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Father's Day is Special.

Jun 16, 2019

Daddy's are Special. Happy Father's day to all the Fathers, Grandfathers, Brothers and Husbands who are out there each and every day working hard to create an amazing life for his family. I am fortunate enough to have had a father who always believed that I could do anything and then I was even more fortunate to find a husband who lifts up my children in the same way. Dads you are appreciated and loved for all the BIG and the little things you do.Congratulations to our newest Fathers. ...

How to Pack for your Newborn Portrait Session.

May 16, 2019

How much is too much? We have a ton of South Alabama newborns scheduled. The biggest question we have from new parents is: "What do I bring to my Newborn Session?" Leaving the house for the first time with that perfect little angel is a real wake up call for your packing skills. The first time, if feels like you are moving. Seriously. You think....What do I need, well obviously I need everything....diapers, diaper stuff, clothes, more clothes, extra blankets, extra pacifiers, ...

Best Mother's Day EVER.

Apr 23, 2019

Mother's Day is a Big Deal. (After All she made YOU, not some stranger, YOU.) Mom's make every day better...from making sure you don't look like a bum when you leave the house to filling up your tummy to the tippy tippy top and every thing in between - Mom is always there for you. And what does she want THIS YEAR for Mother's day - her exclusive holiday on the official calendar - she wants a portrait of your adorable face next to her adorable face, and she wants to show it to everyone ...

Kindergarten Graduation: It's a Big Deal.

Apr 21, 2019

Kindergarten Graduation is the Cutest thing you will see all Spring. Right about now Five and Six year olds practically every where are planning for the biggest day of Kindergarten EVER: Graduation. They are practicing speaking roles and learning special songs. They are doing it all for YOU. Those tiny faces just can't wait to make you so proud on Kindergarten Graduation day. Do you know what's great about Kindergarten? EVERYTHING. Kindergarten is FUN. Kids wake up and want to go ...

The Engagement Portrait Checklist

Mar 11, 2019

Having a Plan for your Engagement Portraits is a MUST do! Love is in the air and Getting the BEST engagement portraits EVER is kind of a BIG deal. You are trying to create a portrait - not a portrait, THE PORTRAIT that is a beautiful reflection of your love. Not even a portrait, a mirror that you can gaze into and always feel the way to you do at this exact moment. So, lets get serious about it. Before stepping out of your home and into the hot South Alabama sunshine, know that ...

The time for Senior Portraits is NOW.

Mar 07, 2019

The biggest question we get from our Senior Moms and Dads is - "Daphne, when should we schedule our Senior Portraits?" The answer is NOW. We shoot more Senior portraits in February, March and April than any other month.It's finally YOUR year! You've been waiting for it your whole life. Senior Year. You look great. You feel great. And you are minutes away from taking over the world. One problem, this year is moving way too FAST. Spend an hour or two with us and let us slow it down and ...

5 ways to NEVER choose your Wedding Photographer.

Mar 07, 2019

How will I ever decide on a Wedding Photographer? If you are in the throws of planning a wedding or just getting started, you've heard this come out of at least twenty people's mouth, "After the cake is cut, the flowers are wilted and the last gift card has been sent; all you have is your new spouse and the wedding portraits from your photographer. Without saying it, finding the right photographer to document every moment you've been planning since you were a little girl is a bit of ...

Formal Family Portrait Sessions are NOT a thing of the past.

Feb 21, 2019

Formal family portraits are NOT old fashioned and in fact - Ellenburg Photography thinks that these timeless masterpieces are on the way back in. Formal family portraits have been hanging around walls since the beginning of photography - Moms, Dads and Children all dressed in their best wear posed and frozen in time for all generations to see. When you think about going over to Grandma's house - it was always fun to look at these wall portraits and decide who looked like who now. That ...

Magical Maternity Portraits are within your Reach with Ellenburg Photography.

Feb 18, 2019

Magical Maternity Portraits are created at Ellenburg Photography. Growing a baby is a truly magical time in your life. Daphne Ellenburg’s beautiful maternity photos capture both the beauty and exciting emotions of this special time. Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, and these priceless memories are captured as the art of your gorgeous life with Daphne’s beautiful maternity photography.With many years of experience, Alabama photographer Daphne Ellenburg specializes in ...

6 Tips to Better Spring Portraits.

Feb 15, 2019

It's nearly Spring and Mom of the Year has already booked her South Alabama Spring Session. Dad is ecstatic. Now what? We plan. Planning takes the mystery out of Spring portraits. Spring colors are everywhere but those babies grow so fast - they certainly need something new. This guide will inspire you.If you are shopping for just one baby - the world is your oyster. At every turn there is something that would look amazing on your baby. And...There are tons of wonderful stores that have ...