I’ve been meaning to blog this forever! With the first Monthly Mini Session date fastly approaching (March 20th!), now may be a good time to do that! There are only 2 spots remaining for the March minis!
That’s right! Our very popular mini sessions that are normally offered twice a year, are now being offered once a month! Now you’ll have the option of a Signature Session or a Monthly Mini Session. These Mini Sessions will be held in various locations in Central KY (one set location per session) on set dates.
Please click HERE for more information. Make sure to check out the calendar HERE.
The very first date being March 20th and the popular Boyd’s Orchard minis on April 24th.
Of course, Signature Sessions will remain the ultimate custom photography experience. It’s hard to believe, but spring sessions are already booking up! If you have a date in mind for a session, it is a good idea to book as soon as possible to insure your spot is held, both for Signature Sessions and Mini Sessions.
Grab a snack and sit back…this is a long one! There may be a little gift at the end. As I’m finally getting use to writing 2010 on my checks, I think back to 2009 and reflect on the good, the bad, and the plain ol ugly. It was my first full year as a full time professional photographer. It seems like things have moved so fast. Sometimes I feel like I’ve made every mistake one could possibly make in one year. But with every mistake, I’ve kicked and screamed and thrown my hands up in the air I’ve learned. I’ve grown. It doesn’t hurt that I have the most amazingly patient clients ever. They have allowed me to figure this crazy thing out (not that I have…or if that’s even possible). There were days that I felt lost and days that I felt I had it all together. In the end, I know my clients better, I know my business better, and I know myself better. Realizing along the way that the best way to do anything is stay true to yourself. I know…it sounds so cheesy, but it’s true. No matter what, I want to share. Share who I am. Share my love for photography. Share in your special moments. Share in your little moments. Share what I see. Share all those things that make your family unique. This is something that has not changed from the beginning and will not change. My main goal will always be to capture a moment. One of the things I missed out on this past year was the sharing of me to you. I got so busy and so wrapped up in our life and the business that I didn’t connect as much as I would like. So, here I am. I know…you’re so excited right? Woot woot!
Well, here’s me sharing my MOST favorite of the favorites from 2009 (yeah…I know…I’m great at that whole narrowing down thing)….
And here’s a video to view even more of my 2009 favorites!
Now for a few of my favorite MOMENTS that I have been wanting to share.
First…The Pings…This family is one of my favorites. I love their style, each of their personalities, and that I’ve been with them since Abby was 1. I love watching them grow. I love that Scott gets so excited that he will email me or facebook me a million times asking, but he immediately makes up for it when he posts their slideshow a million times. And I mostly love that little miss Abby drew me a pretty picture before our last session. FYI…I still have it up (I keep everything “my” kiddos give me).
I think the storyboard below will tell the story well…
Second…I know I’ve already talked all about this, but I can’t talk about most memorable moments without at least showing this one more time…
Third…this is from OCTOBER! I was suppose to share it way back then, but of course time got away from me. I was beyond thrilled when Skirt contacted little ol me to be featured in their “Secrets” issue. My “secret” was taking the perfect picture of your child. I actually had MY picture taken by the fabulous Carla Winn (before they moved to Seattle ). FYI…I am much more suited for being BEHIND the camera. Another quick little factoid about me…I LOVE jean jackets. I own 3. Yeah…it’s sad.
Finally…ALL CLIENTS FROM 2009 OR EARLIER…thank you for your patience. Thank you for allowing me to be myself. Thank you for sharing your family with me. Thank you for making me a part of your life. I am eternally grateful for you. As a little thank you, each and every past client (one offer per family), may choose from one of the following:
Buy one get one free on gift and wall prints from a past session. Perfect time to complete that wall gallery! Good through the end of February.
Book a session before the end of February to take place no later than April and receive $50 off Session Fee. Session must be booked no later than Feb. 28th.
