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Columbus Maternity Photographer || Farm Life || Washington Courthouse Photography

Columbus Maternity Photographer || Farm Life || Washington Courthouse Photography

I met Brandi and Wes one warm summer evening on their family's farm in Washington Courthouse. Talk about a photographers dream! They had this abandoned school house they wanted to include in their maternity session. I love worn down, rustic backdrops. We had such a fun time! I photograph maternity sessions throughout Columbus and surrounding areas. I love giving parents the option to add on a maternity session to their newborn photo session. Not only does this save your family some money in the long run, but you get to capture those special moments both before and after your baby arrives. 

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Brooklynn is seven months old || Columbus, Ohio Baby Photography

Meet Brooklynn! 

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus Baby Photographer | Bexley Ohio Photographer

Brooklynn was one of the first babies I photographed in my home studio space when my husband and I moved back to Grove City last fall. I couldn't believe how much she had grown in those short seven months! The moment she got out of her car seat she was a bundle of smiles and joy! 

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus Baby Photographer | Bexley Ohio Photographer

These peonies grow in our front yard, and they're huge when in full bloom. The day they popped up Miss Brooklynn immediately came to my mind. Ideas kept swirling in my head, and I came up with a simple idea of placing them in a vase next to her. The day before our session it was a whopping 86 degrees and full of humidity. I came home that evening to see a ton of my pink peonies very droopy. I immediately cut the best of the best and brought them inside and into one of my mother's vases she had given me. I'm so pleased with how these turned out!

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus Baby Photographer | Bexley Ohio Photographer

I love "sitter" sessions, aka baby sessions. Babies 6-12 months old are so full of expressions and wonder. You may get tons of smiles or you might get a lot of serious faces. They love to roll, crawl, feel, explore, touch their toes & giggle at mommy. 

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus Baby Photographer | Bexley Ohio Photographer

I added this white dress to my baby wardrobe for 6-12 month old baby girls. Miss Brooklynn loved rolling around on my bed setup. One thing I love about this comfy setup is parents don't have to worry if their wobbly baby leans to one side or rolls to their back. It's a real bed with tons of fluffy padding for tiny tushies. 

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus Baby Photographer | Bexley Ohio Photographer

And baby toesies too....

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus Baby Photographer | Bexley Ohio Photographer

She was sooo excited to play and laugh with me! I feel like this expression sums up her time with me 100%. Haha! Her mommy said she looks like she's talking to us... I'm pretty sure she was!

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus Baby Photographer | Bexley Ohio Photographer

Reach for those toes baby! 

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus Baby Photographer | Bexley Ohio Photographer

Her baby blue eyes pop so much with all this white! Such a little looker. 

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus Baby Photographer | Bexley Ohio Photographer

Brooklynn loved the headband and lace so much she kept playing with all of it. Haha!

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus Baby Photographer | Bexley Ohio Photographer

I was so beyond thrilled to get the chance to use this yellow headband and matching fabric. Still reaching for those toes like a good girl. 

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus Baby Photographer | Bexley Ohio Photographer

Oh Miss Brooklynn, won't you come see me again on your first birthday? I can't wait to see how much you've grown! 

Sarah Cropper Photography | Columbus Baby Photographer | Bexley Ohio Photographer

I'm now scheduling a limited number of milestone and baby mini sessions in my studio & outdoors per month. I would love to chat with you about booking a session for your little ones. Click HERE to fill out my contact form!

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How would you like to receive the gift of a newborn or family session from a loved one? Or have the opportunity to bless someone you know with portraits of their family or baby to keep forever?

Your loved ones will have these portraits forever.

Think about that.

Professional newborn photography is something you invest in because I freeze that fleeting moment in time. And you get to keep your digital images forever. It's not a shirt you buy from Target that lasts a year. It isn't an expensive dinner you enjoy one time.

Forever. And ever.

All full session gift certificates are beautifully packaged for you at no extra cost by yours truly. All you need to do is fill in the "to and from". These make a wonderful baby shower gift from one person or even a group of friends! They also make a fantastic Christmas gift!

Your gift certificate is personalized for you depending on your type of session you purchase. Gift wrapping your certificate is my way of showing just how much I care about my clients by ensuring their experience is excellent from start to finish and every moment in between!