I can only share a few *sneak peeks* since this goregous mommy hasn’t seen them yet, but here are a few recent favs…. I absolutely loved her top from Isabella Oliver (You can check them out online here: Isabella Oliver) and some of these portraits are my favorites! I love too that they are beautiful and can easily be displayed anywhere in a home! We actually got quite a MIX (but the sassier ones will need her approval first! *smiles*).

P.S… I had to laugh when I busted out my *fan* and she said… “that fan is GOLD”!! hahaha! it’s sure to make anyone feel like a super MODEL!

Okay, could little miss “E” be ANY cuter?? I’ve been photographing her since she was just a little baby and she just turned the big O-N-E… I am totally in love with her RED hair… and it worked so well with our “Valentine’s” theme! Also loving my new pettitskirts and hats I got! She was a great “model” for me!

Enjoy the sneak peek….

I’m totally in love with this baby and her *stylish* self! and the hat? are you kidding me?!? I loved it so much I went out and bought two for the studio (one red & white, one brown & pink….sorry boys… just for the girls! I’ll find you some cool wooden toys or something!).

You’d never know in a million years that baby girl was teething and actually, slightly unhappy about the entire session! Here’s a few favs!

Well, someone has to be the first, and who better than baby *P*? You may remember his adorable mommy from this post: waiting for baby “P”. Little man is here now and could be be any cuter?  Here’s a few of my favs to share! Happy New Year!

Wow! I’m so excited to be a part of a super cool Open House Event this weekend at Look Who’s Kickin’… a 3D/4D ultrasound spa…They offer the most amazing experience of getting a unique *sneak peak* at your new little *bundle*!  They also offer relaxing prenatal massages and even *belly parties* (how cool is that???)

This Saturday, January 10th, come stop by their South Tampa location where they will have lots of other *baby vendors* offering SPECIALS and DOOR PRIZES from 10-2. In addition, you can purchase your VERY own 4D ultrasound for only $50…but only on Saturday from 10am to 2pm.  I’m also having my very own “half price session fee” if you book that day…so come see me!  Even if you baby isn’t in your belly anymore…you can still come by and take advantage of all the DEALS! See you Saturday!

Oh and PS….don’t forget only 8  more days left of my New Years Specials!  View specials HERE.

Happy New Year to EVERYONE! I hope that everyone had an amazing and blessed holiday season and is looking forward to the new year ahead! Even though I’m still regrouping from a CRAZY fall, I’ll be back in the studio full swing next week! In the meantime, while I’m working on new ideas for the studio, I have TWO sales that will be in effect for two weeks!

1. Painted Portraits are normally $500 to commission, in addition to canvas pricing, however, for the next two weeks (until January 15), all paintings with ONE subject will have NO additional “painting fee”. This means you only pay the price of the canvas size you desire! If you have more than one subject, the fee is only $25 per extra person (normally $50). I know many of you have been considering having your portraits painted and this is the best time to decide!

2. For every traditional print (non canvas) you order, a second is FREE! Yep. FREE. Any size! AND…. it doesn’t have to be the SAME pose! You’re welcome! *smiles*. Again, order must be placed by January 15th (does not apply to “collections in the works”-all *new* orders). (no MAXIMUM!!)

To place an order, shoot me an email at: 2009 SALE EMAIL

Be sure to order before JANUARY 15th! If you get the automated email because I’m out of the studio….NO worries! I will respond next week letting your know your order is good to go! In addition, a la carte pricing can be found here (must use “non collection” desk print pricing-top of the sheet): current a la carte pricing

k. yea. up to my eyeballs in proofings and holiday cards… HO HO HO and all that jazz I actually LOVE this time of year (you have no idea the rush that goes through me when I see the first Christmas commercial on tv… crazy stuff!)

These guys are expecting a baby girl any day now! I can’t wait to meet “Miss O” in the next couple weeks! I had so much fun with them and they are just so gorgeous and sweet together! (on a side note, *daddy* is a big time *HARLEY* guy and owns Wes Harris Automotive –check out the tatt! that’s some HOG loyalty *smiles*) see you guys REALLY soon! (fingers crossed she makes her debut sooner rather than later! ha!)

these kiddos are BOTH doll babies! (mister man looks like he walked off the pages of a GAP ad!)… we had a great session recently and I had to share a few sneak peeks. there’s a *bigger sister* I’ve yet to meet…but hope to at the next session in a few months. Enjoy!

Even though it’s *CRAZY* busy, I always love this time of year! While I get many new clients, I also get to see all my return clients! I love looking at the schedule and knowing who is walking through my door and look forward to it with anticipation! Also, the kiddos are usually pretty easy to work with because they already know all about my infamous “treasure box” full of bribery (Yep, I have no shame…and I like cooperative kids!)

The first image is from a few years ago, and then an updated portrait. I love to see these side by side!

And a couple sneak peeks b/c I know their mom is a BLOG stalker! (yea, you know who you are! *S*)

miss R…

and baby brother…

I’m excited to share these maternity portraits of this gorgeous mommy who is IN LABOR as I type! I can’t wait to hear that “baby P” arrived safe and sound… I’m also excited to share these because she’s a former “KJ Bride” which ties into our upcoming “Rings to Rattles” seminars.  I was in Dallas a couple weeks ago speaking with Kevin and had the opportunity to photograph a couple of his *brides* (be on the lookout for another one to be blogged SOON–I know she’s stalking too! LOL!)

First, here’s a few from her beautiful wedding day, taken by Kevin; www.kjimages.com

and a few of my favorites from her recent maternity session…

I LOVE THIS IDEA! She’s a big fan of this player…if you can guess who it is, you’ll know how “baby P” is getting his name!

Good Luck again girl! Can’t wait to hear from you!

On a final note… (which actually relates to this post!) I’m excited to announce that our WPPI (Las Vegas, Feb 2009) PLUS DAY Rings to Rattles workshop, together with Kevin Jairaj, is SOLD OUT! Wow! That was fast!   We are also speaking Monday night in a Platform Class.  We plan to have a “meet the speaker” table too…so come see us if you are there!