11.29.2010

sneak peek for the R family[Lafayette, Indiana family photography]

These kids look like they are straight out of magazine ad.... loved their outfits. I knew exactly where I wanted to take them. I love to find new and unique spots to my photography around town. These kids were so well behaved and so compliant with enduring the super cold temps. they even smiled thru the snow!!!










Thanks R family for asking me to take your family pictures! I had a great time hanging with you, and I can't wait for you to see the many ,many awesome images from your session.
I'll be in touch soon with your password.



sneak peek of Miss C ![Lafayette, Indiana baby photography]

This is Miss C who came to see me for her 18 month pictures! I met her along with her sisters a few months ago when it was so hot (at 6pm!!) that the poor girls were dripping with sweat! This session was a whole different story, as we almost froze our patooty's off!! Little C was such a good sport and we captured a lot of really cute images to mark this milestone session.
Do they have a coat like that in my size? I am on the hunt for one!! seriously- too cute!





Her mama loved some of these pouty lip faces we caught in her summer session.. and sure enough Miss C brought out the cuteness and personality during this session as well !




Thank you so much C family for being so loyal to me ! I hope to see you back in the spring for some more pictures. It is always a joy to be around you all ! Your password will be sent very soon. Enjoy your sneak peek! =)


11.26.2010

Black Friday Sale.... extended!!

To better serve you... and some of you who were out shopping all day... and not at your computers!! .. I am extending these sales until 5pm on Sunday, November 28th. These prices are only good for NEW bookings... and do not count towards baby plan, maternity, newborn, engagement or senior sessions. These are for regular portrait.. (family, child sessions)

HOWEVER..... to those who book a maternity, newborn or engagement session date prior to April 1st get an extra special goody.. (valued at $45!!!)....


Hope you all have enjoyed a fabulous Thanksgiving.... now think about getting the family back together again for some professional portraits this Spring!!!

Thank You!

11.19.2010

Mr. T graduates![Lafayette, baby photography]

I had my second baby planner graduate! So sad to seem him go... but hey there is always an 18 month shoot.. and big brother's birthdays.. and more siblings.. lol- I hope to keep seeing this family around! Mom wanted to meet at the park and do some outdoor shots to document that he is and October baby. We had plenty of leaves to play with- though the temperature was a bit chilly. We still got a lot of good images during our session and I think the boys had fun. This hat was hand knitted for his big brother, so I am glad that we could document little T wearing it too. Doesn't he just melt you with those big brown eyes?



Thank you so much for trusting me with T's first year moments. I had so much fun seeing him grow up and I will miss not seeing you on a regular basis! Maybe you'll have to bring the boys back for a Valentine's session! enjoy this sneak and I'll have your password to you soon!

11.17.2010

saying good bye

Greater Lafayette, is losing a great addition to our community. I was glad to have been a part of it. I have enjoyed reading thru the pages of HELEN for years. The articles were always so inspiring to me as they showcased women and their events and achievements in the community.

As a photographer for them, I was able to meet such wonderful people and gain new experiences. It is sad to see them go, but it is very understandable in today's economy. I am thankful that I was able to be a part of it for even a short time. It is exciting that a non for profit organization , Helen, will continue to share the heart of women in this community.

You can hear more about it here.

sneak peek for the N family[Lafayette, Indiana family photography]

I had so much fun with this family. The men were all such good sports about the photography session. Actually.. I have to give kudos to all the men that endure the hour long smile session... just to make their wives happy! .. and I do know from experience.. that having great family pictures (including) our husbands.. does make us happy! Ashley contacted me to come to her in laws home to take some pictures. They had a great tree lined yard , which was a perfect backdrop for our session. Sadly, a lot of the leaves were off the trees, but along with the tops the girls had on, we had some great color pops. The two boys with their mom and dad. They had me cracking up the whole time. I told the mom , she has to be a saint and know how to roll with it, as she raised these two. I can tell there is never a dull moment in this family. I hope that my two boys become great friends like these two brothers.

Had to get one of Miss S with her mom and dad. She was super sweet and endured even a bit chillier temps towards the end. Yes, I do realize that only dad is looking at the camera in this one, but I like that they are so happy just being together as their little family. It made me smile.

The grandparents got lots of cuddle time with Miss S.. and made my job super easy capturing lots of sweet moments.



I'll leave you with one of the group shots. Thank you so much for contacting me. I had a great time meeting you and your family. I will be sending you the password soon to view the rest of your session images. Enjoy this little peek!






11.16.2010

Sweet baby S [Lafayette, Indiana baby photography]

Here is another one of my baby planners.... on her six month birthday! She is just as cute as can be! I most always hold my newborn sessions in my home studio (or travel to a client's home) , and most of my newborn sessions.. have also turned into baby plan babies..(thank you! ).. so it is always fun to mix up session locations. Depending on the age.. and the weather.. so I was thrilled when Miss S's mom suggested we meet at a park near their home. It was a unusually warmer day and I loved that we were documenting this milestone at a place where she is sure to have many , many childhood memories.


You can see how excited she is about the play equipment around her.. and of all the kids laughing and playing... it's a good thing for me that Miss S is not mobile yet.. lol-


We caught her enjoying her first time on the swing.. but I'll save those for the gallery. They are SO cute.. and Miss S loved every minute of it. Her mama, bless her heart was not feeling well during this session.. so I just grabbed the baby and my camera.. and moved about.. letting her mama rest a bit. I sure hope that your sickness passed, C.
Enjoy your pics, and I'll be in touch soon ! thanks~


family of 3 [West Lafayette, Indiana family photography, Baby photography}

Had a great time meeting up with this family at the park! Surprisingly , we had warmer temps and that was good.. to keep everyone.. esp little man happy!
There are so many great pics.. I hope you'll find one perfect for your Christmas cards! Thanks J, for contacting me.. it was such fun to meet your cute little family !






