Kismet Photography's 1st Annual Cutest Baby Portrait Contest!

Think you've got the cutest baby around?! Then why not enter your adorable child in our 1st Annual Cutest Baby Portrait Contest. Kismet Photography is hosting a FREE contest and all you have to do to enter is schedule a FREE portrait session for your baby to take place on or before March 12th.

After your baby's session, we'll select the most adorable portrait and feature it on our website, blog and Facebook page so all your friends and family (and anyone else that thinks your baby is cute) can cast their votes by clicking "Like" on your baby's portrait. The baby with the most "Likes" after one week will be declared Kismet Photography's 1st Annual Cutest Baby! In addition to bragging rights, the winner will receive a 15" Wall Portrait of the winning photograph as well as a Gift Certificate for One Free Family or Child's Portrait Session (a $300 total value).

Their is no cost to enter and no obligation. All we require is a model release allowing us to post the portrait(s) online. For this particular contest we are limiting the age to 2 years old. Families with multiple children under 2 years of age are welcome to enter more than one child.

Remember, your FREE portrait session must take place on or before March 12th so don't delay, call (864) 350-2338 and schedule yours today! Or email us at info@kismetphotography.us. Session availability is on a first come, first served basis and may fill up quickly.


Let the Contest of Cuteness begin,

Curtis & Emily Snyder
Kismet Photography

Christy & John's Comic(al) Engagement Portraits

On May 29th we'll be at the Victoria Valley Vineyards watching two of our good friends say their vows...through the view finders of our cameras that is. We feel honored to be a part of Christy and John's wedding because we have watched their little family grow over the past couple of years and have grown close to them as friends.

As always we try to mix in each of our couples' personalities into their Engagement Session. For John, a die-hard comic book fan, that meant photographing in his version of heaven on earth, his favorite comic book store! A big thanks to Richard, of Richard's Comics and Collectables, for letting us take over his store to create some awesome photographs! Like this one...

Our favorite is "Troll John" in the bottom right! What's yours?


Then it was time for Christy to do something she enjoys, like baking (or perhaps the subsequent spoon-licking!). Note John doing his other favorite activity, playing video games, in the background.


Of course we couldn't leave their adorable little boy Conner out of the mix. After all he is one thing they BOTH love... a lot!


They had the great idea to simulate their bedtime ritual...(get your mind out of the gutter)
Just a little Nintendo DS play to wind down after a hard day.




While it would be entirely cool for a wedding ring, John's Green Lantern ring was just a prop.



Can't wait until the wedding!


Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Danielle & Sean's Engagement Portraits in Greenville

When you're around Danielle and Sean you can't help but feel the chemistry they share and witness the adoration Sean has for Danielle. They both have a real zest for life and have tried everything from sky-diving to Iron Man competitions to even swimming with sharks! With all that adventure under their belts their wedding in April should be a walk in the park ;)

We started off their Engagement Portraits at the Rock Quarry Gardens near downtown Greenville.




Since these two triathletes train on Paris Mountain we thought it would be the perfect place to go to next.



Love the evil tongue face he's giving Danielle as he clobbers her with leaves!











Sean spent some time in Korea teaching English to children. While there he learned that they use this hand gesture to say "I Love You".


Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Valentine’s Day Baby & Children Portrait Special

Still looking for a heart-warming gift for your husband or wife this Valentine’s Day? We've got the perfect gift for you! Through February 4th we’re offering a $49 Portrait Special that includes a mini baby or child’s portrait session along with a custom Love Letter Folio. Your folio comes with one portrait of your baby or child(ren) and a personalized love letter from them to mommy or daddy telling them why they mean the world to them.





Imagine your loved one opening their gift and seeing their child's adorable face and sweet smile...


and then reading this...
Talk about tugging on the heart strings!


