Monthly Archives: February 2010

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Caught!!!

Congratulations to Becky for catching me not blogging after 7 days.  This is becoming almost a monthly event now.  But it’s all okay because I love hearing from all the people who are stalking my blog waiting for me to miss a week.  Becky caught me the minute that I was late.  About 10 clients and non clients tried winning the prize after her but since she was first she wins a free session the next time she comes in.

For those of you who are new, catch me not blogging in seven 24 hour periods and I will waive your session fee when you come in for a portrait session.  If you think that it’s not worth trying because it must never happen, you’re very wrong.  I miss all the time because when I’m busy the blogging tends to get late.  And I’m always busy. (Thank you God!)

Candid Moments Portrait Studio is Open!

5 weeks ago I opened the doors to my very first portrait studio.  I am so excited about exploring this new venture.  I have never done studio work before and I was a little nervous about how it would go.  Would my clients like it?  Would I like it?  Would I be able to create images that I was proud of on a simple backdrop?  I didn’t know.  But I had already been getting a bunch of calls from my wedding clients from the past 6 years asking me to take photos of their babies.  And Winter is a killer for wedding photographers.  There just isn’t much going on at this time of year wedding wise.  But…portraits are different.  Babies are born anytime.  Kids need to get out of the house.  Mom’s always need awesome photos of their beautiful children.  I decided to jump and hope everything would turn out.

Well, it has been awesome.  I have the best clients and the best friends.  I have now done 17 sessions in the past 5 weeks and I have been learning so much every time I work in the studio.  I absolutely love kids and love seeing mom and dad’s face when they see the photos for the first time.  I love playing with the lights and the new backgrounds.  Right now we only have a few different backgrounds and some fun hats and blankets and toys but I couldn’t be happier with the first few sessions.
If you are interested in setting up a session with your baby or toddler we are now giving away sessions for 65% off the regular $100 sitting fee ($35) and all prints.  5×7’s are only $7 and 8×10’s are $14.  This deal is only for the next 10 clients who come into the studio.  Please hurry before the prices go up.  I hope you like the photos from a few of the first sessions.  If you don’t see your baby on here it’s because I am saving the next bunch of sessions for a post in the coming weeks.  Be patient. :)

Melissa and Jack’s engagement photos

These photos obviously were taken in the Fall.  This winter has been so crazy.  We are tying up loose ends with 2009 and we opened a studio.  I have been working hard to catch up and now I am finally starting to get back to blogging sessions that never were blogged before.  I love Melissa and Jack.  They are just a beautiful couple and when you are around them you just get happier.  I can not wait for their wedding at Cairnwood.

Brenda and Greg’s Family Photos

Back in the Fall, I was asked to photograph a family who recently had a baby and wanted photos of the kids with the dog.  I spent an hour and a half and we had so much fun.  The kids loved the camera and were just sooo cute.  They have a beautiful family.  I love how these photos turned out.

Dawn and Jim’s Wedding (Photography by Adam and Georgi)

Susie and Joey’s Wedding Photos

Caitlin and John’s Engagement Photos

Margaret and John’s Wedding (Photos by Georgi and Erik)

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