E.M. Photography/blog

Tyler take 2.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:57:41 EDT

I did a reshoot with Tyler on Monday. His last session, the weather was so hot and humid, by the end he was soaking with sweat, as was I. Monday was much better. Here are a few teasers.

Jayden

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:44:59 EDT

I photographed Jayden right after he was born, my goodness how he has grown in just the three short months since then. Such a cutie...made me really work hard for those smiles, but that is fine. Such a beautiful family. Here are some from our session at Bee Tree Park on Wednesday

Murray boys

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:01:21 EDT

A boy is Truth with dirt on it's face,
Beauty with a cut on its finger,
Wisdom with bubble gum in its hair,
and the Hope of the future with a frog in its pocket.
-- Author Unknown

And I would have never understood this quote had I not had a boy of my own. They are a different breed than girls... but so much fun. My favorites from my session with these adorable boys.

Lyndsey

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:00:42 EDT

On Sunday I photographed Lyndsey for her maternity session. She is such a sweetie, so beautiful, and going to be such a great mom. I can not wait to meet miss Ava when she is born. Here are some of my favs. :)

Ian

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:34:03 EDT

Time is a game
played beautifully
by children. Heraclitus

This little guy has the bluest eyes... he smiled for me this time as well. I think he is warming up to me!

Donnie

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:10:00 EDT

Photographed another senior last week. I enjoy seniors a lot, gives me a little more artistic freedom...;) Here are some of my favorites.

Brothers

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:43:43 EDT

I had the pleasure of photographing these little guys last Friday at Alexanders. Madden is so cute and so busy, just like a little boy! His little bro is smiling from ear to ear now. It is so good to see happy children. Thank you to Alexanders, again, for allowing me to use the space!

Kaley

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:48:32 EDT

My fourth senior session from last week was Kaley. We had so much fun... we did a few with an old vintage truck (my dream) and just really had a good time. I always say that I connect so much with my clients, on a friend level rather than a client/worker level. Each and every one of them mean so much to me. Here are many of my favorites from her session.

Chelsea

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:27:03 EDT

Chelsea was my third senior for the week. She made my job SO easy.... she is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. Here are many of my favorites.

cousins

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:58:51 EDT

There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again. ~Elizabeth Lawrence

Tyler

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:52:16 EDT

Second senior session this week. I love seniors, they are so easy to shoot, for the most part and fun, I feel like I can be a tad bit more creative in processing. Tyler was such a good sport, it was HOT and by the end we were both soaked with sweat.

Senior 2011

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:42:12 EDT

Starting the senior season earlier than last year... I have already photographed one senior and I had my second one on Sunday. Dustin was such a trooper, it was hot and we started early because I thought one of the locations closed ealier than it did, needless to say it didn't, but oh well. Here are a handful from that session.

Henry

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:00:39 EDT

I took Henry's 4th birthday photos on Saturday. He was so funny, he had ideas on where he wanted me to take his photos. :) Such a cutie and so talkative this time, which is fine with me. Here are some of my favorites, though it was hard to pick a favorite.

sneak peek for the Hoven Family

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:55:10 EDT

I have photographed this little one for a year now and am honored to have been able to do so. I have watched her grow and have had the opportunity to get to know her and her family. We went downtown for our last session, kind of a journalistic take on this one and I think I liked it a lot. I am not finished but wanted to give them a preview of things to come.

Emily

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:56:56 EDT

I documented Amy's maternity for her about a month ago, she had her baby Emily a week ago and I had the honor of capturing those first little moments of her life for them as well. She was a dream, slept the whole time....

Senior Special starts Friday!

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:04:06 EDT

Senior Special for this fall season is as follows:

Spend $75 or more and receive 15% off of your total order

Spend $125 or more and receive 20% off of your total order

Spend $200 or more and receive 30% off of your total order. The more you spend the more you save! Plus, each senior will receive some senior rep cards with their order to pass out and hopefully they will be returned to me, in return for those coming back and booking an appt, you will receive a credit for future orders *$1 for each card returned and appt booked*

Must mention that you want to use the senior special when you place your order.

Avery

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:29:04 EDT

Angels are all around us, all the time, in the very air we breathe. ~ Eileen Elias Freeman

Some of my favorites from my session with Avery last night. What a little doll she is.

Miss Greta

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:12:10 EDT

Greta's mom and I met at Forest Park to do a session with little miss G for her two year pics. She is such a cutie, gorgeous eyes. Even though she was a little unsure of me in the beginning, she quickly warmed up and then chattered the whole time. Here are some of my favorites.

The beginning

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:19:40 EDT

The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new. ~Rajneesh

I had the honor of recording, forever, my cousin's maternity for her and her husband. We did something a bit different and I like it. :) Can't wait to meet "baby Mullinax" and take newborn pics for them.

Ava

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:37:58 EDT

When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies. And now when every new baby is born its first laugh becomes a fairy. So there ought to be.
James Matthew Barrie

6 days old and precious. I am so lucky to have such beautiful clients who have beautiful children.

Melody Ann

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:47:36 EDT

My cousin gave birth to her beautiful daughter, Melody on June 3. There were some complications and she was then taken to Children's. She is doing great now, but how scary. Makes you realize how precious life is and how much we take for granted. She is a beautiful baby girl... and I can see the love that her mom and dad have for her. Here are some favorites from that session .

Mother and daughter

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:58:14 EDT

I had the absolute honor of photographing an old friend on Saturday. We graduated together and had not seen each other since then, I will not divulge how long that was, but trust me it was a long time ago. :) She is an identical twin, so after our session I was able to pick her brain a bit on the dynamics of having someone who looks JUST like you and that is around all.the.time. She is just as wonderful as she was in high school and her daughter is shaping up to be just like her mom, a beautiful spirit.

Lily.

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:55:11 EDT

I had a session with Lily on Friday evening, she turned 1! She is such a cutie, so good and so photogenic. Her parents are amazing. I have the best clients ever. They are so loyal and that means so much to a photographer/artist. You really do "get" me and love my work.

Here are my favorites from Lily's session!

Jack

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:58:59 EDT

Between the innocence of babyhood and the dignity of manhood, we find a delightful creature of a boy.
-- Author Unknown

I had a very very small photo session with my son last night. It was short because it was all I could do to get him to cooperate. :{ BOYS! :D

On two of these I used a texture by the fabulous Jessica Drossin. They are so beautiful...

