This month when you open your Mobile Bay Parents Magazine - you will find Ellenburg Photography. We are so excited to start our local advertising debut in South Alabama's premier Parenting magazine,  Mobile Bay Parents Magazine. This magazine is packed full of good advice for Alabama parents and a full list of all the local activities happening in the Mobile Alabama area. Mobile Bay Parents can be found in just about everywhere all over Mobile and Baldwin county. Ellenburg Photography can be found on page 8.

We are running a half page ad showing off the beautiful Mobley Siblings. When you come into our studio and look at our sample books, everyone always oohs and ahhs at this one - and I tell everyone that baby Wyatt could be a super Model. These beautiful faces stop by to see me a couple times a year. They are sweeter than pie and I'm happy have them as our first ever ad in the Mobile Bay Parent's Magazine.

If you find a copy, pick it up. We are going to be starting a have you seen it contest next week. Winner will receive a FREE portrait session! Spread the word, find one and pick it up. Details come out on Monday, February 11, 2019. Tell a friend!

Daphne Ellenburg makes choosing how much time you need in the studio easy with just a few questions and a wonderful variety of sessions to fit exactly what you are looking for in your South Alabama Newborn Photography. Every sessions includes a portrait consult. During your consult we ask all the right questions to help you decide what session will perfectly fit your needs. Questions like: Are you first time parents? Will you be bringing your new baby's siblings? Who will bring you to the session? Is there a special portrait that you would like us to create for you?

With new baby Brantley, his parents knew that they wanted both family portraits and portraits of their boys together. Knowing that Big brother is only 2, and learning how excited he is to be a big brother flagged them for needing more time. With more time, you always get MORE for MORE. Extra time in the studio eases your worries about, will my baby be fussy? Will we have time for family portraits and sibling portraits? The NEW Luxury Studio session takes all the worry out of your Newborn session. 

The Luxury Newborn Portrait session has time for all the outfit changes and sweet poses that you love when you visit our website, and it includes more. Ellenburg Photography has created a session that has time for nervous new parents leaving the house for the first time,  fussy babies, Family portraits and Sibling portraits. You want to add excited grandparents to the mix? Let's do it. The luxury newborn session includes 90-120 minutes of continuous photography in our cozy Saraland Alabama portrait studio. That time gives you all the options to create all the masterpieces you've been dreaming of. The combined time along with Daphne Ellenburg's Magic Newborn Session Homework is a winning combination every time. This is the happiest time in your life and we want this to be a relaxing and rewarding experience for your family. When you are relaxed, your baby is relaxed.

Growing families need an experienced photographer to create the lasting memories you have been dreaming of. If your family is growing or if someone you love is adding an amazing addition, send them to Daphne Ellenburg. Trust the experts at Ellenburg Photography to take all the mystery out of your South Alabama newborn session with planning. Book a consult to learn more how planning and experience will take the stress out of your newborn portrait session.

Daphne Ellenburg is award-winning Wedding, Newborn, and Baby Photographer. She is the owner of a bustling Portrait photography business called Ellenburg Photography and a brand new Boudoir studio both located in Southern Alabama. Daphne has a supportive family and a fancy-pants 2000 sq ft studio in the heart of Saraland, Alabama. 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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Dads are the great men pasting the adhesive that is holding everything together in our crazy life.  Just when things are getting ready to fall apart into an epic mess of NO return, there is Dad, like a giant bottle of glue ready to fix what ales me or helps me up when I've fallen down or has a hankie and a hug and an ear ready to listen. A Dad is the most important man in your life, and here's why...

Dad's always have a good ear to listen. And he will listen for a bit - but Dad's are problem solvers. He's going to take it all in, and offer some solutions and some how tos. He will not let his baby become a pile of mush on the sofa. You're better than that. Famous words of all Dads.

Dads are like the your own personal cheerleader. They know you can do it and they build you up the entire way there. The roads there are HARD and filled with pep talks and pats on the back. And when you finally do it, he tells you that he knew you could do it all along. And you did. And there is Dad, beaming like the hot Alabama sunshine because you are his and he believed in you. And YOU did it!

Dad's encourage you to try new things. Even when those things are tough and sound crazy to your Mom. If Dad thinks it's a good idea, you know he will have your back. And if it doesn't work out, he will pick you up and dust you off. Dad knows that you learn something new every time you fall. And since he's there to catch you, it's okay to fall. Soon the fear of falling disappears. Soon you're out there being tough and brave all on your own. You are Daddy's little soldier. Dad's teach you how to ride a bike and drive a car. Encouraging you and telling you that YOU can do anything. His confidence in you makes you Brave. Just thinking about it makes me feel like a bad ass. Because I am.

