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Welcome to the Uppercase Photography Blog!

Hi and welcome to the UpperCase Photography blog!  This is where you'll find the latest images from recent sessions, news, contests, my random ramblings and more.  Take a look around and check back often.  You may also be interested in visiting my website through the link located above.  Leave a comment while you're here--I'd love to hear from you!

~Julie

Winston Salem Newborn Baby Photographer | Warm and Snuggly

It’s not often that it gets hotter outside than it is in my studio during a newborn session.  But the past few days have definitely been scorchers!  I hope you all are staying cool and gearing up to enjoy a fun filled Independence Day.  I am pleased to share another beautiful newborn session with you as you huddle inside browsing your computer and trying to stay cool. :)

This family is another family that I have had the pleasure of capturing your several years.  I photographed big sister C as a newborn and was so happy to help the family welcome little sister E.  Big sister, however, was not so happy to pose with this new addition to her family on session day.  I actually love this sibling image because it will always be a reminder to this family that it can be hard being the big sister.  I hear that Miss C has now taken to her big sister role just beautifully and adores her baby sister.  I have no doubt that they will be best of friends, but an image like this is pretty priceless.

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After big sister went to spend some quality time with grandma, Baby E was happy to pose and pose.  She was such a great little model and that gorgeous head of hair was just perfect.

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Since this session took place several months ago, I think it is safe to also share Baby E’s birth announcement (some parts blurred for web security.)  I love creating a special announcement just for each newborn and E’s was one of my favorites in quite a while….just my style!

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Newborn Special Offer

I am excited for all those who have taken advantage of the Triad Moms on Main special offer for summer baby sessions.  Newborns and babies 1 yr and under who have a session in June, July or August will receive a complimentary holiday mini session WITH one 4×6 digital file to use for holiday cards.  If you would like to take part if this fantastic offer as well, please email me at julie@uppercasephotography.com.

Vacation

I will be away from the studio July 14-21st.  Please feel free to email or leave a voice mail.  All correspondence will be answered upon my return to the studio.  If your little one arrives during this time, please go ahead and email me to let me know.  I will make sure they are photographed as soon as possible upon my return.  If you are one of the lucky ones with a beach session booked during that week…..see you at the shore!

Greensboro Maternity Photographer | Special Summer Newborn Offer

Whew, does that end of the school year time seem as crazy to everyone else as it does to me?  The end of May and the beginning of June are filled with class picnics, school performances, graduations, and dance recitals.  Now that we have closed the school books and hung up the ballet shoes for a couple of months, I am excited to have a moment to update the blog a bit.  Things have been busy and wonderful around the studio for the last few months.  I am still a bit behind on sharing images on my blog so it’s been several months since the adorable Mr. J came to the studio for his newborn session.  But I couldn’t let you miss out on his cuteness.  We were even able to incorporate a couple of daddy’s loves (his guitar and his profession) into Mr. J’s newborn session.  I love making a session personal for each client and am thrilled to incorporate such items into a newborn session.

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Summer Newborn Special Offer

In case you missed it, Uppercase Photography is June’s featured photographer over at Triad Mom’s on Main!  Along with my feature, I am offering such a great special for TMOM readers this month.  If you have a newborn or baby session (any baby one year or under) during June, July or August you will receive a complimentary holiday mini session in November WITH a single digital file for your holiday cards.   It’s a fantastic deal that I have never offered before so click HERE to read the details and email me at julie@uppercasephotography.com to sign up.

Beach Sessions

My Oak Island area beach sessions in July are now filled.  Email me at julie@uppercasephotography.com if you would like to be placed on a waiting list.  I have one spot remaining for August beach sessions in the Myrtle Beach area.  If you are interested in a beach session between August 4-10th please contact me for details.

July and August sessions

I have a few spots remaining on my calendar for sessions in July and August.  If you are interested in updated portraits while the kids are relaxed and out of school, please contact me for details.  If you are having a summer newborn, I have a few newborn spots remaining as well.  I always look forward to capture a few outdoor newborn images in the summer and clients always love them so much.  So if you are expecting and would like to incorporate a few beautiful outdoor newborn images into your session, please email me at julie@uppercasephotography.com.

June 19, 2012 - 11:18 am Lina - Look at his amazing skin, love it!

June 18, 2012 - 2:06 pm Kara Layfield - He is precious!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the portraits with Mom and Dad. As always...beautiful work Julie!!

