Contest time!

My site is up, but I am missing my splash page. I am letting you decide which image will be the one everyone sees when my site opens:) The winning image will also win a free standard session for themselves and a friend! I am also going to throw something in for the ones who vote...if you are a new client, and vote in the contest, you can also visit my site and fill out the contact form (put "contest" in the message), and I will draw for one free session there as well. The contest ends next Wednesday so get to voting. One vote per computer please!

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One I had to share...

Ok, how cute is this? Just had to share it:)

My new site is up:)

I am still tweaking things a little bit, and I will of course be adding a splash page with a client image. Which image...will be up to you. The contest will be posted in the next couple of days, and then...let the voting begin. Until then...please visit my new site, and tell me what you think:)

The other contest I talked about...I have found the most AMAZING coffee table books. They far surpass anything else I have seen, and I am going to offer them. To kick the new product off, anyone who books in April, May, or June will be entered in a drawing to receive a free book designed by me:) This is a BIG value. The books will retail for $2500 and will have 30 pages...they are gorgeous 9x13 with metallic pages. Amazingly beautiful books. I will also offer these books at 30% off to anyone who books a session during that 3 month period.

Finally, I am baaaccckkkk. I did my first 2 sessions yesterday and it was so much fun. Here is a sneak peak for the moms:)

BIG NEWS!

Ok, so I am back, but that isn't the big news. First, I have a new logo...which I love:) Second, I am having another contest for my splash page (yea!) Third, I am launching a new website...you need to check it out! Fourth, I have a new product and another contest:) Check back this week for all the info:)

Time has flown!

I cannot believe that I am starting back to work. The time has really gone soooo fast. My little guy is 6 weeks old already. I have appointments booked starting on April 2, and still have a few open slots in April, so give me a call if you wanting to set something up. Here is one more of my sweet little boy:) I will be back to posting clients very soon!

It's a Boy!

Our little guy decided to come early! We were scheduled for the end of the month, but he made his appearance Thursday morning. He was 8lbs 6ozs at 36 1/2 weeks, and he is a sweetie! I will post a real session with him as soon as I have the energy to do one:)

If we had order deliveries scheduled, I apologize for the delays and will try to get back on track soon. I appreciate your patience!

Beautiful baby...

and mommy too. I had this newborn last week (my last session before my leave), and he was such a cutie. I wanted to share a few to relieve mom's anxiety. He did great...

I think the next newborn you will see here, will likely be mine:)

More Siblings...

I have been really busy the beginning of this year, trying to squeeze everything in before my maternity leave. These three were great, and made it pretty easy.

Good things come in threes:)

I had some adorable sisters yesterday. I grew up in a family of 3 girls, so I know how fun, and crazy it can be. There were lots of fights, I'm not gonna lie, but we grew up to be the best of friends...I am sure the same will be true of these three.

For Me...

Sometimes there are images that I know I love right when the shutter snaps. This was one of those images. I couldn't wait to edit it, so it is the only one I have done so far for this session, but I was so excited to see it finished:) I realize that some of the shots I take leave the parents...and the kiddos...wondering what in the world I am doing, but I have to do a few for me:) Thank you so much mom (and kids) for the great session!

Newborns...

They are soooo sweet. I cannot believe that I will be having one next month. As crazy as it seems...this not being my first...I am really scared! I think I have forgotten completely what to do:) Luckily, I have had some practice lately with client's babies (not quite the same since I only have them for an hour or two). These babies were both so easy...I am crossing my fingers that mine will be easy too! I have a couple of dates still open in January and then we are scheduling April. The last bookings in January will still qualify for 20% off canvas.

Christmas Ideas

I know it is too late to help this year, but I am one of those people that stresses out about what to get everyone. Over the years, I have found some really unique sites with fun ideas for family and friends, so I thought I would share. If you have other ideas, please feel free to add them in the comments, I love to find new places.

This site takes things that are unique to you or your family (names, places, cars, birth dates, etc) and incorporates them into a custom print. I loved this company and it was a fun unique gift... http://www.yourmemorylane.com/

Great grandma loves chocolates...so the kids picked out some that were sooo cute at this site... http://www.burdickchocolate.com/

I love this site as well...all kinds of things http://www.redenvelope.com/

One year we had family trees made for the grandparents...this is a neat idea too...http://www.BirthstoneTree.com

Please let me know if you have found a unique idea...I am quickly running out each year:) Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. I look forward to seeing lots of you in 2008!

A few recents...

I cannot believe that Christmas has snuck up so fast. Time just seems to fly by. I have had a few recents sessions that were so sweet and I thought I would just share a few. When you have a session with a 5 year old, a 3 year old, and twins that are under a year, the planets need to align just right:) Well, they did...the session was actually a breeze and we even got the elusive group shot:)

We followed that up with a baby that just learned to crawl and he was a piece of cake too. Someone must be looking out for me and growing tummy and not making me work so hard:)

Whew!

