The last Fall Session of 2014!

These are close to my heart! I love this family, and love being related to them, and having our children grow up together is something words just cannot describe! I just love taking photos of them :) How cute are they?!!!!

Had a blast shooting some Holiday Boudoir with these 3 beautiful women! I will be teaming up with Topaz by the Lake, spa in Ballentine/Chapin, SC area, and we will have Boudoir parties on a regular basis so please let me know if you are interested! Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and what could be more fun than Boudoir Photos with your friends! The parties will include snacks, wine, Mani/Pedi, spray tan (optional), and of course a Boudoir Photo shoot! Enjoy this sneak peek of our very first Boudoir Party!

Happy Holidays!

Fall Mini Session: The Cornwells Sneak Peek

Seriously LOVED hanging out with these three for this fun Fall Mini Session! 

They were a blast & little Charlie was too cute!

Fall Mini Session: Sisterly affection at its best!

Had such a great time shooting these three beauties! They are soooo very sweet to each other & had so much personality! 

Fall Mini Session: Madison

Here is a sneak peek of sweet Madison's Fall Mini Session! I have enjoyed taking photos of here since she was 6 months old and it has been pleasure to watch her grow! Such a beautiful child :)

I also will have the honor of shooting her parents Wedding in 2015! Can't wait!

ITS FINALLY OCTOBER : Pumpkins & Recipe

Its officially OCTOBER! Probably one of my favorite months in the year! The weather here in SC is beautiful and the smell of fall is in the air! I've totally caught the itch for pumpkin everything even though my pregnant appetite ruined my taste for it last year, so Pumpkin everything else! Pumpkins for Plant pots, Pumpkins for decor, Pumpkins for centerpieces, Pumpkins for PHOTOS!

This year I'm taking Ashton's 1 year photos in a pumpkin patch which I know he will LOVE! If any of you mommies and daddies out there want some photos of your kids w/ pumpkins just let me know :) I have a great spot. 

I also wanted to share a recent recipe I tried which turned out GREAT! Skinny Chicken Cordon Bleu

Roll-ups! I served this recipe with salad and it was a big hit... here is the link to the recipe by skinnytaste.com! Easy, healthy and delicious! http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/03/chicken-cordon-bleu.html 

Where I've been hiding... my life in a nutshell!

I'm back! I have been sooo busy the past few months, and have totally been neglecting my poor blog. Needless to say, I have been itching to do a little writing & blogging. I have been working full time during the day (mon-fri), on mommy duty until Ashton goes to bed every evening, and treasuring every moment of my weekends. I have recently been shooting a lot of Boudoir photos which is soooo much fun, and I love it. Only down side is that some of my clients either don't want me to post any of their photos (completely understandable) or I have to wait due to Wedding Boudoir to post. I have an October wedding that I can't wait to shoot. I absolutely LOVE Fall Weddings so needless to say I'm pretty excited about this one! So thats a little update on where Ive been hiding the last few months!

Now for my favorite subject... ASHTON! I simply cannot believe my little stud is almost a year old. 

He is days away from taking his first steps. He crawls and pulls up just about anywhere and on anything. He is quite the climber, climbing up onto couches, chairs, boxes, tables, stairs (with supervision) and is constantly on the go. Loves tight spaces, behind the couch, inside boxes, under tables, etc... too funny. He plows through at least 2 full jars of baby food a day, one at breakfast, lunch & then a yogurt when he gets home from daycare. Daycare has been AMAZING for him. I seriously never thought those words would leave my lips but its true. He has been going to daycare for a little over a month and since has slept better (through the night & in his crib), he is eating better (more baby food & feeding himself), he's more independent, more social, playing great with other kids, and just overall a happier baby! Ashton is a gentle, snuggly, happy, playful little boy and Stephen and I just feel really blessed to have such an easygoing baby... I suppose he is almost a toddler at this point, Geez where has the time gone?! 

With all that said I have many recipes that I have been trying and perfecting for healthy eating for us adults and toddlers... posts to come! Along with any photo sneak peeks I am allowed to post :) Hope all you readers are well and happy!

Blakely's Newborn Photo Preview

It has been too long since I last posted but I have been one busy Momma! I now work full time for an awesome place called Palmetto Graphix in Chapin, SC. We have all been adjusting. Not having Ashton with me 24-7 has been difficult, but having a job to keep me busy surprisingly gives me some "me time" I haven't had in awhile. Don't worry, Im still doing Photography on the weekends and evenings :) 

Here is a preview of little Miss Blakely's Newborn Photos I took last week... She is soooo adorable & also Ashton's cousin! 

WEBSITE LAUNCH

I am so happy to FINALLY announce the LAUNCH of my new & incredibly awesome WEBSITE...

*The First 3 Clients to contact me via the Website about Portrait Sessions will get $75 off their Session!

*The First Client to contact me via the Website about Wedding Photography will get their Engagement or Bridal Portrait Session for FREE!

