Little Trees Photography - San Antonio Newborn, Baby, Child, Family, Maternity Photographer

Sweet Baby Boy {San Antonio Newborn Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:04:00 +0000

Here's another session from a while ago that I just loved... A friend from Turkey came home to Houston to have her little miracle, and I jumped at the chance to drive over and celebrate with her! Now this little guy is two years old and has a sweet baby sister. I hope mama has fun looking back and wondering where her tiny peanut went!

Away Too Long - Poor Blog! {San Antonio Family Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 22:19:00 +0000

I'm not entirely sure how it's been so long since I posted anything here. Don't scroll down and look how long!! Don't do it! ;) Ok... go ahead. I do want you to browse around! I will say in my defense that a trans-Atlantic move, a new baby, and a deployment can kind of throw a wrench in the works. Then before long, the routine is not so much a routine, and the workflow goes out the window! But I have not been absent from working, and I have had some lovely, fun clients here in San Antonio in the meantime. :)

If you've been around before, you'll notice that I have a shiny new blog layout. Look left! You can follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram. (I loooove Pinterest, and Instagram is so fun! Join me there to see what makes me really tick! Ha!) Mouse over a picture! See that shiny new "Pin It" button? I'd be ever so glad if you pinned some of your favorite images!

Now that's out of the way - a post! I've come back to my blog because I'm doing some extensive portfolio review and I'm feeling nostalgic. Plus, things are really picking up now that we are fairly settled in Texas, our oldest is off to school in the fall, and I have so many gorgeous sessions to share with you.

This is my very last session in Turkey, oh so many ~~months~~ years (!) ago. Our very good friends, too. I was remembering how much fun we had together, and I'm super excited that they are going to be much, much closer to us very soon!

At the time, we only had one kiddo, and these cuties were turning one and three years old Can't wait to see what our five- and three-year-olds get up to! (Plus an extra who's almost two!) We had a lot of fun with these Birthday cakes - little guy looked a bit like Godzilla stomping all over that awesomely huge number 1!

Missing Spring {San Antonio Family Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:27:00 +0000

I love the holiday season, but Spring is definitely my favorite time of year. I love the just-right weather and the light hanging on till later. Here's a little taste of Spring - it'll be here before we know it! The days are longer as of today...

Pretty easy on the eyes, this family! :)
And this is easily one of my top ten photos of the entire year. I just adore it - such a beauty!

First Cake Smash {San Antonio Toddler Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:39:00 +0000

So messy and so much fun! The little guy kept looking at his mom and I like he couldn't believe he was actually supposed to dig into the cake. Hilarious. I'd love to do more of these. I like to keep it light and airy with pastel colors that stay true when smashed up! :)

Of course, we had some time to grab some shots outside before the mess ensued!

Momtographer Tip of the Day {San Antonio, Texas Child Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:51:00 +0000

I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer! I thought I'd do a personal post today. Keeping my little guy busy has been fun and challenging as we move through the middle of year two. He's into everything, and it's amazing watching him with new craft materials and activities.

I've been trying to capture all these little moments and wanted to throw out a tip for when you are trying to do the same. Get down on your child's level for some shots, and zoom in on those details! It adds interest to your set of photos, and it will help you remember the size of your child at that age and exactly what fascinated them about the activity or project.

I'm printing this collage on aluminum to include in a cluster of cork and colored dry-erase board squares. I can't wait to see how it turns out...

Stay cool, and snap away!

Update:

Here's a snapshot of the entrance to our house with the high-gloss aluminum print. Self-stick dry-erase and cork squares from the Board Guys. I love how this turned out! Bonus - the metal print can be written on with dry-erase markers as well if you want to incorporate that into the design.

Sweet One-Month-Old and Her Mommy {San Antonio Infant Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:33:00 +0000

This is a photographer friend of mine who was so thrilled (as I am when I get the chance) to be on the other side of the lens with her precious baby girl. She is approximately one month here - maybe five weeks?

I am in love with the black and white images from their mini-session. At one month, alert, expressive looks begin to replace replace the silly cross-eyed stares you sometimes get from awake brand-newborns. Isn't she sweet?

One Week New {San Antonio Newborn Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:57:00 +0000

Oh, I love the itty-bitties. So. Much.

