I HAVE BUNNIES!!!!

It's time for spring/easter photos! And guess what, this year I have some bunnies! Have a few friends that are going to be nice enough to let me borrow their little darlings to use for some photos with your kiddos! Let me know asap what time you want!

I will do them same place we did fall photos, corner of chicken feather road (fm782) and hwy 259 in Henderson. Big old house with lots of land. Right now there are some really pretty yellow flowers, see Carter's 1 year session. Those were taken there this weekend.

March 26th
10:00 Debbie K
10:30 Kacy K
11:00 Michelle H
11:30 Mallory L
12:00 Lesia G

April 2nd - 3:30 is the earliest I can start on this date
FULL
3:30 Teresa B
4:00 Marlana D
4:30 Coli H
5:00 Kristy L, Charity
5:30 Tonya J., Alaina
FULL

April 3rd
1:00 Brenda P
1:30 Stacey B
2:00 Stacey H
2:30 Christy S
3:00
3:30

April 23rd
  9:00 Melissa V
  9:30 Muffin S
10:00 Krissy S
10:30 Gail S
11:00 Alisa C
11:30 Carley A

SPRINGTIME!!!

This was my first official shoot for Spring 2011 and I can't think of a better place to have it than in a field of flowers! Carter is turning 1 in April. We had a great time, he is such a sweet little boy and his mom and dad were awesome! He didn't really like his cake too much. Played in the icing some, but as for eating it, he'd rather wear it! Here are a few from our session. Take a peek at the rest here

Sweet Family Photos!

Here is a session I did over a week ago. Marlana has been so patient with me. We had a death in our family and I have had terrible allergies. Last week I was not feeling creative at all and didn't want to do her photos an injustice. Had to wait till I was better and back to full force! So, here is Marlana and her precious son Taylor. He is a ham in front of the camera once he gets going!!

These are just a few of my favs from our session, check out the rest here

Bigger really IS Better!

Another photographer blogged this the other day and I am borrowing it from them. they are in TN but the size of portraits and peoples thinking is nationwide  :) Just a quick easy read so you can really see that maybe sometimes the size you think you want might not be what will look the best for your space. Just some food for thought!

As written expressed by: Desirae Todd Photography

One of my biggest pet peeves as a photographer is hearing someone say that an 8x10 is BIG! Somehow in this world of ours, we have decided as a society that 8x10s are large wall portraits. I have no clue where this idea came from, but I am here to flush this idea straight down the potty!

Thanks to Ariana Falerni and her AWESOME wall display guides, I now have a fantastic way to SHOW you the difference in sizes! Below you will see 3 examples featuring a real life photo of a normal fireplace displaying an 8x10, 16x20 and 30x40 {gasp!}. You will be amazed once you see these photos!

 

First, we of course have our 8x10. Remember thinking that these were
LARGE wall portraits? Doesn't look so large now does it? & remember,
this is a normal size fireplace...nothing odd about it's size.

Next, we have a 16x20. Yes that size that sounds ever so intimidating and
often referred to as MASSIVE! Is it really that massive?! I find this to be
quite a nice size if you are going to be decorating your mantle with multiple
items as well as have a piece of photographic art hanging above!

& Last, but certainly not least, we have a 30x40! Wow! That sounds like an
incredible size that most will never even CONSIDER placing in their homes! But
just look at the amazing touch that it will add to a fireplace! Or over a couch! Any
place where there is a large empty wall space! This size is perfect for those who
want the photographic art to be the center of attention! & it would still look lovely
with a couple of vases thrown on that mantle! Don't ya think?!

Now trust me, I am not showing you these photos and making these comments to talk you into buying that 30x40! That size isn't right for everyone or their home! I am simply showing you these images to help you see that an 8x10 really is NOT that big and in fact, in the photography world...we consider it to be a desk print! So please, next time you are considering what size photo {or photo products, like gallery wraps-pictured above!} to hang in that big empty space, think twice about that 8x10!

Very well written, well thought out piece. Thought it might be helpful to some of you in deciding what size prints you would like to order in the future!

Mel

It's been a while!

I have a few things that I have done the last few weeks that I have been falling behind on blogging about. So, here's to catching up!!

First of all, I was honored to be asked to take photos at a birthday party for an amazing set of twin boys, Garrett & Gavin! The kids had such an amazing time. Magician, balloon animals, cake, what more could you ask for! You can read the story of Gavin on his website  Such a blessing!

Then, last weekend I took pictures on Saturday, yes, the day it was oh about 40 degrees with wind that felt like it was freezing! I have 3 friends that were doing a carnival themed birthday party for their kiddos that were all turning 5 around the same time. Bounce house, clown, pony rides.....this party was the bomb! Check out the photos here  

And then that bring me to Karis. Sweet little Karis. I have photographed her on and off for the last few months. Bless her heart it sometimes takes us a little while to get going but when we do, she takes some cute pics! Check out her 9 month session here!

So, that's what I've been up to for the last month or so. If there is anything I can do for you and your family, let me know! My favorite time of year is upon us!!! Bunnies, flowers and green grass! Got that session coming up, let me know if you want in! YAY Spring!