I love that this business has been built mostly on word of mouth. I love this because I love my clients…which means I will probably love their friends and family. That’s the case with the M family. I knew instantly that I would love them. That grew even more when I read about how much they love each other and who they are as a family and that Dad is the entertainer. So, you can imagine how happy I was when I met them. One of the biggest reasons I love what I do is that I get to watch families interact and be themselves. I loved watching Miss S priss and spin in her beautiful dress and beautify Daddy with her very own hat. I loved watching her love on Momma and talk about how she was going to be a good big sister. I loved watching her race Daddy and him showing that he is truly the entertainer in the family. I just loved it all. Every bit of it. All of this in a mini session…

Peace and much love,

Cilla

Aren’t they a beautiful family!?! Ms. L has the best jokes. I wish I could remember them because they are really hilarious

And a beautiful couple…

Now, what you’ve been waiting for.

Fate brought them together when, after they both graduated from UK, T moved in right next door to her future one and only. Been together ever since, he a HUGE UK basketball fan and she the self proclaimed quiter one who loves to read and decorate. It was only fitting that when I asked D to “whisper sweet nothings” in T’s ear, he talked about the UK game!!! That may be my favorite topic yet.

Needless to say, I absolutely can’t wait for baby girl to get here. I am sure she will be just as beautiful as her parents!

How did I miss the giant billboard of Cinderella and Prince Charming? One of those happy accidents

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.

Don’t you love meeting those people who can really do anything they set their mind to? I honestly don’t think I’ve met anyone as talented as D. I didn’t realize just how talented until I made it to their home. Let’s see…both D and A are engineers; D decorates cakes and is VERY VERY good at it; she has quite the photographic eye; she had a large role in designing their amazing kitchen from scratch; and not to mention the beautiful interior design in their home. I’m sure there’s many many more that I didn’t learn of that day, but I have to say, I was very impressed. Especially when I left with four yummy cupcakes and told that I should let her know when I need a chocolate fix (Can I put you on speed dial?) 

{Insert subliminal message to all clients to have cupcakes for me at every session.}

I’m sure little Mr. A is going to be so talented like his momma and dad. He will be here so soon and everyone can finally find out what his name will be. I love that D and A have kept his name a secret. Friends and family know it will start with an A, but that’s it. I feel so privileged that I know! I may be able to be bribed…

Thank you D and A for having me in your home and being so open to my ideas…even the ones that involved you going out into the freezing snow!

My absolute favorites…

Peace and love,

Cilla

P.S. So, I have been made fun of by a nameless friend…you know who you are ….for my “Peace, love and xoxo”. Although I will fight and argue until I can’t anymore, that I’m not doing this because of that, after some consideration, I am dropping the xoxo. That MAY be a little too cheesy But the Peace and love will be going no where! I mean…that’s cool…right? I know…I know…you were all so worried about where the “xoxo” went to.

So hard to choose the ones to show, but I’ve decided on some more tub shots Yes…these sessions the same day, but this shot was planned, the last one not so much. Once I learned how much C LOVES baths, I was even more happy we decided to do this.

See…can’t you almost hear how great her laugh is? 

 Thank you both for allowing me in your home! I can’t wait to meet baby girl!

Peace, love, and xoxo,

Cilla

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!

 If you are unable to view this or would like to see it larger go to http://www.priscillabphotography.com/slideshows/2009favs/ 

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

Peace, love, and xoxo,

Cilla

I arrived at the hospital about 8:30. I was running late, as usual (not sure when that started happening) and scared to death I was going to miss it. There was some talk of me being in the delivery room, but since Macy would be delivered by c-section, we didn’t think they would let me. So, I’m going on the assumption I’m not going in. I had my tiny red camera all prepared for Mikie to take a few pictures. We went over the tutorial of how to use it.  Of course, I had my big bag of cameras and lenses just in case Everyone was excited…mostly Myca. She has been excited, and partially dreading, this for a while now. Before Erica found out she was pregnant she kept asking for a baby sister. She has said so many cute things along the pregnancy. It makes me tear up thinking about one of the stories Erica told me where she had to ease Myca’s worries with “Are Sissy and Sis good big sisters? Well you just do what they do.” Aaawww! Myca had been giving Mikie strict instructions that she was to be the first one to hold Macy!

At 9:00 the nurse came in and said “who’s the one that was going to take pictures?” They pointed at me and said “but they’re not going to let her go back.” The nurse said, “You’re going in. I’ll be back with your gear.” Okay…so I’m not sure “gear” is what they called it, but it’s the crazy space man uniform they give you before you can go in! You’ll see a picture shortly My stomach dropped. I immediately started going through my bags trying to decide on the perfect lens, going over all this technical stuff in my head about how to make these pictures turn out just perfect. I have to tell this story. I have to make this turn out perfect. The pressure was on. I went back and forth between two lenses until I finally settled on one. Of course, I SQUEEZED the other one into my jean pocket just in case. I mean squeezed, along with batteries and memory cards. I have no clue how I thought I was ever going to get it out. Then they rolled Erica out of the room to the operating room. Tears started rolling of excitement, and possibly a little fear that always comes along with a surgery. Then came the wait. Mikie and I kept wondering if they had forgotten all about us. I just said “Erica would never let that happen.” I know Erica and through the drugs she would still be thinking of Mikie being with her and the pictures (I am lucky enough to have family who are as obsessed with pictures as I am). The longer we waited, the more nervous I got. Then FINALLY the nurse came. She said “you’ve seen stuff like this before, right?” Ummm…you kidding me? NO! I nervously squeeze out “well…no…” She gives me the look of “oh no…we have a fainter”. She said “well have you eaten?” So, then I tried to remember if I had. Well, yeah…of course…oh wait…I had powdered donuts and a Pepsi…does that count? lol.

We get to the room where Erica is. It was just so surreal. The nurses immediately start giving us instructions and telling us what’s going on. I was told to stay in one little spot, and I have to admit, I was thrilled to stay there. I was told I couldn’t take pictures of the actual surgery. No complaints here! I just can’t believe how fast everything went. Here they are jerking Erica around and I can see her body moving, then I’m looking at her face and talking to her, asking if she’s in any pain. Next thing we know they’re showing us Macy for the very first time. Saying it was amazing is simply an understatement. Seeing all the emotions, the relationships, being there to witness a true miracle…words really cannot express it. For Macy to even be a possibility is a miracle, for Erica to be able to carry her through out is another miracle, and to see her here in front of us….is breath taking. So…since this is something I could never express through words, I will share with you the story of Macy’s birthday through pictures This slideshow has pictures from before her birthday, her big day, and a few of her newborn pictures

 And here are some of my favorites!

Love at first sight…

A mother’s first touch…

The first day a little sister becomes a big sister…

The first time a Mother holds her baby…

A Father watching his little miracle when he thinks no one is around…

A newly big sister singing to her little sister…

My absolute favorite newborn picture ever….

Colleen and Blake have truly been blessed with the sweetest little boy who is a true hero. And they will be blessed with a beautiful little girl in a week or so! Here’s just a few of my favorites from their session. I hope this does them justice

She has the cutest little belly!