to Vegas or bust!...

A much needed va-ca to Sin City. We are headed down for a Nascar extravaganza. Yes, Nascar!
Go Dale JR!!! SO,....
I will be out of the 'office' until Monday. I will have my phone on me but will be returning emails and voice mails on Tuesday. Until Then....
Have a great weekend and I will be back to my regular routine when I get back. :)

Jaya..

A little sneak peak from Saturday's session...

Deacon announcements...

The bottom image is the front and the top is the back

Here is a little preview of an announcement for this little guy.. These are printed on both front and back and (it it were me..)I would do this one on Linen paper. SO CUTE!!!!

Deacon Evans

The rest from Little Deacon's shoot. He was so good and slept (for the most part..) I normally do newborn shoots at my place with studio lights but for this shoot I came to their home and we were lucky enough to have awesome window light ( I didn't even have to pull out my lights) . I am usually not a good "window light shooter" (cuz I NEVER seem to have enough light..) but these ones I liked. The shadows were very pleasing. In case anyone is curious to know.. I shot these on ISO 400 most with 50mm 1.8 and some with my 28-135 wide angle. I always try to keep my shutter above 1/60th to avoid blur and camera shake. (Most of you are like..DUH!!!) And I like to have my f-stop pretty open to get nice blur in the back. Just so ya know.....

I have been liking this effect lately. I bring up the curves in Photoshop and put a nice black and white on it. Then I apply an antique tone over that. I love the feel of this!!!

Seniors!!!

I love Seniors! And I am not talking about the ones that use walkers and hearing aids and play bingo on Saturday night. (not that there is anything wrong with that, I do love my 60+ clients too!) But I am talking about those young and fun High School Seniors! They have got to be one of my all time favorite things to photograph!
Last year I had so much fun with my seniors and I hope to do the same this year. So, I am kicking off this season with some awesome packages and incentives for all those High school seniors out there.
One of the things I am doing this year is a "Refer a Friend". This is really neat and you can save SOOO much money. Here's how it works: If you book a session through me I will give you some cards to give to your friends. You write your name on them (telling me they were referred by you) and for every senior that books from you, you get $20 off your portrait order! And.. There is NO limit!! Thats right! you can have as many of your 'referrals' book and get your whole order paid for! Let me know if you are interested in this, and I can get you some cards.
I am also doing custom Senior announcements that can be totally you!! These come printed on both sides, different sizes and different paper options!
There is also the Senior Albums!!! Oh the Senior Album!!!! I love these! They are a 20 page 10x10 album with 20-24 of your favorite images from your session and a photo cover. These albums are a must have for any senior!!! So Nice!
You can also do wallet portriats with your name and year on the print.
So let me know if you want to get on the books for a session before it fills up. And it WILL fill up fast!
I have made up some packages that will save you some $ so check them out over there ------------------------------------>>>>
under High school senior packages.
Oh and I almost forgot one of the best things!... I am giving away a free 8x10 with EVERY paid senior session or package purchase!!
*Please note. Session fees are due at time of the sitting and at least 1/2 of the order total is due at the time of ordering. The balance of orders can be paid when orders are are received. Thanks :)

The Lastest Baby..

A few images from my shoot today. Little Deacon Max. He is so sweet. And I loved his little nursery furniture. So, I had to post at least one of those. More to come....

Valentines Day/ Anniversery time...

This month of love!! And do you know what you are getting your significant other? How about an elegant album filled with beautiful images of none other than you!! Think about it ladies..Who did this guy marry? You!! Who does this guy want to see in her finest form the most beautiful she has ever been? YOU!! Believe me I have asked my own husband what they want.. What guys want is their own wife's/girlfriends sexy as ever and to know you are theirs! What better way than to give this to them?
I have thought about doing these types of sessions for a long time and what better time than now with Valentines Day and Anniversary time. I know it is a little close to love day to have an album wrapped for him by Saturday but these are great Anniversary gifts too and really for any occasion. These session are so fun are meant to be personal. What more would a husband want but to have a album of nothing but wonderful, beautiful you?
These individual portrait sessions will be tailored to you. To find that edge and style that is all your own and what your (man) finds irresistible about you! Lets bring that out and give it all to him!!!
I am having a special on these personal sessions running now through June 30th.
The Personal...
The studio session (these can be shot at your home as well)
and an 8x8 hardbound black album with 20-24 fav images from session.
for only $195
*Please note sessions must be scheduled before June 30th and session fees must be paid at time of booking to receive the discount.
This is a really good deal because these albums alone are priced at $130
I also have gift certificates for Valentines Day too.. Hint hint all you husbands out there!
Here is a little preview of some fun shots I got at my last personal shoot, Others were awesome as well but they are going in a book to only be seen by one other.....

Isn't she breathtakingly beautiful????

A bombshell...

As for today.. I had the pleasure of snapping a few of this beautiful gal.

Baby P.

How can you look at this little guy and not think he is SOOOO adorable? I don't think you can.












And since it is so hard to decide on one wall portrait, these 15x15 9-up mounted prints are so awesome!! It gives you some of everything!