Amy and company

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:55:45 EDT

Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love. ~Mildred B. Vermont

I had the absolute pleasure of documenting Amy's maternity for her. Here are some favorites from our session on Wednesday. Newborn pics to follow within the next month or so! Thank you again to Alexanders for allowing us to use their amazing room!

tiny dancer

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:01:56 EDT

Please send me your last pair of shoes, worn out with dancing as you mentioned in your letter, so that I might have something to press against my heart. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A favorite quote of mine... and a favorite session of mine.

Please send me your last pair of shoes, worn out with dancing as you mentioned in your letter, so that I might have something to press against my heart. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A favorite quote of mine... and a favorite session of mine.

family

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:38:59 EDT

The most important thing you leave behind is the stuff that turns into treasures when children find it.- Story People

Some of my favorites from this fun family session!

Emma.

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:26:38 EDT

"Sugar and spice and everything nice, that's what little girls are made of"

Lots of favorites from this session. What a doll she is!

beautiful girls.

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:38:57 EDT

A few favorites from my session on Sunday with these beautiful girls and their family. :) We had fun and these two did great even though it was rather humid...

Cousins

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:14:52 EDT

Did a reshoot for these 3 cousins. We chose an indoor location, thank goodness, it was so hot the day we did these. Thank you again to Alexanders for allowing us to use the space. :D

she is like the sun....

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:31:31 EDT

Art is our memory of love. The most an artist can do through their work is say, let me show you what I have seen, what I have loved, and perhaps you will see it and love it too. (Annie Bevan)

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing this darling girl in a field of flowers... the light was perfect, even if the air was humid and we were all sweaty after. It was so hard to choose only a few (as it always is) of my favorites, so here are a handful.

Monica.

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:24:30 EDT

A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.
Coco Chanel

And this girl is both. :) A lot of favorites from this session with Monica last week.

Karli

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:22:42 EDT

Because time itself is like a spiral, something special happens on your birthday each year: The same energy that God invested in you at birth is present once again. ~Menachem Mendel Schneerson

I had the pleasure of photographing this birthday girl on Monday. What a cutie she is... and we had fun, I think. :)

Open call for Seniors 2011

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:12:53 EDT

Seniors 2011... I need one senior from each of the following..
Central, North County, Farmington, West County and Bismarck. Contact me here.. you will receive a free (yes free) senior session, then I will give you a stack of senior rep cards to hand out for me, they will have your photo on them with your year, but will ...have my info on the back. for each card returned to me that books a session, you will receive $1 toward your print order.. that could add up quickly! I will only accept one senior from each school, so pass this along or email me. :) Senior rep card examples are below.

Email : emily@emilymphotography.com or emilymphotography@charter.net

Seniors 2011

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:27:06 EDT

I am running a special to get my seniors booked for 2011. Contact me now and book before school starts and you will receive a set of "rep cards" to hand out. They will have your photo on them, your year, and my info on the back. This will pass the word along for me and you will have some fun cards to pass out. Also, 15% off of your print order.

Sessions must be booked before August 19th but can be set for a date after that, we just need to have you in the books before then. Card example below along with some of the beautiful seniors that I photographed last year.

Little ones.

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:13:24 EDT

I photographed a beautiful 5 week old little boy yesterday and his gorgeous momma... oh and daddy as well. :) This whole family (extended included) are fantastic. I have such fun when I work with them, even if it was 95* with the humidity at 90%... Some of my favorites from this session.

Boys will be Boys

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:45:52 EDT

I have said before that I form bonds with my clients, much more than a snap and leave studio, we form friendships. I watch their children grow through my lens. I am so blessed to have this opportunity with so many of them. These little guys are no exception, I have photographed them since they were 3 months old and now they are two. Enjoy!

Claire

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:45:03 EDT

Let me ask you something, what is not art? ~Author Unknown

Some from my session with this adorable little girl.

Beautiful People

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:23:14 EDT

Well in my eyes, all of my client's posts should be titled this title, but I felt like using it on this one today. All of my clients are beautiful and I love being able to capture that for them.

This little guy was full of energy, he wanted to explore the whole time.. which is understandable.. I want my clients to know that I am used to children not cooperating (LOL) I have three of my own, it is so not a big deal, that is why I shoot candid shots the majority of the time and if I get a good face shot with a smile out of a one or two year old.. bonus for me. :) Enjoy.

Halle

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:33:55 EDT

Her smile beams like sunshine, which fills our hearts with love.
-- Birgit B.

Mariah

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:30:57 EDT

I did a late senior session on Tuesday night. I love seniors, so many things we can do creatively. :) Here are a few of my favorites from Mariah's session. Seniors 2011, it is not too early to book... I'm giving an incentive as well, the first three that book will get a discount on prints. :D

Summer Specials

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:32:15 EDT

A. 20% off of an order of $125 or more
B. Spend $100 in prints and purchase the CD from your session, with the rights to print up to an 8x10 for an additional $100. That is a $300 value! Must mention this special when ordering...
Specials expire August 31st and must be used for sessions done in June - August

Love.

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:09:23 EDT

He loved her for almost everything she was & she decided that was enough to let him stay for a very long time. - Story People

I love engagment sessions... I have only had a handful, but they are beginning to be a favorite session of mine. I am photographing this couple's wedding next April. Taken at St Francois Winery outside of Park Hills.. here are a few of my most favorite shots. it was hard to choose just a few.

Miss Jayden

Mon, 31 May 2010 21:31:24 EDT

Are you a princess? I said & she said I'm much more than a princess, but you don't have a name for it yet here on earth.- Story People

This little girl stole my heart, what a doll she is... :) We had a lot of fun. Here are some of my favs.

newborn sweetness... and some siblings that are just as sweet

Sat, 29 May 2010 09:12:25 EDT

The decision to become a mother is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body

These children were a dream to photograph. The "big" sisters cooperated so well and well are adorable! The little guy was perfection, he slept and let me move him around all over the place.

little angel

Fri, 28 May 2010 11:01:49 EDT

He laid on my chest & his breathing filled me almost to beyond what I could hold.- Story People

What a cutie this little guy was. And so smiley!

Ian.

