Wednesday, March 19, 2008

It's my Anniversary!

I know I'm behind in blogging about Kate & Lane's birthday party from Saturday, but I just had to blog about this... three years ago today I said "I do" to my wonderful husband, Brett. It's been such a wonderful journey with him so far, and I can't wait until we grow old together!
This morning as he was getting ready for work, he prompted me to open the HUGE (and heavy) gift that was wrapped on the kitchen table. I have his present at work, so I told him just to wait until tonight. He pressured some more so I, of course, caved in and opened it. WOW! I'm so excited!!




Not only is it a KitchenAid mixer... but it's PINK! He sure knows a good way to make a girl's heart flutter.

Friday, March 14, 2008

First pictures from my Canon!

Unfortunately, I've not tried out my new 20d on any human subject yet (although this weekend it will happen) but I have had an opportunity to try it on the flora variety. Here are some flowers (err, weeds) in our backyard.
I love how crisp these pictures look, and can't wait to try it out on people!



Thursday, March 13, 2008

'Fraidy Cats!

Are you guys scared?
When I said, "first person to e-mail me..." doesn't mean that you should all run like the wind! And just because you're thinking to yourself "I'm sure she's already had someone e-mail" doesn't mean you shouldn't try.


I'm just sayin'... :)

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Ready for a Contest?

One of the things I set out to do this year was to really have fun with my blog and blog readers. I've really been lacking in this department, and figured that there's no better time than the present to shake things up a bit!

I'm so excited to offer my first contest! My previous post talked about updating my website. If you haven't seen it lately, well, it hasn't changed. In an effort to do a total re-haul, I'm looking for some fresh faces. You'll notice that my first gallery is titled "Featured Session", and that there isn't anything in it. That's where you come in.

I'm looking for someone who is willing to get creative. Willing to be "out there". Willing to just go with the flow. The first person to respond to me by e-mail with the subject line "I'm willing" will get a free photo session, and will be the featured session on my website until... well... I don't know. :)

The Rules: I'd like to limit this session to an individual or couple, the session needs to be completed by March 30, and you must be willing to have pictures taken in the Valdosta area.

Maybe you still need your senior pictures taken, or engagement photos. Maybe you're anniversary is coming up and you haven't had portraits taken since your wedding. Maybe you're just up for some fun! Whatever the reason or situation, I'd love to add your pictures to my portfolio.


Ready?
Set.
GO!

Monday, March 10, 2008

It's about time...

I'm so embarrassed to admit that I haven't updated my website since October. Seriously. Because I have some free time in the next few days, I've decided to devote it to updating my site. Since October I've had a lot of wonderful clients, and they definitely deserve some time in the spotlight!

So far, I've got the new main page and the maternity gallery up... but it's still the older stuff for everything else. By Wednesday evening, everything should be up and going! Feel free to stop by then and show me some website love! :)

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Lane & Kate

In the few weeks, Lane & Kate will both be celebrating birthdays... Lane will be 4 and Kate will be 2. Because of their ages, Bethany their mom thinks that having a joint birthday party would be best. I'm so excited to photograph their party next weekend... it's a Shrek theme!

Last weekend I went to their house to do a mini-shoot for their birthday card. Afterwards, I tried to get a few of them just being cute kids, and it totally worked! Here are some of my favorites.




I can't decide if I like this image in the color-version...



... or in a sepia tone. Kate has beautiful chocolate eyes!

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Katrina's Belly... Part Two

You may remember Katrina from her original session with her belly. Two weeks ago, we met up again to photograph the next stage of pregnancy. Katrina is probably one of the cutest pregnant women I've known... and truly does have that "glow". I can't wait until a few more weeks when we can do her official maternity session!








Note: Even though the doctor has said that Baby E. has grown between the time of the first session and this one, I don't think that Katrina's belly has changed much.