We survived…
August 19, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 3 Comments
the first day of school! BOTH of my little monkeys are in full time school now. Holy cow, where did the time go? I have a Kindergartener and a Second grader! Geez. Could they not grow up so fast.
Our morning was going pretty smoothly. We all got up easily, ate breakfast, & got dressed. I couldn’t believe I actually had time to take some real pictures before we left. Unfortunately, like always, I overestimated how much time we had to spare and in the end we were rushing to class. It might have actually been a good thing though because I don’t think Hayden had any time to be nervous about his first day of Kindergarten.
I hope you don’t mind a lot of pics. 
Headshots!
July 31, 2008 | Filed Under Biz, Business, Headshots | Leave a Comment
I’m going to be adding a headshot session to my pricelist. The headshot session is all about professional headshots! Whether you are a model, actor, realtor, business owner, etc., this is the session for you. Unfortunately due to the release of digital files this particular session is for professionals or aspiring models/actors/musicians only. If you aren’t sure whether you qualify please feel free to ask. However, I think everyone should have a great headshot of themselves so for all of those who would just like a personal headshot, I have a session for you too.
The professional headshot session is on-location only and will last approximately 45min. You may have up to 3 clothing changes during your session and you will receive 2 edited digital files of your choice. The total cost of the session plus the 2 digital files is $250.
The personal headshot session is similar to the professional session except that you will not receive edited full-sized digital files and instead you will receive a $125 print credit and 2 web-sized digital files for web use such as forums, myspace, facebook, dating sites, etc.
What is a headshot exactly? Well, a good headshot is all about the face. Simple & to the point. They are from about chest up.
Call/email today to schedule your session!
Last Minute Vacay! Out of Office 7/18-7/22
July 18, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments
I know I’ve been MIA lately. I am so so sorry. I promise to get back on a regular schedule after the mini vacation. I’m also having a little trouble uploading photos so I have to get that fixed as well. Although I can upload them, they are sizing them down and it makes them pixellated looking. Ugh. Such a pain in the butt!
Anyhoo, I will officially be out of the office from 7/18-7/22. Any calls/emails will be answered when I return. Thanks so much!
With that, I will leave you with a picture that has TWO hints of upcoming blog posts! Stay Tuned…
Yum-my…
June 25, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
For those of you who do not have People.com on your iGoogle, here’s a little video I had to pass on. It’s Tim McGraw being, ummmm, Tim. It’s why he’s soooo stinkin’ hawt. He can be super sweet, talking about how in love he is with his wife and then he can be a total tough guy about to get in a fist fight on stage. Check it out!
Hmmm, I wonder if Faith was thinkin’, “dang my man’s hot!” or, “I can’t believe he just did that!”. LOL.
Mark + Anne (cont’d)
June 18, 2008 | Filed Under Business, E-Sessions, Photographers | 7 Comments
Since they have now seen their gallery of images I want to post some of my favorites from their session. Mark isn’t too comfortable in front of the camera, but he was trying so hard to relax and I think it shows. Especially in the first picture.
Here is Anne’s ring. Isn’t it gorgeous?! If I remember correctly Mark picked this out all by himself. I love the sapphires to add a little pop of color.
Also, do you like the rounded corners on the photos? I made myself a photoshop action from some online tutorials. Feel free to download the action here. I made it in CS2 so I have no idea if it will work in the other versions. If you have a version other than CS2 and it works for you please let me know.
Just me…
June 18, 2008 | Filed Under Mindless Chatter, Personal | 3 Comments
Oy. What a week. The kiddos were supposed to go to their Nana’s last weekend and then start swim lessons this week. They apparently had other plans. Last Friday, I noticed some bumps on my youngest and the doctor said they sounded like chicken pox. Lovely! He’s had not one, but as of a couple weeks ago, TWO vaccines for these stinkin’ things. Then, low & behold, I check my oldest and she’s got dots on her too! Btw, she has also had the vaccine. Errrrrr. Good news is that it was not a bad case for either of them. They got maybe a total of 25 each and they didn’t itch at all. They are already mending and according to the doctors office, are no longer contagious. Woo-hoo! Bad news? I’ve never had the chicken pox. Yep, seriously. Doctor told me when I had my first baby that I should get a vaccine, but did I listen? NOOOOO, of course not. I hate needles and I had had enough of them when I was prego so I ignored the doc. And…now I’m sweating bullets hoping that I won’t get them. I keep thinking I have a spot, but then second guess myself. I do have a couple of spots, but I’m still unsure if that’s what it is. They are in hard to see places. :o\
Anyhoo…I’m always in awe of these photographers that can take such awesome, creative self portraits. I hate being in front of the camera so I’m definitely more comfortable with taking my own portrait. However, it is DANG hard to get it in focus & composed. I was in the kitchen the other night and noticed my reflection so I grabbed my camera. Here’s my feeble attempt. Don’t laugh.
PSA…Oral Hygiene
June 13, 2008 | Filed Under Personal | 3 Comments
First off, yes, these are my heathens. But I love ‘em. I mean, who couldn’t love faces like these?! LOL.
PSA…
Please make sure your kids know what can happen if they don’t brush well while at their Nana & Pappy’s house. They will grow big ugly teeth and some will even have bling in them. There is a chance that they will be skeptical. If this happens, feel free to point them to this picture.
*Picture courtesy of Nana
Danika…Clay High, C/O 2009
June 9, 2008 | Filed Under Business, Seniors | 5 Comments
I had such an easy time photographing Ms. Danika over the weekend. Her sister came along with her for support and I had my fabulous friend Stacy manning the reflector. Everyone but Danika was pooring sweat because of our glorious 90+ Florida heat. Thankfully we kept Danika blotted off and in the shade as much as possible.
Thanks for coming out and braving the heat you guys! Here is your sneak peek…
Mark & Anne are getting married!
June 4, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 5 Comments
I had my first ever engagement session last weekend with two awesome people. Mark & Anne are getting married this November and they picked me to take their engagement photos. We headed down to St. Augustine and first had a drink at A1A Ale Works to loosen up a little. Afterward we just walked around to find some cool spots and then across the Lions Gate bridge to take some shots with Anne’s Mini Cooper.
I had such a great time hanging out and taking pictures that day. Thanks so much to Mark & Anne for putting up with me and to my assistant Marsha for helping me out even though I didn’t utilize her nearly enough as I should have. Also, to Marsha’s hubby Josh & my hubby, Eric for keeping the couple “loose” during their photos.
Here’s a little sneak peek for Mark & Anne. I hope you like them!
My little Graduate…
May 29, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments
It finally happened…my baby boy graduated from preschool! *sniff*sniff* He’s grown up so much since he started the 4yr pre-k. He went from a super shy guy who took forever to go into the classroom in the morning to my big boy who would only let me give him a kiss goodbye if no one was watching. At the beginning of the year he didn’t know all of his letters, much less the sounds. Now, he knows all of his letters by sight, with their sound and is even reading at Kindergarten level. He just blows us away. We are so proud of him.
I tried to take some pictures of him all dressed up, but apparently it was too bright outside. These were the only ones I could get.
Isn’t he handsome all dressed in his shirt & tie?! He looks like such a little man. In fact he said he looked just like daddy when he got dressed.
He would not look at me when I was taking a picture! Silly goose.
Here he is singing his little heart out…
Here he is getting his “diploma”, aka rolled up white paper with a ribbon.
AND, b/c this post is all about my little man, I thought I’d throw in his favorite song of the moment. He always wants me to play “say what you need to say” when we’re in the car and he’ll sing the chorus over & over again. Go ahead, say it with me, “awwwwwww”.