Thu, 27 May 2010 10:19:31 EDT

One reason I love my job is I have the opportunity to meet new, fabulous people and watch their children grow up through my camera. This little guy is no exception. I have been photographing him since he was tiny... he is only 6 months old now.. but already he has changed and grown so much. Enjoy my favorites from this session.

Little girls.

Mon, 24 May 2010 14:52:32 EDT

Like star dust glistening on fairies' wings
Little girls dreams are of magical things.
-- Sherry Larson

Little birthday girl

Fri, 21 May 2010 18:32:28 EDT

I've had the pleasure of photographing this little doll since she was around three months old. What a sweetheart she is and I had the honor of photographing her on her 1 year birthday!

Happy Bday Miss Gwen.

6 days new.

Wed, 19 May 2010 19:16:34 EDT

This little guy was a dream.. we moved him around and he slept, we put him in baskets and he slept. What a sweetheart he was! Enjoy my favorites from this session.

Allison.

Sat, 15 May 2010 17:19:56 EDT

Oh, my friend, it's not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do with what you have left. ~Hubert Humphrey

Jax.

Fri, 14 May 2010 10:02:31 EDT

When the Japanese mend broken objects, they aggrandize the damage by filling the cracks with gold. They believe that when something's suffered damage and has a history it becomes more beautiful. ~Barbara Bloom

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing this family last fall, we had a fun session and clicked "artistically" that is always so important, if the family or client doesn't get my style then you will not like your photos. Their son, at that time, was very ill, he had biliary atresia, and I do not know that much about it, but I do know that this Spring he became very ill and went on to the Liver Donor's list in hopes of finding a new liver. His mom contacted The Little Hero Project, www.littlestheroesproject.org, an charity organization of photographers that donate their time to families of sick children, the family receives a free photo session for their Little Hero. She asked for me to be their photographer.

Long story short, Jax received his new liver about a month ago (my timing could be wrong on that) he is doing fabulous and is a happy and healthy baby now. I went to their house this week to photograph him and his family. I am so blessed to know this family, their strength as a family is unwavering, the courage and endurance of Jax amazes me. He truly is an amazing child and a "Little Hero"Here is the link to his website http://www.baaware.org/index.html

Enjoy my favorites from this beautiful session

kids.

Thu, 13 May 2010 20:15:59 EDT

“It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have. I want to know whether you can get up after the night of grief and despair, weary and bruised to the bone, and do what needs to be done to feed the children.” -Oriah Mountain Dreamer

Some favorites from this fun session. These little ones were so energetic!

Danielle

Mon, 10 May 2010 11:03:50 EDT

To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting. ~e.e. cummings

Claire.

Thu, 06 May 2010 12:10:38 EDT

While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about.
~Angela Schwindt

My favorites from my session with Claire last Sunday

Griffyn.

Tue, 04 May 2010 18:09:46 EDT

You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one."
— John Lennon

this little guy has the BEST imagination.. that is why I chose this quote, it seemed to fit perfectly. He was such fun to photograph!

Eli.

Sun, 02 May 2010 17:04:58 EDT

Some of my favorites from this little guy's session.

Sisters.

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:19:21 EDT

More than Santa Claus, your sister knows when you've been bad and good. ~Linda Sunshine

A sneak peek for mom while I upload to the gallery... this is from my sister session on Wednesday.

Congratulations Seniors!

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:49:27 EDT

I have had the absolute honor of photographing some amazing seniors this year. As I've said before, I form bonds with my clients, friendships.. I cherish that.

Here's to you all. May you go out in to the world with your "guns blazing", take the opportunity to live... be kind...be courageous..fight for what you believe in....be compassionate....and LIVE!

"For what it's worth: it's never too late to be whoever you want to be. There's no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or ...the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of. If you find that you're not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again."
— Benjamin Button

Logan.

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:15:44 EDT

"Remember what is most important...It's not having everything go right, it's facing whatever goes wrong. It's not being without fear, it's having the determination to go on in spite of it. It's not where you stand, but the direction you're going in. Remember to live just this one day and not add tomorrow's troubles to today's load. Remember that every day ends and brings a new tomorrow full of exciting new things. Love what you do, do the best you can, and always rember how much you are loved."
— Vickie M. Worsham

Liz

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:52:48 EDT

"When we're connected to others, we become better people."
— Randy Pausch (The Last Lecture)

I had a senior session with Liz on Tuesday. She is such a beautiful girl, inside and out. I am blessed to know her and her mother. I have so many favorites from this session I am going to do two entries... :)

Liz.

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:03:40 EDT

"May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you're wonderful, and don't to forget make some art -- write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself."
— Neil Gaiman

Part deux.

Lily

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:10:41 EDT

"I would have given anything to keep her little. They outgrow us so much faster than we outgrow them. ~ Jodi Picoult

Some favorites from my session with Lily and her family

Shelby

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:51:17 EDT

"For what it's worth: it's never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There's no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of. If you find that you're not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again. "
— Eric Roth (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button screenplay)

Favs from my mini session on Saturday

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:11:20 EDT

"A photo says, you were happy, and I wanted to catch that. A photo says, you were so important to me that I put down everything else to come watch."
— Jodi Picoult

These girls were so much fun.. and so sweet. Their momma and I had fun as well.

Some favorites from Daxton's session

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:48:52 EDT

"He insisted that stars were people so well loved, they were traced in constellations, to live forever"
— Jodi Picoult (My Sister's Keeper)

Some of my fav's from this session. Also I used Jessica Drossin's textures on one of these.

The "E" family

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:11:39 EDT

When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses. ~Joyce Brothers

This little guy was on the move. ;) Such a cutie!

Kayla

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:20:34 EDT

For a long time, she flew only when she thought no one else was watching.- Story People

some of my favorites from my senior session on Saturday. Textures courtesy of the fabulous Jessica Drossin.

Miss A's session

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:46:50 EDT

A daughter is a little girl who grows up to be a friend. ~Author Unknown

Mia Familia

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:51:28 EDT

Everything changed the day they figured out there was exactly enough time for the important things in their lives.- Story People

A beautiful family session

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:27:34 EDT

You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them. ~Desmond Tutu

From my family session on Saturday.

Two beautiful sisters!

