We have moved

Hi there!  If you found this blog through a search, you're headed in the right direction.  But I've moved.  You can find me here.  Hope you make the jump with me!

It's a family affair

I had such a fun family shoot today.  The family consisted of mom, dad, a 3 year old, a 1 year old, grandma, grandpa, and an aunt and uncle.  So much fun!  I even got to do some maternity shots for the aunt and uncle.  I hope they enjoy!

Announcing December's Winners!

I had two contests going at the beginning of December - my final monthly drawing and a chance to win a mini-accordian brag book.  Unfortunately, life took over for a moment, so I'm a little behind on announcing these winners.  We'll start with the winner of my drawing first.

Typically, my monthly drawing winner needs to complete their session during the month in which the contest falls, however, with the holidays and the fact that it's almost the middle of the month, I'm extending that deadline to Jan. 31.  The winner gets a free photo session and $15 to spend on prints or products such as a CD.  So, without further adieu, the winner of December's monthly drawing is.........Melissa Garrity!  Please contact me within the next 48 hours to claim your prize.

And now on to the winner of the mini-accordian brag book.  Have you seen these?  They are so cute and can be customized in so many ways.  We'll work together to create your brag book.  Once we get it designed, it'll take about 7 days to receive the product.  And the winner of the brag book is.......Megan Blake!  Please contact me so can begin the design process.

Thanks to all who entered both contests and also to my lovely Cora who drew the names.  I have some other fabulous contests up my sleeve for 2011 along with a new site and look.  So keep tuned!

Rose (9 days) and Mary Elizabeth (1 year)

 I've been looking forward to this photo shoot ever since I met Katie at a Mom's Night Out earlier this fall.  I'm so glad the day finally arrived!  Little Miss Rose was born on Nov. 22 and I've been dying to see her.  She's just adorable.  And big sister Mary Elizabeth is just as sweet and cute and obviously loves her little sister - at least when it matters.  She didn't really want to pose by Rose, but once Rose started crying, Mary Elizabeth was right there to make sure she was OK.  And they really were too cute in their matching Christmas pjs.

Once we were done with Mary Elizabeth, she happily went down to the basement to play with great-Grandma while Katie and I got down to the business of taking some newborn photos of Rose.  She fussed a few times, but we were able to keep her happy and sleepy for the most part.  She definitely still has that newborn curl and the rolls of chunk.  What a cutie!  Thanks for letting me capture this moment for you, Katie and Chris!

Three Day Sale!

Announcing a three day sale!  Book by midnight on November 28 and receive a 30 minute session (at a location of your choice!) for only $50.  Spots are limited so reserve yours today!  Sessions must be completed by Dec. 31 to receive the special price.

Meet November's Winner

Melissa is a transplanted Floridian who decided she needed to brave one of the coldest days of the season thus far and venture outdoors for her photo shoot.  It was about 20 degrees with a layer of snow on the ground.  And we were outside!  We went to one of my favorite locations for the shoot to get some Minnesota-ish pictures.  Hope we got what she wanted!

Holiday Photoshoot at the Guthrie

Hello!  If you haven't made a visit to the Guthrie yet, you should really go check it out.  Such a neat place and is open to the public, so you can just walk in without seeing a show!  I had an opportunity last January to go visit with my photography group during one of the only days they weren't staging any shows.  I don't know why I haven't been back until now.  So many fun locations for photoshoots.  With the early winter and cold weather upon us, it was the perfect place to host a holiday mini photoshoot.  I had so much fun running from one level to the next with my families - I know I got some exercise in!  Here are some images from the shoot.