Hindu Celebration - Cincinnati Photographer

December was an exciting month for Sonja B Photography. I photographed two small weddings, endless family portraits, a birth and a 2-day Hindu Celebration for a 60th birthday.

I arrived at 7:30am and when I stepped inside the house the ritual was already on its way. The room was full with mostly men and colorful saris. Lots of chanting and flowers everywhere. It was absolutely facinating. After a few hours everyone took a break for a yummy breakfast but only shortly because the ritual had to go on. In total I was there well over 6 hours, chanting non stop plus a fire in the middle of the room that made all the fire alarms go off. It was seriously an incredible experience.

If you are planning a Hindu celebration in the Greater Cincinnati area, please contact me as I would love to photograph your event.

2018 HOLIDAY MINI SESSIONS

Seems a little unreal but it is time again for Holiday Mini Sessions sign ups!

Where: in my studio at 2530 Spring Grove Ave. (who wants to deal with the unpredictable weather in November... not me! That's why I am doing them inside again.)

When: November 10 & 11, 2018

What: Mini Sessions perfect for Christmas cards, updating your family portraits or as gifts for family. Each session will be 20 minutes long, you will receive a minimum of 10 edited digital images for $175. (Non-refundable deposit of $50 due at time of booking. $125 due at time of the session)

HOW TO SIGN UP?

Here are my available time slots

November 10

 9:20am, 9:40am, 11:20, 11:40am, 1:20pm, 2:20pm, 2:40pm,

November 11

11am, 11:20am, noon

(I will open November 11 afternoon sign ups if needed)

EMAIL ME at sonja.mcgill@yahoo.com

SUBJECT: 2018 Holiday Minis

and let me know which time slot you are interested in. I will then reply with a confirmation for your time slot and you can pay your deposit with the button below. (I will only hold your time slot when the deposit has been paid)

THINGS THAT ARE NEW THIS YEAR!

- each session will be 20 minutes long, not 15 or 10 like in the past years!

- I will be doing the sessions alone... I will miss my partner terribly but it will be just more relaxed if we don't photograph 2 families at the same time!

- we are going to raffle off a FREE full session with me! (I will post more info closer to the date but basically you can buy a raffle ticket for $5 and I will select a winner for a free session. All the money from the raffle will be going towards the City Gospel Mission)

SET UPS

Now let's talk about the set up!

I will have again 3 set ups this year.

FIRST: I will be building a "gift wall" like the one below. This will be a real fun backdrop, with some color and just very unique!

SECOND:  

will be on our large white wall (like last years) but instead of a mantle I will be setting up with a white piano and beautiful holiday decorations. Pictures below are just for inspiration. I will be sharing photos from this set up closer to the mini session dates.

THIRD:

a minimalistic set up. a black drop with "snow". Almost like the one below.... This set up is more for kids but I am sure we can add parents to the mix if you want some really fun shots!

I am looking forward seeing all of your beautiful smiles on November 10 & 11!

Benjamin's Newborn Studio Session - Cincinnati Newborn Photographer

Benjamin did so amazing... I am really getting spoiled with all of these easy babies! I got his personalized hat from MY CHARMING KIDS CO. as a presents for his parents.

I love doing newborn pictures in my studio. The lighting in here is so amazing!

Of course after we are done taking yummy sleepy pictures of baby, we take pictures of Benjamin with his parents.

To book your Newborn session in your home or in my studio please contact me through my website www.sonjabphotography.com or sonja.mcgill@yahoo.com. My studio is located at 2530 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati OH 45214. I am looking forward to hearing from you!

Juniper - Studio Newborn Session

I photographed Juniper's older brothers one year session about a year ago and I was so excited to her about her arrival. 

I love her name - Juniper! 

To book your Newborn Session, please contact me through my website at www.sonjabphotography.com or via email sonja.mcgill@yahoo.com. I would love to photograph this important milestone in your life, either in my Cincinnati downtown photography studio or at your home. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Olive's In Home Newborn Session - Cincinnati Newborn Photographer

Olive's Newborn session couldn't have gone any better. Her parents asked to photograph her in her home. I love incorprating nurseried and home settings in these sessions.

To book your in home newborn photography please contact Sonja B Photography at sonja.mcgill@yahoo.com or 513-300-9578. Sonja B Photography specializes in Newborn and Family Photography. Her photography studio is located near downtown Cincinnati at 2530 Spring Grove Ave.

Paper Moon Mini Sessions - Cincinnati Child Photographer

This year for Valentine's Day, I decided to do something a little different and host these amazing mini sessions! My favorite mini sessions to date!

To book your paper moon session, please contact Sonja B Photography at sonja.mcgill@yahoo.com or 513-300-9578 to book your session.

Miles is 7 months - Cincinnati Child Photographer

Miles is one of my Milestone Package Babies... we waited for him to be able to sit and take his pictures. He was full of smiles and the weather was perfect (lot's of rain days leasing up to his session). We decided to do his session at the beautiful Ault Park in Cincinnati and I am so happy how these turned out! Can't wait to see Miles when he is standing up!