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:18:29 EDT

"There are two things children should get from their parents: roots and wings."
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Skaggs session

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 22:21:21 EDT

I brought children into this dark world because it needed the light that only a child can bring. ~Liz Armbruster

My fav's from Wednesday's session

Jessica

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:06:54 EDT

Finished with this session, here are my last set of fav's from it. Again, I used Jessica Drossin's textures on a few of these. It added just enough "pop" ;)

First peek for Jessica

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:10:23 EDT

"Youth is happy because it has the capacity to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old."
— Franz Kafka

Round 1 of my favorites from Jessica's senior session. More to come. :)

Saturday favorites

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:46:40 EDT

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. - Allan K. Chalmers

I used Jessica Drossin's textures on two of these. Thank you so much.. they are amazing. You can see more of her beautiful textures here http://jessicadrossintextures.blogspot.com/

Enjoy your sneak peek!

First sneak peek for the "B" family

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:55:39 EDT

"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."
— A.A. Milne

A few of my favorites from the "B" family's session at Faust Park on Wednesday.

Baby Oliver's session

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:33:11 EDT

Babies are such a nice way to start people.
-- Don Herrold

Some of my favorites from Oliver's 3 month session this week.

Sisters session on Friday

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:40:41 EDT

If you don't understand how a woman could both love her sister dearly and want to wring her neck at the same time, then you were probably an only child. ~Linda Sunshine

A few favorites from my sister session on Friday.

Sneak Peek from my first session on Friday

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:49:46 EDT

Some of my favorites from my first session on Friday with this gorgeous little girl. Enjoy! Thank you again to Alexanders for allowing me to use this phenomal space!

She..

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:38:32 EDT

is stunning. I had the absolute pleasure of photographing this senior today. She is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. I can not wait to work together again.

A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.
Coco Chanel

Addy's 6th bday session

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:08:47 EDT

""When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet at last, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?"
"What's for breakfast?" said Pooh. "What do you say, Piglet?"
"I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?" said Piglet.
Pooh nodded thoughtfully.
"It's the same thing," he said.

"
— A.A. Milne (Winnie the Pooh)

I had the honor of photographing this darling girl yesterday for her 6th bday. Enjoy your sneak peek. ;)

Tutus and more!

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:51:44 EST

My talented friend who is making bows is now also making tutus... I am so impressed as I can not sew a button on a shirt. We did the pics for her site yesterday.. sharing a few that I love! Go check her site out, you won't be dissapointed.

www.thelittlesweetieboutique.com

Senior Special still going on

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:02:59 EST

2010 Seniors, it isn't too late and I'm running a FABULOUS special for you. Spend $75 or more and receive 15% off of your total order, spend $100 or more and receive 20% off of your total order and also recieve 16 free wallets with a minimum order of $75. Email me to book your session.

Special expires May 1st.

Now booking mini sessions

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:58:08 EST

Just in time for Mother's Day. I'm offering mini sessions. Here's the scoop.I have some days in April during the week that I'm open and possibly some times on Saturdays and Sundays if that works better for you. The session will be a short 30 min. session from one of the locations that I have. The options are pay $50 and receive a CD with up to 5 high res. images and the print release or pay $75 and receive 15 high res. images and the print release. These sessions must be paid for in advance when you book and is non refundable. Your time and date will not be held until payment is made. Email me for more info

emily@emilymphotography.com

Sneak Peek for the "W" family

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:12:29 EST

Enjoy. ;)

Little Miss "A"

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:46:56 EST

I photographed this little one when she was only 2 weeks old, oh how fast they grow. ;)

Monday with the Murray kiddos. :)

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:52:47 EST

Had the honor of photographing two of the Murray kids on Monday at Alexanders in Farmington. Thank you again to them for allowing me to use the space, thank you thank you! Here are a few favorites of mine from this session. These two are too adorable. ;)

Sunday Session with Miss "A"

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:14:16 EST

A few peeks from my session on Sunday with Miss "A", thanks to Alexander's in Farmington for letting us use the space again! This little one had so much energy... she made my Jack look lazy. :) It is good to see a little one so happy and energetic.

Round 2 of City Museum shoot!

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:23:41 EST

City Museum Round 3

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:33:19 EST

City Museum session

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:26:46 EST

I had an awesome session at the City Museum today in St Louis. This place is so amazing, I think I will suggest it more often. ;) I'm going to be posting a lot of my favorites from my session, I can tell already, so I'm going to do a few seperate postings. Round 1.

My three month old session from Saturday

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:25:02 EST

A few peeks from my session on Saturday... this little guy is such a cutie.

Newborn shoot sneak peek!

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:05:04 EST

I had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful little newborn on Friday. Here are a few peeks for mom and dad. :)

A few from Tessa's session

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:21:49 EST

This little one turned one year old this month. I had the honor of documenting that for her family. She is such a little darling. Happy Birthday Miss Tessa. Taken at Alexander's in Farmington

A letter to my daughters

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:21:13 EST

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life." I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
— Maya Angelou

Know that you are loved, know that it is ok to be different. You will always be beautiful no matter your hair color, the size of your body or the manner in which you dress. It is what is on the inside that shines through. You are unique and will one day do great things. You will realize your "gifts" and make them your own. You will pursue your dreams. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise.... do not let anyone make you feel less than.

Round two of Little Sweetie Boutique photo shoot.

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:59:33 EST

So, we had to do the last little one on Monday as she was sick on Friday. I think we were glad it happened the way it did. Worked out much better.

I can't wait for her site to go live!

Birthday boy's shoot!

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:15:12 EST

I have had the pleasure of photographing this little guy since he was around 6 weeks old. He turned two today! Happy Birthday Brody!

These were taken at Alexanders in Farmington.

"Little Sweetie Boutique" sneak peek!

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:21:52 EST

A few days ago I mentioned a business venture that a client of mine was starting. These shots are a few sneak peeks from our "model" shoot on Friday for the website. She makes amazing bows... I can not wait for her to get her website set up and going. These were taken at Alexanders in Farmington located at the Factory. It is such an amazing room, I had TONS of natural light. That room makes me drool... ;)

My new "baby"

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:15:20 EST

An early V day gift from my hubby, a new camera body! WOOHOO! Canon 50D. Thank you darling! xoxo

Here are a few "test" shots of my little guy.

