She was a bit apprehensive the first time around back in May, but this session she shined! Of course she was equally as cute and photogenic both times, but she definitely gave me a lot of great eye contact at this mini session. She was so curious–about ME, and about everything around her. It is always sweet to watch the little one year olds just take in the world around them….literally. N definitley wanted to munch on some rocks and leaves-lol!

Anyway, thanks again for a great session. I LOVE, LOVE watching these munchkins grow up in front of my lens. Hands down my favorite part about what I do!!

Enjoy…comment away….she earned it!

This was a really cute little wishing well on the property where we took pictures.  I have SUCH a sweet one of her next to the whole thing, but on the blog, she was about the size of an ant-lol.  Seriously, it was huge compared to her, and it looked tiny before she stood next to it!

This one Mommy called, “wash your hands!” SO cute!

Those of you that just had sessions with me this summer might be wondering, “What about me?” Yes–you are included! We can easily create a card with images from a summer session….it’s a nice “one stop shop” with little to no work on your end. What’s not to love about that?

All colors and most text can be changed to suit your custom needs. These are two sided flat 5×7 cards (showcase those pictures on BOTH sides this year!) and they are printed on beautiful pearl or linen paper. The first set of 25 cards is 50 dollars, and each additional set of 25 cards goes for 30 dollars.

Just shoot me an email if you are interested, and if you have an upcoming session….time to get excited about your gorgeous holiday cards this year.

So as you know, I just love return clients, and these two blue eyed cuties are just that! I photographed them a little over a year ago when their youngest gal was just about 9 months old. My has she changed, and what a sweet little disposition! Not dainty–all about the dirt–an explorer–(should have seen those white tights after the session) and a very CUTE one at that. Big sis is becoming, well, a girl…almost a little lady! She started kindergarten this week, and she wears it very well!

I am scaling down sneak peeks to 4 again. I know, I know–it was fun while it lasted, wasn’t it? should we call it a “summer thing?” A few reasons for this: I was giving so much away–where is the fun when the gallery is released?? Also, my fall session schedule is about to blow up. I am so busy these next few months….my blog won’t be able to handle all that action–lol. I know it will be hard for me to ONLY pick 4….but I can do it!

The free 5×7 print for clients who get 15 comments right here on their blog post is still “a go”–so go at it!!
These two are too stinking cute not too!
THANKS!

Next year we’ll be boarding that big ol’ yellow bus, and I will be frantically searching for a glimpse of her little face in the window as she drives away.

Of course we are going to “rock” pre school well and celebrate with a “back to school” Marlie photo shoot! These were not done the morning of school. I’m not that organized, and my girl isn’t that pleasant first thing in the morning. I did these Monday night.

I can barely stomach how grown up and gorgeous she looks in this first picture. Wow. Her hair, her face….all of it. Every day I see a little more “toddler” disappear, and a beautiful little girl is slowly emerging. Her loves; writing in her notebook (Harriet the Spy style), puppies, puppies, and….did I mention puppies?

There were sooo many great shots of her in this series. I wish I could have blogged them all, but that would make me one crazy, insane mama. Maybe later…when business is slow.

Her shirt is from none other than Tiny Toes. I went in to chat with Karen about our next in store sessions and I could not leave without one. Isn’t it adorable!? She wore it today for her first day. :). They also have “Kindergarten Rocks” T-shirts. You better believe Marlie will be wearing that next year!

Good luck all you kiddos, and moms and dads out there! Have a fabulous school year!!
We can’t wait. Pre school ROCKS!!
Enjoy my little one….

This next series was all her idea. She said, “Mommy, let’s pretend my Puppy is licking me!” It was so adorable…

This mom and dad had the creative idea of getting some shots of their new baby boy on the pool table downstairs. We put our heads together, …mom dug up a “pool ball” fleece scarf that her neice made her, dad got the balls all qued up (right?), and I got to work on my end of the best angle and best light. Viola! I love it. It is such a cool experience being able to create something that is special just to the client (ie–custom photography!).

I got that “giddy” feeling double today. Baby B’s room was just adorable…and more importantly so special and meaningful. One of his grandmothers painted a big brown tree in his room on one wall. For the leaves of the tree, she actually had the guests at the baby shower write messages on these paper leaves, and then placed them on the tree in his room. It was so beautiful! (check it out in the collage below the pool table shot)

B is totally cute and just precious. He was sleepy and content for the entire session (after all, his room was a sauna!), and it was fun chatting with mom and dad while we made these special photographic memories! Thanks again, it was great meeting you…and hi “Uncle Steve!”

If you made it this far, please show some blog love and commnent on this post. 15 comments gets B and his family a free 5×7 print–I love when that happens! THANKS!