Looking through my blog, you may notice lots of exciting changes, including MONTHLY MINIS!! That’s right. The fabulous mini sessions that were once only offered twice a year are now offered once a month! Go HERE for more information. So many things that I’m very very excited about! More details coming soon
Hello blog readers…I have missed you so! You have been very neglected! I have many many many things to blog about, but for now, I am just going to overwhelm you with lots and lots of images from “recent” sessions. I will probably do a couple blog posts like this and then hopefully back on track! I am determined! I apologize for the lack of writing through out the rest of this entry, but hopefully the pretty pictures will make up for it Yes?
James and Marissa’s Wedding…Gorgeous…happy…sweet…and fun
The Harris Family This is in my home town!
Corbett family. Oh my! Such a fun fun family!!! lol. This first one I asked who had the stinkiest feet
Kelly…hot!
Randi and Matthew. Um…wow! Yeah…they are gorgeous. So, I have to admit. The first image may be my favorite engagement picture of mine ever Okay…I have a thing for half face pictures!
Cynclair…happy happy girl! Such a little fire cracker! And her name! I love it!
Smith family…I believe I captured my favorite sibling pictures ever at this session! These girls were silly…happy…and oh so much fun!
Angie and Andy’s wedding. I swear…I have had the best weddings this summer. I haven’t even been getting so nervous I am sick before! Angie and Andy are such a sweet couple. I honestly had a blast at their reception! They even asked for a picture with me!!!
Oh my blog…I’ve missed you so. I cannot believe it’s been so long since my last blog entry! Things have been a little crazy, which is definitely a good thing. June was filled with lots and lots of wonderful sessions, lots and lots of editing, some changes to the business, and the *perfect* vacation. Oh and my last 20’s birthday was thrown in there somewhere.
So, to “catch up” I’m doing one big blog entry with images from all of my sessions that are finished. Hopefully this can get me somewhat back on track with blogging. Be watching for an entry about all of the changes I’ve been making to the business. There were so many things I had been wanting to do to get the business *perfect*. I’ve decided to go ahead and do those things, including new products, new focus in the collections, new packaging, slideshows, and even a new schedule. Hopefully with the new schedule, things won’t be quite as hectic. There are a few things I’m still working on and a few things I’ve already been doing this summer. I’ll also be announcing my holiday schedule soon. Yes…that’s right HOLIDAY schedule! I’m already booking for the holidays and it’s booking up fast! I just can’t believe it.
Enough of my rambing…there will be enough of that soon. Hope you enjoy!
Wow! I can’t believe I’m just now getting a chance to blog this session. The very first time I saw pictures of Emily and Trey, I knew I had to photograph them at some point. When Emily sent me a message about their wedding and I found out her parents had a farm, I jumped on the opportunity to have them be my models They are absolutely one of the most gorgeous couples ever…and fun…and Trey brought me wine…so that doesn’t hurt anything We had a great time exploring her parents farm. We climbed inside the loft of the barn, we battled flies, ran from horses and goats and bees, and dodged…well, what normal animals leave…and it was all well worth it. It’s exactly what I wanted. At first we thought the horses wouldn’t want anything to do with us and then they wouldn’t leave us alone lol. But I loved it
I have to share “their story”. I have forms for all of my clients to fill out that asks for them to tell me about themselves. I always love reading these answers. You don’t know how many times I’ve literally been brought to tears reading how much a Mother loves her children, or how a couple met. I know Emily didn’t think it was a great answer, but I thought it was perfect. She said that they can’t for the life of them remember where they met, but they know that they have been together ever since. Perfect.
I’ll start with my absolute favorite image. We waited to start close to when the sun was setting. I just love the light from sunset. It really made everything exactly how I had imagined it! And don’t you love that yellow dress!?! Emily was a trooper walking around all over the farm for me in her heels.
Thanks to Trey for not allowing us to fall out of the top of the barn. Now THAT would’ve been a story.
). FYI…I am much more suited for being BEHIND the camera. Another quick little factoid about me…I LOVE jean jackets. I own 3. Yeah…it’s sad.
