Things I Love
Baby snuggles
Family Disney trips
Victorian era movies
all things Harry Potter
beautiful colors of fall
Hi! I'm thrilled you're here!
I started loving photography when I was a pre-teen, and really, the obsession never wavered. My favorite Christmas present was my very first DSLR camera! I go back to the days of the darkroom to develop film, folks! The time of stop bath and eagerly waiting to see your image develop. Anyone else remember that?! In school, I took every photography class offered, and loved learning about the photography world. My first job was as a camera sales associate at Ritz Camera, and taking pictures was always my favorite passtime.
Although after college I went on to teach high school Spanish for 8 years, photography still remained my main interest. So, in March of 2010, I decided to move forward with photography full time. It’s been a joy – from bridals and weddings, to babies and children, I have enjoyed so much from this adventure.
In July of 2011, we welcomed our first baby girl, Emma, and since then my focus and interest naturally shifted to maternity, newborns and baby’s 1st year milestones. I knew right away that these portraits were my love. I just can't get enough newborn squishiness! In 2014, I was SO excited to mentor with the talented Kristen Mackey of Son Kissed Photography. Ever so grateful to absorb as much as possible, I learned the safest way to pose and work with newborns to result in both a comfortable experience for them, and amazingly beautiful images for their families. Training in both safety and newborn posing, combined with 14 years of experience, results in beautifully curated galleries for families, each and every time.
Nothing beats sharing in the excitement as a couple celebrates their pregnancy, seeing the love in their eyes as I mold and pose their new baby in precious ways, and the tears of happiness when parents first see these captures created for them to cherish forever. Those adorably chubby cheeks, wiggling toes, soft tufts of hair, and yummy baby rolls are over-the-top precious! Photography has always been my passion, and I am very thankful to be able to work with growing families!
Serving Roanoke, Salem, Botetourt, & the surrounding areas, Owens-Lugar Photography is proud to be among the area's premier newborn and baby photographers. In business for 14 years, Beth-Ann specializes in custom curated newborn and baby photography. Each session is sure to beautifully feature your newborn's adorably chubby cheeks, your baby's wiggling toes, your toddler's soft tufts of hair, and your child's bright smile. With safety and posing training and experience, you can be sure your little one will be comfortable and safe, and that you will absolutely love your images!