Winston Salem Photographer | Double the Fun at the Downtown Studio

I want to thank all of you you have sent me messages of support regarding my announcement in my last post that I will be focusing mostly on maternity, newborn and babies one year and under beginning this fall.  Your kind words about your experiences with Uppercase Photography and your well wishes mean so much to me!  I also had a few chuckles at some of my long time clients emailing to make sure that they would be able to get a spot for those coveted fall session spots.  I love you all and truly appreciate your support for me and my artistry.

A few folks did have some questions regarding my downtown studio.  I have NO plans currently to leave my downtown studio space.  My studio is perfect for photographing newborns and babies.  It is also my sanctuary….my creative haven where I can store all my props and feed my addiction to photography.  Based on the many wonderful comments I receive when you all come to visit, I think you must love the Uppercase studio as well!  Honestly, someone would have to pry the keys to this place out of my hands. :)

Speaking of the studio, the space was full of adorableness the day these two twin brothers came for their session.  When twins come to the studio, I am typically expecting smaller babies in the six pound and under range.  But not these handsome boys!  Both of them were near 8 pounds at birth and we joked that they were like little men at their session.  They were strong, healthy and completely gorgeous boys.  It was a pleasure for Lina and me to spend the morning with them and their parents.

Prepare yourself for a complete overshare…they were just so cute. :)

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Well, that should be enough cuteness to get you through a cloudy Tuesday.

If you would like to book a summer session in June (two spots remaining), July or August please email me at julie@uppercasephotography.com.

I am now accepting maternity and newborn session reservations for September through December. I will open the calendar for other sessions in September through December soon.  It is helpful for me to get fall schedules for my daughters first so that I know which days they have performances, etc.  If you would like to be placed on a list of people who will be emailed FIRST when the calendar opens please send your request to julie@uppercasephotography.com.  I am keeping a list of people who are interested and they will be the first to be notified that the calendar spots are open.

June 13, 2012 - 1:18 pm kate craft - These are so perfect!!!!

May 26, 2012 - 9:07 pm Kel Ward - I want to steal the babies!! (okay, no, not really....maybe just borrow them?) They are gorgeous and you did an AWESOME job with these photos!

May 24, 2012 - 11:36 am Jamie Siever - My goodness, Julie. Just when I think your photographs couldn't possibly be more perfect, I see this session! You are so talented that you make these look easy! (but also impossibly perfect.) Wow - just breathtakingly amazing work!

May 23, 2012 - 11:41 am Tania - Wow Julie, these left me speechless. Your work is just art...I am constantly blown away by the variety and mastery behind each and every image. Keep up the GREAT work! Maybe one day I can come to your nb workshop!

May 23, 2012 - 11:19 am Azure - GORGEOUS! Every single one of these is just stunning. What a precious pair of boys- your talent with newborns and babies just blows me away. Love your work!

May 18, 2012 - 10:44 am ashley - Downright amazing work, Julie! Your site is such a treat for the eyes and heart!

May 16, 2012 - 6:32 pm Sylvia Borgo - absolute perfection! The cutie-pie babies, the posing, your images - all perfect! Love these!

May 15, 2012 - 3:00 pm carol nicasio - Omgosh Julie...these are so beautiful...I simply love what you do.

Winston Salem Newborn Baby Photographer | My Specialty

I am excited to let you know about a new development at Uppercase Photography.  Over the past six years I have been so blessed to meet and photograph some of the most wonderful people and families.  As the years have passed I have discovered my talent for capturing babies and have worked to refine my skill in capturing beautiful images of newborns and babies one year and under.  Beginning in September, I will be focusing my business on maternity, newborns and babies one year and under.  I feel strongly that my heart lies in capturing babies and when working with them, I produce the images that speak most to me and in turn to my clients.

Adding a new member to your family is such a momentous occasion and when something is really important, you want the absolute best right?  When your child is sick, you take them to your pediatrician who specializes in treating children.  When you are buying an outfit for a special occasion, you will likely forgo Target (though make no mistake, I do love Target) and search out just the right outfit at a specialty shop.  When you want excellent seafood, you don’t go to a buffet that serves a wide variety of food, you go to a restaurant that specializes in yummy seafood.

Choosing a photographer for your baby’s first year is very similar.  If someone shoots weddings and boudoir, teens and family reunions, oh and newborns too…they may not be the right person for everyone searching for a baby photographer.  I want to be the photographer for those who are looking for someone who specializes in babies…someone who devotes all of their time and artistic vision to producing the best in newborn/baby photography.