That's all. :)

A Sweet, Fun Family {San Antonio Family Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:09:00 +0000

What a sweet, loving, fun family this is! Their 5-year-old had my heart melted in about 5 minutes. This is why I love my job - and they chose big, beautiful wall art for their home. I can't wait till they receive it and can hang it up!

One of my favorite locations - the park by the "big" mosque in Adana. Turks spend a lot of time in their parks - relaxation and family time, and it shows! They are absolutely gorgeous! There are great colors and textures at every turn, and of course the iconic mosque in the background is a reminder of their time here.

Here are a couple of less-posed black & white shots. I adore these...

Another 6 Month Cutie {San Antonio Infant Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:57:00 +0000

I just love this little girl. I have been photographing her since before she was born. Add her newborn session and an extended family session, and she is my most photographed client to date. It shows - she's quite the little pro!

I also love 6 Month sessions. If the little ones are sitting up, and moving and grooving a little, we have the chance to be so creative without having to run too far.

I'm so sad this little cutie has moved back to the States with her proud parents. Saying goodbye to friends and clients is never easy, but it is part of life and business here. Good luck to the C family. You'll be missed!

Babies, Babies Everywhere! {San Antonio Newborn Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:16:00 +0000

It is quite the season for babies here - I love it! I've had a string of boys lately, and they are so handsome. Be on the lookout for more newborn boy posts in the very near future, and if you know of anyone having a girl soon, send them my way! I have brand new headbands wasting away. ;)

This baby boy is number one for his proud parents. He's a laid back little guy, and they are taking new parenthood in stride. Best of luck to this lovely family!

Fun Family at Snake Castle {San Antonio Family Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:53:00 +0000

One of the joys of military life is trying to schedule shoots around deployments, school, and busy work weeks. Once the dust settled on scheduling this session, I think we got some fantastic results! Snake Castle was a really nice location for a short drive. I'm looking forward to using it again when it cools off this fall. These boys are too fun, and you can just feel the energy and love this family has together.

Oh, and don't mind my haze/sun flare addiction - I just love it. So dreamy!

Six Months Old Already? {San Antonio Baby Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:13:00 +0000

I did this session before our trip to the States, and it's hard to believe this little beauty is well past the six-month mark now! In fact, her one year session will be here before we know it...

I can't believe how much she has grown since her newborn photos, but they do that, don't they?

Just for fun, a couple of these shots have a vintage process - very soft and pretty for a pretty little girl!

Busy Spring for the S Family {San Antonio Family Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:10:00 +0000

Did you know that if you have a full maternity or maternity/family session before booking a newborn session, you will get $50 off your newborn session fee? Well, now you do!

I got to see the S family quite a bit this spring. (With my camera in tow - we see them a lot as friends!) We had a family/maternity/2 year session, and just a couple of weeks later, baby boy joined the family. They also made an appearance at our Easter mini-sessions.

Here are just a few of my many, many favorites!

Gorgeous Light, Gorgeous Family {San Antonio Family Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Fri, 06 May 2011 09:09:00 +0000

I love to see the changes in babies and young kids when I am lucky enough to photograph families more than once. This is my one of my TBFs (Turkey Best Friend), who has sadly moved on to the next chapter in their Air Force journey in California. Her littlest little was my very first newborn session! Look how he has grown...and their 5-year-old could not be more fun!

Best wishes, friends - miss you lots!

Sweet Newborn Girl {San Antonio, Texas Newborn Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:49:00 +0000

Little A was a champion sleeper during her session. Since November, it's been a run of boys, and as far as I know, only boys to come for a while! So glad I was able to pull out all the girly props for her at that point. She has mommy and daddy wrapped around her not-quite-so-tiny-anymore fingers. Her 6 month session will be soon!

Back, With New(ish) Posts {San Antonio Family Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:47:00 +0000

Weeeeelllllll, not really. The next few posts are going to have some older sessions that have not been blogged.

I've had the unfortunate luck to share a server with Google Maps, which had been blocked here for quite some months. Needless to say, with local clients unable to access the blog, I've been focusing more efforts and previews on Facebook. (Have you "liked" our page? It's here: Facebook Page)

Whatever forces-that-be have aligned to unblock those servers recently, which I have just discovered! So, back at it. Much catching up to do...

