Gearing up for Spring

Although I am still on maternity leave, with a baby who has been through a lot, undergoing open heart surgery when he was two weeks old, I am looking forward to getting back into the full swing of photographing your lives.

Spring is just around the corner, and I am starting to book Spring appointments for evenings and weekends. There are lots of beautiful places for photo sessions in the Spring, the grass is so green and all of the flowers and trees are in blossom. Spring and Fall are my favorite times of the year for photos. Contact me now to book your photo sessions for this Spring. I am already starting to fill up quickly.

My prices will be changing just a little, so stay tuned for my 2009 Pricelist.

I have been practicing my photography skills all winter, indoors mainly, except for the occasional warm day. I have been getting very familiar with my Nikon d300 which is an exceptional camera. I also purchased a new editing program to compliment Photoshop called Lightroom. It can do new and fun stuff, think high contrast black and white photos and bright vivid colors. Another little business venture I have in the works is a collaboration with a fellow photographer friend of mine. We are going to come together to shoot weddings. You get two professional photographers with styles that are both different and complimenting. Two different angles, perspectives, camera brands (she shoots Canon, I shoot Nikon), and editing styles. Although I have to say, we are very similar in our visions. Business plans are currently underway and we will be launching our blog and website soon. If you know somebody looking for a wedding photographer (or two in our case) that is reasonably priced compared to other photographers in town, direct them my way and I can give them a sneak peek at our pricing and packages. I am looking forward to another successful and exciting year of photography.

Contact me today to book your Spring session.

Black Friday Special ~ Favorites Album

One time special, orders must be placed by Sunday, November 30th. I am offering a super savings special. A Favorites Album, featuring 24- 4X6 photos, photographers choice (although you can specify 5 “must have” photos that will be sure to be included,) from a past photo session in a cloth fabric covered, archival album. Makes a perfect gift for grandparents, spouses, to be given to your children at a later date (think wedding day or birth of their first child), or perfect to be left out for display on your coffee table. Or maybe you were just wanting extra copies or more choices from a past session.
Starting in 2009, I will be offering these at a cost of $150, but one time only as an introductory price I will offer these for orders placed in the next 4 days (by Sunday, evening 11:59 p.m., November 30th) for $75 + tax. That is a major savings on prints, plus the album is included. Just send me an e-mail letting me know which photo session to choose the 24 photos from and if you have 5 images that you know you specifically want included. I will pick the rest from my favorites, but you will get 24 different photos, plus the album cover photo. I currently have black and red albums available but could possibly get blue or green in, just not guaranteed. Offer open to your friends and family as well, so spread the word, maybe somebody would buy you one for a Christmas gift. Offer not valid on previously placed orders (including orders submitted, being processed, or awaiting payment/pick-up.) Happy Thanksgiving!

· Bright Cloth Covers with Frame
· Holds one 4"x6" photo per page
· Album Capacity: 24 photos
· Includes dust jacket
· Clear pockets with black mesh background
· 2-3/4"x3-1/2" photo frame on cover
· Dimensions: 5"Wx6-5/8"Hx1"D
· Archival, acid free, photo safe

My Mom Shoots People

I have been super duper busy, and I'm not complaining, I'm happy to have so much business! But I have been falling behind on the blog. I thought I'd share a few recent photos of my little "cheese" burger, and some of her sporting her new shirt that reads "My mom shoots people." I can see the headlines now, "Toddler gets sent home from pre-school for wearing violent message." We'll maybe just wear it on the weekends.

Recent Favorites

Favorites from a mini vacation in Branson.

At a playdate:

From a recent photo session:

Angel

Spend all your time waiting. For that second chance. For a break that would make it okay. There’s always one reason. To feel not good enough. And it’s hard at the end of the day. I need some distraction. Oh beautiful release. Memory seeps from my veins. Let me be empty. And weightless and maybe. I’ll find some peace tonight. You’re in the arms of the angel. May you find some comfort there. -Sarah McLachlan

When it rains...

...put on your rainboots and jump in the puddles.

...or catch a few raindrops on your tongue.

...or kick the water droplets from the grass.

...if all else fails, have a good scream!

Remembering...

In the wake of the 7 year anniversary of the tradgedy that occured on September 11th, 2001 I am reminded to not take for granted the little things that matter most in life, like family.