Exciting new adventure for a wonderful client

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:21:59 EST

How to begin the journey? You need only to take the first step. When? There is always now. (George B. Leonard)

So.... I am surrounded by such creative people, I am so thankful. I am thankful for those of you who come to me and are not "creatively inclined" it takes us all to make the world go around... but when I come across someone who is creative, in any way, it strikes a chord with me and makes me want to be more creative!

A client of mine is getting ready to launch a website to sell her beautiful bows that she makes. I am honored to be taking the photos for the site and helping with her logo. We are doing the photo shoot with the models on Friday and I can not wait to post a few teasers and then for her to launch her site! This is a huge leap, a big step and to find what you love to do, know that you are good at it and succeed at doing it, damn it feels good. I just know that this is going to be a huge success for her and that she is going to do FANTASTIC! So be ready, because as soon as she launches I will be posting a link to her site for all to see because I think I'm just as excited as she is.

Congratulations!!!!

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:49:54 EST

I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful couple last month for their maternity shots. I am so happy to congratulate them today.. Kenzie gave birth to a beautiful baby girl yesterday. I am so excited to photograph their new little bundle...

Congratulations to you both!

Spring Special Announced!

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:49:04 EST

The Spring special will start March 1st and run through May 31st. For every $50 you spend in prints, you will receive a free print of your choice in the following sizes (wallets, 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10). Spend $150 and don't take the free prints and you can have 10 high resolution images (of your choice) from your session on a CD with a print release for an additional $25.

I'm booking fast, so email me if you want a date for spring. I currently have one weekend left in April and a few in May. Once I fill my weekends, I'll start to fill my weekdays, unless a weekday is better for you. I don't know about you, but I have spring fever!!!!

Booking for Spring!

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:25:16 EST

I am so excited to be booking people already for the spring season, it makes me have spring fever all the more than I do already. :) I am down to one weekend in April left open and some in May. Once I fill my weekends I will start on week day evenings. If you want to book a session, email me and we will get you set! Here's to Spring!

Baby it's cold outside

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:05:42 EST

It may be cold outside, but I think we can still shoot BEAUTIFUL outdoor portraits. I made the kids bundle up and took a few snaps today, the sun was just right... enjoy.

It's all in the heart

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:44:54 EST

All the knowledge I possess everyone else can acquire, but my heart is all my own. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A couple I think I forgot about

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:44:11 EST

And I can not believe that I did.... these two were so much fun! These were taken at Tower Grove Park in St Louis in November, they still had leaves on the trees and beautiful leaves on the ground and we (here down south) had NOTHING on the trees and the ones on the ground were brown. A beautiful couple that are so much in love....

Maternity Special

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:44:55 EST

After having such a fabulous time with this last maternity session, I decided to run a special. Come to me for your maternity photos, after the little one is born, bring him or her back to me before they are out of the sleepy, curled up stage (no older than 14 days old) and receive half off of your session fee for the newborn session and 15% off of prints from the newborn session. Special will end August 31st 2010. :)

Sneak Peek from my maternity session

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:23:44 EST

Every true artist has been inspired more by the beauty of lines and color and the relationships between them than by the concrete subject of the picture. (Piet Mondrian)

WOW, this mother to be is a fellow artist, a graphic designer, an AMAZING artist and her and her husband were on the same "track" as me. She walked in and said "just get artistic with it" I love to hear that.... So I hope you enjoy your sneak peek Kenzie and Clint, I enjoyed photographing you two immensly and can not WAIT until your new little one comes along, I hope to be able to do some new new baby photos, when your precious little girl is still all curled up and sleepy!

Some comfort food....

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:10:30 EST

Well, we had some snow days last week and all the kids wanted to do was eat... and I baked, well I baked a bit, but I also wanted to do nothing but eat. OY!

The girls went back to school on Tuesday and Jackson was BORED, which is the usual that I hear from him these days, so we baked some more.... some brownies. Enjoy these snap shots of him mixing.

Fabulous seniors

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:54:34 EST

A sampling of the seniors I had this past fall season!

October

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:46:17 EST

October was CRAZY, but that is a GOOD THING! I will only post one favorite from each session. Then I'm going to do a seperate entry for my seniors... ;)

Enjoy October.

Needing some sunshine and summer feel

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:14:34 EST

To take photographs is to hold one's breath when all faculties converge in the face of fleeing reality. It is at that moment that mastering an image becomes a physical and intellectual joy. (Henri Cartier-Bresson)

I love that quote, it's true of what I feel when I'm behind my lens. It's so cold, I decided to start digging into some old files of mine from June that I never processed. Enjoy the warm feeling hopefully they will give you!

Favorites from September

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:56:22 EST

So, September wasn't terribly busy. I photographed a gorgeous senior, had SO much fun at this session, when you will wade in water to get a gorgeous shot, you know you love what you do. And I photographed a cutie that I had photographed before in May when he was just a tiny thing. He turns a year old this month (I think) So my favs from the month of September.

Happy Birthday Daxton!

My last round of favorites from August

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:09:44 EST

These girls, all three of them, are GORGEOUS! This was a two part session, we started at the depot in Bonne Terre, were both attacked by hornets and then came out to my house. Enjoy my favs!

More of August!

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:00:49 EST

So these fav's are a family that I did two shoots with, mom wanted an arrangement for her wall, a work of art, I think that we did achieve it when all was said and done. And, my favorites from a senior that I've known since he was my son's age (4) I am OLD! ;)

More of my busy August!

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:39:35 EST

So the next two sessions I will post favorites from are related... they are both wonderful families and I've been so fortunate to have been "hooked up" with them. I'm had the honor of photographing miss Tessa twice now and Miss Gwen three times. Enjoy my favorites from these two!

August, August... busy August.

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:32:27 EST

August was, thank goodness, a busy and lucrative month! I had quite a few wonderful sessions and a lot of favorites.

Also, while I'm at it, if you are new and looking to book for 2010, I have changed a few things, please go to my site and have a look at my "me and your session" section and my "investment" session.

July!

