Lifestyle newborn Photography session

This session is exactly why I love In-Home sessions! So relaxed and so much fun. Everyone was in their comfort zone and look at the delicious gorgeousness we captured!

I have been privileged to capture this growing family from wedding to maternity to in-hospital newborn. They have such a beautiful loving bond and I can't wait to capture more milestones for them.

Enjoy the Sneak Peek, I can't wait for the family to see all of them!

Every photo was taken without studio lights, no backdrops or set-ups, just pure and simple comforts of home!

Why not book me today for YOUR in-home session?

Year end special.. Last sale of the year!

Last sale of the year.... Get in while you can, only 4 spots available!!!

email me now for your reservation: bobbie@bobbielyons.com 

Embracing the changes, welcoming the future with open arms!

If you are a part of the Facebook community you have probably heard by now that things are changing for businesses that use posts to reach followers and drum up business.

For years it's been a great way for businesses to reach out to local and long distance customers and admirers. I've been a part of that crazy, wild ride that opened up followers and clients all over the world! I am grateful for that opportunity. Being a small business it's not always in the budget to do large scale advertising. Facebook has helped many of us grow and expand.

There have been changes recently that have made it harder and harder to reach our target audience through Facebook. My posts used to reach several hundred followers. It's now dwindled down to about a hundred for each post. That's a huge market that I'm missing now. I know some that have even said their posts reach less than 20. That is a painful and debilitating blow to us small business owners. The changes are still coming. Expect to see less and less of your followers finding you in their news feed!

Having said that, Facebook is still a great resource for small business. I'm not irritated by Facebook's changes and limitations on business pages. It's business, change is inevitable. It's better to roll with the changes than scoff at them and pout about how it 'used to be'.



There are a few ways we can remedy this:

One: Pay for the posts. I know, I know. The idea of PAYING to have your posts viewed feels wrong in so, so many ways. Especially because most of the ones who view it don't come running to you with money in hand to pay for your services/products. But, have you ever ran an ad in the newspaper? Have you ever had flyers or postcards printed? You paid for those. There was no way of telling whether or not your readers or recipients would come to your business. It was marketing. Simple as that. So is paying for a Facebook ad or post. 

Two: Blog! You can blog all you want and no one is going to charge you to increase your views.... right? But, if you choose to blog, how many of your followers on Facebook will take the time to check out your Blog? Keep in mind that many of your 'likes' may not follow you to your blog. But the really, truly interested ones will! Quality over quantity, right? Of course, if you have a very specific audience you can always find ways to get them interested in your business and follow you to your blog. Not to mention, if you blog you have so much more creative control. You can post multiple photos, videos, customize the layout, font, etc. Blogging is definitely more creative that posting. Blogging can take a lot of time and effort. But, clients can tell when you have put effort into something, it shows you value it, therefore they will too!

Three: Email. Yup. Email. In the good 'ol days we only had email. We used to have to send emails to all of our potential clients and communicate directly. *wink wink* All kidding aside, this is a really great way to promote your business and keep contact with clients. I think emailing your latest blog post is one of the best ways to stir up excitement over a new product or offer. If you think this a great way to go but you're more than overwhelmed at the thought of writing, regularly, have no fear! There are pre-made email templates and blogs too! I'm all for the personal touch, but who says you have to stick to the template completely right? The downside to emailing is having to get them on your email list. Not to mention how many people will view your email as spam or junk? We all do it! We see an email from a business we visited in the past and instead of opening the email we just trash it, never knowing what was inside. 

Honestly, they all have pros and cons. I have paid for Facebook ads and had nice results. On the other hand, my blog has yielded nicely as well. Email has been equally successful.

It boils down to what feels right for your business. Finding the right combo and sticking with it can give you the results you need to grow your business and reach your target audience! 

What am I going to do? I am keeping my Facebook business page, but will post a lot less there. I will post when I blog or have specials posted to my website or blog, but, I am not going to focus on Facebook for marketing. The occasional campaign maybe, but not anything regular. My blog will get most of my attention, it certainly needs it, I've neglected it for so long. Of course, I'll be sharing my blog with those on my email list. 

It may take some time to find just the right blog to Facebook ratio, but it can be done!