I know babies well and  I find much joy in capturing them.  When newborns sessions are complete, parents are often in awe of how calm and relaxed their baby was during the session.  They jokingly ask if I can come over at 2am and work my “magic.”  Since my youngest daughter is almost 5, I gave up 2am wake up calls a few years ago.  However, I do want to spend more of my time “working my  magic.”  And that is just what I plan to do.

Now, if you are a client who has been returning to Uppercase Photography since your own children were babies, I am forever grateful for your support of my business.  I will be holding limited spots in my schedule for returning clients.  Be on the lookout for announcements regarding openings and book quickly as there will be fewer spots for older children and families.  But know that I would never want to miss out on watching those children whom I photographed as babies grow in front of my lens.

With that said, I am still taking appointments for June, July and August for all types of sessions.  Please email me at julie@uppercasephotography.com for more information about booking a summer session.

And I will leave you with some baby images.  Baby B worked his own magic in these images and he couldn’t be more perfect.

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May 4, 2012 - 9:26 pm Clarice - What a beautiful baby and I love your work! These are gorgeous!

May 4, 2012 - 8:53 pm Laura - Julie it makes perfect sense for you to specialize in babies. You have found your niche and to say you do it well would be a gross understatement. You are far and beyond one of the finest newborn and baby photographers I have seen. You not only work magic but your work IS magical.

May 3, 2012 - 12:00 am Sylvia Borgo - I am one of your biggest fans! I adore your work and I know that this more focused attention on newborns will ensure a phenomenal experience for your clients.

May 2, 2012 - 10:07 pm Carrie - You are so amazingly talented x

May 2, 2012 - 9:30 pm Jackie - You definitely have a tremendous gift, beautiful work!

May 2, 2012 - 2:55 pm Danielle McCarty - Oh what a beautiful baby! Love every one of these!

May 2, 2012 - 2:43 pm Kathleen Weibel - You most definitely are magical with those babies. I wish I had gorgeous photos of my sweet babies like those.

Winston Salem, Greensboro Newborn Photographer | Pretty, Pretty Princess

A stormy, rainy Thursday means I am inside today instead of shooting an outdoor session, but at least it gives me a moment to share more images with you.  I had the pleasure of capturing this little princess a while ago.  She had the sweetest little baby rolls!  Miss L also has such a beautiful family and I loved capturing some parent shots at their session. I am always happy to capture sibling or parent images at a newborn session along with beautiful individual images of your new baby.

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As mentioned in my previous post, I am now booking for Summer 2012.  If you are interested in a session in June, July or August, please contact me at julie@uppercasephotography.com.

Did you know?  I now offer a “digital only” session.  The Simply Digital session means that you pay your session fee to reserve your spot on my calendar and then on session day you pay your remaining balance.  After your session, you receive an image box with 5×7 reference prints and a disc of high resolution images from your session.  This type of session requires no ordering appointment and no purchase of prints/products.  Just as the name implies….it is simply the purchase of the digital images from your session.  If you are interested in pricing or further details about Simply Digital sessions please email me at julie@uppercasephotography.com.

April 26, 2012 - 2:40 pm Kara Layfield - Love the images with Mom and Dad - just so precious.

Greensboro Newborn Baby Photographer | Baby Boom

Wow, has it really been a month since I’ve updated my blog?  I wish I could say I have been on some exotic vacation sipping fruity drinks and tanning.  But really, I’ve been doing something almost as fun.  I’ve been photographing baby after baby after baby….you get the idea.  March and April have been filled with newborn sessions and I am enjoying meeting each and every one of them. My day almost doesn’t seem complete anymore without a few hours spent in the super warm studio posing and cuddling a fresh new baby.

The sweet baby boy I’m sharing with you today, however, actually arrived in January.  Yes, I am a bit behind in sharing images but I couldn’t let these slip by without sharing.  Meet Mr. L.

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In addition to the parade of newborns coming through the studio, I have begun shooting some outdoor sessions as well.  The weather is warming and everything seems to be blooming right now!  I also enjoy meeting previous Uppercase newborns for six month sessions, one year sessions and beyond!

April is currently fully booked.  I have a few openings in May and am now booking summer sessions as well for June, July and August.  If you are interested in a session, please email me at julie@uppercasephotography.com.  It is best to book your newborn session BEFORE your baby’s arrival.  Unfortunately, due to my busy schedule, I have had to turn a few newborns away recently who did not book ahead of time.  I want to meet and photograph each family that contacts me with a newborn, so please email or call while you are still expecting.

