Crystal Lee 

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In my studio, I offer two types of newborn session experiences: a swaddled portrait session and a fully posed session. But I’m often asked, what is the difference between them? Today I’m going to break down the details so that you can make the best choice for your little one’s first photo session. What is […]

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Which came first, the outfit or the theme? In most cases it’s the theme, leaving parents with the question “But what should they wear??” Over the years I’ve worked with hundreds of babies in my studio, learning what photographs well and what doesn’t. Today I’m going to share with you my checklist of dos and […]

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I am over the moon excited to share this post with you today! Cristin was the very first model to come to the studio and test out my all-new portrait offering. This Mama-to-be is 32 weeks along with her first child and she looks absolutely amazing! It was an honor to have been there for […]

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It’s an honor to be able to snuggle all of these tiny humans in their first few weeks of life, but I’m always humbled when another photographer reaches out for a photo session. Miss Penelope is the 4th baby that I’ve photographed for Casie, and she is without a doubt the perfect (final) addition to […]

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Newborn baby girl sleeps on her belly wrapped in floral fabric on a pink background.

Choosing the right photographer for your baby’s first portraits is an important decision. Many times I meet parents for the first time at their newborn session, and they are putting their trust in a stranger to safely handle and care for their brand new baby that has only been in this world for a few […]

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I am so excited to share this session with you!! This space theme has been on my bucket list for quite some time, so I was completely over the moon (get it?!) when Mom chose this backdrop to celebrate Ariv’s first trip around the sun. She even brought the most incredible cake to match!! I’ve […]

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“Rainbows remind us that even after the darkest clouds, and the fiercest winds, there is still beauty.” – Katrina Mayer For those that are unfamiliar with the term, a rainbow baby is a baby born after a miscarriage, stillborn, or infant loss. These amazing babies are a symbol of hope for their families… much like […]

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Lobby of the Crystal Lee newborn and cake smash portrait studio in Murrells Inlet, SC.

I am so, so excited to (finally) share this post with you!! Despite a truckload of holdups, the first round of renovations have been completed and my new studio location is ready to be shared with the world. If you’ve been following along on social media, you’ve likely heard about my studio journey. Early in […]

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Once upon a time, a genius decided to take the words “cake” and “smash” and put them together… giving us this seriously adorable first birthday tradition! The cake smash is my absolute favorite way to end a milestone birthday session. A full signature cake smash session includes:• 1 outfit for “clean” portraits • Cake smash on […]

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Your family is growing, and what a wonderful thing that is! While your session is first and foremost a newborn portrait session, I know how important it is to have a family photo to document this fleeting time. While my studio is built with little ones in mind, I do have two larger backdrops available […]

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