anything but faces..

is the theme for this week's challenge at I heart Faces. Haven't done one of these for awhile.. and thought this was a super cute pic to enter/click on the button to see other great entires!

an update...

Just wanted to let you all know.. that I am keeping busy with 1-2 sessions a week.. editing my hiney off, and running the kiddos from place to place. Our winter has been crazy busy!! I have been working for the last month on getting a new blog up and running, so I kind of purposely was neglecting this one... been using face book for a lot of pr though! LOL... anyway... haven't been doing sneak peeks of my latest sessions, just been filling clients' galleries, and then adding an occasional image onto FB. Once I get my {new}blog up , I will be diligent about updates and sneak peeks.

We had a freak of nature warm few days a couple weeks ago, and so I jumped at the chance to get out and shoot in it. Had one session outside, which was awesome, minus the landmine of dog crap we had to dodge... blek! Then I took baby girl outside to model for me a bit. It is not torture for her at all.. this kid is a natural for the camera!

**** Just to let you know... I am booked into June... and am now taking those requests for summer sessions ******

Dates start to go quickly.. so if you are wanting something this summer.. don't wait to contact me!

( I will be taking a limited number of sessions in July and August)

THANKS!!

a monsterous 2 yr old [West Lafayette, Indiana child photography]

And of course I only mean monsterous.. because of his ca-ute t-shirt.... it is like his favorite shirt, so of course his 2 yr old pictures needed to sport it. Mr F reluctantly changed out of his favorite shirt ... but doesn't he look quite dapper?

and we even caught a few with his mama... Mr F will soon be a big brother. as in tomorrow, very soon. Thanks so much for asking me to take F's two year old pictures... can't wait to meet your new little pink or blue bundle!

from my family to yours[Lafayette family photography, Lafayette, Indiana baby photography]

(photos taken by the talented Traci Shupert Photography)

Get your Gift Certificates now!! [Lafayette, Indiana family photography, Lafayette , Indiana baby photograpy]

GIFT CERTIFICATES from Elle- Mi Photography are the perfect thing to give away to friends and family ......or to ask for your own stocking this year!!

You can gift them in any dollar amount starting at $25 or give an entire session. If you know of a new mama to be, think how wonderful the gift of a newborn session would be to capture her new little one.

It will be spring time soon.. (we can only hope!) and that is the perfect time for updated photos of the kiddos or that new family photo that you didn't get around to having done in the fall !

Contact me right away to purchase your gift of smiles to send to a loved one!!

a little Santa Baby[West Lafayette, Indiana baby photography]

Mr C came to see me for his 6 month session. My oh my, how he has grown up! He is just full of cuteness and rolls. I am a sucker for some baby rolls... ( mine were always on the skinny side.. lol) Since we were nearing December, I knew it would be fun to play around with some of my holiday props and things. He really was a happy little elf... well , except for when he wasn't. But I have to admit, those are some of my favorites... you'll see what I mean.. mama's always love those 'tug at your heartstrings' kinda shots.

I just love six month sessions... babies are always full of smiles and they really start to be aware of their surroundings. Of course every baby is different.. but Mr C who is just as cute as can be when super serious... gave us quite the giggle show, with his aunt's promptings.. =)

and since he came to see me while it was still fall.... we documented this session with some cute punkin' shots too.

Thanks for coming to see me again.. always fun to hang out with you for awhile. I'll have your password to you soon. Looking forward to seeing you again in 3 months. Enjoy your first Christmas Mr. C !!

sneak peek of a lil' boilermaker[West Lafayette, Indiana newborn photography]

A future Purdue Boilermaker fan came to see me the other day! Born into a long line of Purdue backers.. she has no choice, but to start cheering right away.... and so at 2 weeks old, she is full of smiles (or maybe gas!) sporting her tiniest little cheerleader outfit!

Isn't this so precious? Her mama also wore this long, long ago.. I love it when my clients incorporate such meaningful items into their pictures. I always suggest to newborn clients and those on the baby plan.. to bring blankets, outfits, stuffed animals... something that has sweet , even generational meaning like this outfit.

And our little cheerleader is also the tiniest sleepy angel. We worked her hard to get a lot of good shots. My clients always love me even more after a newborn session... b/c their babies nap for a LONG time! =).. no need to thank me.. I love my job. I'd play with itty bitties all day long if I could.

And lastly.. our little Miss B sleeping so quietly beside her little lamb. This cuddly little creature will join us for some more sessions as I get to watch Miss B grow up on my baby plan!

A big thank you to her mama for coming to see me. She had been referred by another one of my baby planners' mama. I love it when brand new clients refer my business over and over again. Its been happening a lot lately and I am getting to meet some pretty great people (and adorable little ones!)

Thanks, L... I'll have your password to you in a couple days so that you can view the rest of your session images!

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! =)

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!

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!

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!

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 !

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~