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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It's nearly Spring and Mom of the Year has already booked her Bunny Session. You even booked early and took advantage of the Early Bunny savings. Dad is ecstatic. Now what? We plan. Planning takes the mystery out of Spring portraits. Spring colors are everywhere but those babies grow so fast - they certainly need something new. This guide will inspire you.

If you are shopping for just one baby - the world is your oyster. At every turn there is something that would look amazing on your baby. And...There are tons of wonderful stores that have stunning Easter wear that will not break the bank. First stop...hit the Mall. The Gymboree in the mall just got it's Easter Dresses.  The sequins bunny top at H&M is to die for.

Am I right or what!?! You can't go wrong with gold. And Bow Tied deliciousness is back at Target for boys. 

Shopping for more than one kiddo or the entire family is where you get to use all your shopping skills. Mom, You have trained for this moment your entire life. And I have some great tips to help along the way.

Tip #1: Every store with departments for the entire family, has color-dyed matching color pops that will mix and mingle in every department by brand. So BAM - that gives you the opportunity to pop one or two colors on everyone just a little. Photo above popped the spring orangey pink with blues. You could easily pop yellows or pinks or purples. Think pastel and you can't go wrong.

Tip #2: Got an Easter basket? or a favorite stuffed bunny? Bring it along. Anything you have that makes the Easter Season a tradition can easily be incorporated into your session.

Tip #3: Shoes are optional. There is nothing cuter than baby toes and if you haven't sprung for golden bunny eared shoes yet, you can save a little if you want. And almost no family portrait has started with, "Be sure you photograph my feet." It just doesn't happen. Period.  I run around bare footed at the studio, you can too.

Tip #4 When in doubt, khaki is king. Khaki is the ultimate coordinate to your pastel masterpieces. If you bring your girls in dress and your guys in Khakis - they will mix perfectly with any spring portrait adventure we will have set up for you.

Tip #5: Don't bring your kids dressed in your Easter best gear. Change them here at our cozy studio. Stuff happens on the way to the studio. Babies spit. The backseat can become a snack time war zone. Don't risk it - just dress here. And Bring more than one outfit. The bunny sessions have plenty of time for outfit changes along the way.

Tip #6: Relax. When you book in, we will schedule you in for a consult. We will take all the nervousness out of your session with one magic word: Planning. We will talk about what you want to create and we will Wow you with masterpieces of the people who love you the most. Consults come with a studio tour and product sample viewings. Skip the mystery and keep the Fun in your family portraits.

Today is the LAST day to use the Early Bunny Coupon. Tell a Friend.

Today is the last day for the Early Bunny Special. Early bunny specials includes a $10 savings + 12 (5x5) portrait Easter cards. Don't miss the fun! Use checkout code EarlyBunny to save today. Coupon expires at Midnight on 2/19/18. Yes, that is today. Don't delay! 

Sometimes the best gifts at the holidays are gifts of the heart. The gift of a love that can not be measured. The gift of beautiful dreams for the future. The gift of family. A family that is yours. First family portraits are magical. We create the magical moments that you will treasure for a thousand lifetimes.

It is always such a huge honor to take your first family portrait. I know it will have a special place in your home for the rest of your life. Thank YOU for trusting us with the big stuff. 

How do you dream of having your family photographed?

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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December is a magical time of the year. Smiles are bigger. Hugs last longer. And family is closer than ever. So what do you do when you have a house full of cousins? Call Daphne for family portraits. These guys are enjoying some family togetherness at the request of their Nana. Whatever Nana wants, Nana gets.  I wrapped these cousins tighter than a newborn baby in glorious Christmas Tree Lights. This was a seriously fun portrait adventure.

Every Family portrait sessions enjoys multiple backdrops, wardrobe changes and both portraits together and separately. We are offering a limited amount of portrait spots for the week of Christmas and the week after Christmas. Don't miss the opportunity to make Christmas this year last forever.

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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Celebrating birthdays is one of my favorite things to do. Around my house, I spend too much on party decorations and wrap a pile of gifts that rivals Christmas Morning. I love birthdays. Everything about them. I love that you get to watch your baby grow and grow, and to mark another year of amazing LOVE adventures. Every minute of every second is a gift to be celebrated and birthdays give you that opportunity. We've been photographing baby Kinsley since she was a tiny little 6 pounder.

And every single time she comes in, she is photographed with her parents. I love that about this group. She can always look back on her portraits and know that she is loved so hard.  Enjoy a few of Mom & Dad's favorite Portraits of their birthday girl.

We love watching you grow and grow. Thank you for sharing your birthday adventure with us.

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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