Williams First Birthday!

Happy Birthday William!

April 9th 2018. My nephew William is officially One year and I may be the slightly obsessed aunt who thinks he is the cutest thing in the world! I mean he is pretty darn cute!

 

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The Gentry Family

I had so much fun with this cute little family! We may have had a little rain come down on us between photos but I think it was so worth it for these little gems! Happy first Birthday to Lilly!

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A year ago...

A year ago...these two love birds got married. March 11th 2017 was the day they said I do. I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate and celebrate you two! May there be many more blessed years! Congratulations!

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Hello there!

It's not often I step in front of the camera to take photos of myself. However recently I braved up to take some shots. (Yes standing in the yard outside of my apartment with a tripod while neighbors looked at me thinking I was looney. lol) So here are some shots of what I got, the good, the bad and actually some of my favorites. I don't care for much skin smoothing and editing, because I feel like we need to live as ourselves and embrace who we are. The photos that look most like us are the photographs that our family will cherish most later on.

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So, before you get descent photos like the one above (in my opinion), you'll need to set yourself up for success. Below are some tips to get you started.

5 Tips to taking self portraits

  1. Find a descent, fun background that won't be distracting.
  2. Use a remote for your camera or a self timer. (This can even work for phone shots)
  3. Make sure to get your focus right. This may mean taking several shots, so be patient!
  4. Work those angles! Try different poses, get closer, back away. Have fun with it!
  5. Take some detail shots, these always help in creating a story line for your images.
  6. When all else fails, hire a professional. (Haha)
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Don't be afraid

to bring out your inner model!

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Almost Pumpkin time again.....

Almost Pumpkin (spice) Season.....

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The key is to...

Spend true quality time with one another.

Let's face the facts, here in Louisiana we don't really get a true fall season. We don't get the warm colors of the leaves, the cooler temperature breezes and its usually not your pinterest worthy scarf and boot weather. However a we can still love fall, the smell of pumpkin spice in the air, cool nights and bonfires and the fun of decorating for the holiday season ahead.

First in the line up for fall is Halloween of course. Now I know its only just August but you know that Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas will sneak up on us before we know it. With decorations already hitting stores it's not to early to start planning for your holidays. Now when I say to start planning for the holidays; I definitely don't mean to start stressing about making a huge turkey, dinner menu ready to make a king happy or buying the perfect gifts for everyone on your "nice" list. I mean planning on being present in the moment and spending time with loved ones.

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Here are just a few ideas to get you started and excited for fall:

  • Plan themed costumes with your family or friends. (Bonus points for making them together)
  • Schedule a night for a bonfire (complete with S'mores of course).
  • Movie Night with warm cider and seasonal popcorn (my favorite is caramel).
  • Plan a photo shoot to remember all the hard work you put into your costumes.
  • Get together and make a party of decorating for the holiday. Music and treats anyone?
  • Snuggle up over a warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
  • Pumpkin Carving party

With so many events happening, daily schedules and back to school the key is to spend true quality time with one another.

Check out the full gallery of photographs at: https://scarlettoliviaphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/4704802/home

Blue Eyes and Cute Faces

So if you know me, you already know that I am not one to ask to hold your newborn child or squeal at a stroller as everyone looks down into it on the new born baby. There is nothing wrong with that at all I am just saying I am not one for it. Yet when a child gets a little older and develops their own personality and own little quirks I can't help but to usually think they are the coolest thing ever! Trust me, there are a couple of toddlers out there I would love to call my bestie and yes they are way cooler than me! lol

So when I got a chance to hang out with a couple little awesome peeps and their mom... of course I said yes!

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Hunter Brylees 2nd Birthday Pow Wow!

Hello there everyone,

I just wanted to take a moment to brag how well this mom (aka my awesome friend Cesli) decorated and hosted a fun birthday pow wow for her two year old, Hunter Brylee. I mean she even got matching family shirts! How stinkin cute! She decked each table out with awesome Pinterest worthy table toppers and even kept the snacks in theme with items such as; Campfire cookies, haystacks (rice krispies), teepee trail mix and Sticks & Bones (Grapes & Pretzel sticks). Everyone was supplied with materials to paint their faces and even wear a little DIY'd headpiece, and no one left empty handed due to the Pow Wow packs she hand stamped to fit the theme and filled with goodies. The kids all had a blast with activities such as bean bag toss, hula hoops and balls to toss back and forth. With activities set outside the kids were sure to have fun running around (and exhausting themselves) the weather was great and we even had a fire to roast some weenies on. All and all she out did herself and threw an amazing party for Miss Brylee, that she will be able to look back at and know her mom is one of the best!

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Welcome

Hey there and welcome to Scarlett Olivia Photography with me, Scarlett Olivia Garcia.

I am so glad you dropped in to check out my work!

Lets discuss some details, I graduated in December 2012 from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with my BFA, and concentration in Photography. It has taken me a few years of searching and working in sales and advertising to find out I could not live without working on what I am truly passionate about.

Photography has always been something I have loved, along with being creative, traveling and drinking coffee, of course. So I would love to hear from you and maybe go grab a cup of coffee and get creative! Hope to see you soon!

Scarlett Olivia Photography is available for:

Events, Portraits and Weddings in the Monroe, La area or Destination.