Fun times with sibling portraits {marietta family photographer}

Each time I get to photograph this family (Fall 2010, for example - and two other times which I have yet to blog!) I am amazed by these kids' beauty and brilliance - see for yourselves! They are members of my V.I.B. (very important baby) multi-session photography plan, which means I get to see them grow and document their journey with wonderful imagery - lucky me!

Giveaway Winner announcement!{atlanta giveaway for moms and babies}

Thanks to all the wonderful families who entered our combined giveaway!

We loved seeing your pictures, and were moved by your stories. Picking one winner was not at all an easy task. Each of you deserves to win, and we are honored you shared a piece of your history as a mom with us!

Here are the pictures of all 32 participants, once again (you can read their stories here)

Here is the story of the winning mommy:

"My name is Kristin & we have an 18mo old Parker & 15 wk old Mason. Two weeks before my husband was deployed to Afghanistan we found out we were pregnant with Mason. My husband has been away since July 2010 & I have raised the two babies alone. Since Mason was 4 wks old he has been in the hospital with Neurological issues. He has not been diagnosed yet but it now being treated by genetic doctors & neurologists. Mason has had a feeding tube in for 10 wks now bc he is failing to thrive. I have been forced to be away from my oldest son [...] in the hospital with a very I'll newborn."

...Kristin! We look forward to showering you with these gifts!

For everyone else, we are happy to get to know you! 

Speaking on my behalf, check your email tomorrow for a gift from Oana Hogrefe Photography for everyone who entered! Also, I hope you'll stay in touch by connecting here.

May motherhood continue to be a journey filled with love, joy, learning and harmony, for each and every one of you!   

The beauty of love{atlanta wedding photographer}

Today we photographed a wonderful couple during their special day - complete with a parade, hand-made birdhouse decorations, and very moving letters Jon and Kate wrote and read to one another during the ceremony.

Their love and delight in each other was clear to all -- here is a quick preview of the beauty we were honored to witness on this beautiful afternoon!

May your light shine brightly, as you enjoy the rest of your lives together!

Stunning frames!{atlanta custom photography portrait decor}

I think I am in love with these gorgeous, solid wood, hand made and hand painted frames!


Here are a couple of recent wall pieces I am happily hanging in my studio! They are 16x20, with 4-inch framing. Such beautiful frames are one of the options for the finishing services included with all orders of portraits 11x14 and larger!

Post- Mother's Day giveaway: a bundle of goodies for moms and babies!

Welcome to our one-of-a-kind, post-Mother's Day giveaway, in honor of the fact that each and every day mothers are to be celebrated, supported and pampered!


A group of the most beloved Atlanta providers of services and products for mothers and babies got together to offer a bundled gift basket worth over $1,500 to one lucky winner!

The winning family must live in Georgia. The photoshoot as well as the mural work will take place in the greater Atlanta area.

Some of the amazing goodies in the basket are:

customized baby gift baskets,
organic baby food,
stainless steel stylish drinking bottles,
fresh veggies,
photo session,
canvas custom art,
wall mural credit,
handmade body products,
soy candles,
soaps and lip balms,
custom jewelry

To enter, please submit a picture of you and your baby to motherscontest@gmail.com, beginning May 10th, and no later than May 20th and tell us why you should be the winner.

We will upload the pictures on our respective facebook pages daily - check and Like the Facebook pages of the participating companies, to view all the participating pictures.

We encourage you to pass the word to friends and families about the contest, so they can admire and 'Like' your picture on the Facebook sites of the sponsoring businesses (Oana Hogrefe Photography,Yummy Spoonfuls, b-boxx, CuteSip, Mama Bath and Body, Mimi's Murals, Ingrid Ysla Jewelry, Nature's Garden Delivered).

The final winner will be selected by the group of business owners involved in this giveaway and announced on our blogs on May 21st. Good luck! We can't wait to see your entries!

Brothers at the park{child photography, decatur georgia}

I love the chance to photograph brothers, there is a special energy and friendship I always strive to witness and gift back to families in the artwork we create. Enjoy these highlights!