Teaser!

This little beauty is a few weeks from being a brand new big sister. Is she absolutely breathtaking or what?!


Much more to come from her session soon! Just had to give mom and dad a quick peek:) Have a great Sunday!

Say WHAT?!? Holidays... Already?

Okay... So what if it's still a million degrees outside. Christmas will still be here in 15 short weeks. And that means that I'm about to be a super busy girl, so I have planned on some super fun holiday mini sessions to get all your family portraits done for the holidays.



More details:
* The purpose of these sessions is to focus on getting amazing images for your 2008 Holiday cards - Whoo Hoo! You can choose whether you want the focus to be on just the kiddos or the whole family, and that is what my camera and I will stick to. Of course if time allows it , I will do both the family and some individuals.
* Sessions are based on families of 4, there will be a $20 charge for each additional family member
* Web galleries will be posted 2 weeks after your session date
* your $50 print credit is only good for gift prints, you may not use this toward an upgrade or additional cards
* All orders must be placed by November 16th to ensure holiday delivery
* Full payment is due at the time of booking to reserve your spot. Once your spot is requested, you will be sent a link to pay via pay pal and when your payment is confirmed, viola! your mini session is booked.


Mini Session Extras:
* Additional holiday cards. All cards include envelopes also.
-pack of 24 flat front/back holiday cards - $50
-pack of 24 premium 5x7 folded holiday cards - $75
*Individual image files
- Like making your own holiday cards? No problem, purchase an individual file and you can choose how to use it for $50
*Disc of your entire web gallery - $100 WOW!

What if I already took your photos this year and you want to use them for your holiday cards you say? You lucky ducks are going to receive a smoking hot deal. Purchase your cards from me and get each pack of 24 cards for $40 - Yipee, that's $10 off! Or go for gusto and purchase the premium folded cards for $60 per pack of 24, Yee ha, that's $15 off.

What if the whether is bad on the day of our session you say? No sweat, I have planned a snow day... alright fine, a rain day. If we need to reschedule a date, it will be on Sunday, October 26th.

What if I don't want a mini session, I want to do a full session. Spots are limited and filling up fast, so please feel free to visit my website HERE and inquire about pricing for full sessions under the "prices" section.  Also, feel free to call or email to check availability.  I currently have 2 spots open in October and 1 left for November, YIKES!

I will be posting a few examples of my holiday card choices VERY soon, so don't be a stranger.  I got a little carried away this year so come on back and check em out!

I am looking forward to this season and meeting all of your lovely families very soon!  Ta Ta for now.

Birthday Girl

This little sweetie pie is getting ready to celebrate her first birthday. This shot just cracks me up, so I had to include it in this post:) Already at the tender age if 1, she feels like the rest of the world when it comes to family picture time! I can't blame her though, I must look like a crazy woman jumping around like who knows what. Of course my focus is to capture those moments that make your heart melt. But all too often we forget about those moments that make you laugh out loud. This was one of those moments for me, thanks "K"
So while you parents might think that this is all we are getting out of a session, scroll down to see what's actually going on during the session that I'M seeing unfold.



Okay, that being said.... how stinkin' cute is she?


I am currently IN LOVE with color photos, but it is undeniable what black and white can do to an image. Sometimes I just can't decide.

Rainbow Bright

OMG! I have seriously been laughing for the past half hour while editing these!!! She is just too darn cute! There was no way I could pick a favorite but here are just a few.



I just got these leg warmers and HAD to try them out on a willing tushie, I mean baby! So this is baby "K" And she was the most precious tush model EVER!!!







And last but not least...

Sweet baby "M"

Remember this little guy? He was just convinced that he was going to have a baby sister even though the sex of his new sibling was kept a secret.


Well, meet his brand new baby sister "M". Does he know his stuff or what?


She was so excited for he photo debut, that she just did not feel like going night night! She was so very alert and those cheeks make me want to dust off the old infant car seat and have one more!! Aaaaahhhh! I suppose I am just content to take this little sweetie's pics for now:)




We can't forget about big bro "H"! Along with introducing me to his new baby sis, he was eager to show me his new puppy, his new cars, his new trucks, his new stairs, his new basket, his new... Some stuff was old, some new, but all very entertaining! Keep it up "H" you are a super big brother!


How cute is he?


Tushie time.

How fun is this!

Doesn't everyone want to pregnant with their best friend? How about their twin sister! Why not both? These two twinsies are good friends of mine from waaaay back. I'm so glad that they are prego together and that I got to get their matching bellies in front of my camera! I especially can't wait to get those babies in front of my lens in a few weeks!!!


Little "P" has frequented my blog before and I just love him to pieces, he can't wait to squeeze his new baby sis!


Almost time to come out of the oven!





Sorry I had to miss the showers girls:( I absolutely cannot wait to meet your newbies. XOXO

Too much of a good thing???

I think NOT!



More from Baby "M" I just loved this little guy - And the camera? Uhhh... Yeah!!!





I absolutely love this image in color, but there is something about the version below that I find interesting too. I have been playing with some new editing tools. Fun stuff, but with my vast computer skills, they may take me a while to perfect. So this may not be the look that I was going for, but there is something about it that I do love:)



Look at the tiny smile on this handsome baby, Couldn't you just DIE!!!





He couldn't possibly be any more gorgeous, you are going to have your hands full with this little man! I can't wait to get him in front of my camera again. Thanks "S" family:)

Just one look!

My eyes were spinning as I attempted to choose a few photos to share from today's session! Just one look at this little guy will give you an idea about the kind of time we had. I don't know whether to pat myself on the back or thank the parents for bringing this amazingly beautiful baby into the world!!! ...so before my head explodes, I am going to bed. more to come from this guy soon!

Engagement

Look at these two... so in love, you'd never guess that they were in 115 degree weather, with 100% humidity and thousands of mosquitos buzzing their ears at every turn! Yup it was brutal out there but these guys were troopers and we were able to get some fun engagement shots.



I told them to act like they were just making out in the woods, but I had to think about it... how many people go out into mosquito infested wooded areas to make out?!? But thanks for humoring me guys - it turned out great!















Thanks for braving the elements you guys! Congrats, and I'll see you soon.

Brand New!

Meet "S" She is 10 days old and couldn't possibly be any sweeter!

I have been lucky enough to photograph some beautiful sleeping babies lately, but"S" was an absolute dream to photograph! When I saw this beautiful set up in their home I just couldn't resist.



Such a touching moment with Mom & Baby. This is 100% why I love what I do! To capture this kind of emotion between parents and their new arrivals is just beyond words.



Pure Sweetness!  Welcome home"S".

Thank you "A" family, your new bundle is simply gorgeous - I had a great time yesterday!

Happy Birthday!

Meet "E", the soon to be birthday princess!  She was such a sweetheart.

She will be one next week and she is already walking great!  and much to my surprise and delight she was pretty darn happy to sit right where I plopped her down.  For most new walkers, there is no such thing as sitting contently unless there is a 5 point harness involved whether it be a car seat or stroller - and even that may not be willingly:)  But "E" was super sweet and ready for her close up!

I just LOVED this expression - like Mickey Mouse himself  just walked around the corner to surprise her.  No, he wasn't really there... but maybe a good idea for my next session:)

Playing with a new antique look - any thoughts?

I just adore those sparkly brown peepers.

Happy 1st "E"!  You were a terrific model