April 23, 2012 - 1:39 pm Kristin - Sweetness! Julie I adore your newborn work and these are simply gorgeous! I love seeing your blog posts.

April 17, 2012 - 1:33 pm Lina - Beautiful as usual! Love black and white image of the bowl, so amazing. I would blow it up huge for my walls. Gorgeous!

Winston Salem Photographer | Beautiful Inside And Out

It is such pleasure when I am hired to shoot a maternity session and the resulting newborn as well.  That was the case with this beautiful family.  I first met them at a presession consultation where we chatted about everything from sports to birth plans (and of course ideas for the sessions as well!)

The pouring rain on maternity session day kept us from capturing outdoor images, but even if the sun wasn’t shining, this mom-to-be certainly was.

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When they returned to the studio with Baby G, it was like they were introducing him to a friend.  He was just as beautiful “on the outside” as that perfect little baby belly.

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Baby G came back to the studio once more as we gathered to view his images and place his order.  I declared him the little man who grew the most in his first few months.  It was amazing to see how much he had grown!  I hope to see him again as soon as he is sitting up and share his growth with you as well.

I offer maternity images an a full session or as a mini session add on to your newborn session.  Contact me if you would like to discuss maternity and newborn images for your expected arrival.

April 9, 2012 - 2:29 pm Laura Morita-Yeun - These are wonderful, Julie! That mom is GORGEOUS, and the baby is perfection!

March 19, 2012 - 10:10 pm Anelle - Oh, Julie! What a beautiful mom and baby!

March 17, 2012 - 4:18 pm Danielle McCarty - Amazing work Julie! Love each and every one of them!

March 17, 2012 - 9:23 am Rachel Aberle - Perfection! These are stunning images.

March 15, 2012 - 7:42 pm Amber - Oh my word...they have the SAME smile in that very last image! These are stunning, Julie! I absolutely ADORE your work!

March 15, 2012 - 12:59 am Sylvia Borgo - So beautiful. Mommy is stunning and little bub and his sweet smile melts my heart!

March 14, 2012 - 5:26 pm amy - so beautiful!! really gorgeous work julie!

March 14, 2012 - 4:13 pm Kathleen Weibel - Stunning! Your work is always so perfect, and that family is gorgeous!

March 14, 2012 - 3:12 pm kate craft - Beautiful

March 14, 2012 - 12:53 pm Tania - I am consistently impressed by your work- just gorgeous UCP. I love everything about this session- from belly to baby- just awesome! Congratulations Mom & Dad and congratulations to UCP for another successful session :)

March 14, 2012 - 12:07 pm Kara Layfield - Mom is simply stunning...and little man is adorable. Gorgeous session Julie!!

March 14, 2012 - 10:38 am Amy - What a beautiful Family. I love all of these images it's hard for me to pick a favorite. I know mom and dad are going to be over the moon with these. I am such a fan of your work.

Winston Salem Newborn Baby Photographer | Twice the Love

I had the opportunity recently to capture yet another set of newborn twins.  It is truly such a blessing to be asked to photograph so many sets of twins in the past year.  Sessions with twins truly do involve double the sweetness and twice the love.

At each twin session, I focus on capturing some images of each baby separately.  They are twins, but each one is certainly unique and one of a kind.

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But the real treat during twins sessions is always the images of them together.  Lina, who often travels from Raleigh to lend a hand during twin sessions, and I have noticed that each set of twins we’ve photographed just love to snuggle together.  They seems more calm and relaxed when close to their twin.  These precious sisters were no exception.

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Are you expecting twins in 2012?  Contact me to hear more about my experience in capturing beautiful images of multiples.

April 1, 2012 - 11:13 am Danielle McCarty - Perfect in every way! Love all of these, from the way you coordinate and pose to the lighting and overall capture! Beautiful!

March 26, 2012 - 7:53 pm kate craft - these are perfection

March 14, 2012 - 6:11 pm amy - what a beautiful session! gorgoeus work! such peaceful twins!! great job!

March 14, 2012 - 10:38 am Kathy Thomas - These are simply incredible...as always :)

March 12, 2012 - 4:53 pm Anelle - Julie, as I was scrolling down, I tried to pick a favourite and I couldn't! They are all beautiful! And those babies are LOVELY!

March 11, 2012 - 12:26 am Gail - Oh my goodness - you seriously are the baby whisperer! How on Earth you got 2 gorgeous little angels posed so beautifully for this variety is beyond my comprehension. Incredible work!!!

March 9, 2012 - 9:59 pm Leah Jent - I just love these! How beautiful are those babies?! You really do magic with newborn photography, Julie!