A Dad's hug is tight and lingering. It's strong, just like Dad. It instantly makes you feel loved and cherished. It absorbs tears like a sponge and mends broken hearts. And bonus you get to smell him - that wonderful smell of green grass and old school cologne. Dad's hugs can fix most things and he's just giving them away like candy. 

Any problem you come at him with, he has a solution and a warm story to go with it - about his Dad or your crazy Uncle. And sure, you've heard that story before, but you were in your early 20's and knew everything and probably were not listening. Now, you are listening for your A-Ha moments. If only you heard that part last time. He's well versed on all subjects like your car, your bank account, your stupid boss, and your new love interest. And that is why he's on speed dial. That's right, What Would Dad Do?

Dad can always make you laugh. It started with those tickle battles, you know the ones where you begged Mom for the Map to Dad's tickle spot. It's not under his feet like yours and it's just not fair because he knows everything about you and you can't win these tickle fights. He makes funny faces at you during serious talks with your Mom. He loves your smile and will do whatever it takes to see it whenever he wants. He never wants to see you sad and making you smile is his super power.

Thanks to Dad, we can change a tire if we had to. We know we have to change our oil when that light comes on and he taught us what all the other lights mean. We can mow the lawn. We can balance a check book.  And he will help you do all of these things or just do them for you if you say please with a cherry on top.

We get to watch him love Mom. We know when to give flowers and when to expect them. We get to see slow dancing and hand holding and kisses even when we say stop kissing my Mom! We get arguing and making up. We get to watch the compromise and hard work of a marriage.  We learn how to make birthdays magical and all the hard work that goes into making the holidays special. Dad's give us something to look forward to - a nice guy like him or a sweet gal like Mom. He really sets the bar high for all the guys who want to date his daughter.

In Dad's defense, he didn't know MOM said NO at least 98% of all those times. And if he thought it should be a yes anyway, he stands his ground and pleads your case to Mom. Dad has a sneaky side full of secret deals that Mom will never learn about. You and Dad are thick as thieves. He's like a best friend that you're still a little scared will whip your ass at any moment like a parental ninja. Even when you are completely grown. It's one of his super powers.

I love you. He has said it a million times and wished he'd said it a million more than that. Dad doesn't say it, he shows it in everything he does from going to work to make sure you have everything you need when you need it and spending extra time cuddled up with you on the sofa watching the same show he's seen 1000 times. His love is strong. It empowers you to try harder and do more because he inspired you to want more. And his love makes you a better person because his caring and kindness pours right out of you. And one day, you will hold the glue and you'll know what to do because you had such a great example to follow.

This year marks 18 years that my father has passed away. My Dad was always my biggest fan. He just knew that I could do anything and when I did it, he couldn't wait to take out a billboard to make sure everyone knew about it. He didn't always dish out a ton of advice but he always had an ear to listen and a heart to encourage. I sure do miss him. I know that he would love my husband and that he would be cheering for my children the same way he always cheered for me.

Happy Father's day to all the Dad's and the Mom's pulling double duty. You are loved. You are appreciated. Look, you have a new gray hair! Wishing you a day filled with the love and laughter of family.

Daphne Ellenburg is award-winning Wedding, Newborn, and Baby Photographer. She 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 2000 sq ft studio in the heart of Saraland, Alabama. 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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Life is full of amazing moments. South Alabama family photographer, Daphne Ellenburg slows that amazing life down and creates stunning portraits of the people you love the most.  Ellenburg Photography specializes in children at all stages of life, from that wrinkly little seven pounder that you can’t wait to arrive through to that wispy haired High School Senior on the cusp of adulating. We love to photograph all the fun stuff in between. You know when you and your husband spend all your time trying to decide who he looks more like? And you need the photos to prove you are winning at life. I’m your family photographer. When want to celebrate a birthday or a winning homerun or that first dance solo. I’m your family photographer.