NEW website!

I am so happy to share my NEW website with everyone!

It has all my information on my sessions, workshops, workbook and a newly refreshed FAQ's - There is even a place for clients to send me a compliment form, which I'm super excited about. I get to hear from you what you loved about your session and then my potential clients can see for themselves what it is about my work that people like!

Please stop by and check it out. (the mobile version is pretty cute too!) Send me an email letting me know you visited the site, what you liked about it and any suggestions for improvement that you may have!

I have a special drawing coming up and you could win big!!!!!

So what are ya waiting on??? Go check it out:

www.bobbielyons.com

Mini Session Madness!

Let the fun begin!!!

March is Mini-Session Madness! I have put together three packages to choose from, but you need to hurry and book now, there are limited spaces and they go fast!

Don't forget to spread the love and share this with your friends so they can get in on all the fun too!

Baby E

I've been photographing this little man's family since his mama was pregnant with his big sister, and let me tell you, he is just as sweet as the rest of his family! I just love them all and am so happy to share a few little peeks into his newborn session. I would love to have shown them all to you, but, I wanted to save a few surprises for mommy and daddy!

I love the little details that us busy mama's sometimes forget in those first few months. Itty bitty toes, squishy little lips, tiny fingers, and that sweet sweet new baby hair!

Safety note: Newborn's should never be left alone in baskets, buckets or on/in other props. Mommy was always right next to him with her hands on him. Babies can move unexpectedly, keep them safe and never let go of them, always use a spotter when photographing newborns! My shots are composites.

Payson, Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Arizona family photographer at your service, contact me today to book your session! 

Session Highlights Fall 2013

I have had so much fun this Fall! I've been able to meet so many new clients, been a part of some grand events and we've had great times together capturing some memorable moments and preserving some treasured smiles! Here is a quick peek at some of the sessions I've done this Fall:

I want to send out a BIG thank you to all my clients! You've made this year fun and extremely memorable! Because of the huge support and my amazing clients I am in the process of a big thank you to all of you, keep a look out for it in your inbox!

 I can't wait to see what's in store for next year!

I can't wait for some snowfall so I can share some really amazing shots with you! Don't forget, you can sign up for the blog and never miss a promotion or highlight reel!

Heart of a Princess

So this session is one of my all time favorites! Not only because her mama and I grew up together and just happens to be one of my dearest friends, but, because this little sweetheart proves on a daily basis that strength and determination comes in all sizes.

 Little miss Haley is your typical one and half year old. She is the youngest of four, and the ONLY girl! She has a smile that melts your heart and a giggle that fills the room with a bubbly glee that you have to experience to understand. She's adventurous, curious, stubborn, strong, sweet, funny, independent, smart, thoughtful, imaginative and so, so much more! Haley has a heart of gold, (just like her mama). She's tough as nails and yet soft and delicate, as any princess would be. She can put her brothers in place instantly and isn't afraid to voice herself! She gives the sweetest hugs and is one of the best cuddle bugs ever.

For all that she is and all that she will become, Shakespeare says it best:

"Though she be but little, she is fierce!"

Where'd my Summer go?

I cannot believe how long it's been since I Blogged! It seems like my Spring whispered in my ear and was gone before I could turn around! Then Summer hit and I have barely taken in a breath and it's almost gone! We've been busy, with family, friends and work. We've had a great time the past few months and it's not over yet! With vacation coming up and more family time I'm sure I'll have more to post, not just work related either! I will try to keep this blog up a bit better now that things have calmed down a bit.... {waiting for lightning to strike my house or my phone to start ringing off the hook or something exciting to happen now that I've said that!}

So, here's a brief photo re-cap of our Summer both work and family:

So, what's in the works for the rest of our Summer? Well, I've got a Gender Reveal shoot, a few more family shoots, a newborn shoot, our family vacation and a few more fun things coming up!!! As of right now, our schedule is full, our fun is in full swing with no signs of stopping! 

Lifestyle at it's sweetest!

I am pleased to share with you some of the sweetest lifestyle photos I've ever had the privilege to take. What a special family. The love and warmth they showed each other just oozes through the photographs and warms my heart!

 

I loved the out-takes too! What a sweet little lady!