Li'l Ju-Ju

The weather cooperated on Sunday for a fun 1-year-old session. She had recently learned to walk, and so she wasn't standing still for anyone - too much to see and do! Mom and dad went above and beyond to enlist her cooperation. They even pulled out the red wagon - which is, I must say, my new favorite prop and I simply must have one. This was also the first official session with the pettskirt! It was so big and fluffy, little Ju-Ju just wasn't sure about it..... So here's a sneak peek!

Urban Outing

This was a family portrait session (literally, as in they are my family); and for something different, we headed into the most charming downtown in western Illinois. I have the 2 cutest nephews in the whole world, and they are so funny together - I adore the one of them giggling in the doorway. Thanks for braving the cold and wind, guys, it was well worth it!!

'Cheeky' little girl

I spent a little time with this 3-year-old cutie who has cheeks that go on forever. She was very stylish in her jean jacket and little cap. She was a teensy bit upset, and spent the whole time on mommy's lap - but you'd never know it from the beautiful pictures. Many thanks to her mom for letting me take some pictures of her!

The Pettiskirt is here!!

I am SOOO excited about my recent purchase, it is everything I dreamed it could be! I will definitely be getting another in a different color - any suggestions? This is cute not just on naked babies, but also older ones who are fully clothed. It's just so darn girly! Can't you just see your little princess in this??

Mommy and me

Saturday dawned bright and crisp, a perfect day for photos. This sweet girl and her mommy came over for a session, and little Miss Peanut was napped and fed (read: happy and giggly!). I know mom is anxious to see some of the final images, even though she got a sneak peek at the house. I am having such a hard time choosing from all of them, so I included one from each setting/outfit. Enjoy these while I work on the rest!

Product Samples

An exciting post today....here is a small sampling of the products that will be available to clients! It's not just about prints anymore (i.e. 4x6, 5x7, etc.) - you can have customized products with images from your session. Before we review the products, I have my first blog follower! Welcome! You, too, can become a blog follower and stay tuned as I get my business up and running....

The first sample, 'Sweet Sarah', is a collage storyboard. There will be 15 or so available, all different sizes; type and color is optional on all of them. Like I said - customized!


Next comes cards - christmas cards, thank you notes, announcements, whatever! Flat, folded, different sizes.....

And lastly, the 5x7 desk calendar comes with 12 personalized months with photos from your session. a great memory year-round!

I"ll be posting more of these, I could get SO carried away.....

Together

Here are some photos that speak 'togetherness' to me....(I have a thing for hands - old hands, young hands, hands together, you get the idea...). Sarah is holding Nana & Bapa's hands, and the last one is my nephew and my dad.