Formal family portraits are NOT old fashioned and in fact - Ellenburg Photography thinks that these timeless masterpieces are on the way back in. Formal family portraits have been hanging around walls since the beginning of photography - Moms, Dads and Children all dressed in their best wear posed and frozen in time for all generations to see. When you think about going over to Grandma's house - it was always fun to look at these wall portraits and decide who looked like who now. That joy can live on for your children with Formal Family Portraits.

Successful formal family portraits are filled with careful planning.

Who will you invite to participate? What will we wear? How do I make sure my brother doesn't show up in socks and sandles? Don't let your head spin with all these pesky details - let the South Alabama portrait experts at Ellenburg Photography help you. Every session at our studio comes with planning. We chat with you about your family. We get to know the groupings, how many people you will be bringing, what you will wear, and if there is any special occasion that we are focusing on. Big or small occasions are a great time to get dressed up and celebrate and document the day with Family Portraits. 

How long will my formal family portraits take?

Time for formal family portraits are part of the planning. Most south alabama portrait sessions last 60-90 minutes, but can got longer if you need it. Daphne Ellenburg prides herself and her studio in organized groupings for maximum fun and efficiency. She will start small and build and build and build until every one is in your portrait, then she will peal away and modify the groupings to the planning you made.  Every formal family portrait session is led with fun around your event. 

What kind of event would be great for formal family portraits?

Any event that would have multiple generations and a reason to dress up is completely perfect for formal family portraits. Events like - your anniversary, your parent's anniversary, the christening of a child, the birthday of a grandparent. These options can go on and on and on - and we can help you all along the way. All of your portraits will focus on the star of your event and include every one you want to have photographed.

If you can find a reason to be dressed up in South Alabama, Daphne Ellenburg can help you create the magical formal family portraits you've dreamed of having. Do you have a special occasion coming up? Ellenburg Photography does not have regular business hours. This helps us to be there for you before or after your family event. Baby Maggie and her beautiful family were photographed together after her Sunday Christening here in Saraland.

Let the experts at Ellenburg Photography help you create a portrait you would proud to have passed down from generation to generation. How will your tiny baby know that she had grandmother's eyes or her long fingers? Close cuddly loving formal family portraits in a fun studio setting is proudly offered at Ellenburg Photography. Call Daphne Ellenburg to plan your portraits today. Don't let the future slip away because you didn't record the past. Cherish the people you love now.

Exist in portraits for the people that love you the most.

Would you like to see what a 60 minute formal family portrait session at Ellenburg Photography looks like? Enjoy this video from Baby Maggie's session at our South Alabama portrait studio.

Welcome to the world sweet baby Caegan. Little Caegan joined us from over an hour away at nearly one month old with her New Mom and New Grandfather. She was so alert that I really got a great peek at those BIG blue eyes. They look just like her Mom.

Isn't she dreamy? And so cuddly!

Thank you Mom and Grandpa for trusting us with the big stuff. The first born grandchild is a big deal. It was an honor to be part of this special time in your life. 

Most of the newborns that visit our studio are photographed in the first ten days. But if you are stuck in the hospital or just can't get here, don't fret. We can still create cuddly delicious newborn portraits for you the cherish for a lifetime. Are you expecting or know someone who is? Before your baby arrives is the perfect time to schedule your studio consult and to get on our calendar. A newborn consult comes with a studio tour, product browsing and you get the opportunity to book your session on our flex schedule. Flex scheduling ensures no matter how busy we get, we will always have room for you and your new bundle of love.

It was such a joy to see sweet baby Rylie again today. She is growing and growing and is 3 big giant months old. Her eyes twinkle when she smiles and she likes to watch me take her portraits. She also likes to make funny faces at me while I work. I'm pretty sure she learned that from her big sister. Only time will tell.

Babies wrapped in white was my most favorite thing from 2017 and I'm bringing it with me into the new year. Sweet baby Rylie joined our Milestone Baby Club today. We are so excited to watch her grow and grow during this BIG first year!

The Milestone Baby Club is the Perfect way to watch your little one grow. All Baby Club Members are photographed four times during the big first year all about three months apart. It's a great way to document the BIG first exciting year. The Baby Club comes with four full sessions, prints each session and the most delicious album when when your graduate the program. And if you have more than one baby, it's a great way to watch your family grow and blossom. Siblings, Moms and Dads are always welcome to participate in the sessions. Being photographed with your child is the best gift you can give them. Let us show your love back to you in beautiful portraiture. We love babies!

Do you have a little one that is starting the Milestone journey? We would love to show you our studio and talk more with you about how we can help you document this very busy year!

Daphne Ellenburg is the owner of a bustling Portrait photography business called Ellenburg Photography located in Southern Alabama. Daphne has a supportive family and a fancy-pants NEW 2000 sq ft studio. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and all things Apple. She also enjoys writing about her Photo-Adventures and her entertaining family. Daphne is a proud member of PPA, WPPI, and the local chamber. Catch up with her at EllenburgPhotography.com or email her at daphne@ellenburgphotography.com. 
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Meeting Santa for the first time is a big deal. Not just for babies, but for Mom and Dad. You want it to be just as magical as you've imagined over and over again in your mind. We can help. Our Santa is experience is First Class from start to finish. You will be dazzled. You will believe.

THIS is how you want your baby to gaze at Santa for the very first time. The Santa Experience is scheduled again for 2018 on Saturday and Sunday, November 17th and 18th. It will sell out again. Follow us for booking details for 2018.

Daphne Ellenburg is the owner of a bustling Portrait photography business called Ellenburg Photography located in Southern Alabama. Daphne has a supportive family and a fancy-pants NEW 2000 sq ft studio. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and all things Apple. She also enjoys writing about her Photo-Adventures and her entertaining family. Daphne is a proud member of PPA, WPPI, and the local chamber. Catch up with her at EllenburgPhotography.com or email her at daphne@ellenburgphotography.com. 
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Emma and Riley are first timers here at the studio. They stopped by for one of our special maximum Christmas adventures. Everyone was photographed every where together and separate, but when they were together....OH, MY. That was pure magic.

Emma is completely smitten with her new sister. And look at that dimple. Just perfect. In a few years, they will be pulling each other's hair - but for now, we've got a whole bunch of delicious Christmas Magic.

Merry Christmas.

Want more this Christmas? Book a Christmas Maximus session. Six holiday set ups. 1 new years eve set up. Try a few or try them all. Don't let the magic of the season get away from you this year. Let us help you relive today forever in stunning portraiture.

Got questions? Don't wait. Contact our Saraland, Alabama studio.

Daphne Ellenburg is the owner of a bustling Portrait photography business called Ellenburg Photography located in Southern Alabama. Daphne has a supportive family and a fancy-pants NEW 2000 sq ft studio. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and all things Apple. She also enjoys writing about her Photo-Adventures and her entertaining family. Daphne is a proud member of PPA, WPPI, and the local chamber. Catch up with her at EllenburgPhotography.com or email her at daphne@ellenburgphotography.com. 
We love to read your comments.