March 6, 2012 - 11:48 am Clarice - Just gorgeous! All of them!

March 6, 2012 - 11:11 am Amber Harris - OMG! Love!

March 5, 2012 - 10:45 pm Dezarae - You rocked these! I love the ones of the babies together!

March 5, 2012 - 6:35 pm Tiffany Bender - wow- you are the best of the best...just gorgeous babies and images!

March 5, 2012 - 3:42 pm Kathleen Weibel - Wow - so amazing! I love, love, love your work. They look so prefect and so precious!

March 5, 2012 - 3:00 pm Nancy - These are just precious!! Love the smiley ones. Amazing shots of two beautiful little ones!

March 5, 2012 - 2:06 pm Kara Layfield - My word these girls are adorable!! I love them all, but the one of the girls in the wire basket is amazing. You are truly an artist Julie!

March 5, 2012 - 2:00 pm Jen Gasper - You always work such magic with babies. Love the individual smiles that you captured. And as a mom of twins myself, she will cherish each and every one of the images of them snuggled by each other's side. One of my favorite parts of having twins is that they are each other's best friend. And it all started long before you took these images to capture that closeness. Beautiful!

Winston Salem Baby Photographer | A Dimpled Chin

Baby T had so many little adorable baby features….a head full of blonde hair, chubby cheeks, but perhaps my favorite of all his features was his little dimpled chin.  I loved it and how it made his little face unique!

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UPDATES

Today is the last day to vote in Triad Moms On Main’s Mom Choice Awards.  If you have not, please take a moment to vote for Uppercase Photography as your favorite local photographer by clicking HERE.  Thank you so much to all of you for your support.

The Oak Island beach sessions dates are currently booked.  If you would like to be put on a waiting list for Oak Island sessions in July please contact me.  I still have a couple of Myrtle Beach session dates in August available.  Email me if you would like beach session details.

Spring dates are booking fast for both newborns and older babies/children.  If you want a spot please be sure to email me soon at julie@uppercasephotography.com

Greensboro Twin Photographer | Sitting Up

Parents often ask me about the best times for portraits during their baby’s first year.  After the newborn session, I like to see my little clients again when they are sitting up.  Typically, there is this magic little stage when babies can sit unassisted but aren’t yet mobile.  Granted this magical stages lasts longer for some lucky parents than others, but right in that stage is a wonderful time for baby portraits.  The “sitting up” session is usually filled with chubby baby rolls, dimpled hands and feet, curious looks and gummy smiles.  The end result is usually some of my favorites portraits during the first year.

This particular “sitting up” session was twice the fun, with twins C and L.  You may remember their amazing newborn session seen HERE.  It was such a treat to see them again and see how they’ve grown.  C and L each have their own little looks and personalities that came shining through this session.

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Have you taken a moment to vote for Uppercase Photography in the Triad Moms On Main Mom’s Choice Awards?  There are only a few more days left to vote so be sure to click HERE and vote for all your favorite Triad businesses, including Uppercase Photography as Favorite Local Photographer.

February 23, 2012 - 3:57 pm Rachel Aberle - These two are so dang cute!

February 23, 2012 - 12:22 am Sylvia Borgo - How. Cute. Are. They??? And the styling of this session is adorable. I love their dresses in the first photos. Oh, my goodness, the one of them laughing is too cute for words!

February 22, 2012 - 6:17 pm Anelle - These little girls are sheer perfection! LOVE these!

February 22, 2012 - 3:29 pm Dee - How do you manage to get such great eye contact from these little tiny babies who would sooner crawl away at warp speed than sit still for even a second? You are truly a baby whisperer, Julie - lovely shots!

February 22, 2012 - 2:03 pm Kara Layfield - So cute!! Just look how perfect these girls are sitting up for you. Your work is magical Julie!!

February 22, 2012 - 1:46 pm Gail - AWE! :insert squeal here: These two little girls are SO absolutely adorable! I love their little sweet personalities shining through in these and their outfits are stunning! GORGEOUS work (as always!) Julie!!!

February 22, 2012 - 12:35 pm Laura - Oh Julie what a beautiful session! The girls are absolutely adorable and although I have scrolled up and down a few times, it has proven impossible for me to choose a favorite. Every image is amazing.

February 22, 2012 - 12:23 pm Lina - Oh, so big - and so funny :) Beautiful!

February 22, 2012 - 12:16 pm ashley - Absolutely precious....the babies and the images! What perfectly captured portraits of their adorable age. Love!