Sure you need those delicious family portraits for your Christmas cards – and you won’t be disappointed with our amazing holiday portrait adventures, but the good stuff, the REAL good stuff is happening 24/7 all year long. My job is to help you slow this crazy life rollercoaster down and document who’s doing what in the most amazing way possible.  When you know you want the BEST family portraits, the first thing Daphne Ellenburg will do is get you in for a consult. A family portrait consult is your road map to Ellenburg Photography. It is where we talk about all the exciting things the kids are doing. We plan how to showcase it in an amazing portrait that you and they will adore. We talk about wardrobe. We talk about the seasonal fun set ups in the studio. In the Spring, we have bunnies. In the summer, Ellenburg Photography has a full beach set up inside her Saraland Alabama studio. In the fall, it’s all about the football, so we feature a locker room and a stadium set up so we can cheer on your favorite teams together. In the Winter, is all about snow and Santa. Yes, you know he visits his favorite photographer in South Alabama for one entire weekend each and every year.

The happy children you bring into my Saraland Alabama portrait studio are a direct result of the loving home you created. Parents are our number one. You will be photographed alone and together while your children make funny faces at you. Everytime you come in. Somewhere along the way after changing our first name to MOM, we forget to have a beautiful portrait taken of ourselves. I am here to remind you, parents, you are the glue holding this crazy world together. Our family portrait sessions are fun. The smiles are real and sometimes a little wacky because we were laughing so hard or because someone dared you to start a tickle fight.

Your children will look forward to coming back in over and over again.  At Ellenburg Photography, we want to document your beautiful life in art that will move you when you walk by it every day for the rest of your days. We will document littleness to perfection. We will make the awkward tweens look the cover of Pre-Teen Vogue. And your High School senior will look like he stepped off the cover of Sports Illustrated.

There is no more guessing. You know what to pack, to bring and what will be set up when you arrive. You never have to worry about being rained out, because you we are creating amazing family portraits inside our beautiful wind-free Saraland Alabama Studio. Never worry about squinty glare filled portraits with crazy wind hair again. Let us take the stress and worry out of your family portraits. We recommend at least two family portraits a year. I photograph my family the week of the fourth of July because I love Red White and Blue and at Christmas. Every year like a clock. We will help you plan the best times for you. We will take into account birthday celebrations, anniversary joys and holiday adventure.

Do you want to toy with Mother Nature surrounded by the people you love the most? We can help you select the most gorgeous beaches and nature scenes you have imagined. We will help you pick the perfect time of the day and keep a close eye on the weather. You can have the family portraits you’ve always dreamed of inside and outside the studio.

South Alabama families are busy. We will photograph your children with what they love. We will photograph siblings together and separate. With Mom and then with Dad. Everyone will be photographed alone and together. And everyone will be puzzled in together like a perfect Tetris square to create the family portrait masterpiece you have always dreamed of hanging on your wall. We know posing. Mom’s you will LOVE the way you look. Dad’s, it won’t take all day. Everyone wins with Ellenburg Photography Family portraits.

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 2000 sq ft studio in the heart of Saraland, Alabama. 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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This Mother's Day we asked you to come in and be photographed with your child. That is a tall order to swallow. Not everyone wants to be in front of the camera and everyone knows that the least photographed person in everyone's family MOM. So many people stopped by dressed beautifully with their babies, asking my camera to be kind. I know what is running through your head...Will my child behave? Will you make me look beautiful? What if my baby cries the whole time? What if it's too hot or too cold? What if it is really crowded? Will people be watching me take my portraits? Arrrggggh! Sometimes all of these things get in the way of what is truly important. Being Present in Portraits. 

No matter how many portraits you take or who takes them for you, one day hopefully a very long time from today, will be divided amongst your children. And they will look at them and remember each day and wouldn't it be great if you were in some of them? I make it easy. I send you a list of things to bring and ideas for wardrobes. When you step in front of my camera, I will pose you and light you like a masterpiece. We will practice some portrait yoga - trust me, you will thank me for it. I will have FUN with your babies ensuring they will smile and enjoy the time they spend with you in the studio. We seriously laugh a lot.

 I will show your love back to you in stunning portraits that will melt your heart. You will look at them and remember how it felt to hold him and how you wish he could be this little again. I love little. 

 You will have just as much fun as your sweet baby. And when it's fun for your baby, it will be easy to come back again and again.

Of all the gifts this great life has to offer, a Mother's love is the greatest gift of them all.

Be present in portraits. Not just for you, but for your babies. Give them a portrait with you that they will look at and immediately know how precious they are to you.  You can do this. And we also should be doing it more. This Mother's day, think about what you are leaving behind to be remembered. Happy Mother's Day.

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, BNI and the local chamber. Catch up with her at EllenburgPhotography.com or email her at daphne@ellenburgphotography.com. 
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