James Family// Now in Charlotte, NC Family Photographer

This family came all the way from the UK for their session.. well not only for their session but to visit some amazing friends we share:) I met this family in my old neighborhood (before we both moved away). We shared an awesome group of girlfriends and embarked on our motherhood journeys together. Claire was the one who pushed me to start taking my photography seriously and even let asked me do Chloe's newborn photos.. my first newborn session ever! I can't believe how far I've come and i'm so grateful for friends who will encourage you to do what you love before you even know how much you love it yourself!

~Volree 

 803-627-8659 

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 Newborn, Children and Family Photographer 

 Fort Mill, SC/ Rock Hill, SC/ Charlotte, NC

T Family+ Cake Smash// Now in Charlotte, NC + Fort Mill, SC Children Photographer

This is one of my favorite family sessions to date! Jessica showed up with some amazing cake smash props and sweet Bailey was a trooper! We took advantage of the sunset after the shoot and ran over to the golf course by my house and snapped a few more silhouettes, which I love! Enjoy the sweetness.. you'll be seeing more of these cuties when I post their family/cousin session on the blog in the near future.

B Family// Birmingham, AL Family and Children Photographer

This sweet family came in for a newborn shoot for pretty Miss Ivy back in October! I loved getting to see them again and see how much she had changed! Ivy rocked the camera and we ended up with some beautiful images from this session! We shot here in Hoover, at Aldridge Gardens, and had some great weather! Her mommy was such a stylist for her shoot, how cute is she?!

Fall 2012 Session Dates/ Birmingham, AL Photographer/ Albany, GA Family Photographer

I can not believe it is already time for me to start looking at my fall calendar!!
Below are the dates i'll be taking weekend sessions for, weekdays are will still be available for newborn and baby minis (and some regular sessions) depending on my schedule. I tried to be sensitive to both state school schedules:)

Book one of the regular session dates (excludes minis) listed below before July 1 and you will receive a $15 print credit towards your order.

Sat 9/8 2 sessions

Sat 9/15 2 sessions

Sat 9/29 2 sessions (1 available)

Sun 10/6 2 sessions

Sat 10/13 2 sessions

Sat 10/20-21 FALL MINI Sessions in Birmingham 

Sat 11/3 FALL MINI Sessions in Albany

Sun 11/11 2 sessions

Sat 11/17 2 session 

You may email me with your dates preferred at volree(at)volreephotography.com and I will get you contract and deposit information asap. You may also use the "contact me" section at the top of the page! 

I look forward to seeing my returning clients as well as meeting new ones! 

Thanks for choosing Volree Photography! 

W Family/ Birmingham, AL Family Photographer

The W family live in my neighborhood and we had never met before but hit it off instantly! They are the sweetest and most relaxed family. We had a great session out here in Ross Bridge in Hoover and then even headed over to the golf course to get in some family silhouette pictures! It was a session for Tess' first birthday and she was so cute and excited about her tutu!

My favorite baby items!

I love taking photos of your sweet children and newborns but thought I'd post something fun and somewhat personal. Here in Birmingham, there are only a couple of good baby stores to shop at so a lot of research had to be done to find the best baby stuff!

With my second little boy being almost 7 months old and most of my clients having children around the same ages as mine, I thought I would share my favorite baby items! I'm the queen of finding random new stuff to make life with a little one easier.. I may just be lazy though:)

You can click on the pictures below to see the prices of the items on Amazon.

aden + anais Cotton Muslin Swaddle Blanket

 My oldest was swaddled in this blanket from the first day and still sleeps with it at 2.5 years old! It's his night night:) They are so soft and thin enough to where you don't have to worry about them getting to warm or if it gets on their face.

Bebe Baby Bottle Holder

The BEST idea ever! The Bebe Bottle Holder has been a lifesaver with 2 kiddos! Makes being on the go so much easier and even great to use at home when you are trying to cook dinner and entertain the older child. My new baby shower gift for my friends who plan on bottle feeding!

Boon Squirt Baby Food Dispensing Spoon

I found this with my first and it is also another on the go helper! YOu just pour the baby food in the spoon, put the lid on and you are ready to go! No more carrying around the jars and then having to use 2 hands. It's great for car rides if mom can ride in the back while dad drives! 

Boon Dispensing Spoon for Plum Organics

Plum organics makes baby food pouches that you can bring along with you, take these reusable spoons and screw them on and you are all set! A little more expensive to go this route but great to have in the diaper bag for back up!

Puj Tub

This tub was also an addition to my baby stuff with baby #2! It folds up and fits right under the faucet in our bathroom. The baby is inclined the whole time, no having to lift them up to bath and having them slip.  There are slits around it so it doesn't over flow with water and then you can just hang it up to dry afterwards. Depending on how big your baby is, it might not last as long as other tubs but we got use out of it until our chunky little one was about 5 months old.

Baby Trend Single Snap N' Go Stroller

I wish I had used this with my first child! I am currently borrowing this from a friend and I LOVE it. I a seriously should not have bought a double stroller. My 2.5 year old wants to walk most of the time and i've figured out that he can sit on the cup holder tray if I need to make him ride for a bit. (not exactly included in the instructions.. but it works great!)  The basket is huge and it makes the heavy pumpkin seats so much more manageable!

Summer Infant Baby Touch Digital Color Video Monitor

We had a single camera monitor with just one child and upgraded to this 2 camera on when #2 came along. It's been a great monitor and we love the fact that you can move the cameras around and zoom in. It also has a scan option that will switch views every 8 seconds which is great for middle of the night. It also has a microphone feature that has come in very handy with our 2.5 year old and his need to get out of his big boy bed!:)

I know there are several other things that I love and will share in another post down the road! 

Until then, enjoy the upcoming blog posts of my recent newborn and family photo sessions! It's been a busy summer so far and i'm loving every minute! 

Carter/ Birmingham, AL Children's Photographer/ Cake Smash

Carter is the little one of a (actually 2!) classmate(s) from high school! They came in to the studio in downtown Birmingham for one of my baby mini sessions. It was his first birthday photo session and he was a trooper! He was so sweet and even found out he had an ear infection later that day!:(