Launch Day 5 • Business Spotlight: Cottage Letters

Today’s business spotlight is on Cottage Letters. This is the week of giveaways as we celebrate the launch of my new website. When I was honing my craft as a newborn and motherhood photographer in Tallahassee, Elizabeth of Cottage Letters was having her first son. I went down to West Palm Beach where they were living at the time to photograph her, her husband Nathan, and their new baby.
(Instructions for entering the giveaway are in the Rafflecopter box at the end of this post)

She has since added two more boys to their brunch and four more moves throughout the Southeast onto their punchcard. They recently settled in Cordele, Georgia where her husband took a position as student pastor at First Baptist Church Cordele.

  • Cottage Letters, Hand lettered goods
  • Cottage Letters, Hand lettered goods

Elizabeth, like so many creative mamas who are home nurturing babies, found herself in need of an outlet. She took to the craft of hand lettering and has blossomed and bloomed. She does incredible work and custom pieces for all different occasions. You can see her designs on her Facebook and Instagram pages where she shares videos in her stories often. She’s done classes in the past and I hope she’ll be doing more in the future because she definitely has the heart of a teacher and I’d love to sit and learn this beautiful art from her.

  • Cottage Letters, Hand lettered goods
  • Cottage Letters, Hand lettered goods
  • Cottage Letters, Hand lettered goods
  • Cottage Letters, Hand lettered goods
  • Cottage Letters, Hand lettered goods

As I was re-branding my website, I immediately thought of Elizabeth to hand letter a phrase that is near and dear to my heart personally. It is a phrase that is included in the end note of many emails I send to new mamas and mamas to be. It was a phrase that was said to me in my earliest days of motherhood by my aunt, and I have carried it with me ever since. It has held true to this journey, and in the more challenging seasons of parenting it has been a shining reminder of another season to come that will bring light after what may have been a shadow filled hike with roots and rocks trying to trip me along the way.

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Elizabeth has lettered this precious for message for one lucky winner. It will be printed as an 8×10” ready-to-frame. It’s simple and beautiful.

To enter the giveaway follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter box below and we’ll announce the winner on  Sunday.

If you don’t already, like my photography page so you don’t miss out on the upcoming giveaways the rest of this week from other amazing Tallahassee loving businesses. There is more to come!

Be sure to check out the other four businesses participating in this week of giveaways who have already been featured. Their giveaways are still active for entering through Sunday afternoon! Winners will all be announced here on Sunday evening.

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Photographer based in Tallahassee, Florida
Master Baby, Family, and Maternity Photographer awarded by @napcp

What my portfolio doesn`t tell you about me

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What my portfolio doesn't tell you about me

When was the last time you looked at an old family photo and thought, `I wish fewer people were in this`?

Probably never.

That is exactly why I always say yes when families ask whether they should include the grandparents, the cousins, the aunt and uncle who are only in town for a few days.

When you are not sure, say yes anyway. We will find a way to make it work.

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When was the last time you looked at an old family photo and thought, 'I wish fewer people were in this'? Probably never. That is exactly why I always say yes when families ask whether they should include the grandparents, the cousins, the aunt and uncle who are only in town for a few days. When you are not sure, say yes anyway. We will find a way to make it work.

A few things I want every family to know before a multigenerational session.

Start with the group shot - always. I photograph the full group first, before anything else, so every person in attendance (including the ones who drove the farthest) knows the most important image is already done. From there, we move through smaller groupings with a lighter energy.

Tell me about mobility before we choose a location. If a grandparent or family member has any physical considerations, I need to know before we land on a spot. There is always a way to create beautiful images that honor everyone present - I just need to know what we are working with so I can plan for it.

Mornings are almost always better for the little ones. Babies and toddlers are near-universally happier before the afternoon hits. When multiple generations are present, timing the session well makes a real difference in the energy of the whole group.

And if there are any family dynamics I should be aware of - specific pairings that need extra care, or groupings you would prefer I not suggest - please tell me. It keeps everything moving warmly, and it protects everyone from an awkward moment in front of the camera.

Planning is how multigenerational sessions go well. I am always happy to talk it through before your session date. Contact me through my website, link in bio.

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A few things I want every family to know before a multigenerational session. Start with the group shot - always. I photograph the full group first, before anything else, so every person in attendance (including the ones who drove the farthest) knows the most important image is already done. From there, we move through smaller groupings with a lighter energy. Tell me about mobility before we choose a location. If a grandparent or family member has any physical considerations, I need to know before we land on a spot. There is always a way to create beautiful images that honor everyone present - I just need to know what we are working with so I can plan for it. Mornings are almost always better for the little ones. Babies and toddlers are near-universally happier before the afternoon hits. When multiple generations are present, timing the session well makes a real difference in the energy of the whole group. And if there are any family dynamics I should be aware of - specific pairings that need extra care, or groupings you would prefer I not suggest - please tell me. It keeps everything moving warmly, and it protects everyone from an awkward moment in front of the camera. Planning is how multigenerational sessions go well. I am always happy to talk it through before your session date. Contact me through my website, link in bio.

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Sarah Gray Photography | Professional Photographer of America Member
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Sarah Gray creates timeless and joyful images that are designed for living room walls and photo albums. A tallahassee photographer, Sarah Gray also serves Thomasville, Crawfordville, St. Marks, Gainesville and throughout the panhandle of north Florida and south Georgia.

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