
www.fireflyphotographyva.com
www.fireflyphotographyva.blogspot.com

A Session with Sweet Little Thumbelina!- Midlothian, Va. Newborn Photographer

At a little over 5lbs, sweet baby "C" was the tiniest baby I have ever held (and I've held a LOT of babies!). She was so beautiful, and had the most delicate little features. I had so much fun working with her and her mom (who was absolutely beaming). I know it's been a long road, Mom and Dad, but she was definitely worth the wait! Enjoy your sneak peek and the rest of your gallery will be soon to follow.

D & J's E-Session- Midlothian, Va. Engagement & Couple Photographer

I'm behind in blogging this, but I still wanted to share. I don't get to do a lot of e-sessions, so this one was a treat. D & J are friends of ours and I was honored to shoot their e-session for them. They were a lot of fun and very much in love. We spent the afternoon driving around and stopping at cool locations. We had some laughs and got some fun shots. Here are a few of my favorites.

A New Year and a New Firefly Photography!

So I'm a little late in launching everything, but I wanted to make sure it was perfect (my site is still a day or two from being done, so be patient!). I've made some changes to my policies and structure, but I think you're going to be really happy with what I'm offering now.

I've changed my session fees to include digital images. These means that, at the very minimum, you'll get 1 digital image from your session along with a 5x7 reference print. You can use this image for cards, prints, gifts, almost anything you can imagine. You will also get a web version of the image(s) you choose, to share online (email, facebook, etc). You'll also have the option to upgrade to a session with more digital images, or even my top package, which includes all the images from your session. All digital images include a 5x7 reference print to help you see what your print should look like. I'll still be selling prints and products, along with some new add-on options. Please contact me for more information and a detailed list of prices/options. Thanks for sticking with me and I look forward to working with you in the new year!

You Are My Sunshine~ Midlothian, Va. Newborn Photographer

Little Miss "S" truly was a ray of sunshine. She slept almost the whole time I was there. At the end of the session I finally got to see her beautiful eyes. Here is your sneak peek Mom and Dad, the rest of the gallery will be soon to follow!

Contact Me- Firefly Photography~ Richmond, Virginia Maternity, Newborn, Child, Family Photographer

I would love to hear from you! You can reach me the following ways:

M-F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

804-537-0123

E-mail me anytime:
Samantha@fireflyphotographyva.com

Fill out the contact page on my website:
www.fireflyphotographyva.com