It is almost over...the crazy Christmas rush. I know a lot of you still have orders to pick up, but I think all of our sessions for Christmas have already taken place and we are in good shape! I want to get some news out there before I forget!
*****January Canvas Sale!*****
All sessions that take place in January are eligible for 20% off of all canvas orders. This went over HUGE last year, so I wanted to repeat it this year. If you have been wanting canvas, now is the time to book the appointment.
~~~Maternity Leave~~
I will be taking maternity leave all of February and March. I will still take limited maternity and newborn sessions during that time, so please feel free to try me for those types of sessions. I am booking January, and already have several bookings for April, so plan ahead to get the spot you want.

And just because...here are a few recent sessions.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

in October:) I love seeing all the kiddos. I saw this little one last when she was just a few days old. She is getting soooo big!

It is getting CRAZY...

It always does this time of year...for everyone. I had tons of sessions last week, and lots of cuties. Just adding some recent images. One of a GQ little one year old and another of a darling 3 year old...I am so lucky, the kiddos have been good to me:)

Clothes.

I loved this session. It was so much fun and mom brought the best clothes. I think bringing fun and trendy clothes makes the session more fun for the kiddos and for me:) We got such great variety and got the see their personalities shining through. Don't be afraid to bring a few things and a few fun and funky items, it can really make the shoot:)

So stinkin cute!

This little girl is such a cutie (and a trooper, I might add). She was so good during the whole session. Makes me just want to grab those cheeks:)

For those with upcoming sessions...we finally have Fall weather (for a day or two anyway), so bring layers, hats, and accessories, if you like. It makes the session a lot of fun, and textures photograph so beautifully.

More news....I will be at Westlake Presbyterian's Holiday Collectibles on November 2nd and 3rd...drop by and say hi. There are lots of wonderful vendors this year (as always)!

Sweet little 17 month old

I am a mom...and believe it or not, I get frazzled when I am shooting my own kiddos. I get frustrated even. So...I know how it must feel to be the mom at one of my sessions. I know sometimes it feels like we aren't getting anything. I cannot tell you how many times parents have come to the previews and said..."I cannot believe you got these shots!" So, with that said, try not to worry if the kids are being kids, or if their hair is out of place...99% of the time, we still get the shots we love.

This little guy is such a doll...look at those eyes. He gave me a run for my money (as 17 month olds tend to do:)) Mom, rolled with everything and I think she will be very happy with all we got!

Three boys...

My husband grew up with three boys in the house, but I can only imagine the excitement each day:) The boys did great, and I know mom is worried. Mom's are always worried...but they are so cute, how could the pictures not be adorable?

I have a spot!!!

I just had a spot open up for October, if you would like it, or have called and been told that I am booked....call me asap, and I can squeeze one more appointment in:)

Only Three

...but she seems like such a big girl. She did such a great job today, and sometimes 3 year olds have a hard time:) And Mom, don't worry, I got some of little brother too!!!

Siblings

Those sibling shots are so hard to come by, but this one just makes me smile...

Cute little newborn...

She was just adorable, and slept the ENTIRE session:) I can't wait for you to see the rest mom and dad, she is just beautiful:)

We are on the beach...

and it is so nice! Everytime I come back, I am reminded why I love it here so much. We are actually relaxing and having fun. I am still checking email and voicemail, but email is the best way to get in touch this week. I have 4 sessions still available in October and 2 or 3 in November, and then we will be booked completely for Christmas. If you are still wanting a session in time for Christmas, now is the time to book:)

Matilda Jane Trunk Show

I will be hosting a Matilda Jane Trunk show on October 6th. The clothes are so cute, and it will be a fun time! If you are interested in more information, please email me for details. One of mine in a Matilda Jane outfit:) By the way...these are great clothes for photo sessions...the sizes are 6 months-12 years...and a few grown up outfits too:)

And The Winner Is...

Image A. Thanks so much to all who voted and congratulations to my winning family:)

Tag! I'm it....

The photography community is HUGE, but also small in a lot of ways. There is a little game going around and I have been tagged by the wonderful photographer...Michelle Carr. The game is to post 8 random facts about myself and then tag 8 other photographers to share about themselves. Sooo, here we go...
1. I eat a McDonald's biscuit and a large diet coke every morning Monday-Friday. My day is really off without it.
2. I held hands with George Strait at a concert while he sang So Good In Love:)
3. When I was 5, I carried the Flag in the Pancake Day Parade (you may have to google that).
4. I am a HUGE Kansas State fan.
5. Tulips are my favorite flowers.
6. I have been a vegetarian for 20 years...(my criteria involves not eating anything with eyes or blood). I can still cook a mean steak...( I think...I have never tasted it)
7. I have been married 12 years.
8. My favorite color to wear is black, although my husband will tell me everytime that I am a "warm" and should be wearing brown.

I am now tagging.....
Dawn Sela
Susan Braswell
Images of Grace Photography
NicholeV Photography

More later...

Every Daddy Needs a Girl:)

Most of them do anyway:) I absolutely love this one...just had to share.