Reserve now

I have a date scheduled into my calendar for a Spring Mini-Session day.  On this day I will be offering mini-sessions at a super-awesome discounted price.

 

Right now you can head over to the Facebook Fan Page & make your reservation for the day. People on the reservation list will receive the ever important awesome details first, before it's released in the newsletter on the blog or Facebook & be offered first choice at session times.

 

Not only do you get first dibs if you're on the reservations list, if you're one of the first 3 to reserve & book, you'll be in for an extra special bonus!

Not only do you get first dibs if you're on the reservations list, if you're one of the first 3 to reserve & book, you'll be in for an extra special bonus!

So head on over & make your reservations today!!

Hey, Hey, It's a Birthday

Do you know just how fast a year goes?  As a young person you hear adults say things like "this year just flew" or "the older I get the faster it goes", and you think to yourself, "Oh.My.Gosh. can this go any slower".  Seriously treasure those moments, because it's true. Add a couple kids & life; you'll soon see just how quickly it does go.
Today is another milestone at our house...it's Brody's first birthday.  It's also something more, which probably is more sentimental for me than anyone else here, but, it's the very last time I'll celebrate my own child's 1st birthday.
So with no further ado, here's a little recap of the Little Mr's first year in this big, wide world.
On his birth day. 

 A first visit with his sisters, who, have in the course of the year taught him many things. 

Some good, some I wish they would have kept to themselves!!

 A visit to UC Davis Childrens hospital.

 A very relieved momma, hours before we got to leave & come home.

 Such a happy little man.

First sibling wounds, thank you Gracie. 

 Finding those sweet baby toes.

Visiting with cousin Brandon.

 Learning to pull up on things...soon to be running a-muck with the sister folk.

& the 1st Halloween.

 The first Thanksgiving & his fancy sweater vest

& the first Christmas.

And finally -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Just for laughs, {Minute Monday}

Okay, so it's barely Monday, but Mondays have a bad rap & could use a little sense of humor. So, for this quick, minute Monday, here's a little something to keep your chin up.

Before you ask... yes, it's a real photo, that I took, one morning when we were down feeding Mr. 101.

Construction {Just a little PSA}

Just wanted to give you all a heads up that you may notice some changes around the blog & also on the website, and possibly even my Facebook fan page.  Don't be alarmed, it's all signs of some good stuff.

I'm super excited to get it all done, which should be very soon!!!

Random Thoughts

First up, a little announcement.

I am still looking for a couple of newborns and/or 0-3 month old babies, girls & boys to model a few new props & do a couple of 'promo' shots for me. If you're interested or know someone who is email me here & I'll return a little info to you & let you know about my New Faces program.

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It seems as though I'm at a photographic stand-still at the moment. I have barely touched my camera, except to move it from desk to dresser & back, since the middle-end of February.  It's not like I have just been sitting around wasting time though. I've got a couple of 'behind the lens' projects in the works & can't wait to reveal them to you all.  I've also been doing some other crafty things, there's fabrics, beads, flowers, & tons & tons of ideas. 

Here are a few random images from the last couple time my camera was out & actually in use.

Hope you're having a great week & maybe I'll find some inspiration to get out & shoot something or someone (don't worry it's not too painful).

March Specials

Here are the specials for March, of course you can always find them at the top of the page by clicking the "Specials" tab.

Sign-up for the one of the Baby's First Year Session Collections & receive a $75.00 discount.
*The First Milestones collection includes 4 sessions--you can sign up for this program in March for just $325.00!! That's a HUGE savings. At each session you receive a 5x7 print & 15% off additional prints & products. You also will receive 25, 5x7 custom designed birth announcements.
*The Grow with Me collection is 3 sessions -- for $200.00!! With this collection you receive 10 custom 4x8 announcements & a 5x7 with each session.  The Grow with Me collection is not just limited to baby's first year, you may sign up for this collection to capture your child at any age.

**Extra Special, Special**
Book a full session during the month of March & receive 3 digital images on a disk, with personal printing rights up to size 8x10 when you place your print order for just $100.00.  This is a huge, huge savings!! Sessions must take place by May 31st in order to qualify for the disk.

---I am still taking applications for New Baby Faces as well, be sure to email me for more details---

{Sneak Peek} Shane & Jenna's Engagement Portraits

I am one blessed photographer!

Over the weekend I had the opportunity to photograph this beautiful couple. They will be getting married this spring & although I won't be photographing their actual wedding (because I'll be in it), I was super excited to be able to create their engagement session.

Congrats you two!!

 

Not only did we get together for their engagement photos, but Shane has a couple adorable little ones, so we did a few family portraits as well.

Can't wait to see you & show you the whole set. You guys are just too cute!!

Looking for faces

That's right!! I'm looking for a few new faces. Brand new baby faces that is.

Are you expecting a sweet bundle of joy this spring or early summer?  If you are, or know someone who is & would like to get a free portrait session (with model release) and a few other goodies. 

 Please e-mail me for more details & a short 'application'.

My Life: Photos

I spent some time this week making out a blog schedule.  As part of my 'Growth' project I thought it would be great to have some recurring themes/posts. A couple of Sundays every month, I'm just going to post some 'snapshots' of things going on in my life.
This past week being girly birthday week, I've over-run this thing with family snapshots.

So I've decided to share the most recent family portraits, which are actually from our holiday session. It was a quick session that I did myself. Let me tell you, taking portraits of your own family is difficult, especially when you're supposed to be part of the subject matter as well.  I was beyond thrilled with the images I captured of the kids, especially Grace, she's a tough on to get natural photos of.

Hope you have a blessed week, it's another busy one around here.