Let's start with just a few fun families from just before and after the holidays:

Our Little Man Turns Two {San Antonio Children Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:22:00 +0000

I have lots of client sessions to blog, but I have to post a few pictures from Scotty's big day. Milestones get to me in a big way. I was a mess on Wednesday, laughing, crying, smiling so big my face hurt. And of course, I ate way too many cupcakes...

Back to the regularly scheduled blog shortly! (And I must be better about that - I have many families I want to show off from before the first of the year!)

I Don't Do Weddings. {San Antonio Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:25:00 +0000

No, seriously. Weddings are a huge deal. I have friends who are fantastic wedding photographers, but it is a high pressure game. There are no do-overs with weddings. Once we get back to the States and I can second-shoot some weddings with another fabulous photog (maybe I'll spend a few weeks in Chicago with Kayleen at Brown Eyes Photography?), then I'll consider adding weddings to my repertoire!

That being said, I can understand the draw. These kinds of moments that melt your heart are the kind I want to capture. These are just a couple of shots from my vantage point at a Turkish wedding we attended a few months ago. It was crazy, glittery, loud and fun. But amongst all the noise and revelry, the way he looked at her? Seriously...

And case in point about hiring the right wedding photographer - the mother of the bride was far happier with the few snaps I was able to sneak in than the photos from the hired photographer. Do your research for important events, and as with most things, you get what you pay for!

So someday. Someday when my husband is retired and joins me in the biz, we'll be doing this. (I will add he's a natural with events. Can't wait till we get to team up!)

The Day After Christmas... {San Antonio Child Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:26:00 +0000

...And all through the house, we're still in our pajamas, making our way through a pile of leftovers! Little bear wasn't too keen on the whole Santa/presents deal this year. I think next year will be much more fun! But I did so enjoy his daily reaction to plugging in our little stand-in tree. "Oooo....peety! No touching!" *while poking an ornament*

(PSA: a travel adapter isn't sufficient for a 4.5 ft pre-lit tree. It worked for a couple of weeks, but by Christmas day, the top half was blown out, sad, and dark.)

Here's hoping your holidays were magical, and thanks to all who have made the first few months at Little Trees Photography a success!

The Eyes Have It {San Antonio Child Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:15:00 +0000

Scotty's best friend has the most gorgeous eyes, and ever since we met her, I knew I needed to get her pictures done! She just turned two, so we had the perfect opportunity. Watch out daddy - she's going to be a handful someday!

(Not a fan of the constant fly-overs!)

Beautiful Mama {San Antonio Maternity Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:37:00 +0000

S is due in just a few days - this session is from a few weeks ago. I was out for the count for a while, and she was so supportive. I am blessed to know her and call her my friend! Can't wait to meet the little baby girl (whose name is a secret!) and help out as much as they'll let me. ;)

Oh, and I don't think we'll ever forget the random fruiting we endured, either...

2011 Senior - So Much Fun! {San Antonio, TX Senior Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:29:00 +0000

With Mica as my assistant/chauffeur, we went out to the village and the university for this shoot. What a riot! Not as much attention as we normally get with the camera in tow, but we did run into some amorous turtles out in the brush at the end of the session. There are far too many good shots to choose from...a very photogenic and genuinely nice young man.

This Little Man Just Turned One! {San Antonio Baby Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 21:19:00 +0000

And isn't he a cutie? He is one of the many boys in our group - just learned to walk, and ready to cause some trouble with the rest of them!

Sorry, Paul Simon {San Antonio Newborn, Infant Photographer}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 20:23:00 +0000

"Everything looks worse in black and white." (Kodachrome)

I disagree.

These images from two recent sessions are far more interesting when in black and white. Ted Grant said, "When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls!" I think these two tiny, sweet souls definitely shine through here.

The Men in My Life {San Antonio, Texas Family Photography}

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Ashmore) — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 18:37:00 +0000

Oh, how I love my boys! Now that it is *finally* getting cooler, we ventured out to the big mosque park in Adana to finally do those 18 month shots I've been meaning to do...at (ahem) 20 months! I've had the matching ties since Father's Day and have been itching to get them in some pictures. I'd like to think it was worth the wait - I had a hard time narrowing down my favorites, of course, so here are a bunch...