September 1st, 2010
My Fall special is here! For anyone who books between now and November 1, 2010 receives 20% off Holiday cards!

Choose from pre-made templates (all customizable colors) or have me custom design an option for you. Plus, Join me for a portrait Party October 2nd at Wheeler Farm or call now to book another appointment!



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August 24th, 2010
Last weekend hubby, toddler and me ventured out for our own family portrait session. What a treat to be on the other side of the lens! I have to say, it was STRESSFUL!!! I gained a new appreciation for all my clients. Starting with just getting ready! I had my hair professionally straightened, and thought I gave myself plenty of time to do it, get dressed and leave. Needless to say, we were late getting out the door, then had to deal with traffic and a hot sweaty car! I lifted my hair over the back of my seat to try and keep it from getting sweaty- and therefore curly. Ughhh.
Once we started the session, we were putting the finishing touches on our little boy and the photographer started snapping away. I admit, I got a little self conscious at the sound of the shutter. “I wasn’t ready!” I thought and then chided myself- I snap away candids all the time at my clients without thinking anything of it. Karma- now I know!
My husband provided valuable insight to the experience as well. He made the comment that he was concentrating so hard on smiling he started to feel like a goof. That was funny to me because after about the 5th shot, I wasn’t even thinking about looking good anymore, I was concentrating on making a moment. That helped relax me in more ways than I could have imagined.
We walked around and scouted out places for our perfect cameos and the kitten heels were starting to get to me. “I miss being on the other side!” I’d think. By the end of the evening my feet were rubbed raw. I still have blisters. Was it worth it? Yes, for sure!
So here are my recommendations from my new found perspective:
- Relax- no matter how much time you give yourself to get ready you’re still going to feel rushed getting out the door. Take deep breaths and relax! Family portraits are not a cause for divorce!
- Concentrate on the moment- if you hear me clicking away behind the camera for candids, don’t get self conscious. Concentrate on being in the moment. I promise, you’re going to love your photos!
- Bring comfy shoes for walking around in!
- Relax, Relax, Relax. Can’t emphasize it enough! Just Relax!
Now that it’s over the fun begins! I’m already planning out my wall gallery for our living room. So excited about it I can hardly stand it!
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August 14th, 2010
I am so excited to be able to blog about my new favorite gourmet bakery. Cake Adoration is a local start up that specializes in cake and design. I am so excited that i was able to photograph their monster cake. The guru behind the designs and baking of Cake Adoration is Sally Whittaker. You should check out her blog- her cakes are fabulous! She can design custom cakes for every occasion- weddings, birthday’s, court of honors- you name it!
I have already put one on the menu of my son’s birthday- even though it’s 6 months away! Trimming the cake were a few other monsters that deserved their own head shot. Check out the rest of Cake Adoration’s portfolio at http://www.cakeadoration.blogspot.com.



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August 10th, 2010
Introducing my newest products! These make great gifts from photos from my sessions for the upcoming holiday season. Here is a new twist on storyboards- one of my favorite photography products. While the larger standard 10×20 storyboard with multiple photos is still a favorite, sometimes we want to showcase just one image. Here are my new options for any size storyboard- these can be printed and mounted on styrene with scratch-resistent coating for easy displaying on a table top, or can be framed. It can also be printed on canvas as well! There are limitless options!
Here are my favorite- samples from the Whimsical Collection:


And a more dramatic Frame collection in the Whimsy line:

For a more subtle, elegant finish I’d recommend the Finishing Touches Collection:

Another unique product includes the Collage collections. Again these can be any size up to 30 x40 and mounted as a print or a canvas:
Sweet 16 Fluer (Colors can be customized)


Last but not least in the Collage collection is the Mr. Big Collage print. Customizable to photos from your session and background colors. Looks best as a canvas wall hanging. Sizes 24×36 and larger.
COOL huh? I’m way excited to begin offering these products. I think they are a great, unique way to display your portraits in your home!
The Whimsical frame collections and Finishing Touches collections can also be used on notecards, holiday cards, etc!!!
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August 9th, 2010
Nothing is like a puppy! Probably my favorite pictures next to all the little kids I’ve been able to shoot- puppies have the same type of enthusiasm and cheerful playfulness. Plus, how can you resist something small, soft, and furry? Yay! I love being a photographer!



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August 4th, 2010
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July 30th, 2010
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July 25th, 2010
O turned 3 this month and to celebrate we met at Wheeler farm to take her pictures. I loved this little cutie! She had so many cute expressions! 
We walked around the farm for a little and there were so many geese and birds. Being the “brainiac” that I am I decided to tell O to go chase the birds- only to find out after from her Grandma that one of the geese once followed her pecking at her ankles once a few years back. Note to self- don’t do that again!

Here are the rest of my favorites from the session. I loved her shoes!



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