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:32:00 EST

So, July I only had one session, but it turned out to be the best connection EVER. She is probably blushing now as she reads this, I think that her and her sister are both very humble, caring people... but I was referred to this family from an earlier client. Krissi, then referred me to EVERYONE that she knew! She actually became my pr.... she sold me and I can not thank her enough for being such an awesome client and for referring me to everyone that she did. Her little one is a complete doll and Krissi and her husband are both wonderful! These favorites will take this whole post. ;)

Favorites from June

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:58:41 EST

It's funny, I was thinking that I hadn't gotten really busy until the fall, but to look back, June was a very very busy month. Here are a few favorites from June. The first is an engagement session of a wonderful long time friend of mine. Second was a session with three little cutie patooties. And the third session was a friend of mine from school, her little girl's birthday party. Talk about photogenic, this girl stole my heart, STUNNING!

Favorites from the month of May

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:02:07 EST

My favorites from the month of May this year. I had a semi newborn session with a new client who soon became a regular and wonderful client. A senior session with my step brother and another first time session with a new client who soon became a regular.

A year's worth of favorites

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:40:42 EST

It's been a wonderful year, as I look back I've gotten some wonderful new clients, made some awesome new "client" friends and have grown artistically and business wise. I've learned a lot, we are all just ducks in a row. So for the next few days or so I'm going to select some of my favorites from the sessions I've done all year long. I'm going to try to choose at least one favorite from each session (in months like October, November) when I had 20 sessions, it will just be a two day post.

Enjoy....

First two are a session of little twin girls I did in February. Then an awesome senior session in March and one of my favorite little guys in April.

A beautiful newborn session

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:17:57 EST

This little guy was such a little doll... he was asleep when they arrived, well after he was disrobed and moved around a bit, he decided to wake up and stayed awake the entire time. :) But that's ok, I still got some nice photos of him for mom and dad to look back on one day and remember how tiny he once was.

Enjoy your sneak peek "mom and dad" I'm still working on them, but hopefully by Friday I'll be completely finished.

From my heart

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:19:45 EST

Dear clients,

Thank you for an amazing fall season. To those of you who frequent me often, thank you for being loyal customers and awesome people. For those of you who are new and it was your first time with me, I thank you for the opportunity to capture your memories and hopefully provide some art for you to go along with it. I hope that you will return in the coming year.

There will be some changes coming, I've had a hard year, family wise and business wise, business wise it has been a lucrative season, but it has been a learning experience. I have learned a lot. I'm going to take this down time to reassess my pricing system, my policies and re do some things. Life is a learning experience and I take them with me as I move ahead in to 2010.

To those who I had to turn away because of scheduling, I apologize, but I am only one person and to be honest, had no idea I would book as I did this year, I'm thankful that I did, to be able to do what I love and do it for others fills me with joy.... but I had a waiting list and then at the end had to just say "no" and I do apologize. I do hope that you like my style enough to check back with me in the spring or book for a fall session early next year so that I can get you in.

The mix ups and flubs in orders has also been a HUGE learning experience for me, I will be putting a better ordering system in to place. Your slideshow will remain as it is when I present it to you in the beginning, to account for the numbering system that the website has on it. This is to keep me from ordering the wrong photos for you and to ensure that you do, indeed, receive the correct order. If there are photos that you do not want others to see, then do not give the password out to others, it is your password for a reason and that is why the galleries are password protected. The mix ups in ordering, I thank those of you who have been so gracious and kind and who understand that I not only have this job, I have the job of a mother, a maid, a chef, a taxi driver and also there are more than just you as a client. The busiest time when orders were placed seems to be when the biggest mishaps happened. I apologize, again know that you are not the only customer that I deal with and I order sizes in bulk. But I had many that were gracious and kind and understood and were just satisfied in the fact that it can be fixed and will be fixed and didn't belittle me with their words or try to. I thank you for this. Some of you know of the rough season my family has had and have kept us in your thoughts and prayers... this is in no way an excuse, but do know that when you have things going on as major as we did, it will weigh on your mind, and show in your performance. It may not have shown in my finished work, but it affected my organization, as it is not the best to begin with. ;) My only solace for the negative individuals that have come my way is that negative people bring negative things to their own lives, so think about that the next time you approach a situation with a negative attitude. You don't know what happened, you don't know what is going on in that person's life that day. Yes, it was a mistake, and that's why it is called a "mistake" it wasn't intentional and I'm not out to "get one over on you" anyone that knows me knows that I am more than accomodating.

As far as photo books are concerned, I made an announcement last night on Facebook that I was was not going to do them anymore, I was aggrivated and hurt that I've had two customers this season order them and were not satisfied.The dissatisfaction is not what bothered me, it was the way the individuals handled the situation. One was not willing to have the situation fixed and took other measures... the other that was dissatisfied hurt me with her words because I do put my heart and soul in to these books, I search for the perfect quote to fit the photo that I put in. I place them in there and the finished product fills me with joy. I don't just sit down and place photos in to an ordering system, throw the quotes in there and "voila" I'm finished. These books take me at least an hour to do AFTER I have found the quotes that I feel fit the photo. To say "it's just ok" well that was hurtful. Yes, I'm emotionally invested in my work, but I also know that there are always going to be critics and people that you can not please all of the time, and those that will not ever like what you do no matter how you try to reconcile the situation. Go to another photographer and see what they charge to do a hard bound photo book for the same quality and then come back and tell me that you aren't getting a fabulous product for what I'm charging. I will continue to do them next year, but maybe only for those that have had them done for them in the past, or for those that have seen one of "MINE" and do know what they are going to get.

So thank you loyal customers and thank you new customers. I hope to see you back in 2010.

Last session before Xmas

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:08:04 EST

I had one after this one, but it's for Xmas gifts, so I'm waiting until after Xmas to post those photos. ;)

This was from a few weeks ago. I had way too many favs again. And while here, one of the brothers proposed to his girlfriend! :)

The Positives

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:43:07 EST

“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” - Henri Matisse

As this year comes to an end, my family has had it's shares of ups and downs. We've had new friends come in to our lives, my business has taken off and we've also dealt with other trying issues that I will not discuss on here. But we have pulled through and will continue to do so. I so believe in the power of positive thoughts and positive energy. I believe that what you put out there, in to the universe, you get back. If it is negative, nasty, hateful and spiteful, then that is what you will get back. Think of it as karma, which I also firmly believe in and have seen it work it's wonders. This goes hand in hand with my customers. I have had the wonderful fortune this year of being totally booked the months of September, October and November. Most of these clients have been AMAZING, I usually form a bond with them that is more of a friendship than a "client" relationship, which can be good and can be bad. I want to think that it's good. I have had my share of bad clients, as I think if you are dealing with the public, you just do. There are always a few bad apples. With all that has been going on in my life, orders have been mixed up and incorrect on a few of you. I send you my deepest apology and hope that if I corrected it for you in a timely manner. It's a matter of I need to get a better ordering system in place for me... I am a believer that I'm just not organized and therefore can not draw a straight line, walk a straight line nor color inside of the lines. But if there is a mistake in your order, please let me know asap and we will get it fixed. I appreciate each and every one of my wonderful clients that I've had the pleasure of photographing this year, new ones and the regulars.

