Samantha and Tom Kline

First of all...what a great couple...they are young and in love...just way too sweet!  They were so wonderful to allow me to shoot the engagement pics and their wedding.  It was a great day!  Perfect sunny day in April!  Her mom and grandmother made all of the bridesmaids dresses and they were just way too adorable! 

This is one of my faves so far!!

Introducing Miss Hayden!

Here is little Miss Hayden.  She sure was a little wiggle worm, even at only 3 weeks old!!  She's so tiny and sweet...so without further ado....he she is!!

I think this is my favorite newborn shot!!  This was all Mommy's doing, too!!!

Welcome to the world, Baby Hayden!!

Portrait Parties-Take 2!

Summer months are quickly approaching and why not have your friends over for an outside picnic while you get great portraits of you and your kids???

Here is how it works....

You provide the place and the people and we'll provide the photographs and the party!  We ask that you have a room or area that is large enough to be converted into a temporary photo studio (outdoors is acceptable and encouraged if weather permits). You will be required to confirm a minimum of 4 guests to participate in the event with a maximum of 12 guests for a 1 day party. I would recommend that as a hostess you provide some simple snacks and drinks for your guests. Please schedule your guests' sessions 30 minutes apart.  Please have the sessions scheduled consecutively so there aren't any gaps between sessions. (i.e. noon, 12:30, 1pm etc) Your guests are not required to stay for the duration of the party.   

   Encourage your guests to bring multiple outfits, hats, and any other props that they would like to use to personalize their photographs. The photographer will bring some props too! Every image is available in color and black/white. As the host, you get to choose if you would like the photographer to bring a black or a white background for your Portrait Party! The choice is PER Portrait Party not per person photographed. Indoor AND outdoor photos can be taken per person/family. 

 

   There will be NO SALES at the party or orders taken during the party! All the images will be put on a secure website with a password for your guests to view within 24 hours of your party. They will then have 7 days to place their order.

 

As host/hostess you will receive your own 30 minute session before your guests arrive, 1)FRAMED 8 x 10 portrait PLUS 10% credit from the total portrait sales toward your portrait order. It is very possible to get all your portraits for free. If one of your guests schedule(and hold) their own Portrait Party within 1 month of your party, you will receive 5% CASH off their total orders from their party!! If one of your guests books their own Personal Photo Session you will receive another Free FRAMED 8 x 10 photo! I believe in "word of mouth" advertising and I'm good to my return customers!!!  I stand by my work and guarantee satisfaction or I do a FREE reshoot!  My testimonials speak for themselves!

New Logo!!! Finally!

After trying to come up with something myself, I found a great designer, Marie!

I found one of her pre made logos to be just what I was looking for.  You can check her out here.  She does fabulous work and was really helpful and patient with me.  Even though it was a pre made logo, she still customized it to match my colors!!

Some Portraits from the Party.

Deep in thought

Gotta save this one for the 1st girlfriend he brings home to mom and dad!

Poser!!!  My favorite of Zach!

This is Zach and Tyler...I have been doing their portraits for almost 2 years now!!  Hard to believe!!!  Tyler, the younger one, wanted nothing to do with having his portraits done.  Zach, on the other hand, was somewhat of a ham!!  He is almost 4 and he is really showing his personality in front of the camera now.  

The Party is Over...the Portrait Party, that is...

Oh, my!! What a whirl wind day!!!  There are a couple things that I will definitely do different next time...like schedule 45 minute sessions on the hour, just to give that extra little bit of time to chat.  I really felt like I didn't have the time connect with the new people I was meeting....and I didn't like that.  It was great meeting 4 new families and their gorgeous kids!!!  I couldn't believe the cuteness that was ooozing out of these little kiddos!!!  

Anyway...I think that Portrait Parties are definitely worth the work that goes on behind the scenes...I took just about as many shots as I do at a wedding!!! 

As of right now, I have 2 more Portrait Parties waiting to be scheduled...just waiting on a final date.

First Portrait Party this Saturday

I can't wait.  My good friend Melissa is hosting the first portrait party!  She has between 4 and 6 families coming!!  YAY!!!  Melissa is probably the driving force behind me even being in business so it is only fitting that she holds the first party!

I am so excited to see how this turns out...I think it will be good.  I actually like that she doesn't have a whole lot of people coming so that I can take my time and not feel rushed.

So....a great big THANK YOU to Melissa!!!!