Of course, I had to steal Mr M away for a few on his own.. he was such a ham.. super happy.. though who wouldn't be with a buffet of leaves at your fingertips? lol



I'll send you the password soon for the rest of your session pictures! Enjoy !


11.13.2010

a fridged start! [West Lafayette, family photography]

Some times having an imagination is a good thing. ok.. wait.. it is always a good thing.. but especially nice if you can imagine yourself on warm tropical beach instead of in an early morning photo session in Indiana.. where you can see your breath.. in the first week of November! ha.
Looking at this beautiful bell tower and the pretty blue sky, you would not know that it was actually very chilly. In tribute to a decently played game today by our beloved Boilermakers..(even though they were beaten by UofM).. this image was actually shown during the half time report on Big Ten icons. The original tower actually burnt down , four days after completion back in the 1950's. they said they'd rebuild it and make it one brick higher.. which they did and the new tower was completed in 1995. (just a bit of unwanted information.. I am sure.. lol) However..take a look at this very . non. cold family.. smiling as if they are enjoying the sun and surf of a tropical island! They are doing a good job aren't they?




Just a peek of some of the images from your session. Thank you M family for asking me to take your pictures! I had a great time and I appreciate your positive attitudes so much! Your gallery will be up soon~









11.09.2010

A bit of Important info [Lafayette, Indiana family photography, child photography, Lafayette, Indiana baby photography]

Just wanted to let you all know that I am busy editing sessions, filling galleries, placing orders, packaging orders.... taking photos... meeting new and fabulous people.. and working on some fun design projects. My work schedule is full until the end of the year.. (and then some).


.....and I am also chairman of a big outreach Christmas party at my church... planning a few holiday get togethers....trying to get our house back in order since we were in Disney World for a week...winterfying my garden/yard.... and the list goes on and on. ( I will sleep in January.. lol)


I can hardly believe that the carols are already playing on the radio, Starbucks has their holiday cups, and my mail box is being flooded each day with catalogs! Tis the Season...

This is my absolute favorite time of year... and I can't wait to spend time with my family creating our own memories.

In order to protect the precious time with my friends and family.. I am asking that all orders be placed by Dec 10th. This will ensure your prints or gifts will be ready for Christmas.

If you have any questions please let me know! Thanks so much.. and as always I appreciate your business!

11.08.2010

Holiday Card Designs [Lafayette, Indiana family photography, child photography]

<---------- front of 5x7
back of the 5x7


Fun non-tradtional colors.. perfect for those summer pics!







These above and the two below are both 5x7 one sided simple desings.. a little bit of elegance to showcase your photo!











another bright and cheery two sided folded 5x7 card design





















inside of card ------------>








I am still working on getting some more designs up.... I have had several orders come in ... and you still have until Nov 30th to let me know if you want to showcase one of your session images with a custom created design!!
** I am excited to say that I have my family's card designed and ordered... just waiting for the guy in brown!**** this is probably the earliest I have ever have them done. Go me! LOL

11.05.2010

Where did Fall go?[Lafayette, Indiana baby photography]

I am treasuring this image in my mind... green grass.. the memory of a harvest subtle in the background.. pumpkins popping with color..... crisp leaves on the ground.. and my baby boy with out a coat! While we are just barely into the month of November.. here in IN , we're supposed to be getting snow today!!! I pray our weatherman got it wrong...(which isn't that far fetched).
I still have nine photo sessions on the books for November.. all of which are planned for the great outdoors!
While I love Christmas time more than anything.. I am NOT ready for the weather that accompanies it !

11.02.2010

One fine Saturday[Lafayette, Indiana family photography, child photography]

I had a great time meeting this mama and her three sweet kiddos down at the train depot. If you have been following my blog, then you know I have been using this location for about a year now! Stumbled upon it with my own kids.. and just love all the variety in texture and color that can be found down there. This family was a referral from another client that I met earlier this summer. I love when I get a request from someone that has been referred by a happy client =). I actually have had quite a few over the last several months. Word of mouth is a great marketing tool for me.. and to show my gratitude, I offer a wonderful referral program - you can read about it here.






















Thanks M for asking me to take pics of your family! I enjoyed your session and will be in touch very soon with the password for your gallery! I hope you liked a little peek of your session images!




11.01.2010

sneak peek for the N family[West Lafayette, Indiana family photography,child photography]

This is such a sweet, sweet family! I had a great time during their session as I always do with them. This was the 3rd year that I have had the pleasure of taking their fall photos. This year was very exciting and I was so honored to meet the two newest N sisters... just part of their family for seven weeks at the time of our session. One would never know they haven't been together forever... Miss M and H blended so seamlessly and perfectly right in with their new siblings, P, A and C. I enjoyed so much watching their interactions and just seeing the pure joy in the hearts of each one of these family members and capturing the smiles on their faces.

It has been so wonderful to watch this journey for you unfold as God has brought you all together , blessing you with one another. I am so happy for you ! Thank you again, for trusting me to capture your family's moments.

I am changing the way I post sneaks up a bit as I am in the midst of my busy season. Rather then post a sneak peek of images and then follow up with your gallery a bit later.. I am going to be working rather quickly to get everything edited, so that I may give you just a glimpse of your session here on my blog. Within a day or two, I will then have your entire gallery up and will send you a password for viewing it. As the holidays approach and life gets busier for both of us, I want to be sure that you have plenty of time for reviewing your photos as well as ample time for the processing of your order, card creations and other projects that you may wish to have to give as gifts.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me. I am currently booking for January , so if you are interested in a session, please contact me soon to ensure your choice of open dates.
Thank you so much !!