The Website allows you to view my work on the Homepage and under the Gallery tab. Portraits, Weddings, Bridal and Engagement, Boudoir, and Events. I am happy to have photographs from events with artists such as Rick Springfield, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Blues Traveler and Sister Hazel. All are great guys and I had so much fun meeting and working with them!

I have been dying to update my website for a long time and am so excited for people to finally see what I am capable of...

Contacting me has never been easier as well as following my Facebook page, Twitter and Blog. Even a Mobile friendly version for my Clients on the go!

Help me spread the word! Share this post with your friends so I can reach as many people as possible with this new and exciting news!

paigephillips.com

*Like what you see & in need of website? Message me and I can give you contact information for an AMAZING Web Designer!

Mother's Day Special

Don't you want to spoil your Mom this Mother's Day?! Give your mother, daughter, wife or that new mommy in your life what she really wants! A Family Portrait Session! 

Mother's Day Special

(purchase by 5/11/14)

(60-90 minute) Family Portrait Session of your choice

$125 including your disc of High Resolution Images with copyright release (30-50 images)

*Groups of 8 or more $150

email:paigesphotography@gmail.com or call

803.622.2987

Check out my Website!
paigephillips.com

Mediterranean Egg Muffin Bites

Delicious & Healthy Mediterranean Egg Muffin Bites

I have been dying to try these and I finally concocted a recipe that I think is tasty & easy! I decided to take photos during this attempt & it turned out successful! I have mentioned in previous posts that I don't really measure ingredients except eggs & milk in this case. Everything else is a little bit of this & a little bit of that. 

What you need:

six eggs

1/2 cup skim or 1% milk

baby spinach

feta cheese

shredded mozzarella

salt & pepper

basil

muffin cups

Make sure baby is taking at least a 20 minute power nap... check!

First, preheat oven to 350 degrees & ready six eggs in a bowl.

Then, ready some baby spinach and your cheeses.

Next, Pour milk into 1/2 cup

Prepare your muffin cups by lightly spraying with baking spray.

Mix eggs, milk, very little salt, a dash of pepper & a dash of basil with a whisk

until thoroughly mixed

Tear your baby spinach into little pieces and mix into your egg mixture. Also, mix in your cheeses.

Spoon mixture into 12 muffin cups.

Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 22 minutes.

Let cool for 5 minutes and enjoy warm. 

They are tasty when heated in the microwave for a snack later too!

Enjoy!

*Also easy to add Roma tomatoes, Onion & Hot Sauce for extra Zing!

Sneak Peek: Wilson Family Spring 2014

This shoot was a great time! I borrowed a bunny from a pet store (definitely a first), got to shoot with one of my old friends (another plus), not to mention her son is ADORABLE! The weather was perfect & we all just had a blast! 

Disc Packaging: Go Green

My new GO GREEN disc packaging. Using recycled sleeves, hemp & this cute stamp! Gotta love Hobby Lobby! 

The message is clear...

Live Well

Laugh Often

Love Much

My last shoot was a Hoppin good time!

This sweet little guy joined me in a photo shoot for a family of 3 this past weekend! Very excited to post a few favorites soon :)

Happy Spring!

Bangin Fish Tacos

 I must mention that I create my own recipes based on what I have tried and seen. I do not pay attention to amounts. I do everything to taste. Unless raw eggs are involved. 

I simply must share this recipe. I absolutely love Fish Tacos and after trying some in restaurants and with some inspiration from my friends (Liz & Jeremy), I finally decided to try them at home. They are AWESOME!

Fish Tacos

(Approx. 30 minutes)

What you need: (For Tacos)

White Fish Fillets (Tilapia or Founder work great)

Flour or Corn Tortillas (Flour is my preference)

Monterey Jack Cheese

Sour Cream

Sriracha

Cholula Hot Sauce

Vegetable Oil 

Flour

Salt & Pepper

What you need: (Coleslaw)

Green Cabbage

Sweet Red Onion

Shredded Carrots

Mayonnaise 

Celery Salt

Dijion Mustard

Lettuce (only for your picky eaters who won't eat the slaw)

Preparation:

(Coleslaw)

Chop your Green Cabbage, Red Onion & Carrots (as much as desired)

Put in large bowl

Mix in Mayonnaise, Celery Salt & a dash of Dijon Mustard

Salt & Pepper to taste

Refrigerate until you are ready to serve Tacos

(Sour Cream)

Mix Sour Cream with a small amount of Sriracha

A little bit goes a long way.

Set Aside

(Tacos)

Heat Vegetable oil in sauce pan over medium heat (roughly 1/2 inch)

While the oil is heating, ready your tortillas and cheese 

Set Aside

Cut your desired Fish Fillets into strips

Mix a generous amount of flour on a plate with some Salt & Pepper 

Coat your Fillet strips with the flour mixture and place in heated oil for about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown

Put fried strips on a separate plate when finished

Your Tacos are ready to be served...

Start with your Tortilla, your spicy sour cream, your fried Fish strips, coleslaw, cheese and finally top with Cholula Hot Sauce for extra Bang!

Fresh Guacamole is a nice addition or side.

Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!