Fun Stuff around Town! [Lafayette, Indiana baby, family, child photography]

I am excited to announce that I am teaming up with a local downtown business(one of my favorites) to showcase some of my work. It is the perfect place, because TWO TULIPS is an amazing little spot on Main Street that features beautiful boutique baby things. Whether you need that perfect new-mom-to-be gift, or an adorable baby gift, TWO TULIPS has just what you're looking for that is special and unique.

Cheryl is wonderful to work with and has been helping me bless my friends (and my own children) with her beautiful smocked outfits, glitzy and trendy baby-gear, bibs/burpcloths, shoes/socks/blankets, toys and much, much more. Not only baby items, but there is a fabulous collection of unique gifts for the engaged couple, sorority gals, and don't forget TWO TULIPS offers stationary and cards to create your special wedding or party invitations as well as birth and other announcements.


Right now, Cheryl is running a baby photo contest , where you can submit pics of your cuties sporting something sweet from her shop. All entries will go into a drawing for (2) 8x10 prints and the winning entry will win a $40 gift certificate to use at TWO TULIPS and also receive 50% off session fee and a free 8x10 print from elle-mi photography!!


So head on down and see what all is new in the shop and pick out something super cute for your little ones.. then contact me for your super duper cute photo session!! Fall session dates are filling quickly~

Oh, yeah.. and I'll be a featured artist in her shop on September 17th during the Gallery Walk(more on that later)


ALSO.... .. I have been donating here and there to various groups all year long but am thrilled to have a display on the silent auction table for tonight's big BINGO game.
I am a huge supporter of Lafayette Transitional Housing (some of you may know that I head up my church's big outreach Christmas party for LTH familes)and LOVE what they are doing for our community.
Tonight is their HUGE, HUGE fundraiser, and I was thrilled when they asked if I could donate something. I hope that my offer goes for big money towards this fabulous organization and their great mission. This is such a fabulous evening , full of fun (open bar), food, and prizes!!

A big Shout out to Jen and her crew for all they do!!

Beachy Family Fun [Lafayette, Indiana family, child photography]

or should I say "mock-beach" family fun? I loved the challenge, when this mom contacted me about doing their family pictures- she said she wanted a beach theme.. "hmmmm ", I thought, "we're in the middle of Indiana. cornfields of course, but a beach?" They were already driving an hour up to see me, so I didn't want to trek on up another hour to one of our man-made lakes, plus I had no idea of the locations up there.. so I started scouting places around here.

I Love the end results.. despite the seagulls and the cabana boys, you would never know we're not hanging out on the white sands of Florida! haaa. Anyway, here are a few pics from their session- we also visited another spot and got some more 'shabby chic' pictures -

Look at these beautiful children... Miss A and Mr Z were such a joy to work with. You are certainly blessed with an adorable family. I am thrilled you asked me to capture this time for you.

AWWWWW. they are such a sweet brother and sister... I don't think I heard one 'bicker' the whole session.. hopefully they'll always remain great friends, and I hope you will cherish these beautiful images capturing their wonderful relationship =)

I'll send you the password very,very soon so that you can view the rest of the images from your session. Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to create great memories for you with my camera.

DON'T FORGET!!! [Lafayette, Indiana baby, newborn, family senior, child photography]

THERE IS ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO BOOK YOUR FALL SESSION AT CURRENT PRICES!!!!


On August 1st, I will be raising my session fees as well as print prices and offering some new products just in time for the holiday season. My attention to detail has not changed and I have incorporated some new presentation aspects to my photos, allowing for my increased prices to still be affordable while guaranteeing you have an amazing finished product that you can cherish for years to come.


Still working out all the details on a few fun things going on at elle-mi photography ( I can't wait to share them with you!) and I am excitedly finishing up the details for my Fall Mini Sessions.

I have booked 8 sessions in the last week, and had two more inquires today.. don't wait TO GET YOUR CHOICE OF DATE!

CONTACT ME TODAY!! Thanks =)

sneak peek for the L family(Lafayette, IN family photography

Had a great time meeting up with this family and taking their fall pictures.. (well , almost.. right?) We started out getting some pics of each of the three kids! The boys were so cooperative and realized quickly how painless having their pictures taken actually was. I am good like that.. LOL !!

Little Missy was quite a hoot.. she was cracking me up with her crazy antics and expressions- that is what little sisters are all about-

Got a bunch more of the kids by themselves and also together.. this is one of my favorites of all three kiddos-

This family is so much fun so I knew they would be up for playing in the water. It was so hot, that I am sure it felt good to cool off at the same time. There are a few more great ones from this set, that I am sure you'll love.

We finished the night off with a few of princess E all dudded out in pinks and sass. She was all about a one - girl show.. LOVEd it !! (and then she was done.. lol)

Thanks so much for asking me to take your family's photos.. I will be sending your password very soon so that you can see all of the images from your session. Talk to you soon !

Senior session! [Lafayette, Indiana high school senior, Harrison High School photography]

Had SO much fun with this senior session! It was a bit hot out and we just missed some rain.. but it led to a beautiful evening of picture taking downtown! Miss T is going to be a Senior at Harrison High School and wanted to do this 'special dual' session with her boyfriend.

They were a bit nervous ( as most seniors are) for their session, but after about 10 mintues , completely loosened up and I could tell they were having fun.

I had a great confirmation when T sent me an email saying that she and W had such a great time and that it was much more 'fun' than she thought it would be! YAAAAY. I always promise super fun sessions. for seniors or anyone else for that matter. Getting your photos taken should.not. be painful. LOL--

Thanks for asking me to take you pictures and I am so thrilled for you two.. enjoy the rest of your summer together. I look forward to spending more time with you at your solo session this fall!!

snips and snails [Lafayette, Indiana child, family photography]

and puppy dog tails. That is indeed what this brand new THREE year old is made of!

haaa.

Met up with his mom to take his 3 year old pictures.. He was such a ham. We conquered the mosquitos and got some great shots to document his birthday!

These are just a few of my favorites.. he had such a spark in his eye the whole time !

Caught some of big brother too since he was hanging around...

and a few of them together too. Pretty darn cute, and pretty hard to keep the sticks out of the hands of a certain little 3 year old! lol

I had a great time with you all- Thanks for asking me to take Mr. H's handsome pictures! I'll email you with the password to view the rest of the pics from your session. Hope you like your sneak peek!!

new from Chick Pea![Lafayette, Indiana child, family, baby photography]

Check out this lovely little "hair band" as my sweet daughter calls it!! Isn't it gorgeous! She is quite the model.. and if you can't tell, she doesn't leave the house with grabbing "something" for her hair!

This is one of my faves for my little girl.. and yep.. I have been known to borrow it from her a time or two as well -- chick pea hair stuff is super cute and not just for your little girls. I have some sweet flowers that I wear on my pony tails as well.

Go check out what new things Kelly has in her shop at CHICK PEA HAIR BOWS

*** and just to let my clients -in-waiting.. I am working as hard as I can... If you haven't seen your sneak peek up yet, please be patient with me. I have three more sessions to finish edit as well as some other fun projects I am in the midst of.

(will share soon =)...

***and.... just to let you know that I am now booking sessions into September and beyond, so if you are interested in a family session or new pics of your kiddos to include with Christmas cards( I know, it is only July right?) now is the time to get your choice on dates!!

stay tuned for more coming..... thanks for stopping by!!