New clients, I hope that you will be back, if not in the spring then in the fall. Regulars, you better be back. ;) Remember, all of you, that I will start filling up again next year for fall and if you tried to schedule with me this year and couldn't get an appointment, contact me in August for fall appointments. I will start booking for fall in August. I will, again, take the month of December off and I mean the whole month, except for finishing up orders.

I plan on running a Spring special and I will post it in mid February. As well as some other things I'm working on, including a new pricing structure. Thank you all for a wonderful fall season. I value every single one of you, even those of you that were angry with me because of issues with things that may have been out of my control or you didn't want me to fix.

Remember, you get back what you put out.

The Webb Family

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:36 EST

This family was so fun. The men had me laughing the whole time, I think a few photos I had to take 5 shots because I was afraid of camera shake from me laughing. ;)

So many favs as well, so enjoy!

Custom Photography

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:39:44 EST

The photographic art you choose to place on your wall is ultimately the result of the vision of the photographer. This vision, coupled with what you wear to your session, the environment, the lighting, even the mood the subjects are in at the time of photographing creates the work that you will want to proudly display on your walls forevermore.

What custom photography ultimately is all about is choice and experience (as in THE experience). Custom photography is about finding someone who will photograph your family, give you devoted 1:1 attention without worry of the next ‘in line’ or the feeling of a crowded portrait studio. A custom photographer will typically show you a fairly extensive gallery culled to only show the good images that meet the photographers’ creative sensibilities. Often the images are fully edited images-color corrected with blemishes and undereye circles removed. Custom photographers are also known as boutique studios, offering a range of products and unparalleled service. Think Lexus vs. Hyundai, think Nordstrom vs. WalMart.

Custom photography should have you, the client and your experience in mind

Often times clients will mention to their photographer that X studio in the mall/department store only charges $19.99 for an 8×10 “sheet” or they may mention other things related to discount photography chains. The fact is those discount chains make their money on volume, not on customized 1:1 service. In February 2007 leased photography retail space by a rather well known discount department store that started in Arkansas closed down 500 of their portrait studios across the nation? The reason is simple, you cannot make money on 99¢ “professional” prints if you do not sell enough of them. Interestingly enough – those same studios that offer the loss leader packages often charge much much more for their a la carte pricing (as high as $40-50 for an 8×10). The whole reason the big department stores began offering portrait services in the first place was to get you, the savvy consumer, in through their door so that you could spend more money with them in other departments. Your “PORTRAITS” are considered the “loss leader”.

Going to a chain studio, as a consumer, you don’t have the benefit of 1:1 attention for 2 hours at your home where your child is allowed to explore, play and be comfortable in their home environment, nor do you get the experience that many custom photographers are known for or the lovely captures of natural expressions. You simply get a bare bones, “SAY CHEESE” experience. Keep this in mind when selecting a photographer.

Keep in mind more than anything that the Lexus will never appreciate in value the way your portraits will. The portrait art you become invested in from your custom photographer will no doubt increase in value and become more priceless as the years pass.

I hope this (lengthy) article helps shed some light on WHY a custom photographer is a better choice for your family’s memories. The photographs that are produced as a result of the professionalism and dedication that your photographer has will be cherished for a lifetime (or more) and great thought and consideration should be placed into hiring who is right for your family’s most precious investment.

Taken from an article written byhttp://www.professionalchildphotographer.com/information/

The "P" family's sneak peek

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:08:55 EST

Some peeks for the "P" family I photographed last Monday. The boys were so darn cute.. I enjoyed every minute of it. :)

Enjoy your peek and I'm uploading them all as I type. :)

Miss A

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:17:30 EST

My photo session with Miss "A"... she is such a doll. Every single one was a fav, but I managed to pick a few of my favorite favorites to post ;)

The "E" Family

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:22:57 EST

Some of my favorites from the "E" family's session last Friday. ;)

Three beautiful girls...

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:51:35 EST

I had the pleasure of photographing these beautiful girls last Saturday. We had a beautiful, unseasonably warm fall day... so we got super lucky in the weather department.

Here are a few of my favs. :)

A covered bridge and two little darlings...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:18:55 EST

I have photographed both of these beauties before, so they are no stranger to me. The mom of one of the girls picked this location and I'm so excited that she did, that way now I know HOW to get to this fabulous place!

We had fun, especially the moms and myself. ;)

The Murray family

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:04:22 EST

A few favs from the Murray's family session I did a week ago. They had the most energetic, beautiful children. ;)

An important issue

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:17:22 EST

An email I received this morning from an awesome family and client.

Good evening,

I am sending out a very preliminary email to my creative friends and asking for your ‘artistic donations’. BAAWARE will be hosting an Art Show in May (Jax’s Birthday Month) 2010 to raise funds for our foundation BAAWARE. We are looking for paintings, sculptures, and/or photography.

If you would like to donate, please let me know. If you know of anyone that would be willing to donate their art, please forward the message. We will send more specific details out as soon as we have them together so you can mark your calendars and invite others. We are very excited and think it will be a wonderful event!!

Thanks in advance!

Jen

Then you can go to the website and learn a little about it. I think it is brand new, so you can only get a little history, but I know that I will be donating. I'm challenging my artistic friends to donate as well. This is for a good cause... if you have children or do not, it's a good thing.

