Lillian & Special Things

One thing I love, is when babies and children come with special props - things that are hand made just for them are the best. Lillian's Great Grandpa built her this cedar changing table top before she was even born, so we wanted to incorporate it into her photos.
Lillian is so lucky to have a big family that adores her and loves her. If every child had this much love, wouldn't we have a perfect world?

Liam - Welcome Back Baby at Hardgrave Photography

We love babies at Hardgrave Photography. What is even greater than photographing babies their first year is seeing them grow up, seeing their families grow and change, and seeing young parents become so much wiser than I think I ever was.  We decided to welcome all of our past Baby Steps Program participants that are having new babies in 2013 back with a free Baby Plan on us.  This way, we get to see our past babies too.
I was so excited when I realized Liam, was the baby brother of two of the cutest babies I had photographed before, and the son of one of the sweetest mommas I have worked with.  I am looking forward to seeing this little boy grow this next year!

Dale & Beth's Family at Hardgrave Photography

I love photographing families when they are just starting to grow, and seeing their family grow too. I had the privilege of photographing this family when Maddie and Ethan were little, then visited their home for family photos when Kate was tiny. A few years ago, along came Lilly. I adore Lilly - she looks almost exactly like me in one of my photos when I was her age. All four kids are great and interesting, not too shy, not too wild.  It was great to see them a few weeks ago for our family spring special.

Bryson Down by the Creek at Hardgrave Photography

One of our favorite scenes outdoors at Hardgrave Photography is the little creek that runs behind the studio. It is the perfect size and depth during late April to have kids come and play. Bryson was one of our Baby Steps program graduates a few years ago, so we were so excited to see him again. He is at the perfect age of 3, the age of imagination and stories galore. His grandma is very crafty and made him his own fish to catch in the stream. By the time we were done playing, both Bryson, and Miss Becky were muddy!
Hardgrave Photography is in Knoxville, Arkansas. Becky Hardgrave is a Certified Professional Photographer.

Brianna Graduates from Baby Plan

Brianna has completed the Baby Steps Programs at Hardgrave Photography in Knoxville, AR with Certified Professional Photographer - Becky Hardgrave.

 

Brianna has been a joy to work with, as well has her parents and brother. I loved the session where they honored her namesake - Rose- her grandmother that had passed away a few years ago from pancreatic cancer. This is such a lovely family for Brianna Rose to grow up in.

Haden Graduates "Baby Steps Program"

Congratulations to Haden! It has been a wonderful year working with him and his parents Jeff and Aimee Freeman.  I first met Aimee when we photographed her senior portraits. She is just as sweet and beautiful now, and has a great husband and beautiful son. I want to thank them for the opportunity to see Haden grow up and change this first year.

Featured Senior - Ashely Watson

Congratulations Ashley! - Senior 2013

 

Ashley will be graduating soon from Lamar High School. Here are some of her images from her Ulitmate Senior Session at Hardgrave Photography.

Featured Senior - Lindsey Cross

 

Congratulations Lindsey! - Senior 2013

 

 

Lindsey will be graduating soon from Clarksville High School. Here are some of her images from her Ulitmate Senior Session at Hardgrave Photography.

Lydia wins the 2013 Scholarship from Hardgrave Photography

Congratulations Lydia Tucker!!
Education is such an important part of our own success at Hardgrave Photography, we decided to give away a $1000 scholarship again this year to one of our senior clients. Each Senior was entered into a drawing and Lydia's name was drawn.

 

 

 

 

Lydia will be attending Arkansas Tech University in the fall of 2013. Lydia and her parents, Joe and Renee Tucker have been photographed at Hardgrave Photography several times over the years. We have seen Lydia mature into the beautiful young woman she is now. We wish her all the luck in the world, and know that this $1000 scholarship will come in handy for her education expenses.

 

As mentioned before, education is important to us, and every year we invest in our education through professional organizations like Professional Photographers of America, Arkansas PPA, SWPPA, and Delta School of Professional Photography. Becky has been appointed the Director of Delta School of Professional Photography and serves on the Board of Directores for Arkansas Professional Photographers Association.

 

Some images from Lydia's Ultimate Senior Session



Featured 2013 Senior - Ashley Warren

 

Congratulations to Ashley - Senior 2013

 

Ashley will be graduating soon from Clarksville High School. Here are some of her images from her Ulitmate Senior Session at Hardgrave Photography.

Olivia Graduates!

 

Olivia has graduated from the Baby Steps Program at Hardgrave Photography!!

 

 

 

 

Images from Olivia's Baby Step sessions at Hardgrave Photography