My Pondered Moments

Costume Captures

I had such a fun time last year with those who stopped by the studio with their costumes last year! 

This year I have two days you can choose from for your costume captures.  Your first day is October 24th.  You can set up your appointment anytime between 10am and 6pm.  The second day is Friday October 31st, again between 10am and 6pm.

Like last year you will purchase your print pack at the time of your session.  Print Packs will be $25 for a 5x7 and 4 wallets.  I will give you your password right after your session and within 48 hours your images will be ready to view in your on-line gallery. 

In addition to the basic print pack I also have a new product for this year!  It's a lazer cut photo statuette.  The statuette is cut down from the original image so it showcases your child and their costume.  It is available in 2 sizes, 8x10 and 5x7.  The 5x7 is available for $40 and the 8x10 is $55. 

Can you believe I don't have a picture of one!  I'll come back in this afternoon and add a picture for you...

Here are a few costumed cuties from last year to start getting you in the mood... now how many of you are like me and haven't even started thinking about this years costumes??  I guess it's time we all get busy on that! 

   

   

She's a doll!

I don't think anyone could possibly disagree about that!  Look how cute she is... and check out her beautiful eyes.  I can't wait to finishing looking at these - but here's a few I've already had a chance to finish.        

Brothers

I don't think I could find two personalities this big or smiles this cute!  I think watching children grow up right in front of my camera lens is almost as exciting as watching my own children each day. 

 

 

 

 

 

Of course you know with brothers - there's always a few of these...

 

 

 

And saving the best for last, here's a few family images. Thanks guys for letting me capture these portraits for you!

   

   

Such a big boy!

I haven't had a little big guy in the studio in awhile.  He was a cutie and did so wonderful! 

 

Wish You Were Here!

Well maybe not literally HERE... I'm sitting backstage at the 2nd night of Johnny Unforgettable. This is the first production of the Harp's Crossing Community Theatre. Let me say- they are doing a wonderful job! Who knew a murder mystery could be so humerous! So while there is no need for you to joon me backstage... Let me assure you - if you could make it to the final perfomance tomorrow night you won't regret it. Visit www.harpscrossing.com and click on the link for more info. Showtime is 7pm... And you don't want to be late.

The other side of the coin

What a jump from my last session! 

This was a great session though - it's always a  nice change to have a person who can follow directions! 

And since I've known D for several years it was really neat to see him "all grown up".  His parents must be incredibly proud of the young man he has become. 

Here's a few images from his session -

 

Baby A

Here is another wonderful newborn session! 

I had somebody ask me today what was it I loved about newborn sessions... well, I love newborns of course - they just amaze me.  I love all things newborn... nurseries, tiny shoes, little buttons, and oh how I love hats!   Then there are the images that can be captured with a true newborn are like no other... it's just such an opportunity to capture such incredible innocence and such amazing wrinkles, folds, eyelashes and toes.  Next is the fact that this time of life goes so quickly - I love knowing I'm giving the parents a chance to hold on to this time so they can go back and remember... and well, ponder those moments that just flew right by!

BUT during this session I realized what it is I love most of all... the very best part of newborn sessions is just having the chance to see and feel this brand new love that God has just created and planted in the hearts of the parents.  It's just one of those miracles only God could do - to create not just life but to create love. 

Yes, there's exhaustion, a sense of being overwhelmed, concern, nervousness, chaos, some frustration, confusion... and did I mention exhaustion?  And then right there in the middle of all that is the love. 

There is nothing more amazing to me than that split second moment when you hand the little newborn back to mommy and she takes him in her arms... she looks down and that's when it happens - for just a split second it's almost as if you can literally see that overflow of love. 

If only I could capture that moment with my camera!  But till then I'll settle for hopefully capturing images that let mom and dad remember that feeling for a lifetime.

Okay, okay... I know... and yes I'll get on with the images to share! 

Here is baby A... and she was completely delightful!  She took her time getting settled to sleep but then she was absolutely perfect for me!  I enjoyed every second of this session.

     

Darling Diva

This family was just absolutely the sweetest.  I really loved their family chemistry and photographing all of them was a treat.  But of course the little ones always like to steal the show and be the center of attention.. and this little darling is obviously experienced at being the center of attention!

 

I forgot to share...

This little cutie's preview... so I thought I'd go back and show his slideshow instead. 

He was so good to me during his session - he slept and slept will I moved and turned him constantly.  And be sure and see the images of him with his 2 big brothers.  So sweet!

Lazy Days of Summer

We are enjoying the summer so far. We've had plenty of pool days, taken a break from school, caught lightening bugs, chased butterflies... and are enjoying lots of watermelon and tomatoes... YUM!  

I hope your family's summer is going as well as ours.

The blog has been so quiet these last few weeks.  It seems most of my sessions this summer have been clients celebrating their new adoptions - all of which have, understandably, wanted to not have images on the Internet.  A few of those have agreed to letting me gradually add their images to the website but didn't want a sneak peek posted for their session.  As a foster parent and adoptive mom I understand feeling that need to be private - and it's never a problem.  I love getting to share sessions of course - and love having images for my website and marketing material but family always comes first.

Hopefully though I'll have images I can share soon - and believe it or not we will soon be talking about scheduling holiday sessions!