Sessions are limited and this special offer is only available through February 4th. Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Call or email today for more information or to schedule your child’s session!

info@kismetphotography.us
864-350-2338


Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Allison & Jon's Engagement Portraits in Downtown Greenville & Falls Park

Quick story before we jump into some Engagement Portraits: We've been photographing weddings and engagement portraits in Greenville for about 6 years now but from time to time we still get asked "Have you guys ever photographed around that brick pavilion downtown? You know, the one by the river?" We just have to chuckle to ourselves and say "Yeah, once or twice". ;) The Wyche Pavilion (also referred to as Larkins) is one of the most iconic spots in Greenville, and for good reason! It's got a lot of character and conveys a certain historic charm in the middle of what is becoming a somewhat modern city center. Plus so many of our couples have their weddings or receptions at or near Larkins or, if not, at least want a taste of it for their engagement portraits. Despite having photographed there on many occasions we always strive to make each couple's portraits unique by finding new spots or maybe photographing the usual spots in a new and interesting way.

Now back to our regularly scheduled blogging...

Allison and Jon happen to be having their reception at Larkin's Cabaret Room in July. Since they love the look of downtown we all decided to photograph around the Wyche Pavilion and Falls Park for their Engagement Portraits.

Here are some of our favorites from their session:




Nothing like a bottle of wine to get a portrait session off to a great start!





Love how you can see a bit of the Greenville skyline in the glass reflection.





Doesn't Allison look amazing!


And Jon's not so bad himself.




And this is what happens when a simple "lift and kiss" goes horribly wrong and turns into a wedgie. Sorry Allison. This was too funny not to post. Please forgive us!



Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Trinity - Baby Portraits in the studio

Before the holidays we had the pleasure of photographing 4 month old baby Trinity and her parents. When it's cold outside we enjoy having the option of photographing inside our studio. Family portraits can also take place at your home or favorite outdoor location!











Her "Tiny Elf" hat was absolutely adorable!


Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Caroline & Kevin's USC Engagement Portraits

Now that it's so cold outside we really appreciate the beautiful weather we had this Fall and what it was like to not have to wear gloves and a jacket while we shoot! This was a really fun Engagement session that took place in October down in Columbia.

Caroline and Kevin, who are getting married next November, wanted to incorporate some team spirit into their Engagement Portraits along with one of their other favorite things, cupcakes! What a combo!









After playing a little catch, we sneakily asked Kevin to "tackle" Caroline. And boy were we surprised when she took off down the field and started running for her life!


But Kevin caught up!










Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

The Growing Belly Series

The Growing Belly Series is the perfect way to visually show the progression of your pregnancy, month by month. We start the Series at your 16th week and continue through week 36. Whether you want to be semi dressed, draped in fabric or nude is up to you. The Series is catered to your comfort level.







Once your little bundle arrives they start growing so fast, so why not remember every tiny feature with a "Baby Bits" Canvas Wrap. This 3-dimensional piece of art is printed on fine art canvas, professionally wrapped around a solid wood stretcher frame and comes ready to hang.



You can even include your baby's birthday stats on both sides to make a keepsake your family will cherish forever.



Call us today to create one for your family!


Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Andrea & Corey's Engagement Portraits Downtown Greenville

Yeah folks, we're still alive! We've had an epically busy summer and this poor blog has suffered the consequences. Well, we finally have a moment to spare to breathe some life back into our little piece of cyberspace.

Here's an oldie but a goodie. Andrea is the daughter of Scott Pilgrim, a local wedding & events DJ with Jumpin Jukebox and of Nobody Entertainment DJ trivia fame, that we've worked with many times over the years and have become good friends. We got to know his family back when we did their awesome Clemson themed Holiday cards a couple years ago. Now Andrea is getting married and we have the extreme pleasure of photographing her and Corey's wedding this coming May!

Here are some from their engagement shoot we did a few months ago.




Corey really knows how to get his lady to smile and laugh. We think that's the mark of a truly great relationship.








Nothing like a little serenade to make a woman swoon (or laugh hysterically in this case).


Talk about a beautiful couple, both inside and out!








And did we mention she just graduated from Clemson, and her whole family bleeds orange?!




We always encourage our couples to incorporate things they love into their engagement portraits. What do Andrea and Corey love (besides each other)?..........BBQ!!! In this case, a little Smoke on the Water deliciousness.



Love how they look like they just got caught! Sorry guys, we couldn't resist. :)


Now that's how you enjoy BBQ!


And that's how you know your soon-to-be-spouse loves you. When they are willing to see past your BBQ sauce-covered face AND help you clean it up!


Can't wait for their wedding!


Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography