Elisabeth Smith Photography

Baby S. {Indianapolis, IN ~ Newborn Photographer}

elisabet — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:19:28 +0000

I am behind on blogging yet again :/ This is my last newborn from January and how cute is he?! I had a handful of babies with full heads of dark hair and I loved every moment of it! Mr. S. was at the 2 week mark during his session, but he slept better than some of the 6 day old babies I have photographed. His newborn session was a piece of cake and I am so glad that I had the opportunity to meet his family! Thank you so much to him mom and dad for making the trip to Danville for your session!

Sugar and Spice {Indianapolis, IN ~ Newborn Photographer}

elisabet — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:40:45 +0000

I booked this baby girl’s newborn session just days before she was born and I am so glad that I had the opportunity to work with her! She is one of 3 baby girls I have photographed with this much hair! She was very particular about her hands, but she is too cute to hold it against her Her parents are amazing with her and so excited to be new parents!

Thank you so much to her Mom and Dad for the opportunity to photograph their darling baby girl!

Getting so big {Avon, IN ~ Baby Photographer}

elisabet — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:51:34 +0000

I can’t believe Mr. B. is 4 months old! It seems like just a few weeks ago I was rocking him to sleep during his newborn session. I also can’t believe how big he has gotten and how much he has changed! When B. was a newborn he was all of 5 pounds, now he is 10 pounds and just as cute as ever. Before you know it, he is going to be rolling all over the place and his little personality is just going to blossom and shine. I LOVE my job!

Growing up {Indianapolis, IN ~ Children’s Photographer}

elisabet — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:41:05 +0000

I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to work with this little guy! He is SO cute and I loved his serious little personality, although I’m not sure what he thought of me It was a fun challenge working for the few smiles he was willing to give up, but they were worth the effort! I am looking forward to seeing him back in a few weeks for a session with his grandparents!

Putting myself out there.

elisabet — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:42:03 +0000

A few things about me…..

I am a very shy, in person and on line. I am a total people pleaser and I hate to let people down. My husband thinks I am a shinning star and sees my value a million times over, even when I don’t. He has been my biggest supporter and encourager, he is always giving me ideas and encouraging me to take the next step.

For a while now (the past year-ish) I have been receiving inquiries for mentoring of all types. My husbands has always said “do it!”, I have always said NO, but it feels like the right time to put myself out there, to take the next step So, starting in April I will start to offer mentoring, specifically newborns and mommy camera workshops.

Once I am settled into my new studio space I will post specific details. If you have any questions or would like more information before that time, feel free to send me an email!

It wouldn’t be a proper blog post if I didn’t add a picture

Almost Merry Christmas {Indianapolis, IN ~ Newborn Photographer}

elisabet — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:26:19 +0000

When I was born 30 years ago on Christmas Eve, I missed Christmas day by 20 minutes. When Baby I. was born the day after Christmas, he missed Christmas day by 20-ish minutes! He is so cute and so chunky, I LOVED it! I can’t forget to talk about his hair! Oh my goodness he has the best head of hair

Thank you so much to his mom for bringing him out to Danville!

Every detail {Indianapolis, IN ~ Newborn Photographer}

elisabet — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:02:23 +0000

I always go back and forth on marco shots, sometimes I love them, sometimes I don’t. During my session with baby E. I couldn’t help but take a lot of macro shots. He had such long eyelashes, fingers, toes, pouty lips, the list goes on! He was such a sweetie and I am so glad that I had the opportunity to work with him! I know his mom and dad are so in love with him.

Thank you so much to E. and his family for making the drive to Danville!

Smooth as silk {Indianapolis, IN}

elisabet — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:14:43 +0000

About half of my photography work is with newborns and I am a big fan of smooth clean skin! I am not one to spend a lot of money on actions so over time I have created my own. While talking with another photographer, I finally decided to put together a skin smoothing and eye define action. I wanted to take some time to walk you through how I use the action so that you can decide if it will work for you! The action is $10 (ten US dollars) and is available by email. This action works only in PS. If you would like to purchase this action please contact me at elisabethsmithphotography@yahoo.com

This first before and after all I did was run the action, on the eye define layer I took a small, soft brush at 100% opacity with a flow of 30%. I went over the eye line and lashes. Then I dropped the opacity of the layer to about 50%. On the skin smoothing layer I use a soft brush with the same settings as the eye, brushed over baby’s skin on her face and arms. Last I lowered the opacity of the skin layer to about 80% and flattened my image. Keep in mind when using this action, or any action, it is all about personal taste! Play around with the action to find what works best for you and your style.

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Thank you to One-Life Photography for the sample images! Please send her some love on FACEBOOK!

So New {Indianapolis, IN ~ Newborn Photographer}

elisabet — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:45:33 +0000

Wow, it has been a long time since I have posted on my blog! I still have yet to take some time off from my busy season, because it never really came to an end. I was busy all the way until December 23rd and it started again on the 27th!

This adorable little guy was my first session of the day on the 27th and he is so sweet! I am so glad that I had the opportunity to photograph not only newborn pictures for this family, but also maternity pictures. Dad will be going overseas and I am so blessed and honored that he will have the memories I was able to capture before he leaves.

Baby C. wasn’t too keen on being moved around and posed, but he did let me get some adorable shots

Thank you so much to his family for this wonderful opportunity!

Expecting {Danville, IN ~ Maternity Photographer}

elisabet — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:57:53 +0000

Mandi booked her session and baby’s first year collection a long time ago, so it was nice to finally meet her! She has such a beautiful spirit and family and I just know she and her husband are going to be amazing parents! I can’t wait to meet their baby boy in just a few weeks.

Thank you so much for coming out to Danville!