To my valuable and true clients

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:23:00 EST

Just a note out to those of you that know me and are true and trusted clients. I have had a lot going on in my life, even though on the surface it doesn't show, some of you closest to me do know. Today my littlest woke with a fever. I had to cancel and session and unfortunately with no dates left to reschedule couldn't get the family in for their xmas photos. I was not happy to cancel, but had no choice. My family comes first, previous circumstances prevented me from being able to leave him with anyone else. I offered this "client" a set of 25 FREE xmas cards from a previous session that we did in October to make up for the fact that I was cancelling and couldn't reschedule. She was not mature enough to realize that sometimes things happen that are not in our control and when you work out of your home, well your business and your personal life does entertwine. So this is just a note to those of you that know me, you know that I'm passionate about my work, my clients and my family. If you hear negative things being said about me, please first consider the source, then if you feel the need, come to me for my side of the story. In the past two months I have had the horrible luck of having two customers that have proved to be thorns in my side. I dealt with them as best as I could in a professional manner, but for some reason, in a small town, there are still those that like to talk and bad mouth.

Know that I did try to accomodate this client, I was kind and apologized over and over for cancelling. The rain this year took the days that I would have had to reschedule because I was rescheduling everyone else due to the weather. So those of you that know me, you know that I'm not what may be said, but if you don't know me very well, as I said, please consider the source and if you want, ask because I will explain everything to you. I have nothing to hide and will give both sides to the story.

I just felt that I needed to state that as she is bad mouthing me all over a social networking site and if she continues I suppose I'll have to check on the statute of slander.

Mommy and Daughter session last Saturday

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:38:35 EST

My early morning mom/daughter session from last Saturday. What a little cutie this darling was...she was busy, but we wouldn't expect anything else. :)

Taken at the gorgeous Presbyterian Church in Crystal City.

My early morning mom/daughter session from last Saturday. What a little cutie this darling was...she was busy, but we wouldn't expect anything else. :)

Taken at the gorgeous Presbyterian Church in Crystal City.

And the winner is.....

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:25:45 EST

Krissi! You have won the sprayed and mounted 16x20.

I'll email you with the details!

Thank you all, I have the best clients EVER!!!!Oh and Jack enjoyed being the "drawer" he cut out the names and placed them in the hat, and then drew the name. He kept drawing but I had to remind him that mommy could NOT give everyone a free sprayed and mounted print. :)

Breanna's senior session

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:19:24 EST

My favorites from Breanna's session. We did hers in two parts as well and I think I like that we did. Gave her a chance to do her hair curly one day and straight the next and a whole different set of lighting as well.

I also did a few with her and her friend, that's her at in the last photo.

I'm off to New Moon! Can not WAIT!

Second part of "J" session

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:14:07 EST

The rest of my favorites from this session. They were all so good, it was hard to choose only a few to post.

Sweet Mr. "S"

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:16:09 EST

What blue eyes this little guy has... I'm so glad that I got so many of him looking at me, of course the one photo of him from the side looking down is one of my very favorites, the light, the angle... *sigh

Enjoy.

Part one of "J" session

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:31:33 EST

Did a family/newborn session with this family last week. They are such beautiful people, inside and out. I have so many favorites that I need to do two entries and I'm still editing.

So here is my first set of favs. ;)

Jen and kids

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:46:02 EST

Another friend session but this friend and I go WAY back... way way back, right Jen? :)

Love her and her kiddos.... xoxo

Some of my favs

Something Exciting!

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:15:26 EST

So, I'm feeling generous. ;)

Here's what I'm offering... leave me a comment here on this entry, include your email address and on Friday I will "draw" them out of hat and the winner will win a 16x20 sprayed and mounted photo ($60 value) from your most recent session.

This will end Friday the 20th, so come on, give me some love so I can make someone happy. ;)

Fabulous Family Session

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:31:00 EST

This was the most fun and a new beautiful location to boot. :) A beautiful church, the grounds were GORGEOUS, big huge trees, there is a really neat bridge that is cobblestone and we went down to shoot the one big family photo in front of the bricks... (love bricks by the way)

Anyway, as you could see, little Miss G was a big poser for me and I hope to photograph this beautiful family again. xoxo

Sunday's early bird session

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:27:55 EST

I've photographed the first little one once before, but she was a lot smaller... they grow so fast and being someone who might only see them once every three months or so, it's amazing when you do see them again, to see the changes, the milestones, etc.

What a DOLL she is. And then the cousins, I did a big family shot with all of her cousins in their Christmas "best"

More from Megan

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:21:38 EST

We finished up last Saturday with Megan's senior shoot. There were a few more spots that she wanted to be photographed at, so I agreed, of course, she is an awesome model and anything to photograph in high grass, right Megan? :)

Enjoy my favorites. I love photographing seniors.... I think they are my new favorites.

A fun family session

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:22:24 EST

A change in location for this session ended up being a GOOD THING. The family was to come down to my house but all of our trees are bare and the leaves that are on the ground are brown. This park is 60 miles north of us and still is so pretty and the grass is green, it's a beautiful park. I think we all made the right decision. :)

I can not tell you how fun this session was, simply because the whole family was relaxed and laid back and FUN. When the picture taking was over, we were discussing different photos on my site and I received the best compliment that anyone could ever give me, and I know I have thanked her a million times, but I'm going to tell everyone here as well what she told me. She said "I love your photography, it's not just photos, it's art" maybe not word for word but what I do remember clearly is that she views my photos as art and that is EXACTLY what I strive for. That meant so much to me, as a frustrated artist (at times) it means that someone finally does "get it" I know that most of my clients do get it or they wouldn't come to me for my style, but I think that liking my style and "getting me" is different and for that I thank you Jackie... from the bottom of my heart. And as a photographer and the fact that I use that as my tag line, it means that it is getting out there as I want it to, that I am taking your memories, your precious family photos and making them into art.

Ok, I've rambled enough. A few of my favs from this session.

Miss Katey

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:04:09 EST

What a pleasure to photograph this little beauty. I have known her momma since we were in school. I love to be able to record memories for my clients, but especially those near and dear to my heart. I can't wait to photograph her as she grows.

xoxo

The "T" family

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:09:56 EST

So behind in posting, but I think I'm running good now.

This is my session from last Tuesday. Such a beautiful family, I enjoyed photographing them. ;)

Sunday's senior session

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:46:55 EST

My last session on Sunday was Megan. I love doing senior shoots. So much fun. These are just a few of my favorites, I couldn't post them all here, I would run out of room. This will be here for a while, I'll catch up my session posts soon, my blog is acting up